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Thoroughbred Thursday IX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Hazuki (ranked 22854 p4p, 470 weight class) and Emin Timurovich (ranked 6229 p4p, 426 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daisuke Hazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emin Timurovich!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timurovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hazuki.
Hazuki fails with the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Hazuki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Hazuki. No joy for Timurovich on that attempt.
Hazuki is looking to counter the offense by Timurovich and move into the clinch.
Timurovich closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Timurovich.
A frustrated look appears on Hazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Timurovich keeps control of Hazuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hazuki is trying to break the clinch but Timurovich is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timurovich turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Timurovich manages to end up in side control.
Hazuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazuki is trying to improve his position.
Hazuki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Timurovich's best efforts.
Timurovich stands up out of the half guard.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt - Timurovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Timurovich with the counter takedown but Hazuki avoids it easily.
Hazuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazuki tries to bum rush Timurovich with a series of wild strikes but Timurovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hazuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Hazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timurovich clinches up against the cage.
Timurovich breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Timurovich defending well though.
Hazuki trying to control the action but Timurovich is working from the bottom.
Timurovich is trying to stand up here but Hazuki is controlling him well.
Hazuki tries to stand and escape but Timurovich actually recovers to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hazuki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Timurovich working for a triangle but Hazuki defends it easily.
Hazuki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Timurovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timurovich wants to sweep here but Hazuki controlling him for the moment.
Hazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Timurovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazuki wants to pass the guard but Timurovich is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazuki wants to get up but he can't break Timurovich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Timurovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hazuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timurovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Timurovich has a closed guard, preventing Hazuki from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Timurovich throws a head kick that misses.
Timurovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timurovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timurovich looks to clinch
and Hazuki counters with a three punch combo that has Timurovich backing up. Timurovich nods at Hazuki to acknowledge the strikes.
Hazuki tests Timurovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timurovich stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Hazuki. Those never looked like landing.
Timurovich rushes Hazuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hazuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Timurovich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Timurovich moves into the clinch.
Hazuki manages to break the clinch.
Hazuki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Timurovich is out of range and Hazuki settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Hazuki 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.
Hazuki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hazuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Timurovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Timurovich instigates a clinch.
Timurovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hazuki avoids it.
Timurovich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hazuki uses from the top position.
Hazuki stands up from Timurovich's guard - Hazuki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Timurovich dodges the punch combination from Hazuki.
Hazuki connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki throws a head kick but Timurovich moves out of range.
Hazuki misses with the combination.
Hazuki moves into range and clinches up with Timurovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timurovich tightens his grip and picks Hazuki up, before dumping him to the ground. Hazuki manages to land in guard.
Hazuki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Timurovich manages to pass to side control.
Timurovich wants to control but Hazuki is keeping him busy.
Timurovich not doing much here.
Timurovich stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hazuki throws a lazy body kick
and Timurovich counters with a takedown into side control.
Hazuki tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timurovich working Hazuki over with strikes here.
Timurovich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hazuki wants to get back to his feet.
Timurovich is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Timurovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazuki is fending him off so far but Timurovich persists. Nope, Hazuki circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazuki throws a head kick but Timurovich moves out of range.
Timurovich moves forwards but Hazuki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Timurovich is fending him off so far but Hazuki persists. Nope, Timurovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazuki misses with a head kick.
Timurovich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hazuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Timurovich is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hazuki dives into side control.
Hazuki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Daisuke Hazuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazuki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hazuki stands up from half guard.
Timurovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hazuki lands a lovely overhand right.
Hazuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timurovich can do to turn this around?
Hazuki works over Timurovich's head and body with a nice combination.
Hazuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timurovich tries to avoid it but Hazuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timurovich to the ground. Timurovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Hazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timurovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Timurovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timurovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daisuke Hazuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timurovich tries to avoid it but Hazuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timurovich to the ground. Timurovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Timurovich moves into the clinch.
Timurovich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Timurovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timurovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Timurovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Hazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Hazuki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Timurovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hazuki throws a sloppy head kick and Timurovich moves out of range easily.
Hazuki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Timurovich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hazuki is in Timurovich's guard.
Hazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Timurovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timurovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hazuki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki misses with the combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazuki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hazuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timurovich closes the distance but Hazuki moves to the side
and Hazuki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Timurovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timurovich is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up.
Hazuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timurovich wants to get back to his feet but Hazuki passes into half guard.
Hazuki controlling the action here.
Hazuki tries to stand but can't do so whilst Timurovich controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timurovich is looking to escape.
Timurovich is looking to improve his position.
Timurovich trying to control from the bottom.
Timurovich is looking for a sweep. Hazuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hazuki tries to pass to full mount but Timurovich defends it.
Hazuki works his way into side control.
Timurovich tries to bench press Hazuki off him but Hazuki keeps the position.
Timurovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki lands a few punches from side control.
Hazuki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Timurovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Timurovich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hazuki stands up from half guard.
Timurovich moves into range and clinches up with Hazuki.
Hazuki is looking to control Timurovich's arms but Timurovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hazuki has his back to the cage.
Hazuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki has a takedown stuffed.
Hazuki avoids a kick to the body.
Hazuki dives in and grabs Timurovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Timurovich pushes down on Hazuki's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Hazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Timurovich ducks under a wild hook from Hazuki.
Timurovich drives through with a takedown into Hazuki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hazuki is wriggling around but Timurovich manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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!
Timurovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazuki keeps working.
Emin Timurovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daisuke Hazuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timurovich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daisuke Hazuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hazuki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisuke Hazuki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jerome (ranked 6251 p4p, 520 weight class) and Sulejman Bektic (ranked 23511 p4p, 541 weight class). Sulejman Bektic told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 New York, Jack Jerome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sulejman Bektic!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bektic instigates a clinch.
Jerome breaks from the clinch.
Jerome throws a head kick that misses.
Jerome misses with a wild combination.
Jerome has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bektic missing with knees to the body.
Jerome pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jerome darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jerome lands with a punch from half guard.
Bektic wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bektic trying to control but Jerome postures up.
Bektic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jerome seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bektic is looking to escape.
Jerome decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bektic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jerome, pushing him back against the cage.
Bektic is trying to force a seperation but Jerome has the dominant position.
Bektic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jerome jumps into guard, dragging Bektic to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome wants to sweep here but Bektic controlling him for the moment.
Jerome is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jerome takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bektic gets full guard.
Jerome with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bektic working for a triangle but Jerome defends it easily.
Jerome content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bektic's guard.
Bektic wants to sweep but no luck.
Bektic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bektic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jerome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bektic is trying to control the position but Jerome postures up.
That's four 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.
Jerome distracts Bektic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jerome works over Bektic with some ground and pound from guard.
Jerome has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jerome passes Bektic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jerome perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jerome seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bektic for as long as he can get away with.
Bektic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jerome is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bektic is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jerome dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bektic tries to clinch up.
Jerome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bektic.
Jerome misses with a hook.
Jerome lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bektic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jerome leaves Bektic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jerome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bektic throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jerome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bektic shoots in but no luck this time.
Jerome closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bektic regains guard.
Jerome trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bektic's guard.
Jerome stays in close to Bektic's body and controls the position.
Jerome postures up.
Jerome loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jerome gets to his feet. Bektic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Jerome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bektic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Jerome was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bektic.
Jack Jerome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sulejman Bektic.
Jerome closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bektic to the mat! Bektic manages to get full guard.
Bektic wants to get back to his feet but Jerome is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jack Jerome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jerome is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bektic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bektic has his foot on Jerome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jerome works his way back into a safe position though.
Bektic is breathing heavily.
Jerome passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jerome looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bektic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bektic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jerome.
Jerome not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jerome in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bektic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bektic tries to get to full guard but Jerome has control of the leg.
Jerome is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jerome throwing shots but Bektic is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jerome trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bektic tests Jerome's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jerome dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bektic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Jerome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Jerome does it's job there.
Bektic moves in looking to clinch but Jerome pushes him off.
Jerome throwing a counter right hand but Bektic manages to avoid it.
Jerome lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bektic is rocked!
It looks like Sulejman Bektic has been cut.
No joy there for Jerome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jerome looking to score a takedown here. Bektic is defending well but Jerome drives through and ends up in Bektic's guard.
Bektic is still in real trouble! Can Jerome finish him?
Jerome is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bektic seems to have recovered his senses.
Bektic trying to control the position.
Bektic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bektic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jerome.
Jerome slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jerome prevents Bektic from getting back to his feet.
Bektic looking to control.
Jerome is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jerome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bektic manages to avoid it.
Bektic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bektic takes one on the button.
Bektic avoids the head kick by Jerome.
Jerome closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bektic's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bektic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jerome has picked Bektic up and slammed him! Bektic can't keep hold of the triangle and Jerome manages to pass to side control!
Bektic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jerome misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jerome lands an elbow.
Jerome creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bektic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jerome is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bektic looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jerome gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bektic is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jerome lets go of the hold and Bektic can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Jerome!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Cass (ranked 6189 p4p, 425 weight class) and Tony Vespuci (ranked 6075 p4p, 423 weight class). Jacob Cass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Cass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Vespuci!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cass shoots for a takedown but Vespuci saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cass moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vespuci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vespuci lands in his opponent's guard.
Cass keeping moving, preventing Vespuci from controlling successfully.
Cass is looking for a triangle but Vespuci pushes his legs off easily.
Cass is working an open guard so Vespuci takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cass wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cass gets a clinch.
Vespuci has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Cass - that landed with a thud.
Cass turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cass manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vespuci is trying to improve his position.
Cass decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Vespuci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cass sprawls well initially but Vespuci persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cass makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice takedown defense from Vespuci. No joy for Cass on that attempt.
Cass is breathing heavily.
Vespuci will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacob Cass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Vespuci.
Vespuci fails with a takedown attempt.
Vespuci shoots for a double leg takedown but Cass sprawls well. He's pushed Vespuci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vespuci scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Vespuci is trying to work for a kimura but Cass is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cass kicks Vespuci off and gets back to his feet.
Vespuci misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cass.
Cass clinches up with Vespuci and pushes him back against the cage.
Cass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cass really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick by Cass misses
and Vespuci counters with a shoot takedown. Cass fights it but they end up in guard.
Cass is pulling down on Vespuci's head. It's preventing any offense from Vespuci, at least for the moment.
Vespuci passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vespuci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Cass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vespuci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cass, who protects the arm well.
Vespuci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cass rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vespuci's guard! Nice work there by Cass!
Cass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vespuci had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cass defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vespuci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vespuci keeping full guard, as Cass tries to pass.
Cass 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.
Vespuci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Cass dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cass throws a shot to the body.
Vespuci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cass.
Vespuci tries for a takedown but Cass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vespuci doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vespuci stuffs the takedown.
Cass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vespuci's waist but Vespuci gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cass off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Cass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vespuci tries to avoid it but Cass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vespuci to the ground. Vespuci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vespuci dives in and grabs Cass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cass pushes down on Vespuci's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vespuci manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cass on his heels. He'll look to pass Cass's guard now, I'm sure.
Vespuci drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vespuci as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cass screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vespuci! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tony Vespuci!
Tony Vespuci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Williams (ranked 2820 p4p, 327 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 1879 p4p, 230 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Super Freak. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juice Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kurtev manages to get to full guard.
Kurtev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kurtev lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Kurtev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kurtev with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Williams can't handle though.
Kurtev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurtev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kurtev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kurtev's guard.
Kurtev 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.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Kurtev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kurtev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kurtev has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurtev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kurtev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams tries to stand but Kurtev is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurtev darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Kurtev into the cage.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kurtev enables Williams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kurtev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kurtev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Williams is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kurtev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Juice Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurtev shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurtev goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Kurtev fails with the takedown.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kurtev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams throws a head kick but Kurtev moves out of range.
Williams throws a head kick but Kurtev moves out of range.
Kurtev feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Kurtev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kurtev trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Kurtev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurtev.
Kurtev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurtev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurtev lands a couple of digs.
Kurtev postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Kurtev trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Kurtev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurtev on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev throwing strikes but missing.
Kurtev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurtev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurtev's guard.
Williams is looking to stand up but Kurtev won't let him.
Kurtev has control of Williams's left arm, preventing Williams from doing any damage.
Kurtev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Kurtev.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kurtev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Kurtev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kurtev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juice Williams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Kurtev moves out of range easily.
Kurtev dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Kurtev shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kurtev.
Kurtev working the head and body with strikes.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is trying to control Kurtev's posture but Kurtev avoids it.
Kurtev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Kurtev prevents Williams from escaping the position.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Kurtev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
It looks like Juice Williams has been cut.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Kurtev scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Williams is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kurtev can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krisko Kurtev!
A victorious Krisko Kurtev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 1806 p4p, 224 weight class) and Drizontay Wilder (ranked 1599 p4p, 201 weight class). Drizontay Wilder will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizontay Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Wilder lands a two punch combo.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Stark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stark moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but Wilder pushes him off.
Wilder scores with a nice right hand.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Stark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark slips a jab from Wilder.
Stark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stark tries for a takedown but Wilder circles away easily
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stark. Stark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilder throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
Stark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Jab from Wilder.
Wilder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wilder throws a right hand that misses
and Stark counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilder wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with the ground and pound.
Stark in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Stark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stark goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wilder rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stark's guard! Nice work there by Wilder!
Stark trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilder stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Wilder throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
Wilder content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stark has locked up a guillotine! Stark's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wilder is holding on here and Stark must be using up a lot of energy. Wilder has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stark gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Pen (ranked 1705 p4p, 186 weight class) and Tim Harris (ranked 2540 p4p, 246 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Pen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Harris!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pen swinging wildly here.
Harris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harris throws a body kick that misses.
Pen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pen is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris jumps guard but Pen stands there with Harris around his waist. Harris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harris drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris pulls Pen in close to prevent any damage.
Pen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FIERCE - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pen defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Pen from controlling successfully.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pen stops Harris from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harris can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pen trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Pen is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Pen throwing strikes but missing.
Harris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pen scoring with some ground and pound.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Pen from controlling successfully.
Pen lands a couple of digs.
Pen trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pen is controlling him.
Pen wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Pen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Pen. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
As Harris looks to move away, Pen throws a big counter combo but Harris just gets out of the way.
Pen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harris throws Pen to one side and escapes!
Tim Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Pen.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pen.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Pen moved away.
Pen shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Pen shakes him off and moves away.
Pen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Pen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
Harris instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris prevents Pen from breaking the clinch.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harris counters with a series of strikes. Pen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Pen sits in half guard.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Pen has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pen.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pen as he avoids it easily.
Jackson Pen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Pen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pen misses with a low kick.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Pen shakes him off and moves away.
Harris avoids the head kick by Pen.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a leg kick but Pen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harris pushes Pen up against the cage in a clinch.
Pen tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Harris ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harris no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris trying to control the position.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pen.
Pen 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.
Pen trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Pen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harris is looking for a triangle here but Pen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harris is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pen working the ground and pound but Harris is defending the strikes.
Pen working the head and body with strikes.
Pen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pen looking to ground and pound but Harris is blocking nicely.
Harris is looking to improve his position but Pen isn't that keen on the idea.
Pen is landing with some decent strikes but Harris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pen misses with a head shot.
Harris blocking the ground and pound.
Pen trying to control but Harris is having none of it.
Harris wants to control but Pen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pen looking to ground and pound but Harris is blocking nicely.
Harris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harris throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pen lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Pen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Pen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pen drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
Harris ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harris no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pen landing with the ground and pound.
Pen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris wants to stand and escape but Pen is having none of it.
Pen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pen is one step ahead there.
Pen being controlled here momentarily.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pen blocks a head kick by Harris.
Pen throws a big counter combination but Harris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Pen, which made it look bad.
Pen with a poor takedown
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris clinches.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pen enables Harris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harris throws a strike but Pen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pen advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Pen drags him back down.
Pen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pen.
Harris wants to counter the offense by Pen and move into the clinch position.
Harris dives in for a single leg takedown but Pen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pen tries to counter with a takedown but Harris is quick to defend against it.
Harris fails to land the takedown.
Jackson Pen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pen avoids it really well and circles away.
Pen stuffs the takedown.
Pen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harris darts in and clinches Pen up against the cage.
Pen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pen can't get the takedown.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Pen tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Harris.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Harris!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heller Cabrera (ranked 1929 p4p, 212 weight class) and Tua Graves (ranked 2171 p4p, 225 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heller Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tua Graves!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Graves misses
and Cabrera counters with a crisp one two that drops Graves! Cabrera thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Graves to his feet! Graves is in big trouble!
Graves is rocked!
Cabrera circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Graves tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Cabrera wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heller Cabrera!
A victorious Heller Cabrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Akerfeldt (ranked 5378 p4p, 482 weight class) and Miles Baker (ranked 24040 p4p, 592 weight class). Miles Baker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Akerfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miles Baker!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Akerfeldt! Oh, that's hurt him - Baker falls to the canvas and Akerfeldt follows him into side control.
It looks like Miles Baker has been cut.
Akerfeldt throws a strike aimed at the side of Baker's head but Baker avoids it well.
Akerfeldt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Akerfeldt wants to take a breather but Baker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Akerfeldt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akerfeldt defends well.
Akerfeldt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baker has escaped and now he's on top!
Akerfeldt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baker defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt wants to sweep but no luck.
Akerfeldt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akerfeldt controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself.
Akerfeldt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Baker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Baker is working for takedown but Akerfeldt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Akerfeldt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baker tries for a takedown but Akerfeldt manages to get underhooks.
Akerfeldt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Akerfeldt scores with a four punch combination!
Akerfeldt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akerfeldt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akerfeldt has been working on his balance at Blood & Sand, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Baker.
Akerfeldt looks for a takedown but Baker sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerfeldt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker tries to clinch there but Akerfeldt circles away.
Akerfeldt feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt throws a combination that misses
and Baker counters with a two punch combo.
Akerfeldt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Akerfeldt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerfeldt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baker throws a counter combo.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Akerfeldt shows good takedown defense.
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Akerfeldt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Baker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Akerfeldt swinging wildly here.
Baker has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt rushes Baker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akerfeldt wants to break free but Baker has control.
Akerfeldt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akerfeldt breaks the clinch.
Akerfeldt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Akerfeldt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akerfeldt pinned against the cage. Akerfeldt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Akerfeldt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miles Baker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akerfeldt tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Akerfeldt throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker unleashes a big counter combination but Akerfeldt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akerfeldt defends it nicely.
Bjorn Akerfeldt is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Akerfeldt moves out of range easily.
Akerfeldt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Akerfeldt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Akerfeldt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bjorn Akerfeldt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akerfeldt shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerfeldt clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.
Baker tries for a takedown but Akerfeldt manages to get underhooks.
Akerfeldt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akerfeldt missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.
Bjorn Akerfeldt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Baker.
A punch combination from Akerfeldt misses.
Akerfeldt shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akerfeldt walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akerfeldt drops Baker with a right and a left! Akerfeldt comes rushing in but Baker regains his composure and manages to keep Akerfeldt in guard.
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!
Akerfeldt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baker working a defensive guard here.
Baker seems keen to control Akerfeldt's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker looking to control.
Akerfeldt stands up from Baker's guard - Akerfeldt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Akerfeldt throws out a powerful jab.
Akerfeldt tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Baker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bjorn Akerfeldt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Akerfeldt doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Baker crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Baker's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
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