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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Si Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
9 - 1 - 1 |
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167 lbs
23 - 6 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Si Robertson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nogueira-Nigeshi. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nogueira-Nigeshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira-Nigeshi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robertson's sensitive parts.
Nogueira-Nigeshi rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
Nogueira-Nigeshi looking for a takedown.
Nogueira-Nigeshi jumps guard but Robertson stands there with Nogueira-Nigeshi around his waist. Nogueira-Nigeshi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Nogueira-Nigeshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira-Nigeshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robertson's waist but Robertson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira-Nigeshi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nogueira-Nigeshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robertson moves into the clinch.
Robertson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Robertson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nogueira-Nigeshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robertson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nogueira-Nigeshi somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira-Nigeshi is looking to clinch.
Robertson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nogueira-Nigeshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nogueira-Nigeshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nogueira-Nigeshi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Nogueira-Nigeshi ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Si Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robertson misses with a low kick.
Nogueira-Nigeshi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nogueira-Nigeshi misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
Nogueira-Nigeshi throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Nogueira-Nigeshi throws a lazy right hand but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Nogueira-Nigeshi moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira-Nigeshi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Robertson's guard.
Robertson is controlling Nogueira-Nigeshi's posture.
Nogueira-Nigeshi advances to half guard.
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!
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Nogueira-Nigeshi seems content to control.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet.
Robertson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Robertson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Nogueira-Nigeshi wants to pass to mount but Robertson is defending the position.
Robertson is trying to maintain the position but Nogueira-Nigeshi is very close to passing his half guard.
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
Robertson has hold of Nogueira-Nigeshi's hands but Nogueira-Nigeshi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robertson pushes Nogueira-Nigeshi off looking to stand but Nogueira-Nigeshi dives back in and keeps control.
Nogueira-Nigeshi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson moves into full guard.
Nogueira-Nigeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira-Nigeshi wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Nogueira-Nigeshi is really struggling to control Robertson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
Nogueira-Nigeshi looking to pass the guard.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nogueira-Nigeshi wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi.
A lazy body kick from Nogueira-Nigeshi
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson lands a nice looking body kick.
Nogueira-Nigeshi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robertson sprawls well. Robertson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira-Nigeshi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson moves out of range of the leg kick from Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Robertson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nogueira-Nigeshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Nogueira-Nigeshi misses with a low kick.
Nogueira-Nigeshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robertson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nogueira-Nigeshi somewhat.
Nogueira-Nigeshi is looking to slow Robertson down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira-Nigeshi looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nogueira-Nigeshi lands a head kick. Robertson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira-Nigeshi scores with a shot to the body.
Nogueira-Nigeshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nogueira-Nigeshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertson swings for the body but Nogueira-Nigeshi moves out of range.
Nogueira-Nigeshi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nogueira-Nigeshi misses with an uppercut. Robertson saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Robertson.
Nogueira-Nigeshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nogueira-Nigeshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson gets caught napping as Nogueira-Nigeshi dives in and scores a takedown. Robertson manages to retain guard.
Robertson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
Robertson wants to stand up but Nogueira-Nigeshi is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nogueira-Nigeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nogueira-Nigeshi is pushing down on Robertson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robertson is fighting to maintain full guard but Nogueira-Nigeshi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robertson is trying to stand.
Robertson has hold of Nogueira-Nigeshi's hands but Nogueira-Nigeshi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson wants to improve his position but Nogueira-Nigeshi is controlling well.
Nogueira-Nigeshi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nogueira-Nigeshi wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
Nogueira-Nigeshi trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well.
Nogueira-Nigeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Robertson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Nogueira-Nigeshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robertson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira-Nigeshi looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nogueira-Nigeshi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nogueira-Nigeshi landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira-Nigeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robertson is looking to stand back up but Nogueira-Nigeshi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Robertson.
Nogueira-Nigeshi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nogueira-Nigeshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nogueira-Nigeshi trying to control from half guard but Robertson is working away.
Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robertson pushes Nogueira-Nigeshi off looking to stand but Nogueira-Nigeshi dives back in and keeps control.
Robertson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nogueira-Nigeshi looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira-Nigeshi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson managing to control the position.
Nogueira-Nigeshi works over Robertson with some ground and pound from guard.
Robertson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nogueira-Nigeshi is controlling him.
Nogueira-Nigeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira-Nigeshi stops Robertson from standing up.
Nogueira-Nigeshi looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira-Nigeshi postures up.
Nogueira-Nigeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet but Nogueira-Nigeshi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nogueira-Nigeshi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Nogueira-Nigeshi from controlling successfully.
Robertson 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.
Nogueira-Nigeshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nogueira-Nigeshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robertson trying to control the position.
Robertson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogueira-Nigeshi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nogueira-Nigeshi!
Robertson is looking to stand but Robertson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira-Nigeshi working to try and regain half guard.
Robertson controlling his opponent.
Nogueira-Nigeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Robertson staying out of range there.
Nogueira-Nigeshi motions for Robertson to come forward. Nogueira-Nigeshi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson slips under a jab.
Nogueira-Nigeshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robertson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robertson misses with an uppercut.
Nogueira-Nigeshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nogueira-Nigeshi throws a big shot that misses.
Nogueira-Nigeshi misses with a body kick.
Robertson throws a low kick but Nogueira-Nigeshi moves out of range easily.
Robertson tries a low kick but Nogueira-Nigeshi avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Nogueira-Nigeshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira-Nigeshi throws an off balance right hand
and Robertson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robertson takes one to the side of the head.
Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Robertson misses with a straight left.
Nogueira-Nigeshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robertson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Nice shot lands for Robertson.
Nogueira-Nigeshi misses with a hook
and Robertson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nogueira-Nigeshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robertson counters with a low kick, right behind Nogueira-Nigeshi 's knee.
Robertson avoids the body shot from Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Nogueira-Nigeshi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Robertson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nogueira-Nigeshi staying out of range there.
Nogueira-Nigeshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Nogueira-Nigeshi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robertson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Robertson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nogueira-Nigeshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nogueira-Nigeshi stands up.
Nogueira-Nigeshi missing with a left hand there. Robertson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robertson defending well as Nogueira-Nigeshi loads up on a big left hand.
Nogueira-Nigeshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira-Nigeshi walks into a straight right hand from Robertson.
Nogueira-Nigeshi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robertson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira-Nigeshi staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nogueira-Nigeshi. Nogueira-Nigeshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nogueira-Nigeshi has a takedown stuffed.
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Robertson.
Nogueira-Nigeshi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nogueira-Nigeshi takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Nogueira-Nigeshi throws a leg kick that misses.
Robertson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robertson lands a nice shot that snaps Nogueira-Nigeshi's head back.
Robertson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nogueira-Nigeshi shoots in for a double leg but Robertson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Nogueira-Nigeshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robertson stuffs the takedown.
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira-Nigeshi moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nogueira-Nigeshi.
Nogueira-Nigeshi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nogueira-Nigeshi ducks right into an uppercut from Robertson.
Nogueira-Nigeshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Nogueira-Nigeshi coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robertson tries to work over Nogueira-Nigeshi's front leg with a kick but Nogueira-Nigeshi checks it.
Nogueira-Nigeshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertson sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira-Nigeshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Si Robertson.
I think Nogueira-Nigeshi 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 for Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi!
Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi wins by unanimous decision!
Antonio Jay Chuu Nogueira-Nigeshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Firus Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fuel-Hemorrhage. Hermansson has chosen Rammstein - Ich Will! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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158 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Firus Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Olov Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hermansson.
Hermansson misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Nonstop Intensity that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hermansson will feel that in the morning.
Hermansson throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Hermansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermansson tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Hermansson.
Hermansson looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Hermansson scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williams crunches a lovely knee into Hermansson's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermansson tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Hermansson back against the cage.
Hermansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Hermansson is blocking nicely.
Hermansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermansson.
Nice elbow from Williams.
Hermansson tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermansson can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Hermansson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hermansson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hermansson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hermansson dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Hermansson.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermansson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Hermansson.
Hermansson tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Hermansson back against the cage.
Hermansson scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Hermansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams working aggressively here.
Hermansson prevents a body shot from Williams.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hermansson managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Hermansson tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Hermansson back against the cage.
Hermansson tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
Nice body punch from Hermansson - that landed with a thud.
Hermansson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hermansson's brow.
Hermansson has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Hermansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermansson can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Hermansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams lands a knee to the head.
Hermansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Nice elbow from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermansson stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson has Williams pressed against the cage.
Hermansson takes a shot to the head.
Hermansson tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Hermansson back against the cage.
Williams lands a good knee to the midsection. Hermansson won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermansson misses with a body punch.
Hermansson lands with a left to the head.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermansson.
Williams taking a breather.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Hermansson blocking some punches.
Hermansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Hermansson throws a head punch that misses.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hermansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Hermansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Hermansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Firus Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hermansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Jab, jab by Hermansson - just one landing.
Hermansson throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams prevents a body shot from Hermansson.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Hermansson is blocking nicely.
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firus Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hermansson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hermansson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hermansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermansson managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermansson.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermansson is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermansson.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermansson is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermansson blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Hermansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams prevents a body shot from Hermansson.
Hermansson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams blocks a body shot from Hermansson.
Williams lands an elbow that stopped Hermansson in his tracks for a moment.
Hermansson tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermansson misses with a punch to the body.
Hermansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermansson tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Hermansson tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermansson is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
Hermansson tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hermansson misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hermansson can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Hermansson avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but Hermansson gets an underhook and turns Williams into the cage.
Hermansson working aggressively here.
Hermansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams blocks a body shot from Hermansson.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermansson.
Hermansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermansson tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermansson cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
Hermansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hermansson's defenses.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Hermansson backwards.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams prevents a body shot from Hermansson.
Hermansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams lands a good knee to the midsection. Hermansson won't want to take too many of those.
Williams looking to stall.
Hermansson avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams lands a left hand.
Hermansson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermansson.
Hermansson misses with a punch to the body.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hermansson avoids it.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermansson misses with a body punch.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermansson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams lands an elbow inside that Hermansson shrugs off.
Hermansson misses with a punch to the body.
Hermansson tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Hermansson avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
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 Firus Williams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hermansson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hermansson throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermansson.
Hermansson swinging wildly here.
Hermansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams wants to clinch.
Hermansson misses with a wild body shot.
Hermansson swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Williams lands a damaging elbow.
Hermansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hermansson backwards.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermansson misses with a body punch.
Hermansson avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermansson tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams prevents a body shot from Hermansson.
Hermansson slowing the pace effectively.
Hermansson blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Hermansson tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hermansson blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermansson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Hermansson misses with a body punch.
Williams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermansson blocks the elbow strike.
Hermansson tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermansson misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermansson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermansson is working Williams over against the cage.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermansson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Hermansson tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams prevents a body shot from Hermansson.
Hermansson can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Hermansson blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Hermansson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermansson avoids the damage to the body.
Hermansson misses with a body punch.
Hermansson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermansson lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermansson.
Williams prevents a body shot from Hermansson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Hermansson lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermansson can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermansson.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hermansson can't get the takedown.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams blocking some punches.
Hermansson pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermansson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams blocks a body shot from Hermansson.
Hermansson is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hermansson has his back to the cage.
Williams scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermansson.
Williams is rocked!
Hermansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Hermansson.
Hermansson is working Williams over against the cage.
Hermansson dips a shoulder and cracks Williams with a mighty uppercut! Williams falls back against the cage and Hermansson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Williams is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hermansson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Olov Hermansson!
A very excited looking Jan Olov Hermansson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barreda has chosen Rockstar as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Barreda!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreda looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Barreda misses with a double jab
and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barreda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barreda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barreda stalling against the cage.
Barreda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barreda. That did some damage!
Emelianenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barreda drops his hands momentarily and Emelianenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Barreda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Barreda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barreda jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Barreda moves out of range.
Emelianenko closes the distance but Barreda moves to the side
and Barreda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barreda thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko walks into a straight right hand from Barreda.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Barreda is having none of it.
Emelianenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barreda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Barreda.
Emelianenko tried to score with a low kick but Barreda checks it.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barreda.
Barreda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barreda misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barreda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko lands a big head kick that sends Barreda tumbling to the mat! Emelianenko takes a step backwards and waves Barreda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A head kick misses from Emelianenko.
Barreda takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Barreda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barreda.
Barreda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barreda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barreda throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Jesus Barreda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barreda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Mirko Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barreda scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelianenko should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko darts in trying to clinch
enabling Barreda to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreda throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barreda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barreda.
Barreda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Barreda throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barreda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barreda takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barreda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barreda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Barreda avoids it well.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Barreda looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barreda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barreda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
Barreda has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
Barreda misses with some punches.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barreda's efforts to push away.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Barreda gets an underhook and turns Emelianenko into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barreda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Emelianenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Emelianenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot that sends Barreda's belly button to the back.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barreda checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Barreda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barreda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barreda throws a sloppy body shot
and Emelianenko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barreda really felt that one!
Emelianenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barreda is able to avoid easily.
Barreda jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barreda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Barreda.
A head kick from Emelianenko lands but Barreda takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Barreda circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emelianenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mirko Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Barreda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Barreda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barreda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barreda works the jab nicely.
Barreda throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Barreda back into the cage.
Barreda scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barreda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barreda lands with a nice body punch.
Barreda misses with a straight right.
Barreda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelianenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreda 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.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot.
Barreda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barreda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barreda misses with a jab, cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Barreda blocks the leg kick.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barreda.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Barreda.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Barreda circles away.
It looks like Emelianenko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Emelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barreda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mirko Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barreda misses with a looping right.
Barreda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Barreda shrugs it off.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barreda.
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Barreda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Barreda misses.
Barreda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barreda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko feints a jab promting Barreda to slip. Emelianenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barreda slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barreda scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko cracks the inside of Barreda's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelianenko.
Barreda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Barreda.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Emelianenko is looking to slow Barreda down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Emelianenko there.
Jab from Barreda.
A telegraphed right hand from Barreda misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up
and Barreda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barreda.
Barreda misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barreda is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Emelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barreda throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Barreda.
Emelianenko lands a left and a right that send Barreda crashing to the mat, dazed. Emelianenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Barreda is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barreda throws a sloppy body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Barreda is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Barreda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Emelianenko counters with a monster head kick that knocks Barreda out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Emelianenko!
A very excited looking Mirko Emelianenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Warm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warm comes to the cage accompanied by Walk like an Egyptian. Luke Warm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luke Warm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Patterson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Warm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Luke Warm has been cut.
Patterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Warm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Warm swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Warm is avoiding it.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Warm moves out of range.
Warm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luke Warm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Patterson.
Patterson fails with the takedown
and Warm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Hank Patterson has been cut.
Patterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warm in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Patterson.
Nice shot by Warm.
Patterson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Warm finish him?
Patterson tries to clinch up
and Warm counters by gaining double undehooks. He picks up Patterson and carries him across to his own corner. OH, that's a monster slam and Patterson is out cold! A brutal end to the fight and credit to Warm for not following up with any more shots. He recognised that Patterson was out. Good sportsmanship.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Luke Warm!
Luke Warm made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ewert Lauringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed al Hadj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying al Hadj's choice of entrance music: Hypnotized Lebanon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 lbs
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32
200 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ewert Lauringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohamed al Hadj!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Hadj scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Lauringer's head coaches at The Stray Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lauringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but al Hadj was well out of range. Poor timing from Lauringer.
A swing and a miss from Lauringer.
al Hadj closes the distance and pushes Lauringer back into the cage.
al Hadj lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauringer.
Lauringer manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lauringer. al Hadj does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from al Hadj tenderised Lauringer's leg. Lauringer is trying to keep his angry face on.
al Hadj staying out of range there.
Lauringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lauringer looks to score with a jab to the body but al Hadj is just out of range.
al Hadj throws a quick inside leg kick.
al Hadj lands a leg kick that knocks Lauringer off balance momentarily.
Lauringer misses with a hook to the body
and al Hadj counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Hadj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lauringer.
Lauringer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before al Hadj can pounce on him.
Lauringer throws an off balance right hand
enabling al Hadj to counter with a crisp jab.
Lauringer moves out of range as al Hadj strikes.
Lauringer misses with a hook to the body
and al Hadj counters by moving into the clinch.
al Hadj misses with an elbow over the top.
al Hadj lands a hook to the side of the head.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from al Hadj.
Lauringer wants to break free but al Hadj has control.
al Hadj controlling the action here for a moment.
al Hadj pushes off an throws an elbow but Lauringer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
al Hadj breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from al Hadj.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Lauringer.
Lauringer avoids the head kick by al Hadj.
al Hadj walks into a stiff left hand from Lauringer.
Lauringer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Mohamed al Hadj has been cut.
Lauringer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from al Hadj misses.
al Hadj digs a good hook to Lauringer's body.
al Hadj scores with a leg kick.
Lauringer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from al Hadj.
A slapping body kick lands there for al Hadj.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lauringer counters with a right hand to the body.
al Hadj misses with a wild body shot.
Lauringer blocks a head kick by al Hadj.
al Hadj throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lauringer.
al Hadj misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by al Hadj.
Lauringer is looking to wear down al Hadj with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from al Hadj.
al Hadj throws a body kick that misses.
Lauringer misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by al Hadj. That's going to slow Lauringer down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj darts in and clinches Lauringer up against the cage.
al Hadj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
al Hadj tries a body shot but Lauringer blocks it.
al Hadj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ewert Lauringer has been cut.
Lauringer digs a right hand underneath al Hadj's ribcage. al Hadj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
al Hadj working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lauringer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lauringer scores with a nice hook to the head.
al Hadj tries to throw a body punch but Lauringer avoids it by throwing al Hadj back against the cage.
al Hadj throws an elbow but it's blocked.
al Hadj leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lauringer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
al Hadj cracks the inside of Lauringer's front leg.
al Hadj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed al Hadj dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lauringer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from al Hadj. That one must have hurt.
Lauringer connects with a crisp jab.
al Hadj throws a head kick that misses.
Lauringer throws a body punch but al Hadj moves out of range.
Lauringer digs a good body shot into al Hadj's ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from al Hadj in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
al Hadj misses with a jab to the body
and Lauringer counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Lauringer.
al Hadj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lauringer misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauringer connects with a body shot that sends al Hadj's belly button to the back.
al Hadj thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lauringer if he has to take too many more of those.
al Hadj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauringer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauringer misses the shot to the body.
Lauringer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauringer slips a jab and a cross from al Hadj.
Lauringer misses with a wild body shot.
Lauringer misses with a wild body shot.
al Hadj fakes the leg kick and cracks Lauringer in the body.
Lauringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from al Hadj.
al Hadj thumps Lauringer with a low kick.
al Hadj fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lauringer, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer slips a jab and a cross from al Hadj.
Lauringer just misses with a punch to the body.
al Hadj tries to land a leg kick but Lauringer saw it coming and moves away.
Lauringer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lauringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lauringer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between al Hadj's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauringer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
al Hadj connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lauringer. Lauringer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
al Hadj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lauringer.
al Hadj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
al Hadj takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj throws an elbow but it misses.
al Hadj scores with a hook to the body.
al Hadj trying to stall but Lauringer improves his position.
al Hadj is pushing Lauringer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
Lauringer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from al Hadj.
al Hadj explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lauringer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before al Hadj can pounce on him.
al Hadj lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lauringer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lauringer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but al Hadj moves away.
Lauringer with a jab.
al Hadj tries to land a front kick but Lauringer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
al Hadj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lauringer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
al Hadj lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Lauringer misses.
al Hadj scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lauringer misses with a body shot.
Lauringer scores with a shot to the body.
al Hadj throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mohamed al Hadj will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - al Hadj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lauringer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauringer misses with a jab, cross combination.
al Hadj lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lauringer will feel that in the morning.
Lauringer misses with a body shot.
Lauringer throws a body punch but al Hadj moves out of range.
Lauringer looks to score with a jab to the body but al Hadj is just out of range.
al Hadj lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lauringer takes a step back to recover.
al Hadj digs a good body shot into Lauringer's ribs.
Mohamed al Hadj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from al Hadj misses.
Lauringer misses with a hook
and al Hadj counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Hadj scores with a nice strike.
Lauringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but al Hadj moves away.
al Hadj tries a head kick but it misses.
Lauringer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lauringer missing with a left hand there. al Hadj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
al Hadj digs a good body shot into Lauringer's ribs.
Lauringer ducks right into an uppercut from al Hadj.
Lauringer blocks the body kick.
Lauringer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
al Hadj throws out a loose jab but Lauringer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lauringer just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj tries to work over Lauringer's front leg with a kick but Lauringer checks it.
al Hadj tries to clinch but Lauringer moves out of range.
al Hadj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from al Hadj.
Lauringer swings for the body but al Hadj moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
al Hadj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
al Hadj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by al Hadj.
al Hadj scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! al Hadj slams his shin into Lauringer's torso.
Lauringer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Lauringer scores with a four punch combination!
A nice inside leg kick there by al Hadj. That's going to slow Lauringer down.
al Hadj throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lauringer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
al Hadj is looking to slow Lauringer down with leg kicks.
al Hadj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauringer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before al Hadj can pounce on him.
A head kick from al Hadj lands but Lauringer takes it in his stride.
al Hadj is looking to slow Lauringer down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al Hadj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lauringer.
Lauringer avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer looks to land a left hand but al Hadj moved out of range nicely.
al Hadj ducks under a wild hook from Lauringer.
Lauringer checks a leg kick.
Lauringer misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from al Hadj.
Lauringer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
al Hadj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
al Hadj is looking to land body kicks.
al Hadj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ewert Lauringer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
al Hadj scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed al Hadj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well al Hadj has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Mohamed al Hadj!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mohamed al Hadj!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mohamed al Hadj!
Mohamed al Hadj wins by unanimous decision!
Mohamed al Hadj bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bilbo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Gautier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
190 lbs
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36
202 lbs
32 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bilbo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Gautier!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gautier looks for the body kick but Baggins saw that one coming.
Gautier is looking to clinch.
A head kick from Gautier lands but Baggins takes it in his stride.
It looks like Bilbo Baggins has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Baggins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baggins drives through with a takedown into Gautier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've been hearing that Baggins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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!
Baggins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baggins is looking to work some ground and pound but Gautier has wrist control.
Baggins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baggins is in close to Gautier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gautier is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baggins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gautier trying to keep a closed guard but Baggins is proving a slippery customer.
Gautier wants to stand but Baggins is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins wants to pass the guard but Gautier is keeping the position.
Baggins looking to sit in guard and control but Gautier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baggins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gautier has passed into half guard!
Baggins wants to control but Gautier is keeping busy.
Gautier passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baggins!
Baggins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baggins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baggins tries to get to full guard but Gautier has control of the leg.
Baggins actively working from the bottom here.
Gautier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baggins is trying to stand up here but Gautier is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins looking for submissions off his back.
Baggins 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.
Baggins is trying to maintain the position but Gautier is very close to passing his half guard.
Baggins is looking to improve his position.
Gautier trying to control the action but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Baggins moves into full guard.
Baggins keeping moving, preventing Gautier from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins managing to control the position.
Baggins keeping moving, preventing Gautier from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pierre Gautier was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gautier takes a swing at Baggins's ribcage but misses.
Gautier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gautier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gautier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gautier throws a shot from downtown. Baggins moves away and avoids it.
Baggins blocks a head kick by Gautier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierre Gautier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bilbo Baggins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gautier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gautier lands a head kick. Baggins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gautier.
Gautier throws a hook but Baggins avoids it easily.
Baggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gautier moves away.
Gautier cracks a nice hook into Baggins's ribs.
Gautier feints and then cracks Baggins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baggins down.
Gautier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baggins moves away.
Baggins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gautier throws a leg kick but Baggins moved away.
Gautier is looking to clinch but Baggins is avoiding it.
Gautier tries to work over Baggins's front leg with a kick but Baggins checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gautier.
Gautier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baggins's calf.
Gautier scoring well with a low kick there.
Gautier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baggins is out of range.
Gautier jabs Baggins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pierre Gautier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gautier feints and then cracks Baggins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baggins down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gautier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gautier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baggins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gautier scores with a kick to the body.
Gautier throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gautier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gautier misses with a hook. Baggins ducked under it nicely.
Gautier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gautier thuds a left hand into Baggins's body.
Bilbo Baggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baggins walks into a stiff left hand from Gautier.
Gautier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baggins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gautier misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Gautier.
Crunch! Gautier slams his shin into Baggins's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gautier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baggins's head.
Baggins 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.
Gautier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gautier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baggins's sensitive parts.
Gautier lands a nice looking body kick.
Pierre Gautier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gautier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gautier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Gautier.
Gautier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gautier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baggins tries to move into range but Gautier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gautier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gautier cracks the inside of Baggins's front leg.
Gautier connects with an inside leg kick.
Gautier throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from Gautier lands.
Gautier swings for the body but Baggins moves out of range.
Gautier lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Baggins crumples to the floor! Gautier milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pierre Gautier!
After winning the bout, Pierre Gautier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Katchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
202 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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31
222 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafal Dabrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Katchenko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dabrowski lands a jab to Katchenko's midsection.
Katchenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dabrowski's calf.
Dabrowski looks for the body kick but Katchenko saw that one coming.
Dabrowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dabrowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dabrowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dabrowski throws a sloppy head kick and Katchenko moves out of range easily.
Dabrowski scores with a spinning back kick!
Katchenko throws a lazy head kick
and Dabrowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Dabrowski throws a solid leg kick but Katchenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dabrowski.
Katchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Dabrowski misses its intended target.
A low kick from Dabrowski is predictable there
and Katchenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dabrowski's guard.
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!
Dabrowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabrowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Katchenko blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dabrowski missing with a left hand there. Katchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dabrowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dabrowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Katchenko slips a jab from Dabrowski.
Katchenko avoids the body shot from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski thumps Katchenko with a low kick.
Katchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katchenko is looking to land body kicks.
Dabrowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dabrowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katchenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dabrowski won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Katchenko tries to stand but Dabrowski is controlling his head.
Dabrowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Still in half guard, Dabrowski seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rafal Dabrowski just wasn't active enough.
Dabrowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katchenko wants to clinch up but Dabrowski keeps it at a distance.
Dabrowski scores with a hook to the body. Katchenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rafal Dabrowski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Katchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dabrowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dabrowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Katchenko checks a low kick from Dabrowski.
Katchenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katchenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dabrowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katchenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Katchenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Katchenko avoiding damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dabrowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Katchenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rafal Dabrowski has been cut.
Katchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dabrowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dabrowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Dabrowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Katchenko manages to break the clinch.
Katchenko tries to land a body kick
and Dabrowski counters with a good, hard body kick but Katchenko shrugs it off.
Katchenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dabrowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dabrowski misses with a leg kick.
Dabrowski thows a body kick. Katchenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rafal Dabrowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Katchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Katchenko takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dabrowski misses with a right hand
and Katchenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dabrowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Katchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Dabrowski has wrist control.
Katchenko wants to stand but Dabrowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Katchenko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Katchenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dabrowski tries to land a front kick but Katchenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Katchenko connects with a body shot.
Katchenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Katchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Katchenko tries to clinch up.
Katchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dabrowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dabrowski. Katchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katchenko throws a push kick but Dabrowski slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dabrowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Katchenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dabrowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katchenko throws out a loose jab but Dabrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katchenko tries to clinch but Dabrowski is having none of it.
Katchenko throws a head kick but Dabrowski moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dabrowski looks for the body kick but Katchenko saw that one coming.
Katchenko throws a leg kick
and Dabrowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Katchenko's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dabrowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Katchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafal Dabrowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dabrowski tries to land a body kick
and Katchenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dabrowski controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A nice inside leg kick there by Katchenko. That's going to slow Dabrowski down.
Dabrowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Katchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dabrowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dabrowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Katchenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dabrowski. That did some damage!
Katchenko lands a leg kick that knocks Dabrowski off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dabrowski lands a nice hook to Katchenko's body. Katchenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski takes one on the button.
Dabrowski lands with a cross.
Dabrowski throws a leg kick
and Katchenko counters with a shoot takedown. Dabrowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Dabrowski is controlling Katchenko's posture.
Katchenko stays in close to Dabrowski's body and controls the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andrei Katchenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Katchenko takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dabrowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Katchenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Katchenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Katchenko tries to clinch but Dabrowski moves out of range.
Dabrowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Katchenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Katchenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Katchenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dabrowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dabrowski scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Dabrowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dabrowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski ducks right into an uppercut from Katchenko.
Dabrowski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Katchenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Katchenko.
Rafal Dabrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katchenko wanted to stand there but Dabrowski had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dabrowski holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andrei Katchenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Katchenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Katchenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski throws a wild body kick that Katchenko sees coming a mile off.
Dabrowski thumps Katchenko with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko throws a leg kick which misses Dabrowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Dabrowski tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dabrowski looks to throw a body kick
and Katchenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dabrowski's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dabrowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Dabrowski looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Rafal Dabrowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dabrowski misses with an uppercut.
Rafal Dabrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dabrowski misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dabrowski - that will leave a mark!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Katchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Katchenko 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Andrei Katchenko!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Andrei Katchenko!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Andrei Katchenko!
Andrei Katchenko wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Katchenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by The Mercenary. Terry Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lewis McMurray's chin.
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis McMurray!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurray tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from McMurray.
A right hook to the body lands for McMurray.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMurray.
McMurray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
McMurray is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McMurray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMurray avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
We've been informed that McMurray has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McMurray throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McMurray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMurray takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith prevents a body shot from McMurray.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMurray's brow.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from McMurray.
McMurray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McMurray dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on McMurray's head and hops out.
McMurray moves out of range of the strikes.
Terry Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to land a front kick but McMurray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Terry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith blocks a head kick by McMurray.
McMurray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
McMurray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
McMurray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from McMurray tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but McMurray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but McMurray ducks down to avoid it.
McMurray takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lewis McMurray has been cut.
McMurray lands with a light punch inside.
McMurray misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMurray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
McMurray is looking to take this one to the mat.
McMurray wants to stall.
McMurray lands with a short shot to the head.
McMurray throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith pushes McMurray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMurray is rocked!
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McMurray is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands an elbow just above McMurray 's eye.
Clinched against the cage, Smith lands a big elbow that drops McMurray! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - McMurray is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Terry Smith made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irving Massimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irving Massimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, El Loco!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massimo keeps the fight on the outside.
Massimo closes the distance and pushes Loco back into the cage.
Massimo misses with some punches.
Loco working hard to break the clinch.
Massimo keeps control of Loco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loco gets underhooks to prevent Massimo's takedown attempt.
Loco manages to break the clinch.
Massimo throws a leg kick
and Loco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Massimo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Loco cracks a nice hook into Massimo's ribs.
Massimo closes the distance and clinches up with Loco, looking for a takedown. Massimo pushes Loco against the cage but Loco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Massimo tries to clinch but Loco moves out of range.
Loco throws out a powerful jab.
Massimo throws out a loose jab but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Loco wants to land a leg kick but Massimo is out of range.
Loco has Massimo up against the cage in a clinch.
Loco is pressed up against the cage. Massimo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loco down to the mat. Loco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Massimo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Massimo is looking to clinch but Loco is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco scores with a jab.
Loco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Loco throws a series of punches but Massimo avoids them all with ease.
Massimo takes one to the chin there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loco.
Massimo closes the distance and pushes Loco back into the cage.
Loco breaks the clinch.
Massimo misses with a two punch combination.
Loco looks to land a right hand but Massimo moved out of range.
Loco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massimo.
Massimo tries to clinch up but Loco circles away and keeps his distance.
Massimo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loco, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loco is trying to break the clinch but Massimo is controlling him.
Massimo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Massimo has Loco pressed against the cage, preventing Loco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Massimo tries for a takedown but Loco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco tests Massimo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Massimo tries to clinch there but Loco circles away.
Loco is looking to chop away at Massimo's legs.
Loco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Massimo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Loco throws out a loose jab but Massimo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massimo takes a swing at Loco's ribcage but misses.
Loco throws a good cross that connects.
Massimo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loco.
Massimo has Loco up against the cage in a clinch.
Massimo has Loco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Massimo.
Massimo wants a takedown but no success here.
Loco has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Massimo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Loco can turn it around.
Loco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Massimo keeps control of Loco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to break free but Massimo pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Massimo on the inside.
A short right from Massimo on the inside.
Loco tries to break the clinch but Massimo is controlling the position.
Massimo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Loco is not content to let Massimo control the position.
Loco is trying to stand.
Massimo 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.
Loco is trying to stand back up but Massimo is controlling him
Loco taking some punishment here, with Massimo in his half guard.
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!
Loco is trying to stand up here but Massimo is controlling him well.
Loco is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massimo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loco is just riding it out for now. Massimo eventually gives up the hold.
Loco wants to control but Massimo is keeping busy.
Massimo wants to pass to mount but Loco is defending the position.
Massimo drops an elbow to the side of Loco's head.
Loco tries to roll over but Massimo keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Massimo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Massimo.
Massimo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Irving Massimo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Loco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Massimo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Massimo scores with a hook to the body.
Massimo swings wildly with an uppercut but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Massimo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Loco is trying to break the clinch but Massimo has him pressed against the cage.
Loco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Massimo stalling in the clinch but Loco improves position.
Massimo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irving Massimo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Loco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Massimo has Loco pressed against the cage, preventing Loco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Massimo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Massimo prevents Loco from breaking the clinch.
Loco tries to pull guard but Massimo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massimo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Loco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Massimo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Massimo tries for a takedown but Loco manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco tries to circle away but Massimo has him pinned against the cage.
Loco wants to break free but Massimo has control.
Loco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loco is trying to force a seperation but Massimo has the dominant position.
Loco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Massimo moves in looking to clinch but Loco pushes him off.
Loco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Massimo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Loco throws a big shot that misses.
Loco swats away the attempt to clinch by Massimo.
Loco is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Massimo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loco pinned against the cage. Loco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Loco stalks Massimo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Massimo's face. Massimo staggers backwards, shaken.
Massimo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massimo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Loco slips a jab from Massimo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Loco.
The fighters circling - Massimo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loco with a jab.
Massimo is rocked!
Loco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loco misses with a looping right.
Loco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loco misses with a straight left.
Massimo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Massimo misses with a looping right.
Massimo doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
Loco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massimo is looking to clinch.
Loco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massimo cracks Loco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
El Loco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Massimo's sensitive parts.
Massimo is looking to clinch.
Loco looks to throw the jab but Massimo is out of range.
Massimo ducks under a wild hook from Loco.
Nice shot by Loco.
Loco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massimo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loco swivels and escapes.
Massimo is looking to clinch.
Loco doesn't manage to clinch there - Massimo circles away.
Massimo slips a jab from Loco.
Loco misses with a series of wild punches.
Massimo looks to clinch
and Loco counters with an inside leg kick.
Loco throws a hook to the side of Massimo's head but Massimo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Loco.
A big right from Massimo misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Massimo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Massimo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loco misses with a looping left.
Loco throws the left hand but Massimo avoids the punch easily.
Loco misses with an uppercut. Massimo saw that one coming.
Loco throws a shot from downtown. Massimo moves away and avoids it.
OH! Massimo has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Loco smells blood and charges in for the finish! Loco unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Massimo sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). El Loco!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell comes to the cage accompanied by Sonne - Rammstein. Demikovic has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
258 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ross Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 28 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demikovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Demikovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maxwell is keeping the position for now.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Demikovic from controlling successfully.
Demikovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demikovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maxwell 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.
Demikovic postures up.
Maxwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Demikovic wants to pass the guard but Maxwell is keeping the position.
Maxwell has control of Demikovic's left arm, preventing Demikovic from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Maxwell, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Demikovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maxwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Demikovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demikovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Maxwell counters with a good low kick that Demikovic was not able to check.
Demikovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell.
Demikovic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Demikovic wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell working a defensive guard but Demikovic passes into half guard.
Maxwell tries to roll over but Demikovic keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Demikovic there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demikovic decides to stand up.
Maxwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Maxwell. No joy for Demikovic on that attempt.
Ross Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolai Demikovic.
Maxwell rushes Demikovic and presses him up against the cage.
Maxwell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demikovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell misses with some punches.
Demikovic taking a breather.
Demikovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maxwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on Demikovic's shoulder, as Demikovic tries to avoid the shot.
Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Demikovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demikovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maxwell circles away.
Demikovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maxwell circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maxwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demikovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maxwell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maxwell lands a right hand.
Maxwell is trying to maintain a safe position but Demikovic gets an underhook and turns Maxwell into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic tries for a takedown but Maxwell manages to get underhooks.
Maxwell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Demikovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maxwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good shot there by Maxwell.
Nicolai Demikovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demikovic shoots in and drives through. Maxwell sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Nicolai Demikovic has been cut.
Maxwell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demikovic's sensitive parts.
Demikovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maxwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Demikovic.
Demikovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maxwell tries to avoid it but Demikovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maxwell to the ground. Maxwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maxwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demikovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Demikovic.
Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maxwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ross Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicolai Demikovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maxwell moves away from the strike by Demikovic.
Demikovic tries for a takedown but Maxwell circles away easily
and Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demikovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Demikovic uses his free foot to push down on Maxwell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maxwell.
Maxwell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maxwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Demikovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Demikovic's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maxwell's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Maxwell slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Demikovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Maxwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demikovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demikovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ross Maxwell is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Maxwell.
Demikovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demikovic throws a nice looking combination but Maxwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maxwell leaves Demikovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ross Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolai Demikovic.
Maxwell lands with a kick to the temple. Demikovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Demikovic fails to land the takedown.
Demikovic tries to move into range but Maxwell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ross Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Maxwell throws a sloppy head kick and Demikovic moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic tries to keep at a distance but Maxwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
Maxwell has Demikovic pressed against the cage.
Maxwell lands a left hand.
Demikovic takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Demikovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maxwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Demikovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maxwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Maxwell stalling in the clinch but Demikovic improves position.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Demikovic blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maxwell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demikovic blocking some punches.
Demikovic wants a takedown.
Demikovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maxwell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Demikovic scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Maxwell fails to land.
Demikovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Demikovic blocks with his arms.
Maxwell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Demikovic's face.
Maxwell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maxwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Demikovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maxwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Maxwell.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Demikovic is blocking nicely.
Demikovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maxwell smiles and moves away.
Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demikovic manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maxwell sprawls well. Maxwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Demikovic gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Demikovic is defended easily by Maxwell.
Demikovic misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left and a right from Demikovic both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ross Maxwell has been cut.
Demikovic with a poor takedown
and Maxwell moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Maxwell dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maxwell has managed to clinch.
Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Demikovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Demikovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Maxwell gets an underhook and turns Demikovic into the cage.
Demikovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maxwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Demikovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Maxwell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maxwell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Demikovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maxwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ross Maxwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
Demikovic looking for a takedown.
Ross Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolai Demikovic.
Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Demikovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Maxwell lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Maxwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Demikovic is trying to drag Maxwell to the mat but Maxwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Demikovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maxwell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maxwell misses with a punch to the body.
Demikovic avoiding damage as Maxwell throws knees to the body.
Maxwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maxwell.
Demikovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maxwell smiles and moves away.
Demikovic shoots in but Maxwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maxwell has Demikovic up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maxwell misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maxwell fails to land.
Maxwell taking a breather.
Demikovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nicolai Demikovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maxwell scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maxwell.
Maxwell misses with a head kick.
Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maxwell lands a big head kick that sends Demikovic tumbling to the mat! Maxwell takes a step backwards and waves Demikovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Demikovic is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
and Maxwell counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Demikovic! He's just covering up as Maxwell starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Maxwell!
Ross Maxwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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