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COLISEU 7.02 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Wolf (ranked 3674 p4p, 441 weight class) and Blaine Callaghan (ranked 5507 p4p, 580 weight class). Callaghan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Foggy Dew. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaine Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Callaghan is fending him off so far but Wolf persists. Nope, Callaghan circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea.
Wolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolf prevents Callaghan from getting back to his feet.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Callaghan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Callaghan keeps moving.
Wolf 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is working hard here to advance position.
Callaghan wants to stand but Wolf is controlling the position.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Callaghan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wolf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Callaghan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Callaghan, who protects the arm well.
Callaghan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wolf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Callaghan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wolf's guard! Nice work there by Callaghan!
Wolf has control of Callaghan's left arm, preventing Callaghan from doing any damage.
Wolf has a closed guard, preventing Callaghan from standing up.
Wolf working for a triangle but Callaghan defends it easily.
Wolf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Callaghan wants to stand but Wolf is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Callaghan defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is controlling Callaghan's posture.
Callaghan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wolf is proving hard to escape from.
Wolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Callaghan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but Wolf won't let him.
Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Callaghan defends well.
Callaghan wanted to stand there but Wolf had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Callaghan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wolf, up you get!
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Callaghan stuffs the takedown.
Callaghan slaps away a takedown attempt from Wolf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Wolf backs off Callaghan throws a huge counter combo but Wolf manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callaghan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blaine Callaghan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Callaghan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolf moves out of range of the body kick.
Wolf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callaghan swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Callaghan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callaghan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf looks for a takedown but Callaghan sprawls well.
Callaghan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Callaghan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callaghan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
Callaghan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolf with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Callaghan. No joy for Wolf on that attempt.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
Wolf shoots for a takedown but Callaghan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.
Callaghan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Callaghan works over Wolf's head and body with a nice combination.
Julius Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callaghan wants to stand up but Wolf is controlling him.
Callaghan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Callaghan dives on top into guard.
Callaghan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Callaghan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callaghan wanted to stand there but Wolf had control of the position.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Callaghan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Callaghan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches up with Callaghan, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes Callaghan against the cage but Callaghan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolf misses with a takedown
and Callaghan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callaghan's waist but Callaghan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolf off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolf.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Callaghan to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Callaghan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Callaghan misses with a series of wild punches.
Callaghan swinging wildly here.
Wolf moves out of range as Callaghan strikes.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.
Wolf needs to keep his hands up - Callaghan had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
Wolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wolf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Callaghan wants to get back to his feet but Wolf drags him back down.
Wolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Callaghan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wolf controlling from side mount.
Julius Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Wolf are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Callaghan, who protects the arm well.
Wolf lands a nice forearm strike.
Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Callaghan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Callaghan is defending well.
Wolf tries for a kimura but Callaghan is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf lands an elbow.
An elbow from Wolf crashes against the mat.
Wolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Callaghan is trying to get back to his feet.
Wolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Julius Wolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf prevents Callaghan from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf throws a strike aimed at the side of Callaghan's head but Callaghan avoids it well.
Wolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Callaghan, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callaghan wants to get back to his feet but Wolf drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Callaghan 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Blaine Callaghan!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Blaine Callaghan!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Blaine Callaghan!
Blaine Callaghan wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Blaine Callaghan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Julius Wolf was interviewed post fight and said 'Gotta give The Viper credit. He came at me with all he had and I was just off my game tonight. I think we need a 3rd Battle to settle this War. Wolf vs Viper III!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chol-Hyon An (ranked 8208 p4p, 668 weight class) and Bartlomiej Szymuszowski (ranked 8680 p4p, 680 weight class). An kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aegukka (DPRK national anthem). Szymuszowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by He's a Pirate. Bartlomiej Szymuszowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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28
221 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
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26
270 lbs
4 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Decent knees
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chol-Hyon An!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Szymuszowski!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Szymuszowski is trying to pull guard but An has him pressed against the cage.
Szymuszowski fails to pull guard.
Come on An - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Szymuszowski jumps guard but An stands there with Szymuszowski around his waist. Szymuszowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chol-Hyon An has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Szymuszowski.
An pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Szymuszowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with An but An pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An feinted there with a counter leg kick.
An fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Szymuszowski.
An drives through and clinches with Szymuszowski against the cage.
Szymuszowski pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An 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.
An slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
An sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Szymuszowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymuszowski is not content to let An control the position.
An wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Szymuszowski, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szymuszowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
An tries for a kimura but Szymuszowski is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szymuszowski is trying to get back to half guard.
An tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szymuszowski keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Szymuszowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
An tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Szymuszowski throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
An with the ground and pound but Szymuszowski regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
An is trying to control. Szymuszowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Szymuszowski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Szymuszowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An seems to be looking for submissions.
Szymuszowski is staying active underneath An, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Szymuszowski missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
An takes the fight into the clinch.
Szymuszowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Szymuszowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. An just stands there and leans against the cage.
Szymuszowski fails to pull guard.
Szymuszowski's coach down at Forge Characters MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Szymuszowski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Szymuszowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. An just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from An on the inside.
An lands with a left to the head.
An lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Szymuszowski jumps guard but An stands there with Szymuszowski around his waist. Szymuszowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An moves into range and clinches up with Szymuszowski.
An lands with a left to the head.
An is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szymuszowski is defending well for now.
Szymuszowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An clinches up with Szymuszowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Szymuszowski looking for a takedown.
Szymuszowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chol-Hyon An dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Szymuszowski tries to keep at a distance but An has taken the fight into the clinch.
Szymuszowski is trying to pull guard but An has him pressed against the cage.
An scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from An.
An is working Szymuszowski over against the cage.
An tightens his grip and picks Szymuszowski up, before dumping him to the ground. Szymuszowski manages to land in guard.
An has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
An pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szymuszowski is keeping the position for now.
Szymuszowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
An 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An won't allow Szymuszowski to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymuszowski keeping full guard, as An tries to pass.
An is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szymuszowski can do to turn this around?
An is working hard here to advance position.
Szymuszowski 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.
An looking to pass the guard.
Szymuszowski lands with a heel strike from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An has gone for a leg lock! Szymuszowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into An's guard.
Szymuszowski with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymuszowski cracks An with a solid left hand.
An tries to strike from the bottom.
An throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
An wants to sweep but no luck.
An knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Szymuszowski on the ground.
Szymuszowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Szymuszowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szymuszowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szymuszowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting An here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Szymuszowski trying to control the position from guard on top but An is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szymuszowski stands up over An, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
An is trying to control the position but Szymuszowski postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szymuszowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
An is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Szymuszowski defends well.
Szymuszowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Szymuszowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Szymuszowski trying to control but An is working from the bottom.
Szymuszowski won't allow An to sweep him here.
Szymuszowski landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Szymuszowski stopping the sweep attempt from An.
An is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Szymuszowski is aware though and is defending well.
An keeping moving, preventing Szymuszowski from controlling successfully.
An 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.
Szymuszowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
An looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szymuszowski lands a couple of digs.
Szymuszowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
An tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Chol-Hyon An will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Szymuszowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by An. An obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szymuszowski.
Szymuszowski shoots in but An avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An drives through and clinches with Szymuszowski against the cage.
Szymuszowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. An smiles and moves away.
Chol-Hyon An has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Szymuszowski.
An connects with a solid leg kick.
Szymuszowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has An pinned against the cage. An gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An lands a high kick!
No luck for Szymuszowski with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An pushes Szymuszowski up against the cage in a clinch.
An lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szymuszowski backwards.
An lands a nice uppercut.
Szymuszowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Szymuszowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szymuszowski shoots in for a double leg but An sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szymuszowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szymuszowski backwards.
An's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szymuszowski or perhaps it was just good defense by An, which made it look bad.
An fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Szymuszowski, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An is pushing Szymuszowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An avoiding damage.
An lands with a right to the head.
Szymuszowski jumps guard but An stands there with Szymuszowski around his waist. Szymuszowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Szymuszowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables An to keep the fight standing.
Szymuszowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An has picked Szymuszowski up - he's going for a ride! An dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
An thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szymuszowski's head.
An frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
An working for a guillotine from mount but Szymuszowski is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An lands with some strikes.
An tries to control but Szymuszowski wriggling away.
An working for a guillotine from mount but Szymuszowski is in no mood to give up.
An gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
An closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Szymuszowski did well to prevent An getting side control.
An looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Szymuszowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from An.
An not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
An scoring with strikes to the body and head.
An is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An tries to pass the half guard into mount. Szymuszowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chol-Hyon An is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szymuszowski punching from the bottom.
An missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
An is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Szymuszowski sees it coming and defends easily.
An looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chol-Hyon An showed his dominance in that final round.
Well An 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Chol-Hyon An!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Chol-Hyon An!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Chol-Hyon An!
Chol-Hyon An wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Chol-Hyon An thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Hardy (ranked 660 p4p, 71 weight class) and Richard Gurd (ranked 7036 p4p, 430 weight class). Hardy's entrance music is Till I Collapse - Eminem. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Hardy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Gurd!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gurd. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Richard Gurd has been cut.
Hardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardy 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Gurd misses the target.
Gurd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gurd is rocked!
Hardy staying out of range there.
Gurd is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gurd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gurd seems to have recovered his senses.
Gurd pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Gurd told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gurds head.
Gurd takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Gurd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy cracks Gurd with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Hardy.
Hardy cracks Gurd with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Hardy.
A body shot lands from Hardy.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Gurd blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Hardy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gurd tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Gurd blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Hardy - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Hardy.
Gurd tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Gurd.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
Hardy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gurd or not.
Gurd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
Gurd looks winded!
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gurd backwards.
Gurd misses with the head strike.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Hardy cracks Gurd with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy gets through Gurd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hardy as the two fighters clinch.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Hardy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Gurd tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy working Gurd over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gurd tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy lands a good knee to the midsection. Gurd won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Hardy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gurd to his knees! Hardy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Jacob Hardy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sullivan (ranked 1956 p4p, 212 weight class) and Dude Yu (ranked 3555 p4p, 373 weight class). Robert Sullivan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Sullivan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dude Yu!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sullivan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
Yu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yu's waist but Yu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sullivan off to one side.
Sullivan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan.
Yu connects with a single shot there.
Robert Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Yu, looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes Yu against the cage but Yu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but Yu pushes him off.
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Yu keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sullivan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yu jabs Sullivan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yu throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yu lands a nice looking body shot.
Yu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yu is trying to keep Sullivan in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan slips nicely into half guard.
Sullivan seems to be working for a kimura but Yu defends the submission attempt.
Sullivan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yu trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
Yu is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sullivan prevents Yu from improving his position.
Sullivan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sullivan stands up out of the half guard.
Sullivan drives through and clinches with Yu against the cage.
Sullivan is trying to trip Yu. He has hold of a leg but Yu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sullivan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Yu.
Yu keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Yu wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yu, up you get!
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Yu keeps it at a distance.
Sullivan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sullivan at a distance.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan clinches with his opponent.
Sullivan manages to break the clinch.
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
Sullivan takes one to the chin there.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan tries to break free but Yu pushes him back against the cage.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Yu blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Yu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu misses with some punches.
Yu misses with some punches.
Sullivan wants to break free but Yu has control.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Yu is blocking nicely.
Sullivan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike.
Yu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan has his takedown stuffed
and Yu counters with a nice uppercut.
Yu cracks a nice hook into Sullivan's ribs.
Yu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sullivan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dude Yu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yu throws a good cross that connects.
Yu just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Yu misses the shot to the body.
Yu throws a shot to the body.
Yu scores with a hook to the body. Sullivan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yu digs a good body shot into Sullivan's ribs.
Yu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yu wobbles Sullivan with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Yu dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Sullivan to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dude Yu!
Dude Yu is the new heavyweight champion!
Dude Yu looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Stand and BANG with me BITCH!!!'.
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