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FARTMMA 124 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Bullock (ranked 3314 p4p, 6471 weight class) and Sam Tripolini (ranked 121 p4p, 132 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Bullock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Tripolini!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Bullock.
Tripolini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tripolini stuns Bullock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tripolini takes a swing at Bullock's ribcage but misses.
Tripolini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tripolini tries to clinch but Bullock moves out of range.
Lars Bullock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripolini darts in and clinches Bullock up against the cage.
Tripolini tries a knee to the head but Bullock blocks it.
Bullock avoiding damage as Tripolini throws knees to the body.
Tripolini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tripolini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Lars Bullock has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tripolini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tripolini obliges.
Bullock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tripolini gets a clinch.
Tripolini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tripolini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripolini misses with a knee strike.
Bullock has Tripolini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tripolini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tripolini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bullock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bullock pulls Tripolini into guard.
Tripolini tries to free his leg and advance position but Bullock is retaining full guard.
Tripolini wants to control from the top but Bullock keeps moving.
Tripolini tries to stand but Bullock is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tripolini is looking to advance position but Bullock has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tripolini is bucking up trying to escape but Bullock cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tripolini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bullock. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Bullock punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tripolini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tripolini keeps trying to improve his position.
Bullock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
 Tripolini is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullock landing strikes from the mount and Tripolini is in trouble!
Tripolini is still in real trouble! Can Bullock finish him?
We've been hearing good reports from Bullock's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tripolini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bullock 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.
Tripolini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tripolini seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullock lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Tripolini! Bullock sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Tripolini and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lars Bullock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Alexandrov (ranked 5574 p4p, 5618 weight class) and Ares Praetorian (ranked 581 p4p, 585 weight class). Praetorian has chosen Azure Eagles Soaring as his entrance music. Alex Alexandrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ares Praetorian!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Praetorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Praetorian throws a leg kick but Alexandrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alexandrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Praetorian to keep the fight standing.
Praetorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Praetorian avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Praetorian pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Praetorian walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Praetorian keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Praetorian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Praetorian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alexandrov defending well as Praetorian loads up on a big left hand.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Praetorian circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Praetorian circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Praetorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Praetorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Praetorian.
Ares Praetorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Praetorian is having none of it.
Alexandrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexandrov scores with a one two! Praetorian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Praetorian throws a low kick, looking for Alexandrov's leg but Alexandrov calmly moves out of range.
Alexandrov tries to counter by clinching up but Praetorian breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
As Praetorian looks to move away, Alexandrov throws a big counter combo but Praetorian just gets out of the way.
Praetorian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandrov's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Praetorian misses.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Praetorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexandrov checks a low kick from Praetorian.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Praetorian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Praetorian.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Praetorian.
Praetorian connects with a solid leg kick.
Praetorian lands with a kick to the temple. Alexandrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Praetorian with a nice calf kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Praetorian.
Praetorian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Praetorian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Praetorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Praetorian keeps control of Alexandrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Praetorian to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Praetorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Praetorian misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Praetorian has him pressed against the cage.
Praetorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Praetorian won't allow it.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Praetorian scores with a leg kick.
Praetorian tries a low kick but Alexandrov avoids it.
Praetorian keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Praetorian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Praetorian misses with a low kick.
Praetorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Praetorian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Praetorian's coach down at Undisputed was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Praetorian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praetorian throws a wild hook but Alexandrov just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Praetorian gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Alexandrov raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Alexandrov!
A very excited looking Alex Alexandrov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leyte Gulf (ranked 2932 p4p, 2180 weight class) and Darrel Petersen (ranked 379 p4p, 294 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gulf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leyte Gulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darrel Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Gulf misses.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gulf is just out of range.
Gulf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gulf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Gulf.
Gulf looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Darrel Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Gulf misses.
Petersen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice 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.
Petersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gulf trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Gulf is defending the position.
Gulf is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Petersen thows a huge punch but Gulf dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petersen thows a huge punch but Gulf dodges it nicely.
Petersen is nestled in close to Gulf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gulf wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Gulf defends it.
Gulf is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Gulf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petersen.
Petersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petersen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gulf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back!
Petersen breaks Gulf's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen trying to move into half guard but instead Gulf has managed to sweep!
Petersen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gulf stacks Petersen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gulf!
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulf laying and praying for a moment but Petersen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Gulf is keeping busy.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen wants to sweep but Gulf has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Gulf trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
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.
Petersen tries to bench press Gulf off him but Gulf keeps the position.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Gulf keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darrel Petersen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petersen throws out a powerful jab.
Petersen feints and as Gulf raises his hands in defense, Petersen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gulf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard.
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Petersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulf stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen is pulling down on Gulf's head. It's preventing any offense from Gulf, at least for the moment.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gulf wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petersen pushes Gulf up against the cage in a clinch.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gulf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gulf - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petersen.
Petersen throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gulf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Gulf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Gulf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gulf.
A shot to the liver by Gulf. Beautiful body shot.
Petersen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gulf quickly recovers to half guard.
Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gulf keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen working over Gulf with some ground and pound. Gulf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gulf is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gulf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gulf is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Gulf tries to kick Petersen off but Petersen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Gulf is keeping him busy.
Gulf trying to control here.
That's four 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.
Petersen is pressing down on Gulf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gulf is holding on for now.
Gulf is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Gulf is not content to let Petersen control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gulf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gulf pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen is pushing down on Gulf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gulf is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrel Petersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gulf misses with a body shot.
Petersen throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
Gulf misses with a straight left.
Gulf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petersen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Gulf.
Petersen lands an overhand right.
Petersen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gulf circles away quickly and effectively.
Petersen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petersen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gulf misses with a looping left.
Petersen takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Gulf moved out of range.
Gulf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leyte Gulf is winning the standup battle so far.
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gulf throws out the jab.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Gulf misses.
Gulf looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gulf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gulf. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gulf.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gulf throws out the jab.
Petersen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Petersen slips a straight right by Gulf.
Gulf scores with a jab. Petersen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gulf throws out the jab.
Petersen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gulf circles away.
Gulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Gulf throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Petersen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen walks into a jab.
Petersen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gulf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen throwing strikes but missing.
Gulf keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Gulf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Petersen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petersen trying to control but Gulf is working from the bottom.
Gulf can't keep his opponent in guard - Petersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulf won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Gulf is having none of it.
Petersen is working for a kimura but Gulf is defending it quite comfortably.
Petersen throws a strike but Gulf avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gulf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gulf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Gulf pulls Petersen in to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gulf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gulf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darrel Petersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left and a right from Gulf both land. Nice combination.
Gulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen fails to land the takedown.
Gulf scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leyte Gulf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petersen 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Petersen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wulfgar Beornegar (ranked 1802 p4p, 2112 weight class) and Full Time Panda (ranked 73 p4p, 85 weight class). Full Time Panda acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wulfgar Beornegar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Full Time Panda!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beornegar misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Beornegar misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Beornegar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda digs a good body shot into Beornegar's ribs.
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beornegar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.
Panda distracts Beornegar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beornegar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beornegar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Panda has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beornegar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panda pulls his head out easily.
Beornegar is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beornegar wants to control but Panda is keeping busy.
Beornegar is looking to improve his position.
Beornegar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beornegar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like Wulfgar Beornegar has been cut.
Beornegar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beornegar has his hands clasped together around Panda's back. He's all about the action.
Panda working over Beornegar with some ground and pound. Beornegar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two 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.
Beornegar gets full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Panda working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Beornegar.
Panda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beornegar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beornegar looking for subs off his back but Panda has passed one foot through into half guard.
Panda drops an elbow to the side of Beornegar's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda working Beornegar over with strikes.
Beornegar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Panda jumps into side control!
Beornegar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Beornegar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beornegar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beornegar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Panda 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 Beornegar.
Panda is chipping away with strikes.
Wulfgar Beornegar's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beornegar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panda's best efforts.
Panda working over Beornegar with some ground and pound. Beornegar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jeez, Wulfgar Beornegar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wulfgar Beornegar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Full Time Panda!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tomahawk (ranked 2583 p4p, 1005 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 343 p4p, 136 weight class). Edmonds has chosen Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Tomahawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmonds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tomahawk throws a combination that misses
and Edmonds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmonds fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Edmonds has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Edmonds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tomahawk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tomahawk working the strikes but Edmonds uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tomahawk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Tomahawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edmonds defending well though.
Tomahawk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edmonds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tomahawk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edmonds keeping hold of Tomahawk's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomahawk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tomahawk prevents Edmonds from improving his position.
Tomahawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edmonds defending well though.
Tomahawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tomahawk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tomahawk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edmonds is looking for a sweep. Tomahawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomahawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tomahawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomahawk is trying to control. Edmonds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edmonds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tomahawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edmonds controlling the position.
Tomahawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Edmonds working for a triangle but Tomahawk defends it easily.
Tomahawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tomahawk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tomahawk throws a sloppy strike and Edmonds has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Tomahawk is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Edmonds!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Edmonds!
A relieved looking John Edmonds thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Battle Avatar (ranked 893 p4p, 1107 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 128 p4p, 160 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Battle Avatar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a combination. Avatar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Avatar moves out of range easily.
As McDonald backs away, Avatar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Avatar misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Avatar with a hook.
Avatar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Avatar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Avatar moves out of range easily.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Avatar counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Avatar misses.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald throws a push kick but Avatar slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Avatar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Avatar avoids it well.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Avatar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Avatar tried to counter with a leg kick but McDonald avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a head kick but Avatar moves out of range.
Avatar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Avatar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Avatar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Avatar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by McDonald misses
and Avatar counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Avatar misses the target.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Avatar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas! McDonald rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Avatar finish him?!
McDonald is rocked!
Avatar fakes the body blow, causing McDonald to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! McDonald goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Battle Avatar!
A victorious Battle Avatar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugues Dupont (ranked 1814 p4p, 1484 weight class) and Shaka Zulu (ranked 74 p4p, 56 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugues Dupont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu moves into the clinch.
Dupont is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zulu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
Zulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zulu stalls.
Dupont has picked Zulu up - he's going for a ride! Dupont dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zulu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zulu is looking to control Dupont's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zulu avoid being mounted?
Zulu looking for submissions off his back.
Dupont is looking to advance position but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu trying to control but Dupont postures up.
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zulu is pressing down on Dupont's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zulu wants to sweep here but Dupont controlling him for the moment.
Dupont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zulu, not yet.
Dupont pushes down on Zulu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dupont is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zulu is just riding it out for now. Dupont eventually gives up the hold.
Dupont works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zulu gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont wants to pass to mount but Zulu is defending the position.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.
Dupont seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zulu has recovered full guard.
Dupont trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zulu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zulu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zulu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zulu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dupont has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zulu has managed to get both his arms back between Dupont's legs - danger averted.
Zulu cracks Dupont with a solid left hand.
Zulu scoring with some ground and pound.
Dupont looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zulu has picked Dupont up and slammed him! Dupont can't keep hold of the triangle and Zulu manages to pass to side control!
Zulu trying to control the position but Dupont is working away.
Zulu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dupont is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dupont taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dupont is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zulu off and has taken his back!
Zulu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Zulu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zulu turns into Dupont and is now in his guard.
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!
Dupont preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dupont has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zulu has managed to get both his arms back between Dupont's legs - danger averted.
Dupont escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zulu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dupont has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zulu has managed to get both his arms back between Dupont's legs - danger averted.
Dupont is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zulu defends well.
Zulu trying to control but Dupont is working from the bottom.
Dupont looking for a guillotine here but Zulu defends easily.
Dupont throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zulu escapes and throws Dupont's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dupont is looking to regain half guard here but Zulu keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaka Zulu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zulu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dupont. Dupont circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zulu clinches up with Dupont and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupont.
Dupont is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zulu is defending well.
Dupont drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zulu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dupont shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zulu as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugues Dupont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupont closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dupont lands in his opponent's guard.
Dupont slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dupont tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zulu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu is trying to control the action in half guard but Dupont is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zulu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zulu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu controlling the action here.
Zulu is keen to just control but Dupont is a slippery customer.
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.
Zulu drops an elbow to the side of Dupont's head.
Zulu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dupont looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Zulu pushes past his half guard into mount!
Zulu prevents Dupont from getting the reversal.
Zulu is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Dupont goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Zulu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shaka Zulu!
A relieved looking Shaka Zulu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heitor Machado (ranked 1994 p4p, 984 weight class) and Bruno Neves (ranked 82 p4p, 34 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Neves!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves cracks Machado with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Machado looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Neves finish him?
It looks like Heitor Machado has been cut.
Neves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Neves - just one landing.
Neves misses with a looping left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Neves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Machado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado darts in looking for a takedown but Neves gets double underhooks and turns Machado into the cage.
Neves throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Bruno Neves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Neves misses.
Neves moves into the clinch.
Machado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neves has him pressed against the cage.
Machado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Neves.
Neves manages to break the clinch.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado darts in looking for a takedown but Neves gets double underhooks and turns Machado into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heitor Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Neves jabs at Machado's body.
Machado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neves but Neves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves lands a slapping body shot.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruno Neves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neves lands a right hook to the body.
Neves cracks Machado with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Neves has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Machado to stand back up!
 Machado is rocked!
Machado is holding his hands too far apart here. Neves throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Machado is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Neves!
Bruno Neves gave a mention to Core Combat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Dungey (ranked 1122 p4p, 613 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 160 p4p, 87 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Dungey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dungey throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dungey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dungey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson won't allow Dungey to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dungey is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson is looking to advance position but Dungey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gustafsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Dungey has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Gustafsson right now.
Gustafsson is still trying to improve position.
Gustafsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dungey pulls his head out easily.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Dungey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gustafsson controls his leg.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Dungey keeps him under control.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson manages to get to full guard.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dungey is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dungey is aware though and is defending well.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dungey passes into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson looks to move to half guard but instead Dungey has passed into mount! Damn!
Gustafsson working to try and regain half guard.
Gustafsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to break free.
Dungey is trying to stick to Gustafsson's back but Gustafsson is turning into Dungey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dungey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dungey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dungey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dungey!
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Eric Dungey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gustafsson misses with a takedown
enabling Dungey to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown but Dungey sprawls well.
Gustafsson moves in looking to clinch but Dungey pushes him off.
Dungey throwing a counter right hand but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Dungey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dungey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gustafsson is out of range.
Gustafsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Dungey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eric Dungey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dungey drops Gustafsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gustafsson looks back up at him and smiles so Dungey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gustafsson is rocked!
A low kick from Dungey misses
and Gustafsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dungey dives on top into guard.
Dungey tries to stand but Gustafsson is controlling from the bottom.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dungey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gustafsson is tightening it up a little... Dungey has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dungey reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dungey taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Simon Gustafsson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gemechu McKraken (ranked 551 p4p, 439 weight class) and New Breed One (ranked 75 p4p, 55 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gemechu McKraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKraken throws a right and a left that both miss.
One will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McKraken tries to counter with a takedown but One is quick to defend against it.
McKraken shoots in and bounces One off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
One has his foot on McKraken's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McKraken works his way back into a safe position though.
McKraken landing with the ground and pound.
One is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
One not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McKraken keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
One throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as One accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
One keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McKraken's head.
One is working McKraken over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
One with a flurry of punches that miss.
One wants to pass the guard but McKraken is keeping the position.
McKraken is trying to keep One in close.
One won't allow McKraken to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKraken looking for a sweep. Not yet McKraken, not yet.
One looking to pass the guard.
McKraken is looking for a triangle but One pushes his legs off easily.
McKraken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McKraken is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKraken pulls his head out easily.
McKraken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McKraken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McKraken wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McKraken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McKraken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks One with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
One tries to get to full guard but McKraken has control of the leg.
One makes his way to full guard. A much better position for One.
One trying to control the position.
McKraken tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
One working for submissions but it's allowed McKraken to get to half guard.
McKraken lands strikes from half guard.
One actively working from the bottom here.
McKraken 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.
McKraken wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from McKraken.
One taking some punishment here, with McKraken in his half guard.
One avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McKraken.
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKraken lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McKraken working over One with some ground and pound. One looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
One wants to control but McKraken is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKraken is nestled in close to One, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McKraken is trying to control. One wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
One has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKraken is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gemechu McKraken dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McKraken looks to land a left hand but One moved out of range nicely.
One changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKraken tries to avoid it but One manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKraken to the ground. McKraken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
One fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McKraken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
One jumps guard but McKraken turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gemechu McKraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
One lands a takedown into guard.
One throwing strikes but missing.
McKraken pulls One in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
One postures up.
One throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKraken works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
One with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McKraken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McKraken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McKraken scoring with punches to the head and body.
One looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
One controls McKraken momentarily but McKraken frees himself.
McKraken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKraken wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
One looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKraken defends it easily.
One looking for a triangle here. McKraken is fighting it but it looks tight! One pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McKraken is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). New Breed One!
New Breed One thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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