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BFC 1 : Initiation PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elvin Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Segei brinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes comes to the cage accompanied by D' Awassss. Elvin Reyes looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elvin Reyes!
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, Segei brinn!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
brinn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reyes looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
brinn fails to land with a series of punches.
brinn throws a one two combo.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown but brinn shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from brinn.
Good shot there by brinn.
brinn swats away the attempt to clinch by Reyes.
brinn throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
brinn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reyes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? brinn is fending him off so far but Reyes persists. Nope, brinn circles away and we're back to standing.
brinn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reyes will feel that in the morning.
brinn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
brinn scores with a jab. Reyes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
brinn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reyes.
brinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
brinn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
brinn is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
brinn preventing the sweep.
Reyes trying to control the position here.
Reyes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
brinn trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Reyes wants to stand up but brinn is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes keeping full guard, as brinn tries to pass.
Reyes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in brinn's guard.
Reyes with a nice head shot there.
Reyes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reyes trying to control the action but brinn is working from the bottom.
Reyes working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, brinn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reyes but great work by brinn.
Reyes is trying to improve his position.
Reyes has control of an arm but brinn manages to advance to brinn's back!
brinn misses with an elbow to the head.
Reyes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from brinn.
brinn doesn't have the hooks in and Reyes manages to turn into his guard.
brinn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reyes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
brinn tries to roll over but Reyes keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is trying to control the action in half guard but brinn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
brinn is trying to stand up here but Reyes is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. brinn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
brinn has his hands on Reyes's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
brinn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
brinn wants to control but Reyes is keeping him busy.
brinn is looking to advance position but Reyes won't allow it.
brinn is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that brinn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
brinn prevents Reyes from improving his position.
Reyes taking some punishment here, with brinn in his half guard.
brinn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Reyes swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Reyes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Reyes wants to control but brinn is having none of it.
brinn cracks Reyes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
brinn content just to control the position here.
brinn breaks from Reyes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Segei brinn dominated that round.
That's time! Reyes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but brinn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
brinn throws a right hand that Reyes ducks under and follows up with a left that Reyes also avoids with ease.
brinn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reyes has closed the distance and engaged brinn in a clinch.
Reyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
brinn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
brinn is looking to take a break and control but Reyes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reyes struggling a bit here.
brinn is looking to take a break and control but Reyes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reyes wants to control but brinn postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reyes is pushing brinn's head away, looking to escape. brinn manages to hold on to the position though.
brinn tries to move to mount but Reyes blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes wants to control but brinn postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
brinn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reyes drives through with a takedown into guard.
brinn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Reyes is now in half guard.
brinn actively working from the bottom here.
brinn controlling the position for now.
brinn is staying active underneath Reyes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
brinn works his way to full guard. Good work.
brinn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
brinn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Reyes tries to hold on but brinn pushes him away.
Reyes is desperately trying to improve his position but brinn has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
brinn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reyes?
brinn tries to control but Reyes wriggling away.
Reyes tries to hold on but brinn pushes him away.
brinn landing strikes from the mount and Reyes is in trouble!
Reyes really wants to buck brinn off and get back to his feet.
The referee warns Reyes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
brinn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
brinn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Reyes has worked his arm free - good work by Reyes!
brinn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reyes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reyes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
brinn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
brinn is looking to advance position but Reyes won't allow it.
brinn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
brinn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Reyes is now in brinn's guard. A big mistake from brinn there, giving up the dominant position!
Reyes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reyes tries to free his leg and advance position but brinn is retaining full guard.
brinn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reyes stopping the sweep attempt from brinn.
brinn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reyes won't allow brinn to sweep him here.
Reyes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
brinn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reyes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
brinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
brinn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
brinn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
brinn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
brinn fails with the takedown
and Reyes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for brinn!
brinn is wriggling around trying to escape.
brinn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
brinn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elvin Reyes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reyes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and brinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from brinn both land. Nice combination.
brinn scores with a one two! Reyes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reyes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick and brinn moves out of range easily.
brinn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reyes sprawls well initially but brinn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
brinn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reyes!
Reyes is wriggling around trying to escape.
brinn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Reyes hang on?
Reyes regains half guard.
brinn is tying to control. Reyes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
brinn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reyes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reyes is looking to improve his position.
Reyes taking some punishment here, with brinn in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes is refusing to be controlled, as brinn sits in half guard.
Reyes is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reyes shoots and misses
and brinn counters with a left and a right that stings Reyes.
brinn looks to land a combination. Reyes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A right-left combo lands from brinn.
Reyes moves into the clinch.
brinn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
brinn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elvin Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
brinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
brinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
brinn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
brinn lands a jab-cross combination.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
brinn fails with the takedown.
Reyes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? brinn is fending him off so far but Reyes persists. Nope, brinn circles away and we're back to standing.
brinn throws a solid leg kick but Reyes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at brinn.
Reyes dodges the punch combination from brinn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from brinn as Reyes shoots in.
A bone on bone clash there as Reyes blocks the leg kick.
brinn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reyes is fending him off so far but brinn persists. Nope, Reyes circles away and we're back to standing.
Reyes takes the fight into the clinch.
brinn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
brinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reyes misses with a combination
and brinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
brinn shoots in but no luck this time.
brinn lands a jab to the nose.
brinn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reyes. Reyes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Danga de danga de dang - brinn scores with a four punch combination!
brinn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reyes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
brinn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
brinn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reyes is out of range and brinn settles back down.
Reyes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reyes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
brinn is desperately trying to improve his position but Reyes has a good base and remains in mount.
Reyes avoids the attempt from brinn to control.
Reyes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
brinn is rocked!
It looks like Segei brinn has been cut.
Reyes landing strikes, looking to finish!
brinn is still in real trouble! Can Reyes finish him?
That has opened up Segei brinn's cut even more.
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!
brinn working to try and regain half guard.
brinn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
brinn seems to have recovered his senses.
brinn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reyes looking to ground and pound but brinn is blocking nicely.
brinn regains half guard.
brinn wants to improve his position but Reyes is controlling well.
Reyes is trying to control the action in half guard but brinn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
brinn is looking to improve his position.
brinn trying to control but Reyes postures up.
Reyes is working for a kimura here but brinn manages to reverse the position and he's now in Reyes's guard.
brinn stands and steps away. Reyes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
brinn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reyes closes the distance and clinches.
brinn is trying to break free.
Reyes tries to land knees in the clinch but brinn avoids the damage to the body.
Reyes wants to stall.
Reyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reyes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyes shoots in but no luck this time.
brinn lands a body shot.
brinn blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes checks a low kick from brinn.
Reyes has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Segei brinn.
I think brinn 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Segei brinn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Solid Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gina Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solid Snake!
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, Gina Santos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Santos lands with a slapping head kick.
Snake is rocked!
Santos tries to clinch up.
Oh Snake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Snake shoots in.
Santos lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Snake crumples to the floor! Santos milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gina Santos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nag Hambukoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Ruggiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nag Hambukoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Ruggiero!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruggiero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Ruggiero as Hambukoo shoots in.
Ruggiero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruggiero misses with a takedown attempt
and Hambukoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruggiero's guard.
Hambukoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hambukoo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hambukoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hambukoo passes into half guard.
Hambukoo is looking to pass Ruggiero's guard but actually Ruggiero recovers to full guard.
Hambukoo wants to control from the top but Ruggiero keeps moving.
Ruggiero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hambukoo is one step ahead there.
Hambukoo drops back looking for a leg! Ruggiero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruggiero manages to kick Hambukoo off! Hambukoo jumps back into Ruggiero's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruggiero keeping full guard, as Hambukoo tries to pass.
Hambukoo wants to control from the top but Ruggiero keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hambukoo misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruggiero counters with a good low kick that Hambukoo was not able to check.
Ruggiero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hambukoo counters with a shoot takedown. Ruggiero fights it but they end up in guard.
Ruggiero wants to get back to his feet but Hambukoo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hambukoo looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hambukoo forces his way into half guard.
Ruggiero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hambukoo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ruggiero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ruggiero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ruggiero!
Hambukoo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hambukoo is breathing heavily.
Ruggiero wants to get back to his feet.
Hambukoo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruggiero looking to pass the guard.
Hambukoo working for a triangle but Ruggiero defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hambukoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruggiero drops back looking for a leg! Hambukoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hambukoo manages to kick Ruggiero off! Ruggiero jumps back into Hambukoo's guard.
Hambukoo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Ruggiero frees his head nicely. Oh but Hambukoo has switched to an armbar! Ruggiero is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nag Hambukoo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Jansen!
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, Andrew Roberts!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roberts throws a right and a left that Jansen avoids nicely.
Roberts throws a right and a left that Jansen avoids nicely.
Jansen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jansen moves forwards but Roberts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jansen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jansen wants to pass the guard but Roberts is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jansen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roberts has hold of Jansen's hands but Jansen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jansen is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Jansen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jansen trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.
Roberts tries to roll over but Jansen keeps him under control.
Roberts is pressing down on Jansen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jansen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jansen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jansen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jansen prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Jansen has double underhooks.
Roberts works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jansen holds on and takes a little breather.
Jansen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Roberts is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jansen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Roberts's back instead.
Jansen is breathing heavily.
Jansen working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Roberts is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Jansen has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Roberts taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Jansen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanz Schmidt!
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, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker sends Schmidt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Parker is motioning to the referee to let Schmidt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Schmidt is rocked!
It looks like Hanz Schmidt has been cut.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Parker.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Crack! A monster head kick from Parker and Schmidt falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Parker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Parker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harold Kumar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adaru Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harold Kumar!
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, Adaru Kitano!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumar wants to clinch.
Kumar moves away from the strike by Kitano.
A head kick misses from Kumar.
Nice jab there from Kumar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kitano clinches but Kumar breaks the clinch
and Kumar counters with a right hand to the body.
Kumar darts in trying to clinch
and Kitano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kitano.
Kitano trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kitano trying to move into half guard but instead Kumar has managed to sweep!
Kitano looking for a guillotine here but Kumar defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano has Kumar pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Kitano has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kumar stopping the sweep attempt from Kitano.
Kitano working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kumar won't allow Kitano to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitano is trying to control the position but Kumar postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kumar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kumar doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitano circles away.
Kumar tries to clinch up
and Kitano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kitano looks gassed!
Kumar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kumar scores with a nice right hand.
Kumar takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kitano has him pressed against the cage.
Kumar is trying to break free.
Kumar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kitano.
Kumar wants to break free but Kitano has control.
Kumar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kumar breaks from the clinch.
Harold Kumar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Kitano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kitano content to stall in guard here.
Kitano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kumar's guard.
Kumar wants to stand back up but Kitano manages to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kitano asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kitano controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kitano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adaru Kitano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kumar darts in trying to clinch
and Kitano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kitano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kitano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kitano advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kitano works to advance to full mount. Kumar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kitano landing strikes from the mount.
Kitano controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumar has given up his back.
Kitano looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Kumar taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adaru Kitano!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd mcPherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeebs Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Todd mcPherson!
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, Jeebs Butler!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for mcPherson with that takedown attempt.
Butler moves into range and clinches up with mcPherson.
mcPherson wants a takedown but no success here.
mcPherson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Butler 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 Todd mcPherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
mcPherson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
mcPherson tries to pull guard but Butler won't allow it.
mcPherson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Butler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
mcPherson tries to roll over but Butler keeps him under control.
Butler is pressing down on mcPherson's thigh, looking to free his foot. mcPherson is holding on for now.
Butler is trying to control the action in half guard but mcPherson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
mcPherson tries to roll over but Butler keeps him under control.
mcPherson looking for subs from the bottom but Butler mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
mcPherson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Butler looking for a guillotine from mount but mcPherson is having none of it.
mcPherson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
mcPherson tries to lock up and control but Butler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
mcPherson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
mcPherson reaches up to try and control the position but Butler seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! mcPherson rolls and tries to escape and now Butler has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
mcPherson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Butler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Butler working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Butler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Butler looks gassed!
Will Butler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcPherson turns into Butler and is now in his guard.
Butler wants to improve his position but instead mcPherson has moved into half guard.
mcPherson wants to control but Butler is keeping him busy.
mcPherson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
mcPherson wants to pass the guard but Butler is defending well.
mcPherson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
mcPherson misses with a head shot. Butler uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
mcPherson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Butler dives on top into guard.
mcPherson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Butler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
mcPherson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Butler's guard.
mcPherson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butler is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeebs Butler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
mcPherson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Butler's waist but Butler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing mcPherson off to one side.
mcPherson scores with a takedown into Butler's guard.
Butler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
mcPherson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Butler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Butler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Butler!
Butler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for mcPherson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Butler has control of mcPherson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and mcPherson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Butler thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler punching from mount but mcPherson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
mcPherson is desperately trying to improve his position but Butler has a good base and remains in mount.
mcPherson tries to hold on but Butler postures up.
mcPherson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Butler tries to control but mcPherson wriggling away.
mcPherson is looking to improve his position but Butler isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Butler avoids the attempt from mcPherson to control.
mcPherson is in all sorts of trouble here.
mcPherson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Butler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but mcPherson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
mcPherson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Butler looking for the choke but no joy.
Butler doesn't have the hooks in and mcPherson manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcPherson stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
mcPherson postures up.
Butler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Butler keeping moving, preventing mcPherson from controlling successfully.
Butler working a defensive guard here.
Butler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but mcPherson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
mcPherson looking to pass the guard.
mcPherson wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving.
mcPherson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Butler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Butler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Butler!
Butler advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but mcPherson is surviving well by controlling Butler's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeebs Butler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
mcPherson has a takedown stuffed.
mcPherson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
mcPherson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Butler darts in and clinches mcPherson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mcPherson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Butler just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd mcPherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
mcPherson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Butler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Butler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Butler manages to end up in side control.
mcPherson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Butler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Butler looking to control but mcPherson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mcPherson tries to hold on but Butler pushes him away.
Butler goes for an armbar but mcPherson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from mcPherson.
mcPherson stands and throws Butler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
mcPherson is looking to take a break and control but Butler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butler wants to improve his position, back to half guard but mcPherson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Butler's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Butler is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for mcPherson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Todd mcPherson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoli Valutchko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zulu comes to the cage accompanied by Jungle Music. Anatoli Valutchko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Zulu!
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, Anatoli Valutchko!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valutchko doesn't manage to clinch there - Zulu circles away.
Horrible takedown by Zulu or perhaps it was just good defense by Valutchko which made him look bad.
Zulu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Valutchko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zulu is looking to clinch but Valutchko is avoiding it.
Valutchko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like King Zulu has been cut.
Valutchko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valutchko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zulu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zulu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zulu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valutchko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valutchko advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valutchko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valutchko is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Zulu reverses the position - he's now on top in Valutchko's guard.
Zulu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valutchko looking for a sweep. Not yet Valutchko, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valutchko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Valutchko controls Zulu momentarily but Zulu frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Valutchko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valutchko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Valutchko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valutchko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valutchko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zulu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Valutchko is trying to strike from the bottom but Zulu has passed into full mount.
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Valutchko tries to hold on but Zulu postures up.
Valutchko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Valutchko looks gassed!
Zulu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Zulu blocks the strikes from Valutchko.
Valutchko gets full guard.
Zulu wants to stand but Valutchko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Valutchko is keeping the position.
Zulu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zulu drops back looking for a leg! Valutchko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valutchko manages to kick Zulu off! Zulu jumps back into Valutchko's guard.
Valutchko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zulu's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Valutchko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zulu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zulu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zulu can't keep his opponent in guard - Valutchko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.
Zulu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valutchko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zulu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zulu actively working from the bottom here.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valutchko lands a nice short elbow.
Zulu is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Valutchko pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valutchko throws a body punch but Zulu moves out of range.
Zulu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valutchko.
Valutchko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anatoli Valutchko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A choreographed right hand from Valutchko misses the target.
Zulu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valutchko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zulu counters with an inside leg kick.
Valutchko misses with a combination
and Zulu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zulu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Valutchko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalling in the clinch from Valutchko.
Valutchko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
Zulu misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoli Valutchko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Zulu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zulu moves forwards but Valutchko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valutchko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valutchko counters with a two punch combo.
Zulu moves out of range of the strikes.
Zulu moves in looking to clinch but Valutchko pushes him off.
Zulu is looking to clinch but Valutchko is avoiding it.
Valutchko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zulu in his tracks.
Valutchko tries to clinch
and Zulu counters with a solid body kick.
Valutchko looks to clinch
and Zulu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zulu.
Zulu connects with a knee to the head.
Zulu is looking to control Valutchko's arms but Valutchko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zulu has his back to the cage.
Zulu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valutchko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valutchko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zulu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valutchko throws a nice looking combination but Zulu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zulu lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zulu lands a head kick!
Valutchko pushes Zulu up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valutchko fails to pull guard.
Valutchko breaks from the clinch.
Anatoli Valutchko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valutchko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zulu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valutchko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zulu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valutchko throws a jab but it's blocked by Zulu.
Valutchko tries to clinch but Zulu is having none of it.
Valutchko shoots in and drives through. Zulu sprawls well.
Valutchko closes the distance and clinches up with Zulu, looking for a takedown. Valutchko pushes Zulu against the cage but Zulu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Valutchko.
Zulu wants to clinch.
Valutchko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valutchko closes the distance and clinches.
Zulu prevents Valutchko from breaking the clinch.
Valutchko slows down the pace here.
Zulu pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko keeps control of Zulu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valutchko.
Zulu stops a takedown attempt from Valutchko.
Valutchko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zulu prevents it.
Valutchko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valutchko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valutchko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zulu throws an elbow that misses.
Zulu with a knee to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Zulu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valutchko blocks an uppercut.
Zulu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valutchko.
Zulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but Valutchko is blocking nicely.
Zulu trying to stall but Valutchko improves his position.
Valutchko tries for a takedown but Zulu manages to get underhooks.
Zulu stalling.
Valutchko dodges an elbow strike from Zulu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko goes for a takedown attempt but Zulu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zulu closes the distance and clinches.
Zulu throws an elbow that misses.
Valutchko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zulu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Valutchko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valutchko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zulu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valutchko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Valutchko wants to stall.
Zulu landing knees to the body.
Zulu lands an elbow that stopped Valutchko in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Zulu.
Valutchko has had enough of the clinch but Zulu keeps him there for the moment.
Zulu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Zulu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu breaks the clinch.
Zulu pushes Valutchko up against the cage in a clinch.
Zulu is stalling here.
Valutchko is trying to break the clinch but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
Zulu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zulu closes the distance and clinches.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Valutchko blocks with his arms.
Valutchko wants to stall.
Zulu throws an elbow that misses.
Zulu lands a knee to the body.
Zulu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valutchko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valutchko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zulu lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zulu.
Valutchko looking to stall.
Zulu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valutchko has Zulu pressed against the cage.
Valutchko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Zulu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on King Zulu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Valutchko clinches but Zulu breaks the clinch
and Zulu moves into the clinch.
Valutchko wants to stall.
Zulu has Valutchko pushed against the cage.
Valutchko blocks the elbow strike.
Zulu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zulu working aggressively here.
Zulu is trying to maintain a safe position but Valutchko gets an underhook and turns Zulu into the cage.
Valutchko can't break the clinch.
Valutchko manages to break the clinch.
Valutchko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zulu slips a jab from Valutchko.
Valutchko darts in and clinches Zulu up against the cage.
Valutchko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valutchko misses with a hook.
Zulu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valutchko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valutchko is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu prevents the takedown attempt.
Valutchko wants to break free but Zulu has control.
Valutchko looking to stall.
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valutchko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Valutchko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valutchko is trying to break free.
Valutchko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zulu tries to stall but Valutchko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valutchko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zulu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valutchko misses with a wild body shot.
Zulu wants to clinch but Valutchko slips to the side
and Valutchko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zulu wants to control but Valutchko is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valutchko connects with a nice short shot to Zulu's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valutchko lands a nice short elbow.
Valutchko working over Zulu with some ground and pound. Zulu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zulu is trying to stand back up but Valutchko is controlling him
Valutchko is pressing down on Zulu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zulu is holding on for now.
Valutchko stops Zulu from getting back to his feet.
Valutchko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zulu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valutchko moves nicely into side control.
Oh Zulu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zulu wants to control but Valutchko postures up.
Valutchko scoring with punches from side control.
Valutchko cracks Zulu with a big right hand but Zulu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Valutchko advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zulu taking shots to the head.
Valutchko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
King Zulu's cut is getting worse.
Valutchko looking to secure an arm triangle but Zulu defends it well.
Valutchko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zulu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Valutchko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zulu is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zulu and Valutchko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Check out the look on Valutchko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zulu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valutchko's best efforts.
Zulu trying to control here.
Valutchko is trying to control the action in half guard but Zulu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valutchko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zulu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valutchko working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Valutchko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.
Zulu looking for submissions off his back.
Valutchko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zulu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zulu seems to have got his legs back now.
Valutchko is thwarting Zulu's attempts to control the position.
Valutchko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zulu trying to control but Valutchko postures up.
Zulu manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatoli Valutchko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valutchko 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatoli Valutchko!
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