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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Fawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bllank Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Calvin Fawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bllank Killer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Fawkes.
Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killer clinches up against the cage.
Killer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fawkes regains guard immediately.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Killer is pushing down on Fawkes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fawkes is fighting to maintain full guard but Killer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Killer trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer moves into full mount! Fawkes won't be happy about that!
Fawkes is trying to stand up.
Killer lands with some strikes.
Fawkes's coaches at Iron Fist Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer tries to control but Fawkes wriggling away.
Fawkes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killer on the ground.
Fawkes is trying to stand up.
Killer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fawkes has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fawkes holding both Killer 's hands and preventing any damage.
Killer has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Fawkes! Can he survive? No! He's out! Killer gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bllank Killer!
After winning the bout, Bllank Killer 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Chinny Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chinny Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Magalhaes moves out of range easily.
Penn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Magalhaes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Penn is in Magalhaes's guard.
Magalhaes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Penn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Magalhaes has tightened it up now! Penn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chinny Magalhaes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chibuike Soun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ushman Haszan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chibuike Soun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ushman Haszan!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haszan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Haszan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haszan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haszan is looking to work some ground and pound but Soun has wrist control.
Soun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haszan throws a big right hand that misses.
Haszan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haszan tries to free his leg and advance position but Soun is retaining full guard.
Soun is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Iron Fist Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Soun being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Haszan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ushman Haszan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Haszan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Soun on his heels. He'll look to pass Soun's guard now, I'm sure.
Haszan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haszan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haszan is stalling in the full guard.
Haszan throwing strikes from guard but Soun blocks nicely.
Haszan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haszan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haszan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haszan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haszan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haszan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Soun's head.
Soun wants to stand but Haszan is controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soun being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Haszan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Haszan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haszan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haszan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haszan is working Soun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haszan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haszan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soun wants to stand and escape but Haszan is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haszan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haszan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haszan lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haszan.
Haszan passes Soun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Haszan.
Soun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haszan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haszan lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ushman Haszan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haszan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Soun was covering up waiting for the punch and Haszan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haszan postures up.
Haszan works over Soun with some ground and pound from guard.
Haszan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haszan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soun is keeping the position for now.
Haszan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Soun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haszan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soun throws the kick towards the body but Haszan avoids it.
Soun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haszan circles away quickly and effectively.
Soun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soun dives in and grabs Haszan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haszan pushes down on Soun's head and hops out.
Haszan avoids the body shot from Soun.
Soun misses with a wild combination.
Soun misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soun has managed to clinch.
Haszan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Soun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haszan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haszan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haszan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haszan slips a nice elbow through Soun's hands, connecting with Soun's forehead.
Still in half guard, Haszan seems content to control.
Soun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haszan on the ground.
Haszan is looking for a kimura here.
Haszan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haszan with a couple of short strikes.
Haszan lands a big elbow.
Haszan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Haszan looking to finish Soun with some ground and pound. This is bad for Soun!
Haszan controlling the position easily from mount.
Haszan lands a couple of good shots and Soun has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soun takes a big shot to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haszan lands with a hammerfist to the side of Soun's head.
Haszan scores with strikes from the back.
Haszan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haszan keeps control of the position easily here as Soun tries to buck him off.
Haszan lands a shot to the head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Haszan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haszan scores with punches and elbows.
Haszan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Soun has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ushman Haszan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Soun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chibuike Soun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haszan gets a double leg takedown into Soun's guard.
Haszan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Soun regains half guard, as Haszan was trying to land strikes.
Haszan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Haszan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Haszan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haszan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haszan landing punches.
Haszan lands a nice shot to the head.
Haszan scoring with strikes but Soun is staying in there.
Haszan controlling his opponent.
Haszan raining down shots from the mount!
Haszan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Soun can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haszan avoids the attempt from Soun to control.
Haszan controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haszan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ushman Haszan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haszan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haszan landing strikes from the mount.
Haszan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haszan raining down shots from the mount!
Ushman Haszan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haszan lands a nice shot to the head.
Haszan dominating with strikes here.
Haszan has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Soun is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ushman Haszan!
Ushman Haszan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hetfield comes to the cage accompanied by Stomp. Craig Clifton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isaac Hetfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Clifton!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clifton closes the distance and clinches.
Hetfield goes for a takedown attempt but Clifton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hetfield clinches.
Clifton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clifton is trying to stall.
Hetfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clifton after a bit of a struggle.
Clifton working aggressively here.
Clifton misses with an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clifton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hetfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clifton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Hetfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hetfield tries to stall but Clifton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clifton trying to stall but Hetfield improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton misses with an elbow over the top.
Clifton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clifton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hetfield's brow.
Clifton stops a takedown attempt from Hetfield.
Clifton misses with an elbow over the top.
Hetfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clifton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clifton closes the distance and pushes Hetfield back into the cage.
Hetfield trying to control the position but instead, Clifton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hetfield into the cage.
Clifton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clifton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Hetfield's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hetfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Isaac Hetfield has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield blocks the elbow strike.
Hetfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clifton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield blocks the elbow strike.
Clifton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hetfield up against the cage.
Hetfield can't get the takedown.
Clifton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Clifton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee calls for Hetfield to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clifton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hetfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clifton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clifton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hetfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Clifton sprawls well. He's pushed Hetfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clifton tries to clinch there but Hetfield circles away.
Clifton has Hetfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Hetfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clifton has him pressed against the cage.
Clifton has Hetfield pushed against the cage.
Clifton is trying to maintain a safe position but Hetfield gets an underhook and turns Clifton into the cage.
Hetfield avoids the elbow strike from Clifton, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Clifton is trying to stall.
Hetfield tries for a takedown but Clifton manages to get underhooks.
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hetfield blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clifton.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clifton throws an elbow but misses.
Hetfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Clifton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hetfield wants a takedown.
Clifton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clifton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clifton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Hetfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clifton closes the distance but Hetfield moves to the side
and Hetfield counters by moving into the clinch.
Clifton gets underhooks to prevent Hetfield's takedown attempt.
Hetfield wants to break free but Clifton has control.
Hetfield can't get the takedown.
Clifton gets underhooks to prevent Hetfield's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Hetfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clifton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetfield.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clifton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hetfield's brow.
Clifton slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Clifton fails to land.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Clifton has a couple of punches blocked by Hetfield.
Clifton throws an elbow that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Clifton 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield looking for a takedown.
Hetfield dodges an elbow strike from Clifton.
Clifton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clifton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clifton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hetfield.
A bit of stalling here from Clifton.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Craig Clifton.
Clifton fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clifton moves in looking to clinch but Hetfield pushes him off.
Clifton throws a right and a left that Hetfield avoids nicely.
Clifton looks to clinch
and Hetfield counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clifton moves in looking to clinch but Hetfield pushes him off.
Clifton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hetfield misses with a takedown attempt - Clifton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clifton tries to clinch but Hetfield moves out of range.
Clifton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clifton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hetfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Clifton.
Clifton has Hetfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Clifton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hetfield avoids the elbow strike from Clifton, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield avoids the elbow strike from Clifton, against the cage.
Hetfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clifton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
Hetfield goes for a takedown attempt but Clifton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hetfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Isaac Hetfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clifton takes the fight into the clinch.
Hetfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Hetfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clifton prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clifton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hetfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Clifton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hetfield dodges an elbow strike from Clifton.
Clifton has a couple of punches blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield goes for a takedown attempt but Clifton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hetfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Clifton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hetfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Craig Clifton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clifton swivels and escapes.
Hetfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clifton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isaac Hetfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Clifton tries a head kick but it misses.
Clifton darts in and clinches Hetfield up against the cage.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike from Clifton.
Clifton misses with an elbow over the top.
Clifton throws a head punch that misses.
Clifton lands a right hand.
Hetfield misses with a punch to the body.
Clifton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield has hold of one of Clifton's legs. Clifton is fighting the takedown attempt but Hetfield gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Clifton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hetfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hetfield is pushing down on Clifton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clifton is fighting to maintain full guard but Hetfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clifton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hetfield pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clifton defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hetfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hetfield's back!
Clifton has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Hetfield is in real trouble here. Clifton gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Hetfield is tapping out! Clifton wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Clifton!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Clifton 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Gummidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odinson comes to the cage accompanied by Live to Rise by Soundgarden. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
169 lbs
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25
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Owen Odinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Gummidge!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gummidge lands a really nice looking cross but Odinson seems unphased.
Gummidge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Odinson fails with the takedown
and Gummidge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gummidge is nestled in close to Odinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Odinson landing small, sideways elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odinson wants to improve his position but Gummidge is controlling well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gummidge wants to take a breather but Odinson is having none of it.
Odinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gummidge slips a nice elbow through Odinson's hands, connecting with Odinson's forehead.
Odinson punching from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gummidge connects with a nice short shot to Odinson's temple.
Odinson with the active half guard here but Gummidge passes nicely into side control.
Gummidge cracks Odinson with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Odinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Odinson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gummidge working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Odinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Odinson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gummidge cracks Odinson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gummidge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odinson keeps working.
Gummidge working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Odinson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Iron Fist Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Odinson is looking to regain half guard here but Gummidge keeps moving and retains side control.
Gummidge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odinson keeps working.
Gummidge in side control, throwing shots but Odinson defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson tries to improve position but can't.
Odinson sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odinson keeping control of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Gummidge there.
Odinson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gummidge pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gummidge landing strikes from the mount.
Odinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gummidge lands a big shot there that rocks Odinson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Odinson is rocked!
Gummidge lands a big elbow - Odinson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Odinson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brian Gummidge!
After winning the bout, Brian Gummidge 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Patrick Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Bonifacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonifacio has chosen Liwanag - Callalily as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neil Patrick Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andres Bonifacio!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Harris wants to stand but Bonifacio is controlling the position.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonifacio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bonifacio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonifacio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonifacio throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harris is on top in guard.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Bonifacio is keeping the position.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Bonifacio keeps moving.
Bonifacio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Bonifacio is keeping the position.
Harris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonifacio is retaining full guard.
Harris drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bonifacio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bonifacio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bonifacio!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonifacio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harris is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Harris throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bonifacio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Bonifacio shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bonifacio is not content to let Harris control the position.
Harris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harris controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonifacio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harris is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bonifacio is trying to escape and Harris transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bonifacio is forced to tap! Nice work there by Harris! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neil Patrick Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Sepulveda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schelokov comes to the cage accompanied by Sirens . Sepulveda has chosen Bleed it out as his entrance music. Justin Sepulveda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Schelokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Sepulveda !
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schelokov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sepulveda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sepulveda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schelokov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been told by Schelokov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schelokov throws a combination. Sepulveda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Schelokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schelokov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sepulveda .
A punch lands to the side of Sepulveda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schelokov sprawls well. Schelokov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sepulveda gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Schelokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Sepulveda .
Schelokov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooh!!! Schelokov has knocked Sepulveda down with a huge combo! Schelokov steps away and waves a wobbly Sepulveda back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sepulveda is rocked!
Schelokov steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Sepulveda is out on his feet! Schelokov sets himself and nearly takes Sepulveda 's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Schelokov!
A relieved looking Alexander Schelokov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ignas Panavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shorty Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shorty Gonzalez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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28
177 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ignas Panavas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shorty Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panavas misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Panavas misses.
Panavas works over Gonzalez's head and body with a nice combination.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Panavas keeps it at a distance.
Shorty Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panavas takes one on the button.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panavas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panavas throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Panavas.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonzalez controlling the action here for a moment.
Panavas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Panavas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzalez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Panavas is defending well for now.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch.
Panavas is working for takedown but Gonzalez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panavas being controlled against the cage.
Panavas is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignas Panavas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panavas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Gonzalez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Panavas wants to take the fight to the mat but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gonzalez lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ignas Panavas has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside.
Panavas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonzalez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzalez lands a damaging elbow.
Gonzalez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gonzalez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gonzalez missing with knees to the body.
Panavas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Panavas is rocked!
Panavas is pressed against the cage. Gonzalez pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Panavas! Two more big strikes from Gonzalez and Panavas crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shorty Gonzalez!
An out of breath Shorty Gonzalez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Ludvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Mola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totoy Mola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gunnar Ludvik's chin.
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25
169 lbs
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170 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Ludvik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Totoy Mola!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludvik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ludvik wants to control but Mola is keeping him busy.
Ludvik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ludvik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ludvik trying to control from Mola's half guard. Mola has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mola being controlled here, momentarily.
Ludvik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludvik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mola is keeping the position for now.
Ludvik trying to control but Mola is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Ludvik wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ludvik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Ludvik. No joy for Mola on that attempt.
Mola fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunnar Ludvik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Totoy Mola.
Mola tries for a takedown but Ludvik circles away easily
and Ludvik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ludvik feints and as Mola raises his hands in defense, Ludvik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ludvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Mola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludvik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mola is keeping the position for now.
Ludvik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ludvik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ludvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Mola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gunnar Ludvik.
Mola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ludvik looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mola shoots in but Ludvik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mola has a takedown stuffed.
Ludvik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mola keeping full guard, as Ludvik tries to pass.
Ludvik pushing down on Mola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mola flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mola is staying active underneath Ludvik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludvik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mola has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mola is refusing to be controlled, as Ludvik sits in half guard.
Ludvik is looking to pass Mola's guard but actually Mola recovers to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ludvik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Ludvik dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ludvik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mola.
Mola shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mola was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gunnar Ludvik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mola decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ludvik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mola as he jumps to the side.
Mola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ludvik's waist but Ludvik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mola off to one side.
Ludvik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ludvik trying to control but Mola is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ludvik defends it easily.
Mola working for a triangle but Ludvik defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mola working a defensive guard here.
Ludvik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ludvik trying to control but Mola is working from the bottom.
Ludvik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gunnar Ludvik just wasn't active enough.
Ludvik shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mola.
Gunnar Ludvik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Totoy Mola.
Mola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ludvik is fending him off so far but Mola persists. Nope, Ludvik circles away and we're back to standing.
Mola darts in trying to clinch
and Ludvik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ludvik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ludvik lands in his opponent's guard.
Ludvik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludvik wants to control from the top but Mola keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ludvik wants to control from the top but Mola keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gunnar Ludvik.
Mola tries for a takedown but Ludvik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mola dives in for a single leg takedown but Ludvik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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 Gunnar Ludvik will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mola shoots and misses
and Ludvik counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Mola or perhaps it was just good defense by Ludvik which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Ludvik as Mola shoots in.
Gunnar Ludvik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Totoy Mola.
Mola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ludvik as he jumps to the side.
Ludvik looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mola!
Ludvik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mola some visible discomfort.
Mola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mola is trying to escape the position but Ludvik is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludvik is looking to take a break and control but Mola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Mola's face as Ludvik controls the position.
Ludvik tries for a kimura but Mola is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludvik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mola keeps working.
Ludvik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mola is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mola manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mola is looking for a kimura but Ludvik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mola to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludvik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ludvik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gunnar Ludvik.
Ludvik wants to clinch.
Mola shoots and misses
and Ludvik counters with a nice uppercut.
Mola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ludvik.
Mola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ludvik counters with a left and a right that stings Mola.
Gunnar Ludvik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mola tries for a takedown but Ludvik circles away easily
and Ludvik counters with a single leg into guard. Mola didn't expect that.
Mola is looking for a triangle but Ludvik pushes his legs off easily.
Ludvik wants to get up but he can't break Mola's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludvik wants to control from the top but Mola keeps moving.
Mola has a closed guard, preventing Ludvik from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludvik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ludvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Mola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Ludvik wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mola shoots in but Ludvik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Totoy Mola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Ludvik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ludvik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Ludvik!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Just Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Holland told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Just Roll!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Holland!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holland lands a nice looking body shot.
Roll will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holland throws a lazy right hand but Roll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Just Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roll darts in looking for a takedown but Holland gets double underhooks and turns Roll into the cage.
Holland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roll is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holland to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Just Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Holland breaks from the clinch.
Roll walks into a left hand.
Holland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holland scores with a decent looking hook.
Roll feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Holland keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland controls Roll momentarily but Roll frees himself.
Roll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roll drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Roll as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Holland screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Roll! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Just Roll!
Just Roll retains his welterweight title!
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