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WarZone 30: Broken Promises PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Javans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Gaarlandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Javans!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaarlandt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Javans.
Javans stuffs the takedown attempt from Gaarlandt. Gaarlandt gets slowly back to his feet.
Javans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gaarlandt shoots in for a takedown but Javans shows good takedown defense.
A left and a right from Javans both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ricardo Gaarlandt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Javans lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaarlandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaarlandt misses with a takedown attempt - Javans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gaarlandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaarlandt shoots in and drives through. Javans sprawls well.
Gaarlandt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Javans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Javans connects with a right that clearly hurt Gaarlandt. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Javans proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Gaarlandt collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Javans!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crni Cigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crni Cigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cigan clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cigan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cigan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith keeps control of Cigan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cigan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cigan tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Cigan avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cigan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith is working for takedown but Cigan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crni Cigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Smith.
Cigan tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Cigan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cigan feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Cigan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cigan has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cigan tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith has Cigan pressed against the cage, preventing Cigan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cigan is trying to break free.
Smith jumps guard and drags Cigan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Cigan is having none of it.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cigan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigan trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith has his hands on Cigan's head, controlling the position.
Cigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Crni Cigan.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Cigan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cigan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cigan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cigan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith has an Americana. Cigan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smith is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smith hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jacob Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jacob Smith thanked Merciless Gladiators for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finbar OReilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finbar OReilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darth Vader!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader gets caught flat footed, as OReilly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
OReilly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vader manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vader staying out of range there.
Vader gets a clinch.
Vader prevents the takedown attempt.
Vader looking to throw knees to the head but OReilly is blocking nicely.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vader has eaten all the pies!
Vader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OReilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Vader tries a knee to the head but OReilly blocks it.
Vader misses with a knee to the head.
Vader trying to control the position but instead, OReilly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vader into the cage.
Vader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vader working OReilly over with knees to the body.
OReilly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vader is trying to maintain a safe position but OReilly gets an underhook and turns Vader into the cage.
Vader lands an elbow inside that OReilly shrugs off.
OReilly dodges an elbow strike from Vader.
Vader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vader looks winded!
OReilly has picked Vader up - he's going for a ride! OReilly dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
OReilly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OReilly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OReilly is looking to advance position but Vader won't allow it.
OReilly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReilly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OReilly throwing shots but Vader is blocking nicely.
OReilly working Vader over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OReilly is looking to advance position but Vader won't allow it.
Nice strikes from OReilly there.
OReilly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OReilly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
OReilly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OReilly working over Vader with some ground and pound. Vader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReilly is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OReilly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vader with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've been hearing that OReilly has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
OReilly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
OReilly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
OReilly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vader's head.
Nice strikes from OReilly there.
Vader avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OReilly.
OReilly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OReilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Vader is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OReilly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OReilly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OReilly is nestled in close to Vader, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
OReilly is nestled in close to Vader, 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.
OReilly trying to control from half guard but Vader is working away.
OReilly throwing shots but Vader is blocking nicely.
OReilly 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OReilly lands a nice short elbow.
OReilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OReilly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vader with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. OReilly connects with a nice short shot to Vader's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OReilly scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vader is rocked!
OReilly drops an elbow to the side of Vader's head.
Vader is still in real trouble! Can OReilly finish him?
OReilly lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Vader quite badly. Vader pulls OReilly in close trying to recover. OReilly postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Vader on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Vader doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finbar OReilly!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darth Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamy Studinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darth Maul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamy Studinski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Studinski throws a front kick that sends Maul stumbling back into the cage.
Studinski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Studinski lands with a slapping head kick.
Studinski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maul sprawling to the canvas! Maul rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Studinski finish him?!
Maul is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul tries to clinch but Studinski moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oh Maul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Studinski and Maul are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Studinski throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Maul into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Studinski knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kamy Studinski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaughn has chosen Bad Day as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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261 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vince Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Webster, pushing him back against the cage.
Webster really is a fat lump.
Vaughn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Webster throws a low kick but Vaughn avoids it.
Webster misses with a wild combination.
Vaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Webster.
Vaughn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vaughn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Webster's sensitive parts.
Vaughn has closed the distance and engaged Webster in a clinch.
Vaughn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Webster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vaughn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn connects with a solid leg kick.
Webster is breathing heavily.
Vaughn gets a clinch.
Webster is looking for a takedown.
Webster jumps guard but Vaughn stands there with Webster around his waist. Webster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vaughn obliges.
Vaughn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vaughn lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaughn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Benjamin Webster has been cut.
Vaughn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vaughn.
Vaughn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Webster, pushing him back against the cage.
Vaughn lands an elbow just above Webster 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vaughn obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Webster's face.
Vaughn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vaughn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vaughn scores with a knee to the head.
Vaughn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vince Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn closes the distance and clinches.
Vaughn lands a good knee to the midsection. Webster won't want to take too many of those.
Vaughn lands a good knee to the midsection. Webster won't want to take too many of those.
Vaughn lands an elbow just above Webster 's eye.
Benjamin Webster's cut is getting worse.
Vaughn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaughn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn connects with a solid leg kick.
Webster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vaughn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Webster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vaughn scoring well with a low kick there.
Webster has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vaughn.
Vaughn feints and then cracks Webster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Webster down.
Vaughn lands a big head kick that sends Webster tumbling to the mat! Vaughn takes a step backwards and waves Webster back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vaughn has closed the distance and engaged Webster in a clinch.
Vaughn breaks from the clinch.
Vaughn rushes Webster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vaughn.
Vaughn lands an elbow that stopped Webster in his tracks for a moment.
Vaughn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vaughn working Webster over with knees to the body.
Vaughn is pushing Webster up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vaughn lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Webster takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vaughn, right into the meat.
Vaughn delivers a nice body kick.
Vaughn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Benjamin Webster's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webster blocks a head kick by Vaughn.
Vaughn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vaughn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Webster defending against the ground and pound.
Webster takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Webster is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vaughn connects with a decent elbow.
Vaughn throws a strike aimed at the side of Webster's head but Webster avoids it well.
Webster is letting Vaughn control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn scoring with punches and elbows.
Webster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Webster takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vaughn trying to control the position but Webster is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaughn cracks Webster with a big elbow.
Jeez, Benjamin Webster's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Benjamin Webster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vince Vaughn!
A very excited looking Vince Vaughn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Price has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kevin Hardy's chin.
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Price!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Price gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Price wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy has gone for a leg lock! Price slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardy's guard.
Price scoring with punches to the head and body.
Price is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Price looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to keep Price in close.
Hardy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Price frees his head nicely. Oh but Hardy has switched to an armbar! Price is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kevin Hardy!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Hardy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neymar Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimura Frye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neymar Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimura Frye!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frye moves away.
Frye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Messi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frye throws a lazy uppercut
letting Messi counter with a right hand.
Frye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Messi moves away.
Frye scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Messi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frye was well out of range. Poor timing from Messi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Messi.
Frye looks to land a combination but Messi avoids it well.
Messi walks into a stiff left hand from Frye.
Frye misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Frye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frye misses with an uppercut
and Messi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Messi misses with a wild body shot.
Messi swings for the body but Frye moves out of range.
Messi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frye.
Frye throws a right hand that Messi ducks under and follows up with a left that Messi also avoids with ease.
Kimura Frye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Frye misses.
Good exchange - Frye coming out on top.
Frye throws a right and a left that Messi avoids nicely.
Frye jabs Messi right on the nose. Messi blinks but takes it well.
Frye lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Frye misses the shot to the body.
Frye misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi dodges the punch combination from Frye.
Messi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frye just misses with a punch to the body.
Frye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Messi was well out of range. Poor timing from Frye.
Frye throws a left and a right that both miss
and Messi counters with a stiff right hand.
Frye takes a swing at Messi's ribcage but misses.
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!
Frye keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Messi's head coaches at WarZone Training Facility 1 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Messi swings for the body but Frye moves out of range.
Messi misses with a shot to the body
and Messi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Messi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye misses with a hook. Messi ducked under it nicely.
Frye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Messi.
Frye throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Messi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Messi tries to move into range but Frye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Messi moves out of range as Frye strikes.
Frye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Messi misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Frye. Those never looked like landing.
Frye misses with an uppercut
and Messi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frye misses with a body shot.
Messi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Frye has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frye darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frye throws a good cross that connects.
Frye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Messi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Messi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frye manages to avoid it.
Messi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Messi is looking to wear down Frye with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Messi misses the shot to the body.
Messi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Messi ducks under a wild hook from Frye.
Messi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Messi.
Frye scores with a jab. Messi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Messi swings for the body but Frye moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimura Frye dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Messi circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Frye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frye lands a lovely overhand right.
Messi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frye.
Frye is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Frye jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Messi misses with a few strikes there.
Messi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frye.
Messi shoots in and gets a takedown into Frye's guard.
Messi cracks Frye with a solid left hand.
Messi 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.
Messi postures up and lands a big shot to Frye's brow.
Messi trying to control but Frye is working from the bottom.
Frye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Messi is pushing down on Frye's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frye is fighting to maintain full guard but Messi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Messi works his way into side control.
Messi is looking to take a break and control but Frye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frye on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
An elbow from Messi crashes against the mat.
Messi looks up at the clock and then as Frye takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Messi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Frye really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Messi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frye keeps working.
Frye defending against the ground and pound.
Frye is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Messi happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi scoring with punches and elbows.
Messi is staying tight to Frye's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Messi wants to control but Frye is keeping him busy.
Frye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Messi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Frye is working to avoid the ground and pound but Messi connects with a decent elbow.
Neymar Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Messi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Frye is trying to improve his position.
Messi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Frye is rocked!
Frye trying to remain calm as Messi controls from the top position.
Frye is still in real trouble! Can Messi finish him?
Messi cracks Frye with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Messi immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Frye is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Messi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neymar Messi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otto Varjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varjo comes to the cage accompanied by Faith No More - Be aggressive. Mike Smiff is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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176 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Varjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff is looking to land body kicks.
Smiff lets loose with a powerful body kick. Varjo will feel that in the morning.
Varjo shoots in for a takedown but Smiff shows good takedown defense.
Smiff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Varjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Smiff sprawls well. He's pushed Varjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mike Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smiff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Varjo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Varjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been told by Varjo's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Varjo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smiff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Varjo circles away quickly and effectively.
Smiff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Varjo's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Varjo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Smiff.
Varjo is breathing heavily.
Smiff lands a nice looking body shot.
Smiff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Varjo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Varjo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smiff connects with an inside leg kick.
Varjo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smiff.
Smiff scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mike Smiff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smiff.
Smiff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Varjo's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smiff, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varjo.
Smiff lands a slapping body shot.
Smiff lands a head kick!
Smiff throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Varjo's head.
Smiff digs a good body shot into Varjo's ribs.
Smiff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varjo.
Smiff cracks Varjo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smiff connects with a high kick.
Smiff lands with a slapping head kick.
Smiff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smiff scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smiff connects with a solid leg kick.
Smiff scores with a head kick. Varjo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Varjo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Smiff.
Nice body kick from Smiff.
Crunch! Smiff slams his shin into Varjo's torso.
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!
Smiff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smiff lands a big head kick that sends Varjo tumbling to the mat! Smiff takes a step backwards and waves Varjo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Varjo is rocked!
It looks like Otto Varjo has been cut.
Smiff lands with a nice body kick.
Oh Varjo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Varjo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smiff lands a big head kick that sends Varjo tumbling to the mat! Smiff takes a step backwards and waves Varjo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nice body punch from Smiff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smiff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Varjo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Smiff. Beautiful body shot.
Smiff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Varjo seems to have got his legs back now.
Smiff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smiff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smiff lands a leg kick that knocks Varjo off balance momentarily.
That kick from Smiff tenderised Varjo's leg. Varjo is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smiff throws a front kick that sends Varjo stumbling back into the cage.
Varjo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Varjo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smiff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smiff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otto Varjo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smiff lands with a kick to the temple. Varjo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Varjo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smiff.
Smiff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Varjo.
Smiff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Varjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Smiff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smiff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Varjo blocks an elbow strike from Smiff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Varjo up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Smiff's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Smiff.
Smiff lands with a kick to the temple. Varjo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mike Smiff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smiff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smiff tests Varjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smiff.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smiff.
Varjo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Varjo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smiff can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varjo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smiff thumps Varjo with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Varjo's sensitive parts.
Otto Varjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Varjo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smiff lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smiff throws a nice head kick!
Smiff goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smiff!
Smiff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varjo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smiff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smiff lands with a slapping head kick.
Smiff lands a jab to Varjo's midsection.
Varjo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smiff. Smiff obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Smiff.
Smiff thuds a left hand into Varjo's body.
Smiff lands a leg kick that knocks Varjo off balance momentarily.
Smiff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smiff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smiff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Varjo rather than just go for the knockout.
Smiff lands a nice looking body kick.
Smiff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Varjo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smiff. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Varjo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smiff throws a nice head kick!
Smiff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Varjo if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smiff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Otto Varjo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crunch! Smiff slams his shin into Varjo's torso.
Smiff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Smiff.
Good leg kick by Smiff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smiff pushes Varjo away with a front kick.
Varjo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Varjo takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varjo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smiff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Varjo. That did some damage!
Smiff lands a big head kick that sends Varjo tumbling to the mat! Smiff takes a step backwards and waves Varjo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smiff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smiff throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff fakes the leg kick and cracks Varjo in the body.
Smiff pushes Varjo away with a front kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smiff.
Varjo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smiff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varjo.
Smiff lands a front kick.
Smiff lands with a kick to the temple. Varjo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smiff explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smiff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varjo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smiff can pounce on him.
Smiff lands with a nice body kick.
Smiff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Varjo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Smiff.
Varjo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smiff scores with a nice strike.
Varjo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smiff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Varjo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smiff scores with a spinning back kick!
Varjo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smiff. That one must have hurt.
Smiff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varjo.
Smiff throws a head kick that Varjo semi-blocks.
Smiff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Varjo at a distance.
Smiff has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smiff.
Smiff with a jab.
Smiff lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smiff.
Smiff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smiff.
Smiff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff lands a nice looking body shot.
Smiff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smiff lands with a kick to the temple. Varjo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smiff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Varjo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff thuds his shin into the meat of Varjo's side.
Smiff throws a head kick that half lands.
Varjo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Varjo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smiff can pounce on him.
Smiff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smiff.
Varjo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smiff.
Smiff throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Smiff.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smiff.
Otto Varjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smiff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smiff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smiff has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 24:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 24:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smiff!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rulon Oboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pantalei Simeonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oboev comes to the cage accompanied by Chernie glaza. The crowd seem to be enjoying Simeonov's choice of entrance music: Japanese Idol - We Are The Champions (cover). Rulon Oboev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pantalei Simeonov's chin.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rulon Oboev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pantalei Simeonov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oboev swings for the body but Simeonov moves out of range.
Simeonov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oboev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Simeonov!
Oboev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simeonov defending against the ground and pound.
Simeonov can't do much from the bottom here.
Simeonov is letting Oboev control him for a moment.
Oboev cracks Simeonov with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeonov pushes Oboev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Oboev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Oboev landing strikes.
Oboev is putting a hurting on Simeonov here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oboev lands a nice forearm strike.
Simeonov is trying to control Oboev's posture but Oboev avoids it.
Simeonov tries to escape but Oboev is in control.
Sloppy strikes there by Oboev.
Oboev working away.
Simeonov defending against the ground and pound.
Oboev working the ground and pound.
Oboev is working Simeonov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oboev scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oboev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The strikes coming from Oboev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov is trying to get back to his feet.
Simeonov looks winded!
Oboev staying calm.
Oboev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simeonov for as long as he can get away with.
Oboev grinds an elbow into Simeonov's temple.
Oboev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Oboev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simeonov down.
Oboev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oboev taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oboev working the ground and pound.
Oboev working the body and head with strikes.
Oboev cracks Simeonov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Simeonov is trying to buck Oboev off.
Oboev is putting a hurting on Simeonov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oboev landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oboev lands some shots froms side control.
Oboev is putting a hurting on Simeonov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Simeonov seems a little lost for a moment, as Oboev dominates the positioning.
Oboev landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oboev looks up at the clock and then as Simeonov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Oboev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oboev scoring with punches from side control.
Simeonov is rocked!
Simeonov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Simeonov is still in real trouble! Can Oboev finish him?
Simeonov tries to escape but Oboev is in control.
Oboev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oboev is putting a hurting on Simeonov here, landing some big shots from side control.
A big shot lands for Oboev! That's hurt Simeonov! Will he recover? Oboev fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rulon Oboev!
A very excited looking Rulon Oboev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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pop
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RATING
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