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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walker Mathis (ranked 4497 p4p, 2392 weight class) and Scott Calvin (ranked 379 p4p, 232 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walker Mathis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Calvin! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Calvin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mathis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calvin somewhat. Mathis is looking to counter punch. A punch combination from Mathis misses. Mathis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy in the buildup to the fight. Calvin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mathis to the mat! Mathis manages to get full guard. Calvin lands a couple of digs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Calvin throwing strikes from guard but Mathis blocks nicely. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calvin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Calvin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Calvin with a nice head shot there. Calvin passes into half guard. Calvin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mathis's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mathis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Mathis missing with punches from the bottom.
Mathis is in trouble now - Calvin has advanced to mount! Mathis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Calvin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Calvin scoring with strikes but Mathis is staying in there. Mathis is rocked! Calvin is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Mathis goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Calvin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Calvin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Action (ranked 1249 p4p, 2788 weight class) and Dylan Smith (ranked 86 p4p, 166 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heave Away- The Fables kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt Lethal high kicks Cardio machine |
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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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Action! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Smith! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Action jabs at Smith's body. Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Action counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Smith shoots and misses and Action counters with a head kick. Action moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Action stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. Dominic Action has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Smith. Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Action sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Action. Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Action sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Action throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Action connects with a solid leg kick. Action connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Action is trying to buck Smith off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Smith taking a break here but Action is having none of it and regains half guard. Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Action on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Action keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Action tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Action regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith throwing strikes from guard but Action blocks nicely. Smith throws a big elbow that misses. Smith chips away with some ground and pound. Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. Smith postures up in Action's guard and throws a big left but Action blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Action lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Smith gets the takedown into side control. Action taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes. Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith just content to control the position. Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Action sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Action managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Action looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Smith in side control, throwing shots but Action defends. Action is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well. Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Action sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith misses with the ground and pound. Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Action taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith working the head and body with strikes. Action takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith trying to control the action but Action is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows. Action is trying to get back to his feet. Smith lands a few punches from side control. Smith landing strikes. Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Action controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Action is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though. 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 Dominic Action will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Action looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Action takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Smith working the body and head with strikes. Action defending against the ground and pound. Smith is working Action over with some ground and pound from side control. Smith throwing strikes but Action manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth. Smith can't do much from the bottom here. Action will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Action wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped. Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Smith wants to control but Action is keeping busy and won't allow it. Smith is controlling Action's position as best he can from this difficult position. Action wants to get back to his feet.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime. Smith wants to improve his position but Action is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith. Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Action is one step ahead there. Smith is pulling down on Action's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith looks for a takedown but Action sprawls well. Jab by Action. A solid leg kick lands there for Action.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Action's head. Dylan Smith has got the better of the ground game so far. Smith prevents Action from standing back up.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Action's head. Smith lands with a punch from half guard. Action keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Smith thows a huge punch but Action dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Action's head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Action does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Smith throwing shots but Action is blocking nicely. Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Action stuffs the takedown. Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Action defends it nicely. A little feinted left hand from Action on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dominic Action has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Smith. Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Action scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Action wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dominic Action will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Action wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Smith tries for a takedown but Action sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Action thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him. Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Action stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Action wants it to stay on the feet. Dominic Action has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Smith. Action plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Action throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Action connects with a solid leg kick. Action lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Action lands an overhand right. Action dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage! A low kick lands for Action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Action scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Smith walks into a jab. Good leg kick by Action. Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Action's waist but Action gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side. Action is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks. A good leg kick by Action. Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Action sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Action fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body. Action feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Action connects with a leg kick. Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Action but Action pushes him off and we're back to square one. Action is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dylan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crunch! Action slams his shin into Smith's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Action scores with a head kick.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick lands from Action. Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Action sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A nice leg kick lands there from Action. Action connects with an inside leg kick. Dominic Action is winning the standup battle so far. Action thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side. Action scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Dominic Action is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Action throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Nice shot lands for Action. Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Smith throws a strike but Action rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Smith seems keen to control Action's posture. Smith 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. Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Action puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith. Action wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard. Smith is pulling down on Action's head to control his posture. Action is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
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. Action won't allow Smith to sweep him here. Smith has control of Action's left arm, preventing Action from doing any damage. Smith trying to control the position.
Smith pulls Action in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Dominic Action showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Action, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Action! Dominic Action very nearly forgot to thank Black Lab Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 765 p4p, 2247 weight class) and Saad Sadiq (ranked 97 p4p, 261 weight class). Mandiang comes to the cage accompanied by Oliver Twist. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sadiq 's choice of entrance music: Where Have All The Boot Boys Gone - Slaughter And The Dogs . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aboubacar Mandiang! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Saad Sadiq ! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sadiq ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang. And Sadiq tries to counter it with a takedown but Mandiang pushes his down on his head and steps out. Mandiang misses with a double jab
and Sadiq decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mandiang's guard. Mandiang 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mandiang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Mandiang wants to get back to striking at distance but Sadiq won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mandiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandiang misses with a hook to the body
and Sadiq counters with a stiff right hand. Sadiq uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang. Sadiq is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Sadiq takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mandiang looks to throw a body kick and Sadiq counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Mandiang tries to kick Sadiq off in order to stand up. Sadiq Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Sadiq goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mandiang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sadiq but great work by Mandiang. Mandiang stands up and beckons Sadiq to his feet. Mandiang throws a head kick that misses. Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Sadiq 's head but Sadiq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sadiq uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mandiang. Sadiq closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sadiq lands in his opponent's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sadiq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sadiq throws a big elbow that misses. Mandiang keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass. Sadiq throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mandiang works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sadiq is looking to advance position but Mandiang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Sadiq tries to hold on but Mandiang pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mandiang tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. Sadiq tries to hold on but Mandiang pushes him away. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Mandiang prevents Sadiq from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Sadiq wants to control but Mandiang is having none of it. Mandiang is looking to stand but Sadiq has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Sadiq wants to hold on but Mandiang pushes him away. Sadiq is looking to get to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Mandiang throws a hook but Sadiq blocks it. Sadiq feints the counter takedown. Mandiang misses with a straight right. Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Sadiq sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sadiq avoids the body shot from Mandiang.
The fighters circling - Mandiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mandiang throws out a loose jab but Sadiq uses good head movement to avoid it. Sadiq feints the counter takedown. Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadiq . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mandiang misses with a head kick.
Sadiq tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mandiang misses with a right hand and Sadiq counters with a right hand to the body. Sadiq fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mandiang to the ground. Sadiq is now in Mandiang's guard. Sadiq won't allow Mandiang to sweep him here. Mandiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadiq can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Sadiq in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mandiang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Sadiq throws a big right hand that misses. Mandiang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sadiq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sadiq loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Sadiq connects with a crisp jab.
That's two 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. Sadiq shoots in for a takedown but Mandiang shows good takedown defense. Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Sadiq ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang. Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Sadiq is out of range. Sadiq with the counter takedown but Mandiang avoids it easily. Mandiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sadiq decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mandiang's guard. Mandiang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sadiq is looking to work some ground and pound but Mandiang has wrist control. Mandiang wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sadiq manages to pass to side control. Sadiq passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mandiang!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sadiq unloads with some shots from mount but Mandiang bucks and avoids them well.
Sadiq looking to ground and pound but Mandiang is blocking nicely. Mandiang working to try and regain half guard.
Sadiq thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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. Mandiang is squirming around, avoiding Sadiq 's attempts to control the action. Sadiq punching from mount but Mandiang doing a good job of avoiding damage. Mandiang's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mandiang is in a horrible position here. Sadiq smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mandiang is trying to stand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saad Sadiq 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Nice defenses there by Sadiq . Mandiang scores with a decent looking hook. Mandiang tests Sadiq 's chin there with a solid looking shot. Mandiang thows a left - swing and a miss! A little jabbing left from Sadiq on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sadiq slips a straight right by Mandiang. Sadiq avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Sadiq with the counter takedown but Mandiang avoids it easily. Sadiq takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
Sadiq changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Mandiang throws out a loose jab but Sadiq uses good head movement to avoid it. And Sadiq tries to counter it with a takedown but Mandiang pushes his down on his head and steps out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mandiang misses with a left hand and Sadiq counters with a shoot takedown. Mandiang fights it but they end up in guard. Sadiq drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mandiang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mandiang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mandiang!
Sadiq has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sadiq struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mandiang tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Sadiq wants to control but Mandiang postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Who's going to make the next move? Sadiq struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Mandiang misses its intended target. Sadiq drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mandiang defends it well. Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sadiq slips a jab and a cross from Mandiang.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sadiq with the counter takedown but Mandiang avoids it easily. Sadiq shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mandiang as he avoids it easily. Mandiang thows a left - swing and a miss! Sadiq feints the counter takedown. Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
and Sadiq counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mandiang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Sadiq throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sadiq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mandiang's head. Sadiq thows a huge punch but Mandiang dodges it nicely.
Sadiq throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sadiq is trying to control the action in half guard but Mandiang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sadiq working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mandiang's thigh. Mandiang counters though and makes it back to full guard. Sadiq wants to control from the top but Mandiang keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Aboubacar Mandiang showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mandiang 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang! A relieved looking Aboubacar Mandiang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Greene (ranked 921 p4p, 795 weight class) and Uwot Meight (ranked 124 p4p, 105 weight class). Greene's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tokyo Drifting - Glass Animals & Denzel Curry. Uwot Meight struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be a great matchup!
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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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Greene! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uwot Meight! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Meight lands a jab to Greene's midsection. Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meight throws out the jab. Meight looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range. Greene throwing a counter right hand but Meight manages to avoid it. Good standup being displayed there by Meight as he connects with a hook. Meight throws an off balance right hand
and Greene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Greene takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. A cross from Meight lands. Meight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greene. Meight throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Meight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Meight throws a right hand that misses
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away. Meight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meight throws out the jab. Meight just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Meight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uwot Meight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meight misses with a straight left. Greene throwing a counter right hand but Meight manages to avoid it. Greene slips under a jab. Greene is looking to counter punch. Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meight.
A little feinted left hand from Greene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A jab lands there for Meight. Greene takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Meight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away. Meight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks. Greene closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Meight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Greene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Meight lands an overhand right. A jab from Meight misses. Greene is looking to counter punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uwot Meight dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Meight sends Greene crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Meight is motioning to the referee to let Greene up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Greene is rocked! Meight fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Greene square on the jaw! Damn, Greene is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uwot Meight!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bee Millz (ranked 1100 p4p, 1641 weight class) and Kree P Krawlee (ranked 107 p4p, 158 weight class). Millz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knock Yourself Out. 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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Good wrestling Excellent MT Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bee Millz! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kree P Krawlee! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krawlee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Millz doesn't seem bothered though. Millz doesn't manage to clinch there - Krawlee circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krawlee! But no joy. Millz tries to clinch up but Krawlee circles away and keeps his distance. Krawlee throws out a counter right but Millz avoids it with no problem. Krawlee shoots in looking for a takedown but Millz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krawlee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Krawlee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Krawlee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Millz. Millz closes the distance and clinches. Krawlee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krawlee blocking some punches.
Krawlee jumps guard but Millz stands there with Krawlee around his waist. Krawlee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Millz lands with a short shot to the head. Krawlee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Millz.
Krawlee misses with a short punch on the inside. Millz misses with some punches.
Millz works on Krawlee's body with a couple of short punches. Krawlee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bee Millz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kree P Krawlee. A short uppercut from Krawlee. Krawlee struggles to land a body shot inside as Millz controls his hands.
Krawlee misses with a short punch on the inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Millz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krawlee throws a head punch that misses. Millz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krawlee lands a left hand.
Millz throws a head punch that misses. Krawlee swings wildly with an uppercut but Millz uses good head movement to avoid it. Millz throws a head punch that misses. Krawlee can't find room to land a body shot as Millz controls the action.
Krawlee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krawlee lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Millz fails to land. Krawlee misses with a hook from the clinch. Krawlee trying to stall but Millz improves his position.
Krawlee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Millz backwards. Krawlee blocks an uppercut.
Millz misses with a short punch on the inside. Krawlee lands a right hand. Millz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krawlee blocking some punches.
Krawlee gets through Millz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Krawlee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Millz walks away with a smile on his face. Krawlee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Millz forces Krawlee back against the cage and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Krawlee lands a hook that snaps the head of Millz backwards. A short uppercut from Krawlee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krawlee scores with a shoulder strike. Millz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Millz. Millz misses with a punch on the inside.
Krawlee struggles to land a body shot inside as Millz controls his hands.
Krawlee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Millz.
Nice body punch from Millz - that landed with a thud.
Millz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Krawlee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Millz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krawlee backwards. Millz gets through Krawlee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Krawlee working aggressively here.
Krawlee blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Millz - that landed with a thud.
Millz digs a right hand underneath Krawlee's ribcage. Krawlee let out a lung full of air as it connected. Millz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Krawlee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Krawlee has a couple of punches blocked by Millz.
Krawlee misses with a body punch.
Krawlee is trying to stall.
Krawlee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Millz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Millz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Krawlee pulls Millz into guard.
Krawlee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Millz escapes and throws Krawlee's legs to the side, diving into side control! Millz working away. Millz stands up. Millz misses with an uppercut
and Krawlee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Millz moves into range and clinches up with Krawlee. A short uppercut from Krawlee. Krawlee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Millz lands with a short head shot on the inside. Millz misses with a short punch on the inside. Krawlee blocks an uppercut.
Krawlee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Millz. Millz lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Millz throws a punch but it's blocked by Krawlee. Krawlee misses with the head strike.
Millz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Millz. Krawlee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Millz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Millz. Still in the clinch, Millz scores with a nice short uppercut. Millz misses with a hook from the clinch. Millz is working Krawlee over against the cage. Millz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Krawlee. Millz has a couple of punches blocked by Krawlee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Millz. Millz misses with a hook from the clinch. Krawlee throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Millz fails to land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Millz misses with some punches.
Millz throws a punch but it's blocked by Krawlee. Millz lands a right hand. Krawlee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Krawlee throws a punch but it's blocked by Millz. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bee Millz dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Millz clinches. Krawlee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Millz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bee Millz has scored more points in the clinch so far. A head punch on the inside from Millz fails to land. Krawlee tries for a takedown but Millz manages to get underhooks.
Millz misses with the head strike.
Krawlee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Millz backwards. Krawlee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Millz misses with a short punch on the inside. Millz prevents a body shot from Krawlee. Millz throws a punch but it's blocked by Krawlee. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krawlee. Millz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Millz gets underhooks to prevent Krawlee's takedown attempt.
Millz tries to work over Krawlee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Millz. Millz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krawlees head. A nice right hand lands inside from Millz. Millz swings wildly with an uppercut but Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid it. Millz prevents the takedown attempt.
Bee Millz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kree P Krawlee. Millz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krawlee is working Millz over against the cage. Krawlee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Millz is defending well. Krawlee misses with the head strike.
Millz misses with a body punch.
Millz working some nice short punches in the clinch. Krawlee lands with a right to the head. Krawlee blocks a body shot from Millz. Krawlee wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Millz fails to land. Millz stops a takedown attempt from Krawlee.
Millz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krawlee lands with a right to the head. Krawlee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krawlee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Millz misses with a hook from the clinch. Krawlee blocks an uppercut.
Millz throws a head punch that misses. Krawlee looking for a takedown. Millz misses with a hook from the clinch. Millz blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Krawlee.
Millz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Millz lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Millz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Millz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Krawlee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krawlee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Millz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krawlee throws a head punch that misses. Millz misses with a body punch.
Millz misses with a body punch.
Krawlee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Millz lands a left hand.
Krawlee prevents a body shot from Millz. Krawlee misses with a body punch.
Krawlee misses with a punch to the body.
Millz works on Krawlee's body with a couple of short punches. Krawlee lands a hook to the side of the head. Millz gets through Krawlee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Millz. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krawlee. Krawlee wants to take the fight to the mat but Millz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Millz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Millz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Millz pushes Krawlee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Millz fails to land. Krawlee lands a body shot. Millz blocks an uppercut.
Krawlee misses with a punch on the inside.
Millz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krawlee backwards. Millz throws a head punch that misses. Krawlee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Millz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Millz misses with some punches.
Krawlee struggles to land a body shot inside as Millz controls his hands.
Krawlee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Millz backwards. Krawlee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Millz's elbow. Krawlee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krawlee. Krawlee has a couple of punches blocked by Millz.
Krawlee gets control of Millz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Krawlee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Krawlee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Millz wants to stand but Krawlee is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krawlee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Millz passes into half guard.
Krawlee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Millz stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Millz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Millz clinches. Krawlee scores with a shoulder strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bee Millz dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Millz slips under a jab. Krawlee swats away the attempt to clinch by Millz. Millz fails in his attempt to clinch. Krawlee misses with an uppercut
and Millz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Millz tries to clinch but Krawlee is having none of it. Krawlee dives in and scores a takedown into Millz's guard. Millz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Krawlee dives into side control.
Millz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krawlee asserts his dominance and retains side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Millz is not content to let Krawlee control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Millz tries to escape but Krawlee is in control. Krawlee trying to control the position but Millz is working away. Millz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Millz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Krawlee prevents Millz from escaping the position.
That's two 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. Krawlee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Millz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Krawlee is controlling him well. Millz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Krawlee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Millz, who protects the arm well. Krawlee is trying to get an arm triangle but Millz is defending well. Millz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Millz looks to clinch and Krawlee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Millz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Millz misses with a body shot
and Krawlee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Krawlee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bee Millz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Krawlee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Millz moves into range and clinches up with Krawlee. Millz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krawlee. A quick uppercut on the inside from Krawlee. Krawlee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Millz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Krawlee tries to stall but Millz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krawlee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A head punch blocked on the inside by Krawlee. Millz gets through Krawlee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Millz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Krawlee on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Millz throws a punch but it's blocked by Krawlee. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Millz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Krawlee tries to throw a body punch but Millz avoids it by throwing Krawlee back against the cage. Krawlee has a couple of punches blocked by Millz.
Krawlee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Millz lands a hook that snaps the head of Krawlee backwards. Millz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krawlee or not. A shot in the inside from Krawlee. Krawlee blocks a body shot from Millz. Krawlee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Millz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krawlee backwards. Millz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Krawlee swings wildly with an uppercut but Millz uses good head movement to avoid it. Millz pushes Krawlee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Krawlee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Millz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krawlees head. Millz lands a hook that snaps the head of Krawlee backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bee Millz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position. A nice right hand lands inside from Krawlee. Millz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Krawlee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Millz just stands there and leans against the cage. Millz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Millz gets through Krawlee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Millz. A quick uppercut on the inside from Millz. Millz lands with a right to the head. Millz lands a body shot. A head punch on the inside from Millz fails to land. Millz misses with some punches.
Millz lands an uppercut. Krawlee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Millz working aggressively here.
Krawlee blocks a body shot from Millz. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krawlee blocking some punches.
Krawlee blocking some punches.
Krawlee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Millz smiles and moves away.
Millz clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Krawlee. Krawlee misses with some punches.
Krawlee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Millz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Krawlee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Millz to the mat. Millz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Krawlee stops Millz from standing up. Krawlee throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Krawlee won't allow Millz to get back to his feet. Millz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krawlee can do to turn this around? A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krawlee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Krawlee works over Millz with some ground and pound from guard. Millz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krawlee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Krawlee stops Millz from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Millz wants to clinch. Krawlee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Krawlee looks to land a combination but Millz avoids it well. Millz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Millz jabs Krawlee right on the nose. Krawlee blinks but takes it well. Krawlee throws a body punch but Millz moves out of range. Millz tries to clinch but Krawlee moves out of range. Kree P Krawlee seems to be getting the better of the standup. Millz wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Krawlee as he connects with a hook. Bee Millz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Millz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krawlee swats him away and circles back towards the center. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krawlee! But no joy. Millz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krawlee swats him away and circles back towards the center. Millz wants to clinch up but Krawlee keeps it at a distance. Millz throws out a loose jab but Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid it. Krawlee feints the counter takedown. Millz is looking to clinch but Krawlee is avoiding it.
Millz tries to clinch up but Krawlee circles away and keeps his distance. Krawlee swats away the attempt to clinch by Millz. Millz walks into a straight right hand from Krawlee.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Millz misses with a looping right. The fight stays on the outside here - Millz looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Millz tries to clinch there but Krawlee circles away.
Millz tries to clinch there but Krawlee circles away.
Millz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Krawlee keeps the fight on the outside. Millz tries to clinch but fails miserably and Krawlee counters with a lovely straight right hand! Millz tries to clinch but Krawlee moves out of range. Millz moves into range and clinches up with Krawlee. Millz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Krawlee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Millz smiles and moves away.
Bee Millz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kree P Krawlee. Krawlee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krawlee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Millz with a body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bee Millz will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! Millz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Millz tries to clinch and Krawlee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Krawlee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Millz counters with a straight right hand. Krawlee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Millz. Millz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Millz clinches up with Krawlee and pushes him back against the cage. Krawlee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Krawlee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millzs head. Still in the clinch, Krawlee scores with a nice short uppercut. Millz blocks an uppercut.
Millz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Millz has a couple of punches blocked by Krawlee.
Nice body punch from Millz - that landed with a thud.
Krawlee misses with some punches.
Millz misses with a punch on the inside.
Krawlee misses with the head strike.
Millz lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Millz throws a punch but it's blocked by Krawlee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Millz gets through Krawlee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Millz working aggressively here.
Millz lands with a short head shot on the inside. Millz working aggressively here.
Krawlee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krawlee misses with a body punch.
Millz misses with a short punch on the inside. Krawlee misses with a punch on the inside.
Millz misses with the head strike.
Millz throws a punch but it's blocked by Krawlee. A short right from Millz. Millz lands a right hand. Krawlee has hold of one of Millz's legs. Millz is fighting the takedown attempt but Krawlee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Kree P Krawlee has got the better of the ground game so far. Krawlee scoring with some ground and pound. Millz wants to stand but Krawlee is controlling the position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Krawlee throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Millz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krawlee is controlling him. Krawlee looking to pass the guard. Krawlee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Millz is wriggling around but Krawlee manages to pass to half guard.
Krawlee prevents Millz from standing back up.
Krawlee is trying to work for a kimura but Millz is defending well.
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Millz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kree P Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krawlee lands with a punch from half guard. Krawlee wants to work for an arm triangle but Millz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Millz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Millz is trying to stand.
Krawlee is trying to work for a kimura but Millz is defending well.
Krawlee stops Millz from getting back to his feet.
Millz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Millz is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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. Millz wants to clinch up but Krawlee keeps it at a distance. Millz pushes Krawlee up against the cage in a clinch. Krawlee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Krawlee works on Millz's body with a couple of short punches. Millz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Millz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Krawlee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Millz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Millz lands a nice uppercut. Millz working some nice short punches in the clinch. Millz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Millz fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Millz. Millz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Millz takes a shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Millz fails to land. Millz throws a head punch that misses. Bee Millz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Millz throws a punch but it's blocked by Krawlee.
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 Bee Millz. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Millz, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bee Millz! Bee Millz retains his featherweight title! Bee Millz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sargis Petrosyan (ranked 460 p4p, 1273 weight class) and Motum Vakana (ranked 51 p4p, 130 weight class). Sargis Petrosyan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sargis Petrosyan! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Motum Vakana! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Vakana looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Vakana gets a clinch. Vakana misses with a short punch on the inside. Vakana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vakana misses with a hook from the clinch. Vakana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Petrosyan working aggressively here.
Vakana has Petrosyan pressed against the cage, preventing Petrosyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Vakana tries to work over Petrosyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Petrosyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vakana's elbow. Petrosyan takes a shot to the head. A short right from Vakana. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vakana misses with a punch to the body.
Petrosyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrosyan can't break the clinch.
Petrosyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vakana backwards. Petrosyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Petrosyan can't find room to land a body shot as Vakana controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Petrosyan blocking some punches.
Petrosyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A jab from Vakana does it's job there. A swing and a miss from Vakana. Vakana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrosyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vakana clinches with his opponent.
Petrosyan is trying to break the clinch but Vakana has him pressed against the cage. Petrosyan breaks from the clinch.
Petrosyan lands a slapping body shot.
Vakana tries to clinch but fails miserably and Petrosyan counters with a slapping leg kick. Vakana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrosyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sloppy strikes from Vakana. Those never looked like landing. Petrosyan throwing a counter right hand but Vakana manages to avoid it. Vakana tries to clinch but Petrosyan is having none of it. A big left from Petrosyan misses. A thudding body kick lands there by Petrosyan!
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Vakana wants to clinch. Petrosyan is looking to counter punch. Vakana misses with an uppercut. Petrosyan saw that one coming. Vakana defending well as Petrosyan loads up on a big left hand. Petrosyan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Vakana closes the distance looking to clinch and Petrosyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Vakana closes the distance but Petrosyan moves to the side and Petrosyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Petrosyan staying out of range there. Vakana darts in trying to clinch and Petrosyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Petrosyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vakana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Petrosyan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nice shot by Vakana. Vakana tries to clinch but fails miserably and Petrosyan counters with a nice uppercut. Vakana closes the distance but Petrosyan moves to the side enabling Petrosyan to counter with a crisp jab. We've been told by Petrosyan's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Petrosyan circles away from the clinch attempt and Petrosyan counters with a right hand to the body. Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vakana doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrosyan circles away.
Petrosyan appears to be looking for a big counter. Vakana lands with a straight right. Petrosyan didn't see that one coming. Vakana clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Petrosyan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vakana. Petrosyan breaks from the clinch.
Vakana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Petrosyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Vakana. Petrosyan is looking for a counter combo. Vakana closes the distance but Petrosyan moves to the side and Petrosyan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Vakana moves in looking to clinch but Petrosyan pushes him off. Petrosyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Petrosyan tries to keep at a distance but Vakana has taken the fight into the clinch. Petrosyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vakana misses with an uppercut. Petrosyan saw that one coming. Petrosyan throws a big counter combination but Vakana scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Vakana misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrosyan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Petrosyan looks for the body kick but Vakana saw that one coming. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sargis Petrosyan dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Vakana moves to clinch but Petrosyan breaks away and Petrosyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vakana closes the distance but Petrosyan moves to the side and Petrosyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Vakana moves to clinch but Petrosyan breaks away and Petrosyan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Vakana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vakana connects with the punch. Vakana is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Petrosyan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vakana tries to clinch up and Vakana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Vakana moves in looking to clinch but Petrosyan pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vakana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Vakana tries to clinch but Petrosyan is having none of it. Petrosyan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Vakana wants to clinch and Petrosyan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Petrosyan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Vakana throws a right hand that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a nice body shot. Vakana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Petrosyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vakana can do to turn this around? Vakana is looking to clinch but Petrosyan is avoiding it.
Vakana scores with the left hand. Petrosyan knows he should have avoided that one. Vakana throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrosyan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vakana jabs Petrosyan right on the nose. Petrosyan blinks but takes it well. Vakana tries to clinch but Petrosyan moves out of range. Petrosyan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Vakana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vakana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vakana. Vakana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vakana is looking to clinch but Petrosyan is avoiding it.
Vakana fails in his attempt to clinch. Petrosyan feinted there with a counter leg kick. Vakana throws a shot from downtown. Petrosyan moves away and avoids it. Vakana tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Vakana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Vakana is rocked! Vakana darts in trying to clinch and Petrosyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vakana is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrosyan finish him? Vakana closes the distance looking to clinch and Petrosyan counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Vakana out cold! What a finish! Petrosyan is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sargis Petrosyan! Sargis Petrosyan retains his lightweight title! Sargis Petrosyan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Payne (ranked 728 p4p, 1002 weight class) and Xicko Loco (ranked 91 p4p, 128 weight class). Payne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Bring Out Your Dead" Strung Out. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Payne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xicko Loco! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Loco throws a hook but Payne blocks it. Loco scores with a hook. It looks like Jason Payne has been cut. Payne throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Xicko Loco has been cut. Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loco. Loco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loco lands a head shot. Payne slips a straight right by Loco. Payne throws a sloppy head kick and Loco moves out of range easily. Payne throws a right hand that Loco ducks under and follows up with a left that Loco also avoids with ease. A little jabbing left from Loco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Loco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Loco. Payne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loco. That did some damage! Payne throws out a leg kick but Loco moves out of range and Payne only half commits. Loco misses the shot to the body. Loco jabbing away but nothing is landing. Loco digs a good body shot into Payne's ribs. 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! Payne cracks Loco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Payne throws out a loose jab but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Payne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Loco. Loco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Loco connects with a body shot that sends Payne's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loco throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it. As Loco looks to move away, Payne throws a big counter combo but Loco just gets out of the way. Loco throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it. Payne is looking to counter punch. Payne connects with an inside leg kick. Loco misses with a looping left. Loco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Loco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Payne misses with a straight left. Loco digs a good body shot into Payne's ribs. Decent striking displayed by Loco there. Jason Payne's cut is getting worse. Loco drops Payne with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Payne looks back up at him and smiles so Loco waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Payne is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Loco cracks Payne with a left hook right on the temple and Payne goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Loco lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Payne is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xicko Loco! Xicko Loco bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Siuta (ranked 694 p4p, 1324 weight class) and Charles Lee Ray (ranked 84 p4p, 161 weight class). Siuta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "On My Way to the Cage" Rollins Band. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marek Siuta! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Lee Ray! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ray scores with a nice strike. Ray throws a jab but it's blocked by Siuta. Ray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Ray does no damage. Siuta is looking to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch. Siuta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Siuta counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Ray! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Siuta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Siuta! Marek Siuta retains his middleweight title! An out of breath Marek Siuta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nacho Cheese (ranked 796 p4p, 970 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 106 p4p, 129 weight class). Nacho Cheese could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Great Tiger's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nacho Cheese! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Great Tiger! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tiger misses with a wild body shot. Tiger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cheese to the mat! Cheese manages to get full guard. Tiger won't allow Cheese to get back to his feet. Tiger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cheese is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiger is controlling him. Tiger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now. Tiger stops Cheese from standing up. Cheese keeping full guard, as Tiger tries to pass. Cheese utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Cheese is looking to stand up but Tiger isn't so interested in that idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Tiger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cheese gets caught flat footed, as Tiger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Cheese pushes Tiger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tiger moves out of range of the strikes. Cheese misses with a hook. Nacho Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tiger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese. Tiger jabs Cheese to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nacho Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tiger avoids the body shot from Cheese.
Cheese lands a jab to the nose. Tiger staying out of range there. Cheese connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tiger's hands. Cheese misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely. Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cheese throws a big shot that misses. A momentary lapse in concentration from Cheese enables Tiger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cheese manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Tiger tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard. Tiger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cheese wants to stand and escape but Tiger is having none of it. Tiger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tiger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tiger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tiger with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tiger with a flurry of punches that miss. Cheese wants to stand up but Tiger is controlling him. Tiger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Tiger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Cheese is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiger is controlling him. Cheese is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Tiger lands a right hand. A short right from Tiger. Tiger lands with a left to the head. A short right from Tiger. Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiger lands with a right to the head. Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger. Cheese tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tiger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheeses head. Tiger working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tiger misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cheese tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Cheese working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Tiger on the inside. Cheese misses with the head strike.
Cheese breaks the clinch.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jab, jab by Tiger - just one landing. Tiger shoots in and drives through. Cheese sprawls well. Tiger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Cheese keeping full guard, as Tiger tries to pass. Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tiger wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position. Tiger won't allow Cheese to get back to his feet. Tiger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tiger tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard. Tiger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tiger stops Cheese from standing up. Tiger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tiger stops Cheese from standing up. Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cheese looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range. Tiger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cheese gets caught napping as Tiger dives in and scores a takedown. Cheese manages to retain guard. Tiger stands and throws Cheese's legs to the side, diving into side control. The ground and pound from Tiger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Tiger tests Cheese's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger. Tiger cracks Cheese with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Cheese displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiger. Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cheese staying out of range there. A little feinted left hand from Cheese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Tiger moves away and avoids it. Tiger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Tiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cheese backs up against the cage.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tiger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Cheese throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cheese scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tiger doesn't seem bothered though. Tiger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A big left from Cheese misses. Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And Tiger tries to counter it with a takedown but Cheese pushes his down on his head and steps out. Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger. Tiger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tiger defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand. Cheese defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiger. Tiger shoots in and bounces Cheese off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Cheese keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully. Tiger tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard. Cheese wants to get back to his feet but Tiger is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Tiger is pushing down on Cheese's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cheese is fighting to maintain full guard but Tiger has managed to sneak the leg through. Tiger stops Cheese from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Tiger seems content to control. Cheese is trying to stand back up but Tiger is controlling him
Great Tiger has got the better of the ground game so far. Cheese keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Tiger stops Cheese from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tiger tries to pass to full mount but Cheese defends it. Tiger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Tiger thows a huge punch but Cheese dodges it nicely.
Cheese wants to get back to his feet. Tiger wants to pass the guard but Cheese is defending well. Tiger is looking for a kimura here.
Cheese is staying active underneath Tiger, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Tiger sitting and controlling from the half guard. Cheese is not content to let Tiger control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cheese defending well though. Tiger is keen to just control but Cheese is a slippery customer. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tiger thows a huge punch but Cheese dodges it nicely.
Tiger missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cheese is defending against the submission attempts here by Tiger.
Tiger trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom. Tiger throwing shots but Cheese is blocking nicely. Tiger wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy. Cheese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tiger. Tiger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tiger works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cheese really wants to buck Tiger off and get back to his feet. Tiger tries to control but Cheese wriggling away. Cheese knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tiger on the ground. Tiger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Tiger trying to control but he's not successful this time. Cheese wants to get back to his feet.
Tiger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Tiger wants to control the pace but Cheese is squirming around nicely. Cheese is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Cheese connects with a right hand. Tiger shakes it off. Tiger thows a left - swing and a miss! Cheese connects with the punch. Cheese throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiger counters with a nice body shot. Tiger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Cheese misses with a jab to the body
and Tiger counters with a right hand to the body. Nice cross by Cheese. Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cheese lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Tiger lands a jab to the head.
Tiger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cheese is trying to defend but Tiger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tiger is controlling the pace.
Cheese looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tiger slows the pace down in half guard. Cheese is trying to stand back up but Tiger is controlling him
Tiger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cheese tries to kick Tiger off but Tiger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Tiger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cheese's head. Tiger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Cheese wants to get back to his feet.
Tiger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Tiger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Cheese pushes Tiger off looking to stand but Tiger dives back in and keeps control.
Tiger moves nicely into side control. Tiger works to advance to full mount. Cheese defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Cheese is not a happy chappy he wants out of there.
Tiger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Tiger thowing shots but they're missing. Cheese squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tiger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Cheese is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tiger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Tiger throwing strikes here but Cheese is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cheese wants to try and get back to his feet. Tiger thowing shots but they're missing. Tiger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cheese holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tiger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tiger content just to control the position here. Cheese is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tiger looking to ground and pound but Cheese is blocking nicely. Tiger won't let Cheese get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Tiger controlling from mount. Cheese really wants to buck Tiger off and get back to his feet. Tiger thowing shots but they're missing. Tiger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Tiger trying to control but Cheese is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tiger punching from mount but Cheese doing a good job of avoiding damage. Cheese blocking the ground and pound. Cheese is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Tiger has hold of Cheese's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cheese manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cheese is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tiger thowing shots but they're missing. Cheese holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tiger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cheese is not a happy chappy he wants out of there.
Cheese holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tiger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cheese's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger really dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range. Tiger misses with the combination.
Cheese jabs at Tiger's body. Cheese misses with a looping left. Cheese throws a right hand that misses
and Tiger counters with a nice uppercut. Cheese scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nacho Cheese is winning the standup battle so far. Cheese looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely. Tiger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiger. Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tiger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tiger staying out of range there. Tiger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cheese defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A big right from Cheese misses. Tiger lunges at Cheese with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cheese's hand. Cheese misses the shot to the body. Tiger misses with a wild body shot. Tiger misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tiger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Tiger throws an elbow but Cheese slips to the side and avoids it well. Tiger throwing shots but missing, from side control. Tiger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cheese is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Cheese wants to get back to his feet but Tiger drags him back down. Cheese avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tiger. Tiger trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom. Cheese pushes Tiger away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tiger gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The referee asks Tiger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tiger prefers to stall for the moment though. Cheese is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tiger tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cheese's legs. Cheese wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Tiger lands some shots froms side control. Cheese wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Tiger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Tiger has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cheese is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tiger yanks on the arm and Cheese is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tiger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Great Tiger! Great Tiger is the new welterweight champion! A victorious Great Tiger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Nacho Cheese had this to say: 'Cheese me'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William H Bonney (ranked 613 p4p, 1332 weight class) and Oscar Gage (ranked 78 p4p, 26 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, William H Bonney! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gage! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonney keeps working. Gage goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bonney rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gage's guard! Nice work there by Bonney! Bonney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bonney is looking to stand up but Gage won't let him. Bonney won't allow Gage to sweep him here. Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bonney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bonney's coaches at Outlaw MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Gage trying to control the action but Bonney is working from the bottom. Bonney wants to get back to full guard but Gage has passed into side control. Gage trying to control the position but Bonney is working away. Gage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonney is not content to let Gage control the position. Bonney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gage on the ground. Gage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Gage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gage trying to control the position but Bonney is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gage goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bonney rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gage's guard! Nice work there by Bonney! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonney manages to get himself to full guard.
Gage stands and throws Bonney's legs to the side, diving into side control. Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonney keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bonney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bonney tries to improve position but can't. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gage wants to control but Bonney is keeping him busy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Bonney connects with a right hand. Gage shakes it off. Gage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bonney throws out a loose jab but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it. Bonney misses with a looping left. Gage shoots in but no luck this time. Gage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonney sprawls well. Bonney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gage gets slowly back to his feet. William H Bonney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Gage. Gage dives in and grabs Bonney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonney pushes down on Gage's head and hops out. Bonney lands with a straight right. Gage didn't see that one coming. It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut. Bonney throws a hook to the side of Gage's head but Gage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gage gets in close and instigates a clinch. Still in the clinch, Bonney scores with a nice short uppercut. Bonney presses Gage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bonney working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gage jumps guard and drags Bonney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gage is trying to control the position but Bonney postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gage looking for a guillotine here but Bonney defends easily.
Bonney wants to stand but Gage has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Gage has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bonney doesn't defend quickly enough and Gage has managed to lock this one up! Can Bonney escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gage on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Gage! Oscar Gage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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