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Byzantium X PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Howard (ranked 4891 p4p, 5507 weight class) and Reed Richards (ranked 551 p4p, 590 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Reed Richards enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reed Richards!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richards gets a clinch.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
Richards has Howard pressed against the cage, preventing Howard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Howard is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Howard's efforts to push away.
Richards successfully pulls guard.
Howard throws a strike but Richards rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards pushes down on Howard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richards passes to full mount!
Howard is squirming around, avoiding Richards's attempts to control the action.
Richards jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Howard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards works to advance to full mount. Howard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Richards lands a big elbow.
 It looks like Michael Howard has been cut.
Howard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Poor strikes thrown by Richards there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Richards throwing strikes here but Howard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Richards is working for a guillotine from mount but Howard frees his head quite easily.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Richards landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards lands a big shot there that rocks Howard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Michael Howard's cut is getting worse.
Richards looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Howard has his hands clasped together but Richards breaks the hold and Howard is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reed Richards!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cthulhu Mythos (ranked 6882 p4p, 24935 weight class) and Toe Foot (ranked 591 p4p, 636 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cthulhu Mythos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toe Foot!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foot has managed to clinch.
Foot lands a takedown into guard.
Foot trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mythos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mythos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foot is one step ahead there.
Mythos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Foot is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mythos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foot stands up and beckons Mythos to his feet.
Foot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot looking to sit in guard and control but Mythos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've been hearing that Mythos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mythos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mythos 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.
Foot wants to stand up but Mythos is controlling him.
Mythos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mythos wants to control from the top but Foot keeps moving.
Mythos 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mythos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mythos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mythos trying to control but Foot is working from the bottom.
Mythos 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mythos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mythos has gone for a leg lock! Foot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mythos's guard.
Foot trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foot is one step ahead there.
Mythos has his foot on Foot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foot works his way back into a safe position though.
Foot wants to control from the top but Mythos keeps moving.
Foot preventing the sweep.
Foot trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom.
Mythos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mythos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mythos pushes a forearm under Foot's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Foot is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cthulhu Mythos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Man (ranked 24962 p4p, 5399 weight class) and Alexander Rockhold (ranked 699 p4p, 584 weight class). Alexander Rockhold 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ace Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Rockhold!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Man was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rockhold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Man napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rockhold is trying to ground and pound but Man uses the momentary lack of control by Rockhold to regain half guard.
Rockhold seems to be working for a kimura but Man defends the submission attempt.
Rockhold is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rockhold jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhold is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Man will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rockhold throws an elbow but Man slips to the side and avoids it well.
Man tries to improve position but can't.
Rockhold is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Rockhold seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rockhold swings around for an armbar but Man sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rockhold's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man stops Rockhold from standing up.
Man being controlled here momentarily.
Man prevents Rockhold from getting back to his feet.
Rockhold is looking to sweep but instead, Man has passed into half guard.
Rockhold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Man's back!
Rockhold is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Man's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold trying to control momentarily.
Man showing good submission defense here.
Rockhold seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Man's chin but Man turns very nicely into Rockhold's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Man.
Rockhold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold trying to control the position.
Man tries to stand but Rockhold is controlling from the bottom.
Rockhold working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Man has passed into half guard!
We've been informed that Rockhold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockhold tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rockhold 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.
Rockhold lands a head kick. Man smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rockhold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Man to the mat! Man manages to get full guard.
Rockhold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Man pulls Rockhold in close to prevent any damage.
Man keeping full guard, as Rockhold tries to pass.
Rockhold wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhold misses with a body kick.
Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rockhold moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Rockhold is controlling him.
Rockhold jumps guard and drags Man to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rockhold working a defensive guard but Man passes into half guard.
Man stands up from half guard.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockhold.
Rockhold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockhold tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Rockhold looks to move away, Man throws a big counter combo but Rockhold just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold misses with a wild combination.
Rockhold misses with a combination
and Man counters with a one-two to the body.
Rockhold scores with a head kick. Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rockhold lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rockhold is defended easily by Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Rockhold shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man throws a big counter combination but Rockhold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rockhold closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Rockhold pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ace Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rockhold.
Rockhold wants to clinch
and Man counters with a series of strikes. Rockhold will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rockhold tries to land a body kick
and Man counters with a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rockhold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rockhold is defended easily by Man.
Man went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rockhold has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockhold won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Rockhold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rockhold shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Rockhold.
Rockhold tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rockhold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rockhold punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhold tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Rockhold content just to control the position here.
Rockhold throwing strikes here but Man is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rockhold is looking to work his way around to Man's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
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.
Rockhold tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Rockhold goes for an armbar but Man turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Man.
Rockhold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockhold is looking for a triangle here but Man uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Man stands up and beckons Rockhold to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold throws a lazy head kick
and Man counters with a three punch combo that has Rockhold backing up. Rockhold nods at Man to acknowledge the strikes.
Rockhold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rockhold controlling from side mount.
Rockhold decides to stand up, so the ref orders Man to his feet.
Man leaves Rockhold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rockhold misses.
Man appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rockhold misses with a takedown
and Man counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ace Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rockhold.
Rockhold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rockhold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man throws a big counter combination but Rockhold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockhold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Rockhold.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ace Man.
I think Rockhold 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Alexander Rockhold!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Alexander Rockhold!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Alexander Rockhold!
Alexander Rockhold wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farto Fuerte (ranked 5371 p4p, 5888 weight class) and Steven Steele (ranked 531 p4p, 553 weight class). Farto Fuerte has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Farto Fuerte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Steele!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuerte thuds his right hand into Steele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuerte. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuerte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuerte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steele.
Fuerte tries to close the distance and clinch but Steele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fuerte throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Fuerte.
Fuerte tries to bum rush Steele with a series of wild strikes but Steele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuerte.
Fuerte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuerte wants it to stay on the feet.
Steele blocks a head kick by Fuerte.
No joy there for Fuerte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Steele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steele gets tackled into the cage by Fuerte. Fuerte maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele lands a shot to the body.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Fuerte has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fuerte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steele working Fuerte over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuerte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fuerte's defenses.
Fuerte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fuerte swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele pushes Fuerte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Fuerte avoids the damage to the body.
Fuerte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steele lands with a kick to the temple. Fuerte shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fuerte lands a left and a right that send Steele crashing to the mat, dazed. Fuerte thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Steele 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!
Fuerte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Fuerte finish him?
Steele shoots in for a takedown but Fuerte shows good takedown defense.
Farto Fuerte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Steele.
Fuerte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele blocks a head kick by Fuerte.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Steele lands but Fuerte takes it in his stride.
Fuerte lands with a right and another and another! Steele is in big trouble! Fuerte lands again and this time it's lights out for Steele! A quality knockout there for Fuerte.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Farto Fuerte!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lopez (ranked 6527 p4p, 24934 weight class) and Vitor Sanches (ranked 636 p4p, 678 weight class). Matt Lopez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Sanches!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez thumps Sanches with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sanches fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanches misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanches takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of Rock in the buildup to the fight.
Sanches fails with the takedown
and Sanches takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matt Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Sanches.
Sanches shoots and misses
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Lopez is looking to slow Sanches down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanches. Sanches gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanches fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanches dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Sanches's head and hops out.
Sanches looks winded!
Sanches wants to stay close but Lopez steps back to make room for something. Sanches seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Lopez and Sanches drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Lopez!
Matt Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 5092 p4p, 5120 weight class) and Mandla Ibubesi (ranked 515 p4p, 517 weight class). Mandla Ibubesi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Brawler
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamont Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mandla Ibubesi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banner.
Ibubesi closes the distance and clinches.
Ibubesi lands a shot to the body.
Ibubesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner wants to take the fight to the mat but Ibubesi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ibubesi lands with a right to the head.
Ibubesi digs a right hand underneath Banner's ribcage. Banner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibubesi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibubesi just leaning against Banner, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
Ibubesi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi gets underhooks to prevent Banner's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibubesi gets through Banner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibubesi.
Banner is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banner up against the cage.
Ibubesi lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibubesi misses with the head strike.
Banner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibubesi prevents it.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ibubesi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibubesi taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibubesi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibubesi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibubesi lands a nice uppercut.
Ibubesi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ibubesi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi pushes Banner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ibubesi lands a nice uppercut.
Ibubesi lands with a light punch inside.
Ibubesi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibubesi has Banner pushed against the cage.
Ibubesi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banners head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibubesi lands a nice uppercut.
Ibubesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibubesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibubesi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ibubesi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ibubesi after a bit of a struggle.
Ibubesi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibubesi lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi working aggressively here.
Ibubesi lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
A short uppercut from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi digs a right hand into Banner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banner's gas tank.
Ibubesi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibubesi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Ibubesi - that landed with a thud.
Banner blocking some punches.
Ibubesi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibubesi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibubesi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibubesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibubesi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ibubesi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibubesi slows down the pace here.
Ibubesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Ibubesi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ibubesi moves into the clinch.
Ibubesi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibubesi has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
Ibubesi lands a shoulder strike.
Ibubesi misses with some punches.
Ibubesi lands a right hand.
Ibubesi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibubesi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibubesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibubesi pushes Banner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ibubesi throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Ibubesi.
Banner has Ibubesi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ibubesi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
Come on Ibubesi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ibubesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibubesi misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibubesi lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibubesi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
Ibubesi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Ibubesi to work.
Ibubesi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibubesi scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
Ibubesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibubesi misses with a body punch.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Mandla Ibubesi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibubesi scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibubesi taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibubesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibubesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ibubesi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ibubesi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ibubesi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
Banner tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibubesi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibubesi lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi throws a head punch that misses.
Banner tries for a takedown but Ibubesi manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
Ibubesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibubesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ibubesi as the two fighters clinch.
Ibubesi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibubesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibubesi lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ibubesi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibubesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibubesi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibubesi lands a nice uppercut.
Ibubesi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibubesi can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Ibubesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibubesi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ibubesi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibubesi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ibubesi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ibubesi scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Ibubesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Ibubesi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ibubesi darts in and clinches Banner up against the cage.
Ibubesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi digs a right hand underneath Banner's ribcage. Banner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ibubesi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibubesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Ibubesi on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibubesi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibubesi.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Nice body punch from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ibubesi fails to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibubesi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibubesi is working Banner over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibubesi lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ibubesi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibubesi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibubesi misses with the head strike.
Ibubesi presses Banner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibubesi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibubesi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibubesi tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Ibubesi back against the cage.
Banner blocks a body shot from Ibubesi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
Ibubesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibubesi.
Banner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ibubesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibubesi misses with some punches.
Ibubesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibubesi misses with some punches.
Ibubesi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibubesi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ibubesi.
Ibubesi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibubesi digs a right hand into Banner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banner's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibubesi.
Well,Banner is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
A shot in the inside from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ibubesi lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibubesi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ibubesi fails to land.
Ibubesi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibubesi lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Ibubesi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibubesi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibubesi is leaning against Banner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibubesi.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibubesi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibubesi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner blocking some punches.
Ibubesi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Ibubesi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banner blocks a body shot from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi scores with a shoulder strike.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Ibubesi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibubesi lands with a light punch inside.
Ibubesi lands a body punch.
Ibubesi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibubesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner wants a takedown but no success here.
Ibubesi misses with a body punch.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mandla Ibubesi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mandla Ibubesi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ibubesi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Mandla Ibubesi!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Mandla Ibubesi!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mandla Ibubesi!
Mandla Ibubesi wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 2825 p4p, 3153 weight class) and Firas Woodson (ranked 336 p4p, 380 weight class). Dick Niaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Firas Woodson's chin.
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165
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150
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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Brawler
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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 Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
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, Firas Woodson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz shoots in for a takedown but Woodson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Woodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woodson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niaz swivels and escapes.
Woodson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Niaz is trying to defend but Woodson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Niaz is looking to improve his position.
Niaz trying to hold on to Woodson's head to control him but Woodson postures up.
Woodson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz manages to get to full guard.
Woodson wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woodson has managed to get both his arms back between Niaz's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Niaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Woodson defends well.
Woodson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woodson has managed to get both his arms back between Niaz's legs - danger averted.
Woodson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Woodson trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woodson stands up over Niaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woodson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Woodson is defending well. Niaz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Woodson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Niaz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Niaz!
A very excited looking Dick Niaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evgeny Kolesov (ranked 2248 p4p, 3421 weight class) and Khabitch Nurmagotaptap (ranked 324 p4p, 460 weight class). The key to victory for Evgeny Kolesov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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179
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evgeny Kolesov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabitch Nurmagotaptap!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolesov jabs Nurmagotaptap right on the nose. Nurmagotaptap blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Kolesov finds it's way through Nurmagotaptap's defenses.
Nurmagotaptap fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolesov lands with a shot to the body.
Nurmagotaptap tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kolesov swivels and escapes.
Kolesov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagotaptap sprawls and moves away.
Jab by Kolesov.
Nurmagotaptap doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolesov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Kolesov's head coaches at Average Joe’s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Evgeny Kolesov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabitch Nurmagotaptap.
Nurmagotaptap shoots and misses
and Kolesov moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagotaptap.
Kolesov stalling.
Kolesov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagotaptap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolesov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolesov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nurmagotaptap to the mat! Nurmagotaptap manages to get full guard.
Nurmagotaptap is looking to stand up but Kolesov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kolesov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kolesov with a nice head shot there.
Nurmagotaptap throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kolesov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurmagotaptap's head.
Kolesov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagotaptap wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolesov content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolesov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagotaptap is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kolesov is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kolesov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kolesov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kolesov passes Nurmagotaptap's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolesov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagotaptap keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagotaptap pushes Kolesov off looking to stand but Kolesov dives back in and keeps control.
Kolesov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagotaptap wants to improve his position but Kolesov is controlling well.
Nurmagotaptap trying to control but Kolesov postures up.
Kolesov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurmagotaptap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolesov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kolesov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kolesov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kolesov 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kolesov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagotaptap felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kolesov working over Nurmagotaptap with some ground and pound. Nurmagotaptap looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagotaptap can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kolesov is nestled in close to Nurmagotaptap, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagotaptap is trying to control but Kolesov manages to pass to mount!
Kolesov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmagotaptap is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagotaptap sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kolesov prevents Nurmagotaptap from improving his position.
Kolesov blocks the strikes from Nurmagotaptap.
Kolesov drops an elbow to the side of Nurmagotaptap's head.
Kolesov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagotaptap keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Kolesov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nurmagotaptap doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolesov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagotaptap has his takedown stuffed
and Kolesov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kolesov cracks Nurmagotaptap on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nurmagotaptap falls backwards against the cage. Kolesov follows up with more strikes that drop Nurmagotaptap to his knees. Kolesov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nurmagotaptap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeny Kolesov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Alvarez (ranked 1860 p4p, 2532 weight class) and Jameson Bojangles (ranked 226 p4p, 301 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jameson Bojangles enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Alvarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jameson Bojangles!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bojangles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bojangles throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez forces Bojangles back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bojangles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bojangles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bojangles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bojangles uses from the top position.
Alvarez pulls Bojangles in to control the position.
Bojangles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing Bojangles from standing up.
Bojangles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bojangles is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alvarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bojangles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alvarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bojangles is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez retains his lightweight title!
Tyler Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Svyatogor (ranked 1809 p4p, 965 weight class) and Denis White (ranked 214 p4p, 117 weight class). Svyatogor comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Espen - Silent Storm. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Svyatogor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis White!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svyatogor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Svyatogor cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White slips under a jab from Svyatogor.
White has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head.
It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svyatogor.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svyatogor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svyatogor throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Svyatogor misses with a series of wild punches.
Svyatogor lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Svyatogor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Svyatogor has time to react.
White moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Svyatogor tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White tests Svyatogor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svyatogor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svyatogor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Svyatogor's jaw. Svyatogor's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! White does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denis White!
Denis White is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Denis White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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