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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Miller (ranked 2982 p4p, 353 weight class) and Shawn Tieleman (ranked 3741 p4p, 404 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Tieleman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tieleman throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tieleman is trying to defend but Miller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller is trying to control. Tieleman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tieleman told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Miller is nestled in close to Tieleman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tieleman gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tieleman is looking to sweep but instead, Miller has passed into half guard.
Miller is looking to stall here but Tieleman recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tieleman tries to strike from the bottom.
Tieleman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tieleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller postures up.
Tieleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Tieleman keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller wants to control from the top but Tieleman keeps moving.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller is pushing down on Tieleman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tieleman is fighting to maintain full guard but Miller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tieleman tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller wants to take a breather but Tieleman is having none of it.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miller connects with a nice short shot to Tieleman's temple.
Miller is thwarting Tieleman's attempts to control the position.
Tieleman manages to get to full guard.
Tieleman looks winded!
Miller trying to control but Tieleman is working from the bottom.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Tieleman can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tieleman wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Tieleman is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him
Tieleman taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
Tieleman wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller wants to pass to mount but Tieleman is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tieleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller pulls Tieleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Tieleman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tieleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miller looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is looking for a triangle but Tieleman pushes his legs off easily.
Miller pulls Tieleman in to control the position.
Tieleman won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tieleman has passed into side control.
Tieleman cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miller is trying to control Tieleman's posture but Tieleman avoids it.
Miller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miller is doing well to control the position and prevent Tieleman from advancing to side control.
Miller trying to control but Tieleman postures up.
Tieleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tieleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miller is not content to let Tieleman control the position.
Tieleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tieleman lands strikes from half guard.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Tieleman sits in half guard.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Tieleman seems to be looking for submissions.
Tieleman is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Tieleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Tieleman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tieleman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Miller has tightened it up now! Tieleman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Miller!
Jack Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Bader (ranked 5089 p4p, 449 weight class) and Roger Dicks (ranked 4202 p4p, 417 weight class). Timo Bader has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Dicks!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader scores with a jab. Dicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Roger Dicks has been cut.
Dicks tries a head kick but it misses.
Bader catches Dicks napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Dicks to the canvas!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bader wants to stand but Dicks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dicks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bader decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dicks, up you get!
Bader cracks Dicks with a hook to the temple - Dicks is on wobbly legs here! Bader swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dicks falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bader wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Timo Bader!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Palmer (ranked 3521 p4p, 360 weight class) and Louis Edwards (ranked 3413 p4p, 347 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palmer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet.
Edwards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palmer sees it coming and defends easily.
Palmer tries to kick Edwards off but Edwards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edwards stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer is trying to stand up here but Edwards is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is pressing down on Palmer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Palmer is holding on for now.
Edwards controlling the action here.
Edwards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards stops Palmer from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Edwards was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Edwards throws a strike aimed at the side of Palmer's head but Palmer avoids it well.
Edwards is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Palmer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Palmer tries to escape but Edwards is in control.
Edwards tries to score with some ground and pound. Palmer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Edwards tries to move into full mount but can't pass Palmer's legs.
Edwards trying to control the action but Palmer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palmer is trying to get back to his feet.
Edwards has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Edwards rushes Palmer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Palmer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Edwards lands with a light punch inside.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palmer avoids it.
Palmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.
Palmer gets underhooks to prevent Edwards's takedown attempt.
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Palmer misses
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown. Palmer fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edwards prevents Palmer from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Edwards prevents Palmer from getting back to his feet.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Palmer is keeping the position.
Edwards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edwards stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Palmer sprawls well.
A lazy left from Palmer finds it's target.
Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmer throws a lazy head kick
and Edwards counters with a single leg into guard. Palmer didn't expect that.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edwards passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
Edwards taking a breather here.
Palmer is trying to get back to his feet.
Edwards stands up and beckons Palmer to his feet.
Edwards throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palmer defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Edwards dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Palmer misses with a two punch combination.
Palmer misses with the combination.
Palmer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Palmer won't allow it.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Palmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Max Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Edwards.
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Palmer.
Palmer tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Palmer.
Edwards rushes Palmer and presses him up against the cage.
Palmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edwards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Palmer misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palmer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edwards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Edwards seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Edwards looking to pass the guard.
Palmer wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
Palmer is looking to stand back up but Edwards counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Palmer.
Edwards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palmer is just riding it out for now. Edwards eventually gives up the hold.
Palmer is trying to stand up here but Edwards is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Palmer is looking to escape.
Palmer is defending against the submission attempts here by Edwards.
Palmer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Palmer is trying to stand up here but Edwards is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edwards slips under a jab from Palmer.
Palmer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown. Palmer fights it but they end up in guard.
Palmer wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edwards works over Palmer with some ground and pound from guard.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Edwards manages to pass to side control.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but Palmer defending well.
Edwards slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palmer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Edwards decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Max Palmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Palmer does no damage.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards tries to counter with a clinch but Palmer shakes him off and moves away.
Palmer throws a lazy head kick
and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Palmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but Palmer blocks it.
Edwards has hold of one of Palmer's legs. Palmer is fighting the takedown attempt but Edwards gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
More stalling from Edwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Edwards throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Palmer was covering up waiting for the punch and Edwards finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Palmer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards wants to get up but he can't break Palmer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet but Edwards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edwards slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Palmer is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palmer has momentary wrist control but Edwards slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards is looking to stand up but Palmer won't let him.
Edwards looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Edwards scores with a nice body kick.
Edwards moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards is looking for a takedown.
Palmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Palmer is pressed up against the cage. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Palmer down to the mat. Palmer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Palmer working hard to break the clinch.
Edwards has Palmer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Palmer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Max Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Edwards.
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has hold of one of Palmer's legs. Palmer is fighting the takedown attempt but Edwards gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Palmer wants to stand but Edwards is controlling the position.
Palmer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Edwards sitting in guard here, content to control.
Edwards prevents Palmer from getting back to his feet.
Edwards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Edwards prevents Palmer from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edwards with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palmer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Edwards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Edwards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edwards cracks Palmer with a solid left hand.
Edwards is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Palmer wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards stops Palmer from standing up.
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Palmer is retaining full guard.
Edwards stays in close to Palmer's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Max Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards misses with a few strikes there.
Edwards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Palmer.
Edwards shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Palmer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edwards is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Palmer is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edwards winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Edwards!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Loco (ranked 4816 p4p, 485 weight class) and Smash Williams (ranked 6085 p4p, 546 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocco Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Smash Williams!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Rocco Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Loco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Loco is looking to land body kicks.
Loco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Loco defends it well.
Loco leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Loco.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Loco in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams avoiding damage as Loco throws knees to the body.
Williams jumps into guard, dragging Loco to the mat.
Loco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Loco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Williams is tightening it up a little... Loco has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Loco reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Loco taps out! Nice BJJ there by Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Smash Williams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arse Wreaker (ranked 5207 p4p, 509 weight class) and Chak Norkjis (ranked 6917 p4p, 575 weight class). Chak Norkjis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arse Wreaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chak Norkjis!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Wreaker knocks Norkjis out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arse Wreaker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arse Wreaker waved his t-shirt featuring Dark Knight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rushh Bjornson (ranked 4948 p4p, 427 weight class) and Marco Solis (ranked 5005 p4p, 429 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rushh Bjornson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Solis!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Bjornson.
A left lands for Bjornson.
Bjornson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bjornson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Solis.
Bjornson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solis's head.
Bjornson throws a combination. Solis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bjornson moves in looking to clinch but Solis pushes him off.
Solis tries to sprawl but Bjornson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solis gets back to full guard.
Bjornson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Solis's guard.
Solis trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solis is on top in guard.
Solis stays in close to Bjornson's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Solis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjornson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solis advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solis working the head and body with strikes.
Solis is nestled in close to Bjornson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Solis slips a nice elbow through Bjornson's hands, connecting with Bjornson's forehead.
Solis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Solis in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Solis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bjornson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Solis passes to full mount!
Solis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bjornson is breathing heavily.
Solis working Bjornson over with strikes here.
Solis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Solis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bjornson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Solis.
Solis lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bjornson hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bjornson looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Solis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bjornson looks a forlorn figure.
Solis lands a nice shot to the head.
Solis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bjornson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solis on the ground.
Solis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Solis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Solis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bjornson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Solis is in Bjornson's guard.
Solis stands up over Bjornson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Solis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Solis stays in close to Bjornson's body and controls the position.
Solis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Solis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Solis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Solis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Solis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Solis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Solis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bjornson!
Solis working Bjornson over with strikes here.
Marco Solis has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Solis looking for a guillotine from mount but Bjornson is having none of it.
Solis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Solis controlling from the full mount.
Solis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Solis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Solis.
Solis landing shots from mount.
Solis landing shots from mount.
Solis content just to control the position here.
Solis dominating with strikes here.
Bjornson is bucking up trying to escape but Solis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Solis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Solis dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solis landing punches.
Solis with the ground and pound from mount.
Bjornson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Solis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Bjornson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bjornson is in a horrible position here. Solis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Solis dominating with strikes here.
Solis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bjornson seems to have got his legs back now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Solis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bjornson swings for the body but Solis moves out of range.
Bjornson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornson.
Bjornson throws an off balance right hand
and Solis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Solis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bjornson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bjornson breaks the clinch.
Bjornson shoots in and bounces Solis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Solis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bjornson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornson is trying to push Solis away but Solis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Solis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rushh Bjornson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bjornson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Solis did well to prevent Bjornson getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solis is doing well to control the position and prevent Bjornson from advancing to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjornson is thwarting Solis's attempts to control the position.
Solis manages to get to full guard.
Solis pulls Bjornson in close to his closed guard and prevents Bjornson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bjornson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bjornson stands up over Solis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Solis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bjornson's guard.
Solis landing with the ground and pound.
Solis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjornson's head.
Solis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solis is pushing down on Bjornson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjornson is fighting to maintain full guard but Solis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Solis.
Solis seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marco Solis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Solis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rushh Bjornson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Solis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Solis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Solis!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Solis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hichem Saifeddine (ranked 3027 p4p, 314 weight class) and William Barker (ranked 3541 p4p, 362 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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25
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hichem Saifeddine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Barker!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saifeddine takes one to the chin there.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saifeddine avoids the head kick by Barker.
Barker scores with a punch to the head.
Saifeddine knocks Barker to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Barker is rocked!
It looks like William Barker has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barker pushes Saifeddine away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saifeddine gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barker is still in real trouble! Can Saifeddine finish him?
Saifeddine tries to stand but Barker is controlling his head.
Barker seems to have recovered his senses.
Saifeddine stands up.
Barker throws a series of punches but Saifeddine moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
A big head kick from Saifeddine and Barker is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Barker wants to stand up but Saifeddine is controlling him.
Saifeddine decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barker is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Saifeddine Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Barker is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hichem Saifeddine!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Stolgichenko (ranked 3019 p4p, 325 weight class) and Jaxon Stoner (ranked 5342 p4p, 443 weight class). Jaxon Stoner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ilya Stolgichenko's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilya Stolgichenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxon Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stolgichenko.
And Stoner tries to counter it with a takedown but Stolgichenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stoner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stolgichenko!
Stoner trying to control the position but Stolgichenko is working away.
Stoner working the ground and pound but Stolgichenko is defending the strikes.
Stoner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stoner cracks Stolgichenko with a big elbow.
Stoner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stolgichenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stoner on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoner working the head and body with strikes.
Stolgichenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stoner.
Stoner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stoner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner lands a nice forearm strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stoner working his ground and pound in the gym.
Stolgichenko is breathing heavily.
Stoner scoring with punches from side control.
Stolgichenko is rocked!
Stoner cracks Stolgichenko with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Stoner immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Stolgichenko is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Stoner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Stoner!
Jaxon Stoner very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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