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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladivar Zubrowka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Walhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladivar Zubrowka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Walhead!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walhead keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubrowka takes one to the chin there.
Walhead decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zubrowka is pressing down on Walhead's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walhead wants to control from the top but Zubrowka keeps moving.
Zubrowka is looking to sweep but instead, Walhead has passed into half guard.
Zubrowka is refusing to be controlled, as Walhead sits in half guard.
Walhead is pressing down on Zubrowka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zubrowka is holding on for now.
Walhead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zubrowka is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walhead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zubrowka's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zubrowka misses with a head kick.
Zubrowka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vladivar Zubrowka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zubrowka throws a sloppy head kick and Walhead moves out of range easily.
Zubrowka misses with a head kick.
Zubrowka connects with a single shot there.
Walhead moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Walhead connects with a high kick.
Zubrowka is breathing heavily.
Walhead shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zubrowka sprawls well. Zubrowka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walhead gets slowly back to his feet.
Zubrowka moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zubrowka throws an elbow but misses.
Zubrowka is trying to break free.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch.
Zubrowka throws a big shot that misses.
Zubrowka blocks a head kick by Walhead.
Walhead shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walhead shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zubrowka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Walhead decides to stand back up.
Zubrowka scores with a head kick.
Walhead swings for the body but Zubrowka moves out of range.
Zubrowka lands a body shot.
No luck for Walhead with that takedown attempt.
Vladivar Zubrowka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Walhead.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walhead is defended easily by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka throws a right and a left that Walhead avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that misses
and Walhead moves into the clinch.
Walhead is pushing Zubrowka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Walhead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zubrowka tries a knee to the head but Walhead blocks it.
Zubrowka tries to break free but Walhead pushes him back against the cage.
Walhead trying to stall but Zubrowka improves his position.
Zubrowka is looking to break free of the clinch but Walhead has double underhooks.
Zubrowka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zubrowka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walhead managing to block the knees to the body from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka working hard to break the clinch.
Zubrowka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walhead has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walhead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walhead tries to clinch but Zubrowka moves out of range.
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.
Walhead shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Zubrowka.
Walhead tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zubrowka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walhead somewhat.
Zubrowka lands a with a good body shot.
Walhead fails to land the takedown.
Zubrowka closes the distance and pushes Walhead back into the cage.
Walhead is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zubrowka is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zubrowka tries to land a knee to the head but Walhead blocks with his arms.
Walhead keeps control of Zubrowka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zubrowka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walhead has him pressed against the cage.
Walhead has hold of one of Zubrowka's legs. Zubrowka is fighting the takedown attempt but Walhead gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Walhead dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zubrowka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walhead manages to avoid it.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that half lands.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that misses.
Zubrowka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zubrowka lands with a kick to the temple. Walhead shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Walhead misses with a takedown attempt - Zubrowka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walhead looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walhead shoots for a double leg takedown but Zubrowka sprawls well. He's pushed Walhead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vladivar Zubrowka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Walhead.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that misses.
Walhead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zubrowka's waist but Zubrowka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walhead off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zubrowka throws a head kick but Walhead moves out of range.
Vladivar Zubrowka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubrowka throws a sloppy head kick
and Walhead counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zubrowka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zubrowka looking to control.
Walhead looking to pass the guard.
Zubrowka wants to sweep here but Walhead controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walhead won't allow Zubrowka to get back to his feet.
Zubrowka is adopting a defensive guard.
Zubrowka wants to stand up but Walhead is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zubrowka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walhead moves into range and clinches up with Zubrowka.
Zubrowka has had enough of the clinch but Walhead keeps him there for the moment.
Zubrowka pushes off an throws an elbow but Walhead leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zubrowka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Walhead's brow.
Zubrowka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walhead has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walhead blocks an elbow strike.
Walhead tries to pull guard but Zubrowka holds him up against the cage and eventually Walhead drops back down to his feet.
Walhead working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walhead goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zubrowka prevents it.
Zubrowka wants to break free but Walhead has control.
Walhead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walhead jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walhead keeping moving, preventing Zubrowka from controlling successfully.
Zubrowka is looking to stand up but Walhead won't let him.
Walhead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walhead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zubrowka stands and steps away. Walhead gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Walhead throws a head kick but Zubrowka moves out of range.
Zubrowka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zubrowka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walhead has time to react.
Walhead throws a sloppy head kick and Zubrowka moves out of range easily.
Walhead shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zubrowka sprawls well. Zubrowka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walhead gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zubrowka closes the distance and clinches.
Walhead tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zubrowka smiles and moves away.
Zubrowka tries a head kick but it misses.
Walhead tries to clinch
and Walhead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zubrowka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up but Walhead circles away and keeps his distance.
Walhead throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Walhead tries for a takedown but Zubrowka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zubrowka misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vladivar Zubrowka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Walhead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walhead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zubrowka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walhead shoots for a double leg takedown but Zubrowka sprawls well. He's pushed Walhead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zubrowka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that misses
so Walhead counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walhead looking to sit in guard and control but Zubrowka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zubrowka won't allow Walhead to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walhead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walhead has a closed guard, preventing Zubrowka from standing up.
Zubrowka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Walhead, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Zubrowka misses.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walhead fails with a takedown attempt.
Vladivar Zubrowka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Walhead.
Walhead avoids the head kick by Zubrowka.
Jake Walhead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walhead looks to clinch
and Zubrowka counters with an outside leg kick.
Walhead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zubrowka moves away.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that misses.
Walhead lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zubrowka forces Walhead back against the cage and clinches.
Walhead pulls Zubrowka into guard.
Zubrowka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka misses with a head kick.
Walhead misses with a low kick.
Vladivar Zubrowka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walhead looks for a takedown but Zubrowka sprawls well.
Zubrowka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walhead's head backwards.
Walhead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zubrowka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zubrowka misses with a head kick.
Zubrowka keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubrowka scores with a head kick.
Walhead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zubrowka tries to avoid it but Walhead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zubrowka to the ground. Zubrowka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walhead has a takedown stuffed.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walhead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Walhead!
Zubrowka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walhead tries for a takedown but Zubrowka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that misses.
Walhead circles away from the clinch attempt
and Walhead moves into the clinch.
Zubrowka is trying to force a seperation but Walhead has the dominant position.
Zubrowka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walhead.
Zubrowka is trying to break free.
Walhead tries to stall but Zubrowka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zubrowka is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch.
Zubrowka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walhead shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zubrowka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walhead shoots in for a takedown but Zubrowka shows good takedown defense.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that misses
and Walhead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zubrowka throws a lazy head kick
and Walhead counters with a single leg into guard. Zubrowka didn't expect that.
Zubrowka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zubrowka tries to get out of the position.
Walhead landing with the ground and pound.
Zubrowka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walhead.
Zubrowka wants to get back to his feet but Walhead is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walhead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zubrowka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Walhead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walhead has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Walhead!
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