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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tin Greguric (ranked 6293 p4p, 530 weight class) and Verne Troyer (ranked 24948 p4p, 613 weight class). Greguric comes to the cage accompanied by Dynoro & Gigi D’Agostino - In My Mind. Verne Troyer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tin Greguric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Verne Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greguric throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greguric misses with a wild combination.
Verne Troyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Greguric swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Troyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greguric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greguric bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Troyer's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troyer clinches.
Greguric working hard to break the clinch.
Troyer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tin Greguric has been cut.
Nice elbow from Troyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer landing knees to the head.
Troyer jumps guard but Greguric turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Troyer manages to break the clinch.
Troyer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greguric misses with a kick to the body.
Troyer throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Troyer.
Greguric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Greguric misses the target.
Greguric is breathing heavily.
Greguric displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Troyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greguric sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Troyer somewhat.
Greguric went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tin Greguric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verne Troyer.
Greguric clinches up with Troyer and pushes him back against the cage.
Troyer lands an elbow inside.
Troyer wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greguric wants to get back to striking at distance but Troyer won't allow it.
Troyer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greguric is rocked!
Greguric looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Troyer breaks the clinch.
Oh Greguric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Troyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Troyer throws a big uppercut that drops Greguric! More strikes from Troyer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Greguric lies dazed against the cage as Troyer celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verne Troyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Platcic (ranked 24894 p4p, 555 weight class) and Vitali Kozlovsky (ranked 5469 p4p, 476 weight class). Dino Platcic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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277 lbs
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220 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dino Platcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Kozlovsky!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlovsky shoots in and gets a takedown into Platcic's guard.
Platcic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Platcic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kozlovsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kozlovsky wants to control from the top but Platcic keeps moving.
Platcic has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Platcic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kozlovsky looking to pass the guard.
Kozlovsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozlovsky postures up in Platcic's guard and throws a big left but Platcic blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlovsky throws an elbow that misses. Platcic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kozlovsky's guard. Nice move by Platcic!
Platcic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozlovsky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Platcic wants to pass the guard but Kozlovsky is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlovsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Platcic stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlovsky.
Kozlovsky working for a triangle but Platcic defends it easily.
Platcic postures up.
Platcic throws a big elbow that misses.
Platcic throwing strikes from guard but Kozlovsky blocks nicely.
Platcic wants to control from the top but Kozlovsky keeps moving.
Platcic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kozlovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kozlovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Platcic is aware though and is defending well.
Kozlovsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Platcic manages to get himself to full guard.
Kozlovsky throwing strikes from guard but Platcic blocks nicely.
Kozlovsky throws a strike but Platcic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kozlovsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kozlovsky 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.
Kozlovsky working a defensive guard here.
Kozlovsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kozlovsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platcic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kozlovsky lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kozlovsky is in close to Platcic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kozlovsky throws a strike but Platcic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Platcic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlovsky controlling Platcic's posture.
Platcic wants to control from the top but Kozlovsky keeps moving.
Kozlovsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platcic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Platcic throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozlovsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozlovsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kozlovsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Platcic manages to get himself to full guard.
Kozlovsky working some strikes from top position.
Platcic wants to stand up but Kozlovsky is controlling him.
Kozlovsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Platcic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Platcic is breathing heavily.
Kozlovsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Platcic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kozlovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Kozlovsky throws a strike but Platcic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kozlovsky trying to strike off his back.
Kozlovsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platcic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kozlovsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Kozlovsky, not yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Platcic is aware though and is defending well.
Kozlovsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Platcic manages to get himself to full guard.
Kozlovsky throwing strikes from guard but Platcic blocks nicely.
Kozlovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kozlovsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Platcic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Platcic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kozlovsky wants to control from the top but Platcic keeps moving.
Kozlovsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kozlovsky throws a big elbow that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky wants to control from the top but Platcic keeps moving.
Kozlovsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Kozlovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kozlovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Platcic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kozlovsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Platcic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kozlovsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky wants to pass the guard but Platcic is keeping the position.
Platcic can't keep his opponent in guard - Kozlovsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky thows a huge punch but Platcic dodges it nicely.
Kozlovsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Kozlovsky.
Ground and pound from Kozlovsky.
Kozlovsky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Platcic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kozlovsky is trying to work for a kimura but Platcic is defending well.
Platcic is refusing to be controlled, as Kozlovsky sits in half guard.
Kozlovsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Platcic's head.
Platcic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Platcic tries to get out of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky drops an elbow to the side of Platcic's head.
Kozlovsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kozlovsky slips a nice elbow through Platcic's hands, connecting with Platcic's forehead.
Kozlovsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kozlovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kozlovsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kozlovsky is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlovsky wants to take a breather but Platcic is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Kozlovsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kozlovsky gets the takedown into side control.
Kozlovsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozlovsky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Platcic is avoiding damage well.
Kozlovsky is trying to ground and pound but Platcic uses the momentary lack of control by Kozlovsky to regain half guard.
Kozlovsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kozlovsky is pressing down on Platcic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Platcic is holding on for now.
Kozlovsky working Platcic over with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlovsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kozlovsky working the head and body with strikes.
Platcic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kozlovsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlovsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kozlovsky trying to control the action but Platcic is working from the bottom.
Kozlovsky working Platcic over with strikes.
Kozlovsky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Platcic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kozlovsky slows the pace down in half guard.
Kozlovsky throwing shots but Platcic is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kozlovsky misses with a head shot. Platcic uses the momentum to regain guard.
Platcic keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
Kozlovsky looking to pass the guard.
Platcic keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlovsky throwing strikes but missing.
Vitali Kozlovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky connects with a couple of short punches.
Platcic has momentary wrist control but Kozlovsky slips an elbow through the middle.
Kozlovsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kozlovsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Platcic is rocked!
Kozlovsky arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Platcic's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vitali Kozlovsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Dukes (ranked 24921 p4p, 569 weight class) and Barry Jones (ranked 5873 p4p, 489 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Barry Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Amsterdam, David Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones drives through with a takedown into Dukes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Dukes keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones stands up over Dukes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Dukes blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dukes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Dukes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones is pushing down on Dukes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dukes is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Jones wants to control but Dukes is keeping him busy.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones thows a huge punch but Dukes dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones trying to control the action but Dukes is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Dukes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones is keen to just control but Dukes is a slippery customer.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Jones with the ground and pound but Dukes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones is pushing down on Dukes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dukes is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dukes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Dukes is defending well.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukes's head.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Dukes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones throwing strikes here but Dukes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dukes's face.
Dukes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Dukes manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Dukes is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dukes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dukes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones looking to ground and pound but Dukes is blocking nicely.
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones looking to ground and pound but Dukes is blocking nicely.
Dukes blocking the ground and pound.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Dukes bucks and avoids them well.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dukes because Jones loaded up on that one.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dukes taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dukes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones punching from mount but Dukes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones punching from mount but Dukes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones throwing strikes here but Dukes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dukes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dukes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dukes because Jones loaded up on that one.
Dukes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Dukes blocking the ground and pound.
Dukes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones scoring with strikes but Dukes is staying in there.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Dukes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Dukes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dukes avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones throwing strikes here but Dukes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dukes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones looking to ground and pound but Dukes is blocking nicely.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Dukes manages to avoid easily.
Dukes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dukes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones looking to ground and pound but Dukes is blocking nicely.
Jones breaks from Dukes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones working Dukes over with strikes here.
Dukes is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dukes pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukes keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Dukes defends it.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dukes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukes's head.
Jones trying to control the action but Dukes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dukes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dukes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dukes did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Jones throwing shots but Dukes is blocking nicely.
Jones throwing shots but Dukes is blocking nicely.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Dukes is defending the position.
Dukes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Barry Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones working over Dukes with some ground and pound. Dukes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dukes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dukes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is trying to control. Dukes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dukes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Dukes defends it.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Dukes defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Dukes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dukes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is pushing down on Dukes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dukes is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dukes trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
That's six 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.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukes's head.
Jones passes to side control.
Dukes stops Jones from passing to mount.
Dukes parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dukes to escape.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Well,Dukes is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Jones trying to control the action but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Dukes dodges the ground and pound from Jones.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dukes dodges the ground and pound from Jones.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Dukes denies him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the ground and pound but Dukes is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dukes dodges the ground and pound from Jones.
Dukes defending against the ground and pound.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dukes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones working the ground and pound but Dukes is defending the strikes.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Barry Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Barry Jones!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Barry Jones!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Barry Jones!
Barry Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cezare Borgia (ranked 6692 p4p, 543 weight class) and Zack Taylor (ranked 7088 p4p, 557 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Cezare Borgia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses
and Borgia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Taylor!
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Borgia lands a nice forearm strike.
Borgia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Taylor gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Borgia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Taylor is looking to improve his position but Borgia isn't that keen on the idea.
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taylor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Borgia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.
Borgia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Taylor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia landing punches.
Taylor prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Taylor tries to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Borgia maintains control.
Borgia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Taylor?
Borgia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia looking for a guillotine from mount but Taylor is having none of it.
Borgia cracks Taylor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Borgia.
Taylor 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.
Borgia is punishing Taylor with some ground and pound.
Borgia 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, Taylor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Borgia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Borgia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Borgia controlling well, preventing Taylor from escaping the position.
Borgia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Borgia scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Borgia controlling the position well here. Taylor rolled but Borgia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Borgia lands strikes to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is riding his opponent, not letting Taylor buck him off.
Borgia gets his hands free as Taylor looks to control.
Borgia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Taylor wants to control his opponent's hands but Borgia gets his hands free.
Borgia has good solid back control here.
Borgia gets his hands free as Taylor looks to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Borgia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Taylor doesn't escape.
Taylor trying to control the position but Borgia manages to sink in the hooks.
Taylor looks winded!
Borgia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Taylor.
Borgia continues to stall.
Taylor wants to control his opponent's hands but Borgia gets his hands free.
Borgia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Taylor doesn't escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Borgia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Taylor manages to reverse the position and now he's in Borgia's guard. Nice work there by Taylor.
Borgia 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.
Borgia is adopting a defensive guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Borgia pulls Taylor in to control the position.
Taylor has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Taylor trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Borgia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Taylor won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Borgia pulls Taylor in to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taylor misses with a kick to the body
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taylor won't be happy with that.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is letting Borgia control him for a moment.
Taylor regains half guard.
Borgia is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it.
Borgia prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Borgia is looking to pass Taylor's guard but actually Taylor recovers to full guard.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.
Borgia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Borgia has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cezare Borgia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Borgia goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward.
Zack Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borgia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Borgia stops Taylor from standing up.
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Borgia stays in close to Taylor's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cezare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Borgia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Borgia regains half guard.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borgia.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
Taylor drops back looking for a leg! Borgia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Borgia manages to kick Taylor off! Taylor jumps back into Borgia's guard.
Borgia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taylor throws a combination. Borgia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Borgia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Borgia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Borgia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.
Borgia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borgia being controlled here momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Borgia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia landing some decent shots from guard.
Borgia 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taylor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Borgia's half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Borgia wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Borgia dodges it nicely.
Borgia tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borgia is refusing to be controlled, as Taylor sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borgia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
Cezare Borgia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borgia staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cezare Borgia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borgia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Cezare Borgia wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikos Passakos (ranked 5615 p4p, 530 weight class) and Mihail Delov (ranked 8043 p4p, 600 weight class). Passakos comes into the arena with Def Leppard - Women blaring out of the sound system. Nikos Passakos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikos Passakos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mihail Delov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delov tries to clinch but Passakos moves out of range.
Delov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Delov wants to clinch.
Passakos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Delov closes the distance but Passakos moves to the side
and Passakos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Delov!
Passakos has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Delov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Passakos yanks on the arm and Delov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Passakos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikos Passakos!
Nikos Passakos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Adams (ranked 5025 p4p, 464 weight class) and Lasse Stolpe (ranked 5577 p4p, 481 weight class). Lasse Stolpe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jay Adams's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Stolpe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stolpe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stolpe keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Stolpe is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea.
Stolpe keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Adams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolpe tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Adams is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Stolpe is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Stolpe flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Adams anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Stolpe and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Adams slips an arm under Stolpe chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Adams has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Adams is squeezing on Stolpe like an anaconda would it's prey. Stolpe fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jay Adams!
A pretty intense looking Jay Adams took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hatmann (ranked 6366 p4p, 501 weight class) and Lotay Wangchuck (ranked 4291 p4p, 423 weight class). Ryan Hatmann 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, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Hatmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lotay Wangchuck!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangchuck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hatmann.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wangchuck.
Hatmann's coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg 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.
Wangchuck trying to control the action but Hatmann is working from the bottom.
Wangchuck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hatmann gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatmann wants to control but Wangchuck is having none of it.
Hatmann is squirming around, avoiding Wangchuck's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangchuck is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hatmann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hatmann shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangchuck working for a submission but Hatmann is keeping him at bay.
Wangchuck looking for a guillotine from mount but Hatmann is having none of it.
Wangchuck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wangchuck has control of Hatmann's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hatmann regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wangchuck has hold of Hatmann's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hatmann manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wangchuck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hatmann is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wangchuck is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hatmann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hatmann shrugs it off.
Wangchuck looking to control but Hatmann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wangchuck goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hatmann is on top in guard.
Wangchuck pushes a forearm under Hatmann's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hatmann is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lotay Wangchuck!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Teixeira (ranked 4299 p4p, 447 weight class) and Isaish Rashad (ranked 6324 p4p, 533 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
0 - 1 - 1 |
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163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaish Rashad !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rashad throws a jab but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira attempts a counter takedown but Rashad avoids it well and moves away.
Rashad slips a jab and a cross from Teixeira.
Teixeira is looking to land body kicks.
Teixeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rashad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Teixeira throws a leg kick but Rashad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Teixeira moves away from the strike by Rashad .
Rashad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Teixeira momentarily.
Teixeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teixeira is looking to clinch but Rashad is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Rashad as he connects with a hook.
Teixeira is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Rashad misses the target.
Oh Teixeira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rashad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teixeira seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rashad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rashad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teixeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rashad looks to score with a jab to the body but Teixeira is just out of range.
Teixeira dodges the punch combination from Rashad .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Teixeira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rashad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rashad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carlos Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rashad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rashad misses the shot to the body.
Teixeira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rashad defends well and Teixeira ends up having to push Rashad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Teixeira throws a right hand that Rashad ducks under and follows up with a left that Rashad also avoids with ease.
Teixeira slips a straight right by Rashad .
Rashad cracks Teixeira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rashad connects with a crisp jab.
Rashad throws a right and a left that Teixeira avoids nicely.
Rashad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rashad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rashad looks to throw the jab but Teixeira is out of range.
Teixeira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rashad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Teixeira blocks a jab.
Teixeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Teixeira throws a low kick but Rashad moves out of range easily.
Rashad has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rashad tests Teixeira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rashad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Teixeira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rashad cracks Teixeira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Teixeira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rashad finish him?
Teixeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rashad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rashad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teixeira manages to avoid it.
Teixeira shoots in looking for a takedown but Rashad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Teixeira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
BOOM! Rashad lands a beautiful left hook that drops Teixeira. Teixeira tries to recover but Rashad is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Teixeira lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaish Rashad !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 3740 p4p, 421 weight class) and Michael Tyler (ranked 1974 p4p, 249 weight class). Serhey Rishkinov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rishkinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyler's hands.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Rishkinov feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyler wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyler misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rishkinov is defended easily by Tyler.
Tyler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rishkinov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rishkinov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Rishkinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Rishkinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rishkinov 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.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Tyler can't keep his opponent in guard - Rishkinov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tyler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rishkinov.
Tyler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rishkinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rishkinov works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rishkinov advances to mount.
Tyler is in a horrible position here. Rishkinov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rishkinov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tyler hang on?
Tyler tries to hold on but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov trying to control but Tyler is having none of it.
Rishkinov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is trying to escape the mount.
Rishkinov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rishkinov landing strikes from the mount and Tyler is in trouble!
Rishkinov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyler is looking to escape.
Rishkinov is trying to control here but Tyler has managed to regain half guard.
Rishkinov thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely.
Rishkinov is keen to just control but Tyler is a slippery customer.
Rishkinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov content to control rather than advance.
Rishkinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Tyler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rishkinov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rishkinov with the ground and pound from mount.
Rishkinov content just to control the position here.
Rishkinov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyler is looking to escape.
Rishkinov thowing shots but they're missing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Tyler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rishkinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rishkinov working for a submission but Tyler is keeping him at bay.
Rishkinov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rishkinov landing punches.
Rishkinov tries to control but Tyler wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Rishkinov.
Tyler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov breaks from Tyler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rishkinov trying to control but Tyler is having none of it.
Rishkinov cracks Tyler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tyler is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Rishkinov.
Tyler is still in real trouble! Can Rishkinov finish him?
Rishkinov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rishkinov cracks Tyler with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serhey Rishkinov!
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