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BLAZE 31-IMANARI V VARTANEIN 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogan Grimes (ranked 1957 p4p, 1630 weight class) and Jacob White (ranked 250 p4p, 211 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rogan Grimes has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rogan Grimes seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rogan Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob White!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Grimes coming out on top.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Grimes dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!
Grimes cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
A leg kick checked by White.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
White is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimes with a body shot.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimes scores with a punch to the head.
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimes in his tracks.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White feints a jab promting Grimes to slip. White then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grimes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grimes's head.
Grimes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grimes scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
Grimes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
White throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
White swinging wildly here.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimes circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from White.
Grimes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grimes throws a leg kick that misses.
Grimes scores with a jab to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from White.
 It looks like Rogan Grimes has been cut.
It looks like Grimes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White checks a leg kick.
Grimes lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White misses with a few strikes there.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Grimes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
White displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
White throws a right and a left that Grimes avoids nicely.
White swinging wildly here.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grimes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a two punch combo.
Grimes misses with a hook
and White counters with a left to the body.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes scores with a punch to the head.
White thuds a left hand into Grimes's body.
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
A lazy left from Grimes finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Grimes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grimes with a jab.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Grimes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grimes swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimes. Grimes obviously looking to wear him down.
White throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
White with the inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Grimes lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
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!
White looks to land a combination but Grimes avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimes scrambles back to his feet.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes scores with a jab to the head.
Grimes lands a jab to White's midsection.
Grimes throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from White.
White misses the jab.
Grimes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacob White will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rogan Grimes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimes cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rogan Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimes to score with a decent uppercut.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Grimes sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White thuds a left hand into Grimes's body.
White missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Grimes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.
White takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Grimes with a nice cross.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from White 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.
White missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
White throws a sloppy head kick and Grimes moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White works over Grimes's head and body with a nice combination.
Grimes misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Rogan Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a leg kick but Grimes checks it.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes throws a low kick but White moves out of range easily.
White swinging wildly here.
White throws a right hand that Grimes ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimes also avoids with ease.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes throws a leg kick but White checks it.
Jacob White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimes.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White cracks Grimes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimes connects with a looping right hand.
Grimes with the inside leg kick.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
Grimes throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimes tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes lands a jab.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Grimes throws a leg kick
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimes misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from White misses.
White throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Grimes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White misses with a wild combination.
White throws a head kick but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes throws a leg kick but White moved away.
White tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
White misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes checks the leg kick.
Grimes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
White tried to score with a low kick but Grimes checks it.
A low kick lands for Grimes.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
White throws a counter combo.
White throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
White misses with a two punch combination.
White looks to land a combination but Grimes avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grimes scores with a punch to the head.
White ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Grimes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rogan Grimes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimes.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White swinging wildly here.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Grimes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Grimes misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
White lands a jab-cross combination.
White closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Grimes.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimes is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns Grimes into the cage.
Grimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimes tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Grimes back against the cage.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes blocks a body shot from White.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Grimes on the inside.
Grimes working aggressively here.
White lands an elbow that stopped Grimes in his tracks for a moment.
Grimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White blocking some punches.
White lands a nice elbow.
Rogan Grimes's cut is getting worse.
A short uppercut from Grimes.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Grimes breaks the clinch.
White ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Grimes moves out of range as White strikes.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes misses with a body shot
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacob White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good standup being displayed there by Grimes as he connects with a hook.
Grimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Grimes lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
White slips a jab from Grimes.
Grimes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grimes misses with a straight right.
Rogan Grimes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grimes throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grimes misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from White.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from White.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from White.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes avoids the head kick by White.
Grimes throws a hook but White blocks it.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Grimes.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
White scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
White misses with a straight left.
White connects with a right hand. Grimes shakes it off.
White misses with a two punch combination.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Grimes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
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 Rogan Grimes.
I think Grimes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Rogan Grimes!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Rogan Grimes!
Rogan Grimes wins by majority decision!
Rogan Grimes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Swanson (ranked 6478 p4p, 6440 weight class) and Dick Ekelund (ranked 471 p4p, 468 weight class). Swanson comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz- Clint Eastwood. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacques Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Ekelund!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Swanson connects with a high kick.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ekelund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekelund's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekelund obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekelund moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Ekelund tries to counter with a clinch but Swanson shakes him off and moves away.
Swanson throws a body punch but Ekelund moves out of range.
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!
Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Nice body punch from Ekelund.
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekelund is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekelund moves away.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Ekelund connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Ekelund down.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Ekelund avoids them all with ease.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches.
Swanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Ekelund.
Swanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekelund leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ekelund tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Swanson.
Swanson lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekelund.
Swanson tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Swanson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Swanson.
Swanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund blocking some punches.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Swanson.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swanson misses with some punches.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Swanson as Ekelund tries to tie him up.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Swanson takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson lands with a light punch inside.
Swanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Swanson misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Swanson.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Ekelund lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Ekelund.
Swanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Ekelund is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Swanson is keeping busy.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekelund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson lands with a short shot to the head.
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Swanson taking a breather.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Swanson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Swanson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson motions for Ekelund to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Ekelund walks into a jab.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekelund.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Ekelund sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jacques Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Ekelund saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Jacques Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekelund swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swanson misses the jab.
Ekelund lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson's head back.
Swanson lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekelund jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ekelund sizes up Swanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekelund can do to turn this around?
A cross from Swanson lands.
Ekelund takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson throws the left hand but Ekelund avoids the punch easily.
Jacques Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson tries to clinch up.
Ekelund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekelund, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands.
Swanson stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Swanson.
Swanson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
Ekelund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Ekelund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekelund works on Swanson's body with a couple of short punches.
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Swanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jacques Swanson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Ekelund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekelund.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Ekelund moves into the clinch.
Swanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Swanson is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Swanson.
Swanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekelund's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekelund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Swanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund letting Swanson take a breather here.
Swanson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is pushing Ekelund up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Swanson lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekelund.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekelund lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swanson or not.
Ekelund tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Ekelund.
Ekelund scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Swanson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ekelund blocks a leg kick.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Ekelund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Ekelund scores with a nice head shot.
Ekelund avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Ekelund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Ekelund throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Ekelund scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Ekelund sees coming a mile off.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Swanson is looking to clinch.
Ekelund wants to counter with a clinch but Swanson pushes him away.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ekelund will feel that in the morning.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekelund is able to avoid easily.
Ekelund now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekelund darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swanson throws a body punch but Ekelund moves out of range.
Ekelund is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Swanson moves into the clinch.
Swanson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekelund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Swanson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Ekelund stalling in the clinch.
Swanson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dick Ekelund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Swanson.
Ekelund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Swanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekelunds head.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekelund content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Swanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Swanson.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Swanson scores with a shot to the side of Ekelund's head.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Swanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Swanson.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Ekelund stalling in the clinch.
Ekelund gets through Swanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Swanson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson digs a right hand into Ekelund's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekelund's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekelund or not.
Swanson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swanson trying to control the position but instead, Ekelund has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swanson into the cage.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekelund breaks from the clinch.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Ekelund's legs.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekelund gets tackled into the cage by Swanson. Swanson maintains the clinch.
Swanson throws a head punch that misses.
Swanson stalling.
Ekelund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekelund lands a lovely overhand right.
Ekelund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekelund.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Jacques Swanson!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Jacques Swanson!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Jacques Swanson!
Jacques Swanson wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jacques Swanson 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 Sawyer Sean (ranked 2626 p4p, 24481 weight class) and Kuba Dog (ranked 388 p4p, 777 weight class). Kuba Dog will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sawyer Sean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kuba Dog!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog throws a series of punches but Sean moves out of range.
Sean lands a nice shot to the body.
Dog misses with a left hand
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Kuba Dog has been cut.
Sean cracks Dog with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sean has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dog to stand back up!
 Dog is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sean sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dog's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dog's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sawyer Sean!
A very excited looking Sawyer Sean 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Perseu (ranked 2383 p4p, 4497 weight class) and Brendan Wallace (ranked 325 p4p, 533 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Darius Perseu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brendan Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace gets a clinch.
Wallace is trying to trip Perseu. He has hold of a leg but Perseu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wallace persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Perseu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perseu has his hands on Wallace's head, controlling the position.
Wallace stays in close to Perseu's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace stops Perseu from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Perseu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallace is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wallace moves into the clinch successfully.
Perseu successfully pulls guard.
Wallace has gone for a leg lock! Perseu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wallace's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perseu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perseu is one step ahead there.
Perseu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Perseu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perseu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wallace manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Perseu has Wallace in his guard.
Perseu wants to get back to his feet but Wallace is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wallace showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace won't allow Perseu to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wallace looking to sit in guard and control but Perseu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perseu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Perseu stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Perseu trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace has momentary wrist control but Perseu slips an elbow through the middle.
Perseu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perseu landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perseu defends well.
Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Perseu defends easily.
Perseu trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darius Perseu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Perseu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wallace but Wallace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wallace rushes Perseu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace jumps guard but Perseu stands there with Wallace around his waist. Wallace gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perseu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wallace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perseu prevents it.
Wallace is looking to take this one to the mat.
Darius Perseu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wallace manages to end up in side control.
Perseu being controlled for a moment.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perseu keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perseu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wallace has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Perseu holding on.
Wallace laying and praying for a moment but Perseu takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wallace is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perseu is trying to control but can't.
Wallace trying to control the pace.
Darius Perseu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Perseu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace prevents Perseu from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wallace has Perseu up against the cage in a clinch.
Perseu gets control of Wallace's arms and successfully pulls guard. Perseu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace trying to control but Perseu is working from the bottom.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Perseu.
Perseu is looking to stand up but Wallace isn't so interested in that idea.
Perseu keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Perseu looking for a sweep. Not yet Perseu, not yet.
Perseu wants to get back to his feet but Wallace is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Perseu keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
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.
Perseu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perseu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wallace looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here.
Perseu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Perseu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wallace struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perseu lands a nice forearm strike.
Perseu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Perseu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallace moves into the clinch successfully.
Wallace gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Perseu regains guard.
Perseu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Perseu keeps moving.
Perseu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Perseu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace prevents Perseu from getting back to his feet.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Perseu keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wallace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perseu is working for takedown but Wallace is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Perseu won't allow it.
Wallace is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Perseu is defending well.
Wallace pulls guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perseu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perseu postures up.
Perseu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perseu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perseu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wallace is trying to keep Perseu in close.
Perseu postures up and lands a big shot to Wallace's brow.
Wallace is trying to control the position but Perseu postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perseu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Perseu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perseu is working Wallace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Perseu from controlling successfully.
Wallace trying to keep a closed guard but Perseu is proving a slippery customer.
Perseu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Perseu scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wallace is trying to keep Perseu in close.
Perseu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perseu is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Perseu feints and as Wallace raises his hands in defense, Perseu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Darius Perseu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.
Perseu trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perseu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Perseu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perseu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Darius Perseu!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Darius Perseu!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Darius Perseu!
Darius Perseu wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darius Perseu made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Hull (ranked 905 p4p, 6829 weight class) and Tenshin Nas (ranked 58 p4p, 325 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Hull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tenshin Nas!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nas lands a head kick!
Hull clinches.
Hull is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nas to keep the fight standing.
Hull manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull working for a triangle but Nas defends it easily.
Nas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard.
Nas 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Nas from controlling successfully.
Nas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hull has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nas has managed to get both his arms back between Hull's legs - danger averted.
Nas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hull is keeping the position for now.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Nas from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hull darts in and clinches Nas up against the cage.
Hull fails to pull guard.
Hull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nas just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nas breaks the clinch.
Hull tries to clinch but Nas moves out of range.
Nas looks for the body kick but Hull saw that one coming.
Nas takes a swing at Hull's ribcage but misses.
Hull tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nas manages to circle out of the way.
Hull definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hull loads up on a big right hand but Nas slips the punch.
Hull takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nas looks to land a right hand but Hull moved out of range.
Nas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nas.
Nas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hull holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hull decides to pull guard.
Hull is looking for a triangle here but Nas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hull is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nas off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nas is trying to get back to his feet but Hull has full control of the position and if anything, Nas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jamie Hull will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nas lands a nice hook to Hull's body. Hull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nas.
A low kick from Nas is predictable there
and Hull counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hull.
Hull keeps control of Nas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hull manages to pull guard.
Hull keeping full guard, as Nas tries to pass.
Hull is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nas rolls with it to try and escape but Hull cranks on the arm and Nas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Hull!
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Co-main event
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Spaced Soza really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 212.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with James Rocksteady was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Imanari (ranked 438 p4p, 3058 weight class) and Romega Vartanein (ranked 45 p4p, 295 weight class). Imanari comes to the cage accompanied by 吉田兄弟 Rising. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Imanari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imanari takes the fight into the clinch.
Vartanein tries a body shot but Imanari blocks it.
Vartanein wants to get back to striking at distance but Imanari won't allow it.
Imanari is trying to drag Vartanein to the mat but Vartanein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Imanari is pushing Vartanein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Imanari - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vartanein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Imanari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari has Vartanein pressed against the cage, preventing Vartanein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imanari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vartanein wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Imanari.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari wants a takedown.
Vartanein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imanari swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vartanein tries to throw a body punch but Imanari avoids it by throwing Vartanein back against the cage.
Imanari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vartanein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Imanari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imanari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein throws a leg kick but Imanari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vartanein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Imanari is able to avoid easily.
Vartanein throws a hook but Imanari avoids it easily.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imanari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Imanari moves out of range.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Imanari uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Vartanein misses
so Imanari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vartanein is looking to sweep but instead, Imanari has passed into half guard.
Imanari slows the pace down in half guard.
Vartanein trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Imanari manages to pass to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imanari is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vartanein is surviving well by controlling Imanari's body position as best he can.
Imanari avoids the attempt from Vartanein to control.
Imanari goes for an armbar but Vartanein turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vartanein.
Vartanein wants to get up but he can't break Imanari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Vartanein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Imanari seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vartanein trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vartanein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vartanein's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Vartanein from controlling successfully.
Vartanein is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Imanari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vartanein pushes down on Imanari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Vartanein wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy.
Vartanein is taking a breather. Imanari says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vartanein is looking to stall here but Imanari recovers full guard.
Imanari wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vartanein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vartanein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imanari wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vartanein content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Imanari has locked up a guillotine! Imanari's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vartanein is holding on here and Imanari must be using up a lot of energy. Vartanein has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Imanari gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari retains his bantamweight title!
Kazuo Imanari thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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