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JF 34 - Cobb vs Ruffy the Dog PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petr Slukowski (ranked 3488 p4p, 25510 weight class) and Eli Hancock (ranked 300 p4p, 440 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Slukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Hancock!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slukowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hancock tries to clinch up.
Slukowski throwing a counter right hand but Hancock manages to avoid it.
Slukowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hancock tries to clinch up but Slukowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Slukowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slukowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hancock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slukowski.
Slukowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Hancock.
Hancock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slukowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slukowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hancock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hancock doesn't manage to clinch there - Slukowski circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hancock tries to clinch there but Slukowski circles away.
Slukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hancock.
Hancock tries to clinch there but Slukowski circles away.
Slukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hancock manages to avoid it.
Hancock wants to clinch but Slukowski slips to the side
and Slukowski counters with a left to the body.
Slukowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hancock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock drives through and clinches with Slukowski against the cage.
Slukowski is trying to break the clinch but Hancock is controlling him.
Hancock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hancock lands a hook that snaps the head of Slukowski backwards.
Hancock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hancock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slukowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hancock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hancock.
Hancock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slukowski.
Slukowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hancock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hancock misses with some punches.
Hancock lands with a light punch inside.
Slukowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slukowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Hancock has double underhooks.
Slukowski tries to break the clinch but Hancock is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock lands an uppercut.
Hancock misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hancock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hancock tries to throw a body punch but Slukowski avoids it by throwing Hancock back against the cage.
Slukowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hancock.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hancock.
Slukowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slukowski is trying to force a seperation but Hancock has the dominant position.
Hancock misses with the head strike.
Slukowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slukowski is looking to wear down Hancock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slukowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hancock moves in looking to clinch but Slukowski pushes him off.
Hancock clinches with his opponent.
Hancock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Hancock.
Slukowski is breathing heavily.
Hancock lands with a light punch inside.
Slukowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Hancock won't allow it.
Hancock scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock lands an uppercut.
Hancock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slukowski.
A nice left hand lands by Hancock.
Hancock lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Hancock.
Hancock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hancock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hancock tries a knee to the head but Slukowski blocks it.
Hancock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hancock.
Hancock lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hancock is trying to stall.
Hancock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slukowski tries to break the clinch but Hancock is controlling the position.
Hancock has a couple of punches blocked by Slukowski.
Slukowski is trying to stall.
Slukowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hancock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slukowski's efforts to push away.
Slukowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hancock has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hancock.
Hancock tries to work over Slukowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slukowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hancock misses with some punches.
Slukowski tries to circle away but Hancock has him pinned against the cage.
Slukowski working hard to break the clinch.
Slukowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Hancock has double underhooks.
Hancock trying to land knees to the body.
Slukowski is trying to break free.
Hancock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slukowski's efforts to push away.
Slukowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hancock digs a right hand into Slukowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slukowski's gas tank.
Hancock lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Hancock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hancock tries to close the distance and clinch but Slukowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hancock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slukowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hancock is looking to clinch.
Slukowski looks to land a combination. Hancock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hancock dodges the punch combination from Slukowski.
Hancock clinches with his opponent.
Slukowski can't break the clinch.
Slukowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hancock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slukowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Slukowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slukowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hancock rushes Slukowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slukowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slukowski tries to break the clinch but Hancock is controlling the position.
Slukowski tries to circle away but Hancock has him pinned against the cage.
Hancock lands a nice uppercut.
Slukowski takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slukowski has had enough of the clinch but Hancock keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock swings wildly with an uppercut but Slukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hancock blocks an elbow strike from Slukowski.
Eli Hancock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hancock works on Slukowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hancock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slukowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hancock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hancock working aggressively here.
Hancock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slukowski is defending well for now.
Hancock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hancock.
Slukowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hancock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slukowski blocks an elbow strike from Hancock.
Hancock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Slukowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hancock misses with a body punch.
Hancock scores with a shot to the side of Slukowski's head.
Hancock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slukowski is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hancock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Hancock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slukowski blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hancock.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hancock pushes Slukowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hancock.
Hancock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slukowski avoids it.
Slukowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slukowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hancock lands a right hand.
Hancock has a couple of punches blocked by Slukowski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hancock.
Hancock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hancock prevents Slukowski from breaking the clinch.
Hancock has Slukowski pressed against the cage, preventing Slukowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hancock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock tries a knee to the head but Slukowski blocks it.
Hancock tries to land a knee to the head but Slukowski blocks with his arms.
Slukowski stalling in the clinch but Hancock improves position.
Hancock lands with a short shot to the head.
Hancock is looking to control Slukowski's arms but Slukowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hancock has his back to the cage.
Slukowski prevents a body shot from Hancock.
Slukowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hancock is keeping busy.
Hancock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slukowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Hancock won't allow it.
Hancock lands a right hand.
Hancock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slukowski.
Hancock missing with knees to the body.
Hancock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hancock looking to slow down the pace here.
Hancock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slukowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hancock has him pressed against the cage.
Slukowski is trying to break free.
Slukowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slukowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Hancock has double underhooks.
Slukowski is trying to force a seperation but Hancock has the dominant position.
Hancock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slukowski has had enough of the clinch but Hancock keeps him there for the moment.
Slukowski can't break the clinch.
Hancock just leaning against Slukowski, taking a breather.
Slukowski managing to block the knees to the body from Hancock.
Slukowski is trying to break free.
Hancock throws a head punch that misses.
Slukowski is trying to break the clinch but Hancock has him pressed against the cage.
Hancock throws an elbow but it misses.
Hancock misses with a knee strike.
Slukowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Slukowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Hancock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Slukowski misses with a few strikes there.
Slukowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hancock circles away quickly and effectively.
Slukowski throws a hook but Hancock avoids it easily.
Hancock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hancock closes the distance and pushes Slukowski back into the cage.
Hancock has Slukowski pressed against the cage, preventing Slukowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slukowski trying to control the position but instead, Hancock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slukowski into the cage.
Hancock lands a shoulder strike.
Slukowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hancock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slukowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hancock tries a body shot but Slukowski blocks it.
Slukowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Hancock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hancock prevents Slukowski from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slukowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hancock has him pressed against the cage.
Slukowski tries to break free but Hancock pushes him back against the cage.
Hancock swings wildly with an uppercut but Slukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hancock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hancock lands a shoulder strike.
Slukowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hancock tries to land a knee to the head but Slukowski blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Hancock.
Slukowski takes a shot to the head.
Hancock has Slukowski pressed against the cage, preventing Slukowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hancock is trying to maintain a safe position but Slukowski gets an underhook and turns Hancock into the cage.
Slukowski is trying to break the clinch but Hancock is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Hancock - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hancock lands a shoulder strike.
Hancock throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hancock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slukowski's brow.
Petr Slukowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hancock.
A body shot lands from Hancock.
Hancock keeps control of Slukowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slukowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hancock swings wildly with an uppercut but Slukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hancock throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Hancock trying to control the position but instead, Slukowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hancock into the cage.
Eli Hancock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slukowski wants to break free but Hancock has control.
Slukowski is trying to break the clinch but Hancock has him pressed against the cage.
Hancock has Slukowski pressed against the cage, preventing Slukowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Slukowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slukowski working hard to break the clinch.
Slukowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slukowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hancock lands a shoulder strike.
Slukowski tries to stall but Hancock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slukowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slukowski is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Hancock scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slukowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slukowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slukowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Hancock won't allow it.
Slukowski working hard to break the clinch.
Slukowski working hard to break the clinch.
Slukowski fails to pull guard.
Slukowski wants to break free but Hancock has control.
Slukowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Hancock won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hancock is stalling here.
Hancock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slukowski's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Hancock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hancock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Hancock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Newman (ranked 3767 p4p, 4721 weight class) and Barrett Salinas (ranked 413 p4p, 468 weight class). Newman comes into the arena with Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barrett Salinas!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman misses with a head kick.
Salinas dives in for a single leg takedown but Newman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salinas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salinas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Newman feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Newman does no damage.
Salinas wants to counter with a clinch but Newman pushes him away.
Salinas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salinas throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Newman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barrett Salinas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newman pushes Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Newman.
Newman pulls Salinas into guard.
Newman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Salinas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salinas wants to break free but Newman has control.
Newman goes for a takedown attempt but Salinas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salinas with a poor takedown
and Newman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alex Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barrett Salinas.
Newman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Newman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Salinas tries to stand but Newman is controlling from the bottom.
Newman has his foot on Salinas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salinas works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Salinas is looking to stand up but Newman won't let him.
Newman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Newman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Newman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salinas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salinas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newman as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newman throws a counter high kick but Salinas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Salinas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Newman shoots in for a double leg but Salinas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Newman pushes Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas takes a shot to the head.
Newman goes for a takedown attempt but Salinas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salinas throws a poor cross that misses
and Newman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Newman.
Salinas can't break the clinch.
Newman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salinas pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salinas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salinas feints a jab promting Newman to slip. Salinas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Newman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Salinas tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
Salinas misses with a wild body shot.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Salinas moves out of range easily.
Salinas tries to counter with a clinch but Newman shakes him off and moves away.
Salinas slaps away a takedown attempt from Newman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Newman. No joy for Salinas on that attempt.
Newman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salinas sprawls and moves away.
Newman moves into the clinch.
Newman tries a body shot but Salinas blocks it.
Newman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salinas or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Newman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Salinas as Newman shoots in.
Salinas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salinas goes for a double leg but Newman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newman continues to drive forward.
It looked like Newman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salinas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newman.
Salinas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salinas just misses with a punch to the body.
Newman fails with the takedown.
Newman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman tries to clinch up.
Salinas shoots and misses
and Newman moves into the clinch.
Newman tries to break the clinch but Salinas is controlling the position.
Newman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman pulls guard effortlessly.
Salinas stands up from Newman's guard - Salinas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Salinas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newman.
Newman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newman sprawls well. Newman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salinas throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Newman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Newman dives in for a single leg takedown but Salinas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salinas wants to counter the offense by Newman and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newman is trying to pull guard but Salinas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Newman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salinas to keep the fight standing.
Newman is pressed up against the cage. Salinas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Newman down to the mat. Newman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salinas takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
Salinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newman's waist but Newman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salinas off to one side.
Salinas throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range.
Salinas wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.
Salinas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newman tries to counter by clinching up but Salinas breaks away and moves out of range.
Salinas tries for a takedown but Newman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Newman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Salinas manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman moves out of range of the body kick.
Newman appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Salinas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Salinas rushes Newman and presses him up against the cage.
Newman tries to break free but Salinas pushes him back against the cage.
Newman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salinas.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Salinas tries to circle away but Newman has him pinned against the cage.
Newman is trying to force a seperation but Salinas has the dominant position.
Newman can't break the clinch.
A short left from Newman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salinas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salinas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newman smiles and moves away.
Salinas stuffs the takedown.
Salinas wants to clinch but Newman slips to the side
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Salinas backing up. Salinas nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Newman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salinas pinned against the cage. Salinas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salinas throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Newman counter with a right hand.
Newman tries to clinch but Salinas is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salinas tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salinas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salinas fails with the takedown.
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 Alex Newman will probably get the nod.
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!
Salinas looks to score with a jab to the body but Newman is just out of range.
Salinas tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salinas looks to land a combination but Newman avoids it well.
Newman goes for a double leg but Salinas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salinas continues to drive forward.
Newman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newman is trying to drag Salinas to the mat but Salinas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Newman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salinas to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman working hard to break the clinch.
Newman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salinas just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Newman is trying to keep Salinas in close.
Newman pushes Salinas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salinas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salinas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salinas wants to clinch.
Newman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrett Salinas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Salinas. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
Newman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salinas throws a solid leg kick but Newman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salinas.
Newman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Newman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salinas breaks the clinch.
Salinas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salinas tries to clinch but Newman moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salinas keeps the fight on the outside.
Salinas tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
Newman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salinas sprawls and moves away.
Salinas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.
Salinas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Newman rather than just go for the knockout.
Salinas wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch but Newman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salinas defends well and Newman ends up having to push Salinas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Newman has Salinas pressed against the cage.
Salinas is trying to force a seperation but Newman has the dominant position.
Newman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Newman jumps guard but Salinas stands there with Newman around his waist. Newman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salinas tries to break free but Newman pushes him back against the cage.
Barrett Salinas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alex Newman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salinas walks away with a smile on his face. Newman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alex Newman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salinas tries to clinch there but Newman circles away.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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 Alex Newman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newman, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Newman!
Alex Newman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Bond (ranked 3946 p4p, 2949 weight class) and Carlos Valverde (ranked 304 p4p, 254 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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148
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145
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Bond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Valverde!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bond misses with a kick to the body
and Valverde counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valverde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valverde has managed to get both his arms back between Bond's legs - danger averted.
Valverde trying to control but Bond is working from the bottom.
Valverde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valverde really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bond keeping moving, preventing Valverde from controlling successfully.
Bond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond is controlling Valverde's posture.
Valverde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valverde drops back looking for a leg! Bond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bond manages to kick Valverde off! Valverde jumps back into Bond's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond looking for a triangle here. Valverde is fighting it but it looks tight! Bond pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Valverde is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Will Bond!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franco Ferrell (ranked 3087 p4p, 25498 weight class) and Tom Drechsler (ranked 277 p4p, 415 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Drechsler's choice of entrance music: Back in Black. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franco Ferrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Drechsler!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drechsler doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrell circles away.
Ferrell stuffs the takedown attempt from Drechsler. Drechsler gets slowly back to his feet.
Drechsler has a takedown stuffed.
Drechsler instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ferrell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drechsler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drechsler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ferrell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drechsler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell drops back looking for a leg! Drechsler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drechsler manages to kick Ferrell off! Ferrell jumps back into Drechsler's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrell trying to control but Drechsler is working from the bottom.
Ferrell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drechsler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferrell, into his guard.
Ferrell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drechsler stacks Ferrell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Drechsler!
Ferrell sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferrell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferrell tries to roll over but Drechsler keeps him under control.
Ferrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferrell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drechsler pulls his head out easily.
Drechsler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferrell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Drechsler seems content to control.
Drechsler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drechsler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Drechsler trying to control but Ferrell is working from the bottom.
Ferrell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drechsler is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ferrell pulls Drechsler in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferrell but Ferrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franco Ferrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferrell successfully pulls guard.
Drechsler slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ferrell.
Ferrell actively working from the bottom here.
Drechsler trying to control the action but Ferrell is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrell throws a strike from the bottom but Drechsler passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Drechsler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drechsler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drechsler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferrell circles away.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drechsler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferrell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drechsler smiles and moves away.
Ferrell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drechsler.
Drechsler is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferrell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Ferrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franco Ferrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Drechsler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferrell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drechsler tries to clinch but Ferrell moves out of range.
Tom Drechsler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drechsler is looking to clinch.
Drechsler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Drechsler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferrell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drechsler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drechsler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drechsler working hard to break the clinch.
Drechsler is struggling to control the position.
Ferrell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drechsler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drechsler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferrell swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler misses with a kick to the body.
Ferrell throws a quick counter head kick but Drechsler was just out of range.
Drechsler tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferrell throws a counter high kick but Drechsler was just alert enough to avoid it.
Drechsler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferrell misses its target.
Drechsler is breathing heavily.
Drechsler has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Ferrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Drechsler has a takedown stuffed.
Ferrell appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell leaves Drechsler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Ferrell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Ferrell as Drechsler shoots in.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Drechsler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drechsler shoots in and drives through. Ferrell sprawls well.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Drechsler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drechsler wants to clinch.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler shoots in for a double leg but Ferrell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drechsler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferrell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drechsler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drechsler somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown but Ferrell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferrell tried to counter with a leg kick but Drechsler avoided it.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferrell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Ferrell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Drechsler moves in looking to clinch but Ferrell pushes him off.
Drechsler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFerrell.
Drechsler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferrell counters with a big head kick but Drechsler shrugs it off.
Franco Ferrell is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drechsler gets underhooks to prevent Ferrell's takedown attempt.
Drechsler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Ferrell blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell is trying to pull guard but Drechsler has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrell tries to score a body lock takedown but Drechsler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drechsler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drechsler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Drechsler pulls guard effortlessly.
Drechsler keeping full guard, as Ferrell tries to pass.
Ferrell gets to his feet. Drechsler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch combination from Drechsler misses.
Ferrell throws a counter high kick but Drechsler was just alert enough to avoid it.
Drechsler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drechsler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drechsler tries to clinch
and Ferrell counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drechsler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ferrell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler swings for the body but Ferrell moves out of range.
Drechsler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ferrell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferrell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Drechsler throws a right hand that Ferrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrell also avoids with ease.
Ferrell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferrell wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drechsler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drechsler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferrell is fending him off so far but Drechsler persists. Nope, Ferrell circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Drechsler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferrell.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drechsler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drechsler closes the distance and pushes Ferrell back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrell pulls guard successfully.
Ferrell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drechsler is aware though and is defending well.
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 Franco Ferrell.
I think Ferrell 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Ferrell!
Franco Ferrell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 2843 p4p, 4073 weight class) and Ragnar Fialkowska (ranked 257 p4p, 325 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Albert Einstein has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Albert Einstein seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160
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165
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnar Fialkowska!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fialkowska manages to avoid it.
Fialkowska gets a double leg takedown into Einstein's guard.
Einstein has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fialkowska is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Fialkowska's ribcage.
Einstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fialkowska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fialkowska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Einstein looking to slow down the pace here.
Fialkowska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Einstein breaks the clinch.
Einstein throws a head kick but Fialkowska moves out of range.
Fialkowska is looking to clinch.
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!
Einstein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Ragnar Fialkowska has been cut.
Einstein throws a leg kick which misses Fialkowska's front leg but catches the back leg as Fialkowska tries to avoid it.
Einstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fialkowska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fialkowska getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Einstein tries to clinch up but Fialkowska circles away and keeps his distance.
Fialkowska scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein throws a sloppy head kick and Fialkowska moves out of range easily.
Albert Einstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Fialkowska.
Fialkowska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fialkowska closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Einstein regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fialkowska preventing the sweep.
Fialkowska trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Einstein wants to stand up but Fialkowska is controlling him.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Fialkowska from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein wants to get back to his feet but Fialkowska is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein pushes Fialkowska off and gets back to his feet.
Einstein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fialkowska if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fialkowska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Einstein but Einstein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fialkowska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Einstein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Einstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Fialkowska is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska 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.
Fialkowska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Einstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fialkowska misses with a few strikes there.
Einstein is looking to counter the offense by Fialkowska and move into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Fialkowska.
Einstein lands with a kick to the temple. Fialkowska shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Einstein is looking to clinch but Fialkowska is avoiding it.
Fialkowska scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Einstein.
Fialkowska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Einstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fialkowska walks forward, straight into a front kick from Einstein.
Fialkowska looks for a takedown but Einstein sprawls well.
Crunch! Einstein slams his shin into Fialkowska's torso.
Fialkowska looks winded!
Fialkowska throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Fialkowska circles away.
Einstein looks to land a body kick but Fialkowska moved away.
Einstein feints and then cracks Fialkowska's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fialkowska down.
Einstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Fialkowska. Fialkowska gets slowly back to his feet.
Albert Einstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Fialkowska.
Einstein tries to clinch up.
Einstein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Fialkowska there.
Einstein connects with a leg kick.
Einstein slips a jab and a cross from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska wants to clinch.
Fialkowska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Einstein but Einstein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Fialkowska misses.
Fialkowska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fialkowska takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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 Albert Einstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Fialkowska's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fialkowska moves into the clinch.
Einstein trying to land knees to the body.
Fialkowska blocking some punches.
Einstein missing with knees to the body.
Fialkowska changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Einstein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Einstein.
Ragnar Fialkowska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Einstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Einstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fialkowska checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ragnar Fialkowska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fialkowska misses with a takedown attempt - Einstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Fialkowska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Einstein. Fialkowska shrugs it off though.
Einstein connects with a leg kick.
Fialkowska is looking to clinch.
Fialkowska misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein thows a body kick. Fialkowska tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fialkowska goes for a double leg but Einstein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Einstein continues to drive forward.
Albert Einstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Fialkowska.
Fialkowska is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Fialkowska misses its intended target.
Fialkowska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Einstein.
Einstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fialkowska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Einstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fialkowska has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Einstein.
Fialkowska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Einstein counters with a quick kick to the body but Fialkowska blocks it.
Fialkowska scores with a three punch combo!
Einstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Einstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Einstein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fialkowska lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Fialkowska does no damage.
Einstein thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fialkowska's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Einstein misses with a head kick.
Einstein misses with a body kick.
Einstein scores with a leg kick.
Fialkowska has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein breaks the clinch.
Einstein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Einstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fialkowska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Einstein is fending him off so far but Fialkowska persists. Nope, Einstein circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Einstein.
Fialkowska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Einstein can pounce on him.
Einstein scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Einstein.
Fialkowska jabs Einstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Einstein tenderised Fialkowska's leg. Fialkowska is trying to keep his angry face on.
Einstein throws out a leg kick but Fialkowska moves out of range and Einstein only half commits.
Fialkowska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fialkowska.
No joy there for Fialkowska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Einstein moves into range and clinches up with Fialkowska.
Einstein misses with a punch to the body.
Fialkowska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein breaks the clinch.
Fialkowska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Einstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Einstein scores with a head kick.
A head kick by Einstein misses
and Fialkowska counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fialkowska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fialkowska tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Einstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Einstein lands a leg kick that knocks Fialkowska off balance momentarily.
Fialkowska avoids a kick to the body.
Fialkowska throws a series of strikes that have Einstein backpedaling.
Fialkowska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Einstein's waist but Einstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fialkowska off to one side.
Einstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fialkowska manages to avoid it.
Einstein lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fialkowska checks a leg kick nicely.
Fialkowska tries to clinch but Einstein moves out of range.
Fialkowska looks to land a combination but Einstein avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fialkowska has a takedown stuffed.
Einstein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fialkowska darts in looking for a takedown but Einstein gets double underhooks and turns Fialkowska into the cage.
Einstein misses with a head kick.
Fialkowska cracks Einstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fialkowska throws a good cross that connects.
Einstein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Einstein is looking to slow Fialkowska down with leg kicks.
Einstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Einstein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fialkowska looks to land a combination but Einstein avoids it well.
Fialkowska wants to clinch up but Einstein keeps it at a distance.
Einstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fialkowska misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Fialkowska's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fialkowska looks to land a combination but Einstein avoids it well.
Ragnar Fialkowska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fialkowska cracks Einstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fialkowska swats away the attempt to clinch by Einstein.
Einstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Einstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fialkowska shoots in for a takedown but Einstein shows good takedown defense.
Fialkowska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fialkowska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from Einstein lands but Fialkowska takes it in his stride.
Fialkowska throws a right hand that Einstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Einstein also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Einstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Einstein.
Einstein forces Fialkowska back against the cage and clinches.
Einstein tries to work over Fialkowska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fialkowska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Einstein misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fialkowska.
Fialkowska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fialkowska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Einstein's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Einstein.
Einstein blocks an elbow strike from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska avoiding damage as Einstein throws knees to the body.
Fialkowska changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Einstein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Einstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Einstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fialkowska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Einstein circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fialkowska.
Fialkowska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Einstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Fialkowska blocks the body kick.
Einstein tries to clinch there but Fialkowska circles away.
Fialkowska changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Einstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fialkowska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Einstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fialkowska moves into range and clinches up with Einstein.
Einstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fialkowska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Einstein is trying to maintain a safe position but Fialkowska gets an underhook and turns Einstein into the cage.
Fialkowska wants a takedown.
Albert Einstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Fialkowska.
Einstein lands a good knee to the midsection. Fialkowska won't want to take too many of those.
Einstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fialkowska avoids it.
Fialkowska has picked Einstein up - he's going for a ride! Fialkowska dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Einstein is looking to escape.
Einstein kicks off Fialkowska and gets to his feet.
Einstein lands a nice looking body kick.
Einstein scores with a head kick. Fialkowska tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fialkowska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Einstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Fialkowska backs away, Einstein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fialkowska fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fialkowska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Einstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Einstein connects with a high kick.
Fialkowska blocks a head kick by Einstein.
Fialkowska looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Einstein!
Einstein is holding Fialkowska down, trying to stall.
Fialkowska prevents Einstein from escaping the position.
Fialkowska throwing strikes but Einstein manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fialkowska is looking for a sweep.
Einstein tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein decides to stand back up. Einstein steps back and let's Fialkowska get back to his feet.
Fialkowska wants to clinch.
Albert Einstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Einstein throws a push kick but Fialkowska slaps the foot to one side.
Einstein connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Einstein. No joy for Fialkowska on that attempt.
Einstein scores with a leg kick.
Einstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Einstein - that will leave a mark!
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Einstein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Misael Mejia (ranked 4456 p4p, 2770 weight class) and Jacob Song (ranked 478 p4p, 329 weight class). Misael Mejia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Misael Mejia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Song!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Mejia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Song forces Mejia back against the cage and clinches.
Song lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mejia backwards.
Song blocking some punches.
Mejia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Song working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 It looks like Misael Mejia has been cut.
Song lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mejia backwards.
Song misses with the head strike.
Mejia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mejia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mejia looks to land a right hand but Song moved out of range.
Song tries to clinch but Mejia is having none of it.
Mejia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song tries to clinch up but Mejia circles away and keeps his distance.
Song gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Song blocks a body shot from Mejia.
Song tries a body shot but Mejia blocks it.
Song scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Mejia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mejia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mejia lands a shoulder strike.
Mejia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Song takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Song.
Mejia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mejia wants to get back to striking at distance but Song won't allow it.
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mejia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mejia lands a nice uppercut.
Mejia is trying to force a seperation but Song has the dominant position.
Mejia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Song lands a nice uppercut.
Song working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mejia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mejia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mejia throws out a loose jab but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Song fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mejia could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mejia tries to bum rush Song with a series of wild strikes but Song uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song moves in looking to clinch but Mejia pushes him off.
Mejia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mejia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Song blocks a jab.
Song is looking for the big counter here.
Song tries to clinch there but Mejia circles away.
Mejia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Song forces Mejia back against the cage and clinches.
Song misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song.
Mejia can't find room to land a body shot as Song controls the action.
Mejia lands an uppercut.
Mejia misses with a punch on the inside.
Song lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Song.
Mejia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Song keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mejia's efforts to push away.
Song misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song lands a shot to the body.
Song lands a body punch.
Mejia is breathing heavily.
Song lands a hook to the side of the head.
Song working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Song fails to land.
Song lands a body shot.
Song lands with a short shot to the head.
Song lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Song lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mejia backwards.
Song scores with a shot to the side of Mejia's head.
A nice left hand lands by Song.
 Mejia is rocked!
Song lands a big right hand that drops Mejia! The killer instinct kicks in and Song finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Song!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Song!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Ramirez (ranked 3132 p4p, 3166 weight class) and Mukhtar Mihailovic (ranked 362 p4p, 365 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mukhtar Mihailovic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Mihailovic avoids nicely.
Mihailovic feints the counter takedown.
Mihailovic shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mihailovic avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
Mihailovic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rafael Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihailovic shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Mihailovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramirez wants to stand and escape but Mihailovic is having none of it.
Mihailovic throwing strikes but missing.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Mihailovic from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking to control.
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet but Mihailovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mihailovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramirez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rafael Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukhtar Mihailovic.
Ramirez gets caught flat footed, as Mihailovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mihailovic prevents Ramirez from getting back to his feet.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mihailovic.
Mihailovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mihailovic wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Mihailovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramirez's head.
Mihailovic won't allow Ramirez to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
Mihailovic trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Mihailovic passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mihailovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramirez defending well though.
Mihailovic wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Mihailovic misses with a head shot. Ramirez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mihailovic preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mihailovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramirez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramirez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mihailovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Mihailovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mihailovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mihailovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mihailovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to stand up but Mihailovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Mihailovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Mihailovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mihailovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mihailovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mihailovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mihailovic prevents Ramirez from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mihailovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mukhtar Mihailovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramirez scores with a takedown into Mihailovic's guard.
Mihailovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mihailovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramirez defends well.
Ramirez wants to stand but Mihailovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mukhtar Mihailovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mihailovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez gets to his feet - Mihailovic follows without any prompting.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mihailovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
and Mihailovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ramirez won't be happy with that.
Mihailovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramirez is trying to buck Mihailovic off.
Mihailovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ramirez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mihailovic lands in his opponent's guard.
Mihailovic is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihailovic wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Mihailovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mihailovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic drops back looking for a leg! Ramirez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramirez manages to kick Mihailovic off! Mihailovic jumps back into Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mihailovic is controlling him.
Ramirez looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mihailovic throws an elbow that misses. Ramirez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mihailovic's guard. Nice move by Ramirez!
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mihailovic's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ramirez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mihailovic, up you get!
Ramirez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Mukhtar Mihailovic has been cut.
Ramirez tries to clinch up but Mihailovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez sets himself, and Mihailovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Ramirez avoids it this time.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mihailovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mihailovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mihailovic shoots in but no luck this time.
As Mihailovic looks to move away, Ramirez throws a big counter combo but Mihailovic just gets out of the way.
No luck for Ramirez with that takedown attempt.
Donk. Ramirez catches Mihailovic right on the button with a cross.
Mihailovic walks into a left hand.
Ramirez cracks Mihailovic with an open hand slap.
Mihailovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Ramirez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mukhtar Mihailovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ramirez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mihailovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mihailovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Mihailovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Mihailovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mihailovic working Ramirez over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihailovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ramirez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Mihailovic pushes him away.
Mihailovic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ramirez is now in Mihailovic's guard. A big mistake from Mihailovic there, giving up the dominant position!
Ramirez stands up from Mihailovic's guard - Ramirez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ramirez feints a jab promting Mihailovic to slip. Ramirez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mihailovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rafael Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mihailovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mihailovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rafael Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramirez scores with a nice head shot.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Mihailovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihailovic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ramirez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mihailovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.
Mihailovic has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mihailovic's guard.
Mihailovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to stand but Mihailovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ramirez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ramirez trying to control but Mihailovic is working from the bottom.
Mihailovic is working an open guard so Ramirez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Mihailovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mihailovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Mihailovic circles away from the clinch attempt
so Mihailovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mihailovic's guard.
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 Rafael Ramirez.
I think Ramirez 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Ramirez!
Mukhtar Mihailovic spoke after the fight, saying 'That was a lucky shot he got on me. I have dominated every step of this combat.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Cobb (ranked 2509 p4p, 2888 weight class) and Matteo Ruffy (ranked 231 p4p, 260 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bronson Cobb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matteo Ruffy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruffy rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruffy lands a right hand.
Ruffy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruffy pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ruffy after a bit of a struggle.
Ruffy scores with a hook to the body.
Cobb has Ruffy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruffy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruffy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Cobb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruffy gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruffy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruffy stops a takedown attempt from Cobb.
A short right from Ruffy.
Ruffy lands a body shot.
Ruffy lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Ruffy lands a nice uppercut.
Ruffy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruffy lands a shot to the body.
Ruffy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruffy pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb is trying to pull guard but Ruffy has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ruffy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Ruffy.
Ruffy gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb is rocked!
Ruffy digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobb is breathing heavily.
Ruffy misses with some punches.
Cobb seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruffy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruffy digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruffy.
Ruffy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruffy lands a shoulder strike.
Ruffy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruffy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cobb with a big uppercut! Cobb tries to clinch up but Ruffy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cobb to the mat! Cobb covers up and Ruffy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matteo Ruffy!
Matteo Ruffy is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Silvia (ranked 1496 p4p, 3431 weight class) and Glenn Shoemaker Snow (ranked 173 p4p, 356 weight class). Silvia comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to knock the hell out of you. Shawn Silvia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glenn Shoemaker Snow's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Silvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Glenn Shoemaker Snow!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow is looking to clinch.
Snow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Snow stalling against the cage.
Silvia tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
Silvia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silvia has Snow pressed against the cage, preventing Snow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silvia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silvia tries to work over Snow'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.
Silvia digs a right hand underneath Snow's ribcage. Snow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silvia presses Snow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Silvia.
Silvia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silvia lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silvia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snow lands with a short shot to the head.
Snow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silvia breaks from the clinch.
Snow moves out of range as Silvia strikes.
Silvia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Snow moves in looking to clinch but Silvia pushes him off.
Silvia misses with a double jab.
Silvia throws out a loose jab but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow is looking to clinch.
A big right from Silvia misses.
Silvia lands a slapping body shot.
Silvia misses the shot to the body.
Snow moves in looking to clinch but Silvia pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
Silvia cracks Snow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvia connects with a single shot there.
Snow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silvia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silvia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Silvia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Silvia! Snow is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Silvia!
Shawn Silvia gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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