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QFC Tournament 917 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vodka Gulps (ranked 5096 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 5095 p4p, 372 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vodka Gulps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gulps looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dover!
Dover tries to control but Gulps manages to take his back.
Gulps avoiding Dover 's attempts to control his hands.
Gulps just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gulps is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dover is defending well though. Gulps let's go of the attempt for now.
Dover tries to roll but Gulps sticks to his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulps working for a choke but Dover is defending well.
Gulps has good solid back control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulps controlling well, preventing Dover from escaping the position.
Dover trying to control the position but Gulps manages to sink in the hooks.
Gulps has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dover is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gulps gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover trying to control but not successfully.
Gulps tightening his grip on Dover, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dover is in bad spot here.
Gulps could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover wants to control his opponent's hands but Gulps gets his hands free.
Dover can't escape the position.
Gulps is looking for the choke from the back position but Dover is controlling his hands well.
Dover is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dover trying to control the action but Gulps just sinks the hooks in.
What can Dover do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover tries to escape but Gulps has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gulps looking for the RNC.
Gulps looking for the RNC.
Gulps is breathing heavily.
Gulps working for a choke but Dover is defending well.
Gulps knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dover on the ground.
Gulps 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, Dover has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gulps keeps control of the position as Dover tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vodka Gulps dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from Gulps as Dover shoots in.
Dover shoots in looking for a takedown but Gulps manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ben Dover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dover shoots for a takedown but Gulps saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vodka Gulps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Gulps fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dover sprawls well initially but Gulps persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gulps stalling.
Gulps is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dover defends it well.
Well, if Gulps is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulps has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gulps wants to take Dover's back but he can't do it this time.
Dover tries to hold on but Gulps postures up.
Dover regains half guard.
Gulps is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dover sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulps moves into full mount! Dover won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dover defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gulps.
Dover tries to lock up and control but Gulps gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dover sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dover is trying to maintain the position but Gulps is very close to passing his half guard.
Gulps wants to work for an arm triangle but Dover is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover wants to get back to full guard.
Dover is trying to maintain the position but Gulps is very close to passing his half guard.
Gulps content to control rather than advance.
Gulps is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dover defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gulps is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gulps is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dover defends it well.
Dover tries to get to full guard but Gulps has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dover is trying to maintain the position but Gulps is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vodka Gulps dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gulps is fending him off so far but Dover persists. Nope, Gulps circles away and we're back to standing.
Gulps misses the shot to the body.
Dover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gulps sprawls well. Gulps wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dover gets slowly back to his feet.
Dover shoots in but no luck this time.
Vodka Gulps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Gulps leaves Dover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dover darts in looking for a takedown but Gulps gets double underhooks and turns Dover into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulps throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gulps throws a jab when Dover was well out of range.
Gulps shoots in and bounces Dover off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gulps pushes down on Dover's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover won't allow Gulps to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Gulps seems content to control.
Dover is trying to get back to full guard.
Gulps is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dover trying to hold on to Gulps's head to control him but Gulps postures up.
Dover wants to improve his position but Gulps is controlling well.
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.
Gulps perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gulps has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dover is looking to improve his position but Gulps isn't that keen on the idea.
Gulps wants to take Dover's back but he can't do it this time.
Dover is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulps working for a guillotine from mount but Dover is in no mood to give up.
Gulps works his way to his opponent's back.
You can see the frustration on Dover's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Gulps.
Gulps is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dover defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gulps is riding his opponent, not letting Dover buck him off.
Gulps is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dover is defending well though. Gulps let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gulps.
Gulps is trying to stick to Dover's back but Dover is turning into Gulps. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gulps's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dover.
Dover trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dover won't allow Gulps to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dover is pushing down on Gulps's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gulps is fighting to maintain full guard but Dover has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ben Dover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vodka Gulps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dover thows a huge punch but Gulps dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vodka Gulps showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gulps 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Vodka Gulps!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Vodka Gulps!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Vodka Gulps!
Vodka Gulps wins by unanimous decision!
Vodka Gulps got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nufro Cacho (ranked 5088 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Doran (ranked 5094 p4p, 373 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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274 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nufro Cacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Doran!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cacho jabs Doran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cacho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doran.
Doran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cacho sends Doran crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cacho is motioning to the referee to let Doran up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Peter Doran has been cut.
Doran looks winded!
Cacho lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Doran up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Cacho from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Doran's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nufro Cacho!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudu Maroto (ranked 4820 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakskuus Plus (ranked 3236 p4p, 298 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dudu Maroto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakskuus Plus!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maroto wants to clinch.
Maroto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maroto tries for a takedown but Plus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maroto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maroto lands with a nice body punch.
Plus moves into the clinch.
Maroto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudu Maroto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plus lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plus controlling from the top position.
Maroto wants to sweep but no luck.
Maroto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plus on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maroto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plus.
Plus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maroto wants to sweep here but Plus controlling him for the moment.
Plus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plus is looking to stand up but Maroto won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maroto blocks a head kick by Plus.
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.
No joy there for Plus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plus looking to score a takedown here. Maroto is defending well but Plus drives through and ends up in Maroto's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Plus wants to pass the guard but Maroto is keeping the position.
Plus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maroto's head.
Plus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maroto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Maroto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maroto is breathing heavily.
Maroto is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Maroto!
Plus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Plus unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Maroto wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Plus celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kakskuus Plus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akash Chohan (ranked 4916 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Mussu (ranked 4976 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Akash Chohan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Mussu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chohan tries to clinch there but Mussu circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Mussu.
Chohan lands a nice looking body shot.
Chohan gets tackled into the cage by Mussu. Mussu maintains the clinch.
Mussu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mussu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marko Mussu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mussu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mussu missing with knees to the body.
Chohan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mussu.
Mussu has Chohan pressed against the cage, preventing Chohan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mussu manages to break the clinch.
Chohan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mussu.
Mussu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chohan.
Mussu unleashes a big counter combination but Chohan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chohan tries to clinch but Mussu moves out of range.
Mussu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chohan tries to close the distance and clinch but Mussu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mussu throws the kick towards the body but Chohan avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mussu. That's going to slow Chohan down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mussu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chohan takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Mussu.
Mussu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chohan takes a step back to recover.
Marko Mussu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mussu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mussu.
Mussu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chohan tries to clinch but Mussu moves out of range.
Mussu moves into the clinch successfully.
Mussu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mussu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mussu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chohan, pushing him back against the cage.
Chohan tries a knee to the head but Mussu blocks it.
Mussu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mussu clinches with his opponent.
Mussu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chohan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mussu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mussu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chohan. That did some damage!
Chohan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mussu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mussu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mussu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chohan, pushing him back against the cage.
Mussu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chohan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mussu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mussu.
Chohan scores with a punch to the head.
Mussu scores with a nice body kick.
Mussu lands a nice looking body kick.
Chohan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mussu.
Mussu scores with a push kick.
Mussu gets a clinch.
Chohan jumps guard but Mussu stands there with Chohan around his waist. Chohan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akash Chohan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chohan is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chohan takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Akash Chohan has been cut.
Mussu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mussu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chohan is breathing heavily.
Mussu closes the distance and clinches.
Mussu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chohan's face.
Mussu lands an elbow inside that Chohan shrugs off.
Mussu manages to break the clinch.
Mussu fakes the leg kick and cracks Chohan in the body.
Mussu moves into the clinch successfully.
Mussu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mussu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chohan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mussu connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mussu breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chohan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mussu is fending him off so far but Chohan persists. Nope, Mussu circles away and we're back to standing.
Mussu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chohan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mussu takes the fight into the clinch.
Mussu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Mussu.
A frustrated look appears on Chohan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mussu.
Mussu lands a knee to the body.
Mussu breaks from the clinch.
Mussu moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mussu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mussu manages to break the clinch.
Mussu thuds his shin into the meat of Chohan's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Mussu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akash Chohan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mussu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chohan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chohan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mussu.
Mussu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chohan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mussu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mussu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mussu.
Chohan fails with a takedown attempt.
Chohan is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mussu is looking to slow Chohan down with leg kicks.
Mussu connects with a leg kick. Chohan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chohan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Mussu.
Mussu throws a front kick that sends Chohan stumbling back into the cage.
Mussu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mussu forces Chohan back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mussu lands a nice elbow.
Mussu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chohan takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Mussu.
Mussu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chohan is rocked!
Akash Chohan's cut is getting worse.
Mussu lands a big knee to the head and Chohan goes down! Mussu pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Mussu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Lebedev (ranked 5028 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Kassi (ranked 4997 p4p, 371 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Lebedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Kassi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassi scores with a sloppy right hand. Lebedev should have avoided that one.
It looks like Vitaly Lebedev has been cut.
Kassi is looking to clinch.
Kassi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lebedev counters with a single leg into guard. Kassi didn't expect that.
Kassi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lebedev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lebedev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lebedev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kassi, who protects the arm well.
Kassi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lebedev's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lebedev! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kassi has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vitaly Lebedev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Duggon (ranked 4939 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Seidel (ranked 5030 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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280 lbs
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290 lbs
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett Duggon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Seidel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seidel darts in and clinches Duggon up against the cage.
Duggon jumps guard but Seidel stands there with Duggon around his waist. Duggon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Duggon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seidel fails to land with a series of punches.
Seidel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duggon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seidel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duggon, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggon is looking for a takedown.
Duggon breaks the clinch.
Seidel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duggon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Duggon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duggon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duggon or perhaps it was just good defense by Seidel, which made it look bad.
Duggon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seidel.
Seidel closes the distance and clinches.
Seidel stops a takedown attempt from Duggon.
Duggon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seidel prevents it.
Duggon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seidel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Seidel misses
and Duggon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duggon is trying to pull guard but Seidel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seidel pulls guard.
Duggon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Seidel keeping moving, preventing Duggon from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seidel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duggon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Duggon prevents Seidel from getting back to his feet.
Duggon throwing strikes from guard but Seidel blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggon slips nicely into half guard.
Duggon controlling the pace.
Seidel is trying to stand back up but Duggon is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Duggon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Seidel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duggon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Seidel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Seidel.
Seidel has managed to clinch.
Seidel wants to break free but Duggon has control.
Duggon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duggon stops Seidel from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Duggon seems content to control.
Seidel looks winded!
Seidel is trying to stand up here but Duggon is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Seidel 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seidel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Seidel.
Seidel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seidel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seidel wants to clinch but Duggon slips to the side
and Duggon counters with a takedown into side control.
Seidel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seidel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duggon feinted with a counter takedown.
Seidel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duggon is defended easily by Seidel.
Duggon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seidel avoids it really well and circles away.
Duggon with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Seidel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Duggon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seidel doesn't manage to clinch there - Duggon circles away.
Duggon attempts a counter takedown but Seidel avoids it well and moves away.
Jakub Seidel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duggon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seidel tries to clinch up but Duggon circles away and keeps his distance.
Duggon shoots for a takedown but Seidel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seidel throws a counter combo.
Duggon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seidel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duggon.
Seidel moves into the clinch.
Duggon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seidel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Seidel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duggon moves away.
Seidel gets caught napping as Duggon dives in and scores a takedown. Seidel manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggon prevents Seidel from getting back to his feet.
Duggon 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.
Seidel is breathing heavily.
Duggon'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.
Further stalling from Duggon.
Duggon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seidel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duggon.
Nice takedown defense from Seidel. No joy for Duggon on that attempt.
Duggon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seidel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duggon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duggon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Duggon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Seidel tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Duggon manages to move to mount!
Duggon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Seidel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duggon.
Duggon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Seidel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duggon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duggon misses with a takedown attempt - Seidel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seidel tries to avoid it but Duggon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seidel to the ground. Seidel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Duggon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seidel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seidel connects with a single shot there.
Jakub Seidel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duggon closes the distance and clinches up with Seidel, looking for a takedown. Duggon pushes Seidel against the cage but Seidel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Seidel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duggon feinted with a counter takedown.
Duggon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duggon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seidel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duggon pulls guard effortlessly.
Duggon keeping moving, preventing Seidel from controlling successfully.
Duggon seems keen to control Seidel's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seidel wants to stand but Duggon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Seidel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duggon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duggon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duggon looking for a guillotine here but Seidel defends easily.
Seidel looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Duggon trying to control the pace.
Duggon wants to control but Seidel is keeping him busy.
Seidel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Seidel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duggon is nestled in close to Seidel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Seidel is in trouble now - Duggon has advanced to mount!
Duggon with shots to the head and body - Seidel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brett Duggon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seidel is desperately trying to improve his position but Duggon has a good base and remains in mount.
Duggon controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jakub Seidel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee warns Seidel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brett Duggon.
I think Seidel 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 William Gold scores the fight for Jakub Seidel!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jakub Seidel!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jakub Seidel!
Jakub Seidel wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Soprano (ranked 5014 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hosein Pouyan (ranked 3224 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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290 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddy Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hosein Pouyan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouyan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Pouyan from controlling successfully.
Soprano is pulling down on Pouyan's head to control his posture.
Pouyan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soprano dives on top into guard.
Soprano sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouyan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Soprano works over Pouyan with some ground and pound from guard.
Soprano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soprano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soprano content to control rather than advance.
That's two 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.
Pouyan is trying to stand up here but Soprano is controlling him well.
Pouyan looking for submissions off his back.
Pouyan looks winded!
Soprano not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pouyan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Soprano controlling the action here.
Soprano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Soprano trying to control the pace.
Soprano'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is nestled in close to Pouyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Soprano controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pouyan is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Soprano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Soprano throws a head kick that misses.
Pouyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pouyan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soprano has Pouyan up against the cage in a clinch.
Soprano avoiding damage.
Soprano pulls guard effortlessly.
Pouyan stopping the sweep attempt from Soprano.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Pouyan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pouyan stopping the sweep attempt from Soprano.
Eddy Soprano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano wants to stand but Pouyan is controlling the position.
Pouyan trying to control but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Soprano 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.
Soprano trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soprano is on top in guard.
Pouyan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soprano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Soprano there.
Soprano seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Soprano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Soprano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pouyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pouyan is breathing heavily.
Soprano loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Pouyan scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Soprano land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Soprano stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddy Soprano!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Budinha (ranked 4837 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Moisio (ranked 4998 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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300 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Budinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harri Moisio!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moisio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moisio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Budinha's waist but Budinha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moisio off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Budinha as Moisio shoots in.
Marcos Budinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Moisio.
Moisio gets the takedown into side control.
Budinha throws Moisio to one side and escapes!
Harri Moisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moisio throws a front kick aimed at Budinha's knee but Budinha avoids it well.
Moisio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moisio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budinha takes one to the chin there.
Moisio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Budinha tries to avoid it but Moisio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Budinha to the ground. Budinha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Budinha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Budinha could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Budinha tries to clinch up but Moisio circles away and keeps his distance.
And Moisio tries to counter it with a takedown but Budinha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moisio shoots in but no luck this time.
Budinha tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moisio manages to circle out of the way.
Moisio looks winded!
Moisio fails with a takedown attempt.
Moisio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moisio avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budinha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moisio's defenses.
Budinha connects with a knee to the head.
Budinha pushes off an throws an elbow but Moisio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Budinha throws an elbow but it misses.
Moisio wants a takedown but no success here.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moisio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moisio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moisio dodges an elbow strike from Budinha.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Budinha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moisio's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budinha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moisio blocks the elbow strike.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but Moisio blocks with his arms.
Budinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Moisio avoids the damage to the body.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moisio avoids it.
Budinha throws an elbow but it misses.
Budinha lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budinha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Budinha lands an elbow inside that Moisio shrugs off.
Moisio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moisio takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Harri Moisio has been cut.
Moisio takes an elbow to the temple.
Moisio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Budinha misses with a knee to the head.
Moisio dodges an elbow strike from Budinha.
Budinha crunches a lovely knee into Moisio's ribcage.
Moisio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha misses with an elbow strike.
Budinha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moisio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Budinha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moisio.
Moisio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Moisio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moisio shoots for a takedown but Budinha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budinha avoids the head kick by Moisio.
Budinha doesn't manage to clinch there - Moisio circles away.
Budinha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moisio fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budinha wants to clinch up but Moisio keeps it at a distance.
Moisio with the counter takedown but Budinha avoids it easily.
Budinha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moisio moves away.
Moisio shoots in but no luck this time.
Budinha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moisio closes the distance and clinches.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but Moisio blocks with his arms.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Budinha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Budinha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harri Moisio's cut.
That's time! Budinha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moisio clinches with his opponent.
Moisio tries for a takedown but Budinha manages to get underhooks.
Budinha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moisio manages to break the clinch.
Moisio misses with a few strikes there.
Moisio shoots in but Budinha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moisio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Budinha tries to clinch up but Moisio circles away and keeps his distance.
Moisio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Budinha. No joy for Moisio on that attempt.
Marcos Budinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Moisio.
Moisio fails with a takedown attempt.
And Budinha counters with a quick kick to the body but Moisio blocks it.
Moisio is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budinha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moisio closes the distance and pushes Budinha back into the cage.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Moisio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Budinha has Moisio pressed against the cage, preventing Moisio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moisio is trying to pull guard but Budinha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
Moisio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Budinha pushes off an throws an elbow but Moisio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Budinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moisio blocks it with crossed arms.
Budinha throws an elbow but it misses.
Moisio manages to pull guard.
Moisio is striking from the bottom but Budinha uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Moisio tries to get to full guard but Budinha has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moisio wants to get back to his feet.
Moisio wants to get back to full guard.
Moisio is trying to maintain the position but Budinha is very close to passing his half guard.
Budinha stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Budinha tries to clinch there but Moisio circles away.
Marcos Budinha is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budinha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moisio.
Budinha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Moisio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moisio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moisio is looking for the big counter here.
Budinha tries to keep at a distance but Moisio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
Budinha misses with an elbow strike.
Moisio jumps guard but Budinha stands there with Moisio around his waist. Moisio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but Moisio blocks with his arms.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moisio.
Budinha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moisio avoids the elbow strike from Budinha, against the cage.
Budinha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moisio blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Budinha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moisio's brow.
Moisio has Budinha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budinha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moisio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marcos Budinha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Budinha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moisio is trying to break the clinch but Budinha is controlling him.
Budinha misses with an elbow strike.
Moisio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Budinha to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moisio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Budinha lands an elbow inside that Moisio shrugs off.
Moisio avoids a wild elbow strike from Budinha.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Budinha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moisio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Budinha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harri Moisio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Moisio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Budinha misses the target.
Budinha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moisio.
Moisio shoots in for a double leg but Budinha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Budinha tries to clinch up.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moisio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moisio closes the distance and clinches up with Budinha, looking for a takedown. Moisio pushes Budinha against the cage but Budinha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moisio or perhaps it was just good defense by Budinha, which made it look bad.
Budinha tries to counter with a takedown but Moisio is quick to defend against it.
Marcos Budinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Moisio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moisio rushes Budinha and presses him up against the cage.
Budinha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moisio can do to turn this around?
Moisio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moisio is looking to break free of the clinch but Budinha has double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Budinha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moisio's brow.
Moisio managing to block the knees to the body from Budinha.
Budinha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Budinha has Moisio pressed against the cage, preventing Moisio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Budinha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moisio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Budinha to keep the fight standing.
Moisio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Budinha backwards.
Budinha misses with an elbow strike.
Moisio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Budinha misses with an elbow over the top.
Budinha looking to throw knees to the head but Moisio is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Moisio.
Moisio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Budinha prevents it.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moisio.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moisio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Budinha prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budinha blocks a body shot from Moisio.
Budinha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moisio avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
Budinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moisio blocks an elbow strike.
Budinha lands a damaging elbow.
Moisio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Budinha smiles and moves away.
Budinha tries to clinch there but Moisio circles away.
Moisio tries to clinch but Budinha is having none of it.
Budinha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moisio shoots in but no luck this time.
Budinha is looking to counter the offense by Moisio and move into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moisio tries to bum rush Budinha with a series of wild strikes but Budinha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moisio keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budinha rushes Moisio and presses him up against the cage.
Budinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moisio blocks it with crossed arms.
Moisio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but Moisio blocks it.
Budinha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Budinha throws an elbow that misses.
Moisio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moisio is looking to break free of the clinch but Budinha has double underhooks.
Moisio avoids a wild elbow strike from Budinha.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but Moisio blocks with his arms.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but Moisio blocks with his arms.
Budinha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Budinha lands a nice elbow.
Budinha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moisio's defenses.
Moisio is trying to force a seperation but Budinha has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moisio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Budinha lands a knee to the body.
Budinha throws an elbow that misses.
Moisio tries to pull guard but Budinha holds him up against the cage and eventually Moisio drops back down to his feet.
Budinha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moisio takes an elbow to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moisio jumps guard but Budinha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moisio wants to stall.
Moisio avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
Budinha misses with an elbow strike.
Moisio blocks the elbow strike.
Budinha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moisio jumps guard but Budinha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harri Moisio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but Moisio blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Budinha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Budinha 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Marcos Budinha!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Marcos Budinha!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Marcos Budinha!
Marcos Budinha wins by unanimous decision!
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