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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irving Massimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Irving Massimo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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255 lbs
27 - 31 - 0 |
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290 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
27 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irving Massimo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massimo misses with a takedown attempt - Bear sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Massimo feints and as Bear raises his hands in defense, Massimo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Massimo is one step ahead there.
Massimo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bear is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bear controls Massimo momentarily but Massimo frees himself.
Bear looking for a sweep. Not yet Bear, not yet.
Massimo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Massimo manages to get himself to full guard.
Massimo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Massimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massimo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bear wants to pass the guard but Massimo is keeping the position.
Massimo seems keen to control Bear's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Massimo drives through and clinches with Bear against the cage.
Bear jumps guard.
Bear is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Massimo is just riding it out for now. Bear eventually gives up the hold.
Massimo wants to get back to full guard.
Bear is keen to just control but Massimo is a slippery customer.
Massimo is looking to control Bear's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Massimo avoid being mounted?
Bear is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear trying to mount his opponent but Massimo defends it.
Bear trying to control the action but Massimo is working from the bottom.
Massimo tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
Bear trying to control the action but Massimo is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bear is working for a submission of some sort.
Massimo wants to control but Bear is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Massimo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Massimo is looking to improve his position.
Bear is looking to take a break and control but Massimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Max Bear wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bear moves in looking to clinch but Massimo pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Massimo as Bear shoots in.
Bear gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear 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.
Massimo postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Bear will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Massimo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bear tries to circle away but Massimo has him pinned against the cage.
Massimo pulls guard effortlessly.
Bear controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Massimo is trying to keep Bear in close.
Massimo keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Massimo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Massimo keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Bear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Massimo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Massimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massimo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bear with a flurry of punches that miss.
Massimo is trying to control the position but Bear postures up.
Bear is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Massimo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bear is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Massimo has hold of one of Bear's legs. Bear is fighting the takedown attempt but Massimo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Massimo preventing the sweep.
Massimo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bear has wrist control.
Bear has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Massimo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Bear tries to clinch but Massimo is having none of it.
Massimo has Bear up against the cage in a clinch.
Massimo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bear gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bear is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Massimo is defending well.
Massimo works on Bear's body with a couple of short punches.
Massimo misses with the head strike.
Massimo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Massimo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bear regains guard.
Bear has his foot on Massimo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Massimo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Massimo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear wants to hit a switch here but Massimo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bear there!
Bear is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bear is working hard here to advance position.
Massimo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bear is trying to escape the mount.
Bear is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Massimo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Massimo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bear is wriggling around trying to escape.
Massimo wants to control the pace but Bear is squirming around nicely.
Bear working to try and regain half guard.
Massimo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bear sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bear wants to control but Massimo is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Massimo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Massimo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Massimo is trying to control the action in half guard but Bear is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Massimo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Massimo darts in and clinches Bear up against the cage.
Massimo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Massimo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Massimo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Massimo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bear prevents it.
Massimo throws a head punch that misses.
Bear is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Massimo manages to break the clinch.
Bear doesn't manage to clinch there - Massimo circles away.
Bear changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Massimo tries to avoid it but Bear manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Massimo to the ground. Massimo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Massimo goes for a double leg but Bear avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bear continues to drive forward.
Massimo has hold of one of Bear's legs. Bear is fighting the takedown attempt but Massimo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massimo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bear is keeping the position for now.
Bear has momentary wrist control but Massimo slips an elbow through the middle.
Bear has Massimo pulled in close to control his posture.
Massimo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Massimo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bear trying to control the position.
Massimo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bear has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Massimo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Massimo landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Massimo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Massimo pushes down on Bear's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bear pushes Massimo off looking to stand but Massimo dives back in and keeps control.
Irving Massimo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Massimo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Massimo wants to work for an arm triangle but Bear is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bear looks like he's trying to stand up.
Massimo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massimo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bear's head.
Bear is looking for a sweep. Massimo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Massimo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bear wants to control but Massimo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Massimo is keen to just control but Bear is a slippery customer.
Bear wants to control but Massimo is keeping busy.
Bear is looking to escape.
Bear trying to control but Massimo postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Massimo lands strikes from half guard.
Bear is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Massimo lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massimo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Massimo working over Bear with some ground and pound. Bear looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bear is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massimo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bear is hurt! He's hurt bad - Massimo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bear from any more punishment! Congratulations to Massimo! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irving Massimo!
A victorious Irving Massimo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ewert Lauringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfa Uros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uros has chosen Dirty Diana as his entrance music. Ewert Lauringer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
203 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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32
182 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ewert Lauringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfa Uros!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uros shoots in but Lauringer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uros defending well as Lauringer loads up on a big left hand.
Uros has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lauringer missing with a left hand there. Uros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lauringer lands a jab to Uros's midsection.
Lauringer slaps away a takedown attempt from Uros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uros ducks under a wild hook from Lauringer.
Lauringer misses with an uppercut.
Lauringer lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauringer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uros shoots for a double leg takedown but Lauringer sprawls well. He's pushed Uros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ewert Lauringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfa Uros.
Uros closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lauringer counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros throws a head kick that misses.
Lauringer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uros.
Lauringer stuffs the takedown attempt from Uros. Uros gets slowly back to his feet.
Uros tries to clinch there but Lauringer circles away.
Uros doesn't manage to clinch there - Lauringer circles away.
Lauringer scores with a body shot.
Uros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lauringer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ewert Lauringer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uros tries to clinch up but Lauringer circles away and keeps his distance.
Uros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lauringer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros shoots in looking for a takedown. Lauringer tries to sprawl out of it but Uros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lauringer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Uros.
Uros wants to clinch up but Lauringer keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lauringer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lauringer defends it nicely.
Uros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lauringer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Uros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lauringer.
Uros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lauringer avoids it really well and circles away.
Lauringer takes a swing at Uros's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uros.
Lauringer throws a jab but it's blocked by Uros.
Lauringer lands with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uros.
Lauringer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by Lauringer's head coaches at The Stray Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uros shoots in and drives through. Lauringer sprawls well.
Lauringer misses with a body shot.
Lauringer misses with a few strikes there.
Lauringer catches Uros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lauringer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alfa Uros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauringer misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lauringer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uros somewhat.
Lauringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uros moves away.
Uros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lauringer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Uros tries to clinch up but Lauringer circles away and keeps his distance.
Lauringer leaves Uros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Lauringer misses its intended target.
Lauringer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lauringer counters with a nice body shot.
Lauringer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauringer lands a jab.
Uros tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lauringer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ewert Lauringer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lauringer cracks Uros with an open hand slap.
Uros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lauringer loads up on a big right hand but Uros slips the punch.
Uros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lauringer but Lauringer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uros takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lauringer cracks Uros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lauringer with a nice cross.
Uros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lauringer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uros somewhat.
Ewert Lauringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfa Uros.
Lauringer misses with a body shot.
Lauringer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros drives through with a takedown into Lauringer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lauringer is pulling down on Uros's head to control his posture.
Uros wants to control from the top but Lauringer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uros stands up and waves to Lauringer to follow him.
Uros tries for a takedown but Lauringer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lauringer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lauringer misses with a punch to the body.
Uros has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lauringer after a bit of a struggle.
Uros tries to land a knee to the head but Lauringer blocks with his arms.
Lauringer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uros is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauringer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uros blocking some punches.
Uros tries for a takedown but Lauringer manages to get underhooks.
Uros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lauringer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uros fails to pull guard.
Lauringer lands an uppercut.
Uros has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lauringer regains guard immediately.
Lauringer 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.
Uros trying to control but Lauringer is working from the bottom.
Lauringer is pulling down on Uros's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uros wants to control from the top but Lauringer keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Uros stopping the sweep attempt from Lauringer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alfa Uros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Uros tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lauringer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lauringer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uros.
Lauringer misses with a body shot.
Uros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lauringer defends well and Uros ends up having to push Lauringer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauringer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uros drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lauringer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Uros goes for a takedown attempt but Lauringer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ewert Lauringer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lauringer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uros avoids the body shot from Lauringer.
Uros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lauringer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lauringer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lauringer throws a hook to the side of Uros's head but Uros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lauringer but Lauringer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alfa Uros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ewert Lauringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfa Uros.
Lauringer gets caught flat footed, as Uros shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauringer controls Uros momentarily but Uros frees himself.
Uros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauringer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauringer keeping moving, preventing Uros from controlling successfully.
Lauringer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uros wants to sweep but Lauringer has passed to side control!
Uros manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer moves into full guard.
Uros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lauringer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alfa Uros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lauringer keeping moving, preventing Uros from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lauringer is on top in guard.
Uros has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lauringer has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Uros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Uros is looking for a sweep.
Lauringer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Uros's legs.
Uros has one of Lauringer's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lauringer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uros keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lauringer throwing strikes but Uros manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lauringer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Uros sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lauringer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauringer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Uros's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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 Ewert Lauringer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lauringer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ewert Lauringer!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ewert Lauringer!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Ewert Lauringer!
Ewert Lauringer wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coryatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Katchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Coryatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Katchenko!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katchenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coryatt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katchenko is out of range and Coryatt settles back down.
A low kick from Katchenko is predictable there
and Coryatt counters by clinching up.
Katchenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Coryatt tries a body shot but Katchenko blocks it.
Coryatt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Katchenko's efforts to push away.
Katchenko lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Chris Coryatt has been cut.
Katchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Coryatt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coryatt avoiding damage as Katchenko throws knees to the body.
Coryatt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Katchenko.
Coryatt has Katchenko pressed against the cage, preventing Katchenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coryatt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Katchenko avoids it.
Katchenko breaks from the clinch.
Coryatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt throws a right hand that misses
and Katchenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Katchenko lands with a shot to the body.
Coryatt throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Katchenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Coryatt throws a low kick but Katchenko moves out of range easily.
Coryatt throws a head kick that misses.
Katchenko thuds his shin into the meat of Coryatt's side.
Katchenko connects with a right hand. Coryatt shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katchenko checks a leg kick.
Katchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coryatt manages to avoid it.
Coryatt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Andrei Katchenko has been cut.
Katchenko throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Coryatt scores with a hook to the body. Katchenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coryatt misses with a low kick.
Coryatt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coryatt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katchenko is out of range and Coryatt settles back down.
Coryatt has closed the distance and engaged Katchenko in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coryatt.
Katchenko dodges an elbow strike from Coryatt.
Coryatt managing to block the knees to the body from Katchenko.
Katchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katchenko manages to break the clinch.
Katchenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Katchenko connects with a jab.
Katchenko avoids a kick to the body.
Coryatt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Katchenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coryatt throws a leg kick which misses Katchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Katchenko tries to avoid it.
Katchenko misses with a low kick as Coryatt jumps back.
Chris Coryatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Katchenko throws a push kick but Coryatt slaps the foot to one side.
Coryatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katchenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Coryatt takes a step back to recover.
Katchenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick by Coryatt misses
and Katchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Katchenko scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coryatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coryatt throws a chopping leg kick but Katchenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt lands a jab to the nose.
Katchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katchenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coryatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coryatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Katchenko can pounce on him.
Coryatt tests Katchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coryatt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coryatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chris Coryatt's cut is getting worse.
A low kick from Coryatt misses
and Katchenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coryatt throws the kick towards the body but Katchenko avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katchenko keeps Coryatt at a distance using the push kick.
Coryatt is breathing heavily.
Coryatt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katchenko is out of range and Coryatt settles back down.
Katchenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left lands for Katchenko.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Katchenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Katchenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Coryatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coryatt cracks the inside of Katchenko's front leg.
Coryatt misses with a leg kick
and Katchenko counters with a head kick. That will keep Coryatt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Katchenko checks a leg kick.
Andrei Katchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coryatt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coryatt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Katchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Coryatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Coryatt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katchenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coryatt's knee momentarily.
Coryatt is looking to chop away at Katchenko's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coryatt gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Coryatt tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Katchenko is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Coryatt buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Coryatt!! Coryatt is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Katchenko throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Katchenko!
Andrei Katchenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Zsofka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Demikovic's choice of entrance music: Russian National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
250 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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34
250 lbs
25 - 28 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baldomir Zsofka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 28 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demikovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zsofka looking to throw knees to the head but Demikovic is blocking nicely.
Demikovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zsofka jumps guard but Demikovic stands there with Zsofka around his waist. Zsofka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Demikovic is trying to break free.
Demikovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demikovic pulls guard successfully.
Demikovic looking for a guillotine here but Zsofka defends easily.
Zsofka throws a big elbow that misses.
Zsofka working some strikes from top position.
Demikovic is looking to stand up but Zsofka isn't so interested in that idea.
Demikovic is trying to control the position but Zsofka postures up.
Zsofka lands a couple of elbows.
Demikovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zsofka is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a strike but Demikovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zsofka working for a triangle but Demikovic defends it easily.
Zsofka controls Demikovic momentarily but Demikovic frees himself.
Demikovic trying to control but Zsofka is working from the bottom.
Demikovic controlling from the top position.
Demikovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic landing with the ground and pound.
Zsofka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Demikovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Demikovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zsofka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Demikovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Demikovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zsofka keeping moving, preventing Demikovic from controlling successfully.
Zsofka is looking for a triangle but Demikovic pushes his legs off easily.
Demikovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsofka working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Demikovic has passed into half guard!
Zsofka wants to improve his position but Demikovic is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka actively working from the bottom here.
Demikovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Zsofka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Demikovic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zsofka looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsofka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demikovic pulls his head out easily.
Demikovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zsofka trying to control but Demikovic postures up.
Zsofka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Demikovic wants to control from the top but Zsofka keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka keeping full guard, as Demikovic tries to pass.
Demikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Zsofka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demikovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Demikovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zsofka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zsofka throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Demikovic escapes and throws Zsofka's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Demikovic cracks Zsofka with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsofka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zsofka wants to control but Demikovic is keeping busy.
Demikovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicolai Demikovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Demikovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zsofka avoids it really well and circles away.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown but Zsofka shows good takedown defense.
Demikovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zsofka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zsofka is looking to regain half guard here but Demikovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Zsofka tries to escape but Demikovic is in control.
Zsofka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Demikovic connects with a decent elbow.
Zsofka is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demikovic stands up and beckons Zsofka to his feet.
Zsofka leaves Demikovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baldomir Zsofka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolai Demikovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsofka.
Zsofka slips a jab and a cross from Demikovic.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown but Zsofka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zsofka is staying active underneath Demikovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zsofka is looking to improve his position.
Demikovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zsofka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Demikovic.
Zsofka looking for a kimura from the bottom but Demikovic passes into side control!
Zsofka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsofka tries to improve position but can't.
Nicolai Demikovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demikovic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zsofka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zsofka wants it to stay on the feet.
Demikovic shoots for a takedown but Zsofka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demikovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zsofka pinned against the cage. Zsofka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Demikovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka tries to clinch up.
Demikovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Demikovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Demikovic goes for a double leg but Zsofka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zsofka continues to drive forward.
Zsofka pulls guard successfully.
Zsofka working a defensive guard here.
Demikovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zsofka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zsofka trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zsofka's head.
Demikovic passes Zsofka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zsofka is trying to maintain the position but Demikovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Zsofka tries to roll over but Demikovic keeps him under control.
Demikovic is thwarting Zsofka's attempts to control the position.
Zsofka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Demikovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Demikovic's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demikovic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zsofka working for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsofka throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Demikovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Demikovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Zsofka sprawls well. He's pushed Demikovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Demikovic misses with a double jab.
Demikovic clinches with his opponent.
Demikovic wants the takedown. Zsofka is fighting it off but Demikovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zsofka's guard against the cage.
Zsofka is looking for a triangle but Demikovic pushes his legs off easily.
Zsofka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demikovic stands up over Zsofka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Demikovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Demikovic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demikovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zsofka struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zsofka some visible discomfort.
Zsofka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zsofka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zsofka trying to control here.
Zsofka is defending against the submission attempts here by Demikovic.
Demikovic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zsofka tries to hold on but Demikovic pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka is bucking up trying to escape but Demikovic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demikovic with shots to the head and body - Zsofka looks very uncomfortable down there.
Demikovic is landing with some decent strikes but Zsofka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zsofka tries to reverse the position but Demikovic maintains control.
Zsofka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zsofka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demikovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Demikovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zsofka is one step ahead there.
Zsofka throwing strikes but missing.
Zsofka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zsofka has gone for a leg lock! Demikovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zsofka's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka keeping moving, preventing Demikovic from controlling successfully.
Demikovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zsofka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demikovic has managed to get both his arms back between Zsofka's legs - danger averted.
Demikovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Demikovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Demikovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zsofka keeping moving, preventing Demikovic from controlling successfully.
Nicolai Demikovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Demikovic rushes Zsofka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baldomir Zsofka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zsofka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Demikovic jumps guard.
Zsofka throws an elbow that misses. Demikovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zsofka's guard. Nice move by Demikovic!
Demikovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zsofka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zsofka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demikovic defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Zsofka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zsofka looking for subs off his back but Demikovic has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolai Demikovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demikovic 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Nicolai Demikovic!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Nicolai Demikovic!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Nicolai Demikovic!
Nicolai Demikovic wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Nicolai Demikovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slobo Berganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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38
185 lbs
29 - 13 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slobo Berganovic!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko ducks right into an uppercut from Berganovic.
Berganovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berganovic scores with a punch to the head.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berganovic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Emelianenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Emelianenko scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Berganovic is avoiding it.
Emelianenko throws a chopping leg kick but Berganovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Berganovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Berganovic misses with a looping right.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
A left lands for Berganovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berganovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berganovic looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Berganovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berganovic jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.
Nice cross by Berganovic.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Berganovic.
Berganovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Berganovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Emelianenko as the two fighters clinch.
Emelianenko has Berganovic pressed against the cage, preventing Berganovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko has Berganovic pressed against the cage, preventing Berganovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berganovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berganovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko pushes Berganovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko prevents Berganovic from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Berganovic looks winded!
Emelianenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Berganovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
It looks like Slobo Berganovic has been cut.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Emelianenko as the two fighters clinch.
Emelianenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Emelianenko obliges.
Emelianenko slowing the pace effectively.
Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Berganovic won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Berganovic won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Berganovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Berganovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Emelianenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berganovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko works on Berganovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Berganovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emelianenko landing knees to the body.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Berganovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Berganovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Emelianenko prevents Berganovic from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Berganovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Berganovic blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Berganovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko pushes Berganovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko pushes Berganovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko is working Berganovic over against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko slows down the pace here.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berganovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko prevents Berganovic from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berganovic is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko leaning against his opponent.
Emelianenko pushes Berganovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko has Berganovic pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Berganovic avoids the damage to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slobo Berganovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Berganovic off balance momentarily.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Berganovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Berganovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berganovic avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Slobo Berganovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko cracks the inside of Berganovic's front leg.
Berganovic misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berganovic.
Mirko Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Berganovic is avoiding it.
Berganovic is breathing heavily.
Berganovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko cracks Berganovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berganovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berganovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berganovic.
Emelianenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Berganovic's calf.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Emelianenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianenko is working an open guard so Berganovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Berganovic throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Berganovic there.
A head kick misses from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berganovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Berganovic keeps it at a distance.
Berganovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berganovic can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Emelianenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Berganovic tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Berganovic prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Berganovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko cracks Berganovic with a nice body shot.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body.
Mirko Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
Berganovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Berganovic misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko works on Berganovic's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko.
Berganovic is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Berganovic is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emelianenko digs a right hand into Berganovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berganovic's gas tank.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Berganovic's ribcage.
Emelianenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Berganovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Emelianenko working Berganovic over with knees to the body.
Emelianenko digs a right hand into Berganovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berganovic's gas tank.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berganovic backwards.
Emelianenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Berganovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Berganovic is rocked!
Emelianenko presses Berganovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Berganovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Berganovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
Berganovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Berganovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Berganovic avoids the damage to the body.
Berganovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slobo Berganovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Emelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berganovic.
Berganovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Berganovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berganovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berganovic fails with the takedown.
A clash of legs there as Berganovic blocks the low kick.
Berganovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Berganovic back into the cage.
Berganovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Emelianenko has Berganovic pressed against the cage, preventing Berganovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Berganovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berganovic can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
Berganovic breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Berganovic strikes.
Berganovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Emelianenko on the side of the head.
Berganovic tries for a takedown but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mirko Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slobo Berganovic.
A cross from Berganovic lands.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Berganovic.
Emelianenko scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berganovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Emelianenko.
Berganovic is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berganovic backwards.
Berganovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Berganovic is trying to pull guard but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic pulls Emelianenko into guard.
Emelianenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Emelianenko content to stall in guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berganovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berganovic wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko passes into half guard.
Berganovic has a hand on Emelianenko's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Emelianenko takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic can't escape the position.
Berganovic tries to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Berganovic is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Slobo Berganovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berganovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emelianenko controlling from mount.
Berganovic working to try and regain half guard.
Mirko Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Berganovic is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Berganovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Mirko Emelianenko.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emelianenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Mirko Emelianenko!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Mirko Emelianenko!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Mirko Emelianenko!
Mirko Emelianenko wins by unanimous decision!
Mirko Emelianenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lerba Schmeizel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Ich Will!. Schmeizel has chosen Zorba the Greek as his entrance music. Lerba Schmeizel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lerba Schmeizel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson staying out of range there.
Schmeizel is looking to slow Hermansson down with leg kicks.
Schmeizel looks to land a combination but Hermansson avoids it well.
Schmeizel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hermansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmeizel.
Schmeizel throws a one two combo.
Schmeizel swings for the body but Hermansson moves out of range.
No luck for Hermansson with that takedown attempt.
Hermansson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Hermansson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hermansson misses with a straight left.
Hermansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermansson tries for a takedown but Schmeizel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmeizel cracks Hermansson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schmeizel.
Nice takedown defense from Schmeizel. No joy for Hermansson on that attempt.
Schmeizel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hermansson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Schmeizel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hermansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson trying to control but Schmeizel is working from the bottom.
Hermansson postures up in Schmeizel's guard and throws a big left but Schmeizel blocks it.
Schmeizel pulls Hermansson in close to prevent any damage.
Schmeizel wants to sweep here but Hermansson controlling him for the moment.
Schmeizel has his hands on Hermansson's head, controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schmeizel thows a body shot but no joy.
Schmeizel misses with the combination.
Schmeizel avoids the body shot from Hermansson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeizel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schmeizel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermansson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schmeizel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hermansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schmeizel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermansson rather than just go for the knockout.
Schmeizel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hermansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Schmeizel's head.
Hermansson dives in and grabs Schmeizel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schmeizel pushes down on Hermansson's head and hops out.
Hermansson avoids the body shot from Schmeizel.
Schmeizel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmeizel moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermansson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hermansson misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schmeizel.
Hermansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmeizel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Schmeizel.
Hermansson closes the distance and clinches.
Hermansson misses with a body punch.
Hermansson digs a right hand into Schmeizel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schmeizel's gas tank.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermansson is trying to stall.
Hermansson digs a right hand underneath Schmeizel's ribcage. Schmeizel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Hermansson.
Schmeizel breaks from the clinch.
Hermansson avoids the body shot from Schmeizel.
Hermansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schmeizel on the side of the head.
Hermansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmeizel.
Hermansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmeizel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson connects with a body shot that sends Schmeizel's belly button to the back.
Hermansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schmeizel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hermansson shoots in for a double leg but Schmeizel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Hermansson.
Hermansson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hermansson looks for a takedown but Schmeizel sprawls well.
Schmeizel lands a head kick. Hermansson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Schmeizel tries to keep at a distance but Hermansson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hermansson pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hermansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hermansson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermansson keeping moving, preventing Schmeizel from controlling successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olov Hermansson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hermansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmeizel.
Hermansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schmeizel throws a leg kick which misses Hermansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hermansson tries to avoid it.
Schmeizel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hermansson, pushing him back against the cage.
Hermansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Schmeizel blocks an uppercut.
Schmeizel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schmeizel receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hermansson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schmeizel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lerba Schmeizel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermansson misses with a double jab.
Hermansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmeizel is just out of range.
Schmeizel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmeizel.
Jan Olov Hermansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermansson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schmeizel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hermansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmeizel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermansson.
Hermansson goes for a double leg but Schmeizel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schmeizel continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Schmeizel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermansson.
Hermansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmeizel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmeizel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hermansson misses with a punch to the body.
Schmeizel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermansson is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schmeizel stalling.
Schmeizel trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson tries a body shot but Schmeizel blocks it.
Schmeizel pushes Hermansson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schmeizel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schmeizel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermansson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmeizel momentarily.
Hermansson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schmeizel is fending him off so far but Hermansson persists. Nope, Schmeizel circles away and we're back to standing.
Lerba Schmeizel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmeizel misses with a body shot.
Schmeizel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmeizel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hermansson backwards.
Schmeizel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schmeizel blocks a body shot from Hermansson.
Schmeizel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hermansson.
Hermansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmeizel misses with a punch to the body.
Hermansson is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson looking for a takedown.
Hermansson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hermansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmeizel controls his hands.
Hermansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermansson misses with a punch to the body.
Lerba Schmeizel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hermansson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schmeizel is defending well.
Schmeizel effectively controlling the action here.
Schmeizel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hermansson.
Schmeizel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmeizel. Hermansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmeizel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmeizel moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hermansson is defended easily by Schmeizel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hermansson slips a jab and a cross from Schmeizel.
Hermansson jabs at Schmeizel's body.
Schmeizel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hermansson's hands.
Schmeizel moves into the clinch.
Hermansson has Schmeizel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hermansson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schmeizel tumbling to the mat - Hermansson dives into Schmeizel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermansson looking to sit in guard and control but Schmeizel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmeizel throws an elbow that misses. Hermansson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schmeizel's guard. Nice move by Hermansson!
Hermansson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lerba Schmeizel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hermansson takes a swing at Schmeizel's ribcage but misses.
Hermansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmeizel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schmeizel connects with a body shot that sends Hermansson's belly button to the back.
Schmeizel pushes Hermansson up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmeizel tries to throw a body punch but Hermansson avoids it by throwing Schmeizel back against the cage.
Hermansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermansson misses with some punches.
Schmeizel lands an elbow just above Hermansson 's eye.
Schmeizel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hermansson backwards.
Schmeizel is leaning against Hermansson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schmeizel prevents a body shot from Hermansson.
Hermansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmeizel controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeizel trying to stall but Hermansson improves his position.
Hermansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Hermansson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schmeizel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hermansson shoots in and bounces Schmeizel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schmeizel 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.
Hermansson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hermansson 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.
Schmeizel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmeizel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schmeizel trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hermansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeizel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermansson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schmeizel keeping moving, preventing Hermansson from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hermansson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hermansson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hermansson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hermansson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schmeizel down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson trying to control the action but Schmeizel is working from the bottom.
Hermansson is really struggling to control Schmeizel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hermansson working the ground and pound from side control.
Hermansson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Schmeizel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hermansson connects with a decent elbow.
Schmeizel is trying to control Hermansson's posture but Hermansson avoids it.
Hermansson has hold of Schmeizel's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Schmeizel seems comfortable defending it but Hermansson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Schmeizel is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Schmeizel is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hermansson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jan Olov Hermansson!
After winning the bout, Jan Olov Hermansson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Firus Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Fuel-Hemorrhage. A fine choice. Belvedere IV has chosen Truth Theme as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Firus Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Belvedere IV!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belvedere IV throws a poor cross that misses
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Williams stops Belvedere IV from standing up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Belvedere IV keeps moving.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams trying to control but Belvedere IV is working from the bottom.
Williams won't allow Belvedere IV to get back to his feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Firus Williams wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Belvedere IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belvedere IV defends well and Williams ends up having to push Belvedere IV into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV misses with some punches.
Belvedere IV prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Firus Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams has Belvedere IV pressed against the cage, preventing Belvedere IV from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Belvedere IV misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Belvedere IV misses with a body punch.
Belvedere IV lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Belvedere IV misses with a punch to the body.
Belvedere IV avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Belvedere IV misses with some punches.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belvedere IV avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Belvedere IV makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams has Belvedere IV pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belvedere IV manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belvedere IV breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Belvedere IV sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams moves out of range as Belvedere IV strikes.
Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Belvedere IV's guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams won't allow Belvedere IV to get back to his feet.
Belvedere IV has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Belvedere IV has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Williams is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Belvedere IV's ribcage. Belvedere IV let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams prevents Belvedere IV from breaking the clinch.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belvedere IV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belvedere IV is defending well for now.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Belvedere IV can't break the clinch.
Belvedere IV lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Belvedere IV wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has Belvedere IV pressed against the cage, preventing Belvedere IV from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams tries for a takedown but Belvedere IV manages to get underhooks.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Belvedere IV digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Belvedere IV scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Belvedere IV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belvedere IV misses with a double jab.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belvedere IV misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belvedere IV is trying to stand.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Belvedere IV defends it.
Williams stops Belvedere IV from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control but Belvedere IV is keeping him busy.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Belvedere IV is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Firus Williams!
Firus Williams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Augustus Belvedere IV stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bilbo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart has chosen Celly cel - Its Goin Down Tonight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
192 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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28
193 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bilbo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins shoots in for a double leg but Stewart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baggins thows a body shot but no joy.
Baggins looks to land a left hand but Stewart moved out of range nicely.
Baggins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stewart stuffs the takedown attempt from Baggins. Baggins gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Bilbo Baggins has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baggins shoots in looking for a takedown. Stewart tries to sprawl out of it but Baggins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stewart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilbo Baggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stewart slaps away a takedown attempt from Baggins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baggins lands a jab to the nose.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Baggins keeps it at a distance.
Baggins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stewart avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baggins lands a body shot.
Baggins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stewart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baggins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stewart's half guard.
Baggins is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stewart is looking to improve his position.
Baggins 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.
Baggins 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is looking for a kimura but Stewart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baggins to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baggins seems to be looking for submissions.
Baggins is trying to control the action in half guard but Stewart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baggins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stewart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baggins.
Baggins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stewart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stewart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baggins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baggins is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins trying to mount his opponent but Stewart defends it.
Baggins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baggins is looking for a kimura but Stewart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baggins to get the leverage.
Stewart missing with punches from the bottom.
Baggins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baggins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Baggins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baggins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stewart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baggins.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Baggins is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins controlling the action here.
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. Baggins connects with a nice short shot to Stewart's temple.
Stewart moves into full guard.
Stewart working for a triangle but Baggins defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baggins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baggins 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baggins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baggins tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
Baggins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baggins landing with the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilbo Baggins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bilbo Baggins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stewart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stewart wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Baggins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baggins.
Baggins missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baggins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Baggins is pushing down on Stewart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stewart is fighting to maintain full guard but Baggins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baggins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bilbo Baggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Baggins is controlling well.
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baggins winds up and cracks Stewart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stewart is staying active underneath Baggins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins is trying to work for a kimura but Stewart is defending well.
Baggins wants to work for an arm triangle but Stewart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stewart tries to roll over but Baggins keeps him under control.
Stewart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baggins.
Baggins wants to free his trapped foot but Stewart is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baggins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baggins is trying to work for a kimura but Stewart is defending well.
Stewart tries to roll over but Baggins keeps him under control.
Baggins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Baggins fails to land the takedown.
Baggins throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Baggins.
Bilbo Baggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baggins connects with a nice looking jab.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baggins.
Baggins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stewart but Stewart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilbo Baggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baggins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stewart napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baggins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stewart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Baggins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Baggins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Baggins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stewart manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baggins's best efforts.
Stewart is looking to improve his position.
Baggins lands with a punch from half guard.
Baggins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baggins trying to control the action but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baggins is keen to just control but Stewart is a slippery customer.
Baggins is thwarting Stewart's attempts to control the position.
Baggins is looking for a kimura here.
Baggins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart trying to hold on to Baggins's head to control him but Baggins postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stewart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilbo Baggins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bilbo Baggins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Baggins shoots and misses
enabling Stewart to counter with a crisp jab.
Bilbo Baggins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baggins tries for a takedown but Stewart circles away easily
and Stewart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baggins tries for a takedown but Stewart circles away easily
and Stewart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilbo Baggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stewart counters with a left to the body.
Stewart walks into a stiff left hand from Baggins.
Baggins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baggins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baggins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baggins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baggins lands a head shot.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.
Baggins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baggins gets caught flat footed, as Stewart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baggins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baggins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stewart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stewart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baggins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stewart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baggins working for a triangle but Stewart defends it easily.
Baggins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donald Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Stewart throwing strikes but missing.
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baggins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stewart lands a couple of elbows.
Baggins has his hands on Stewart's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins wants to improve his position but instead Stewart has moved into half guard.
Stewart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baggins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baggins is looking to improve his position.
Baggins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baggins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stewart working Baggins over with strikes.
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stewart lands with a punch from half guard.
Stewart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baggins!
Baggins is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stewart avoids the attempt from Baggins to control.
Baggins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stewart dominating with strikes here.
Baggins tries to hold on but Stewart postures up.
Stewart scoring with strikes but Baggins is staying in there.
Stewart scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Baggins?
Baggins is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baggins is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baggins 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Bilbo Baggins!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Bilbo Baggins!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Bilbo Baggins!
Bilbo Baggins wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barreda comes to the cage accompanied by Rockstar. Mendez has chosen Trap Door as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tiago Mendez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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29
178 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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36
180 lbs
26 - 24 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Barreda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreda cracks Mendez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barreda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barreda throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendez.
We've been informed that Mendez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mendez.
Barreda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Barreda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barreda takes the fight into the clinch.
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
Barreda moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mendez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barreda manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mendez looking to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barreda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreda breaks the clinch.
Mendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barreda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendez somewhat.
Jesus Barreda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Barreda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barreda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barreda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barreda just leaning against Mendez, taking a breather.
A short right from Barreda.
A short right from Barreda.
Barreda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Barreda. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Barreda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barreda scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barreda scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barreda as he avoids it easily.
Barreda has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Barreda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barreda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barreda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Barreda shows good takedown defense.
Mendez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, jab by Barreda - just one landing.
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
Barreda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barreda closes the distance and clinches.
Barreda stalling.
Barreda has Mendez pressed against the cage, preventing Mendez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barreda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jesus Barreda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreda dips to his left and cracks Mendez with an uppercut!
Barreda swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendez.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barreda circles away.
Barreda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Barreda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
Nice cross by Barreda.
Mendez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Barreda is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mendez.
Barreda cracks Mendez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barreda throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
Nice cross by Barreda.
Mendez is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barreda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barreda.
Barreda connects with a body shot that sends Mendez's belly button to the back.
Barreda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Barreda throws a nice looking combination but Mendez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barreda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barreda.
Barreda swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Barreda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barreda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barreda tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barreda to the ground. Barreda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barreda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooooh!!! Barreda has knocked Mendez down with a huge combo! Barreda steps away and waves a wobbly Mendez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Barreda finish him?
Barreda throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Mendez finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Barreda's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Mendez falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Barreda!
Jesus Barreda managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellbent , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues has chosen Joe Walsh - In the City as his entrance music. Jake Rodrigues is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafal Dabrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dabrowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dabrowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodrigues is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dabrowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dabrowski has time to react.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Dabrowski moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a few strikes there.
Dabrowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dabrowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Dabrowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dabrowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodrigues.
Dabrowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Dabrowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dabrowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dabrowski.
Rodrigues lands a jab to the head.
Dabrowski misses with the body kick
and Dabrowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dabrowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodrigues on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Dabrowski looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
Dabrowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dabrowski's head.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the leg kick from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Rodrigues misses
and Dabrowski counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Dabrowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigues. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Rafal Dabrowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dabrowski scores with a jab to the body.
Dabrowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dabrowski connects with a body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Dabrowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dabrowski.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski misses with a body kick.
Dabrowski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dabrowski throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Rodrigues lands with a straight right. Dabrowski didn't see that one coming.
Rodrigues tests Dabrowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Dabrowski avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dabrowski.
Dabrowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodrigues.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rafal Dabrowski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodrigues tries to clinch up but Dabrowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Dabrowski lands a jab to the nose.
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Dabrowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dabrowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A low kick from Dabrowski is predictable there
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues blocks the body kick.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Dabrowski avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dabrowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodrigues, as that shot connected.
Dabrowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Dabrowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Dabrowski also avoids with ease.
A big right from Dabrowski misses.
Dabrowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Dabrowski.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dabrowski.
Rodrigues lands with an overhand left.
Dabrowski throws a lazy body kick
and Rodrigues counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dabrowski walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dabrowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dabrowski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dabrowski looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Dabrowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Dabrowski lands a high kick!
Dabrowski ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dabrowski dips to his left and cracks Rodrigues with an uppercut!
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
Rafal Dabrowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dabrowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Dabrowski needs to keep his hands up - Rodrigues had a free shot at his head there.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dabrowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Dabrowski misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dabrowski.
Rodrigues connects with a looping right hand.
Dabrowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Dabrowski.
Rodrigues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues fails to land the takedown.
Dabrowski lands a jab to the nose.
Dabrowski throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Dabrowski ducks down to avoid it.
Dabrowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dabrowski counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Dabrowski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dabrowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodrigues.
Dabrowski moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dabrowski counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dabrowski.
Rodrigues thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Dabrowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Dabrowski misses.
Rodrigues wants to clinch but Dabrowski slips to the side
and Dabrowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dabrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dabrowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dabrowski takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Dabrowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
Dabrowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodrigues has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dabrowski.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Dabrowski throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
Dabrowski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rodrigues if he has to take too many more of those.
Rodrigues digs a good hook to Dabrowski's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Dabrowski moved out of range.
Rodrigues takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dabrowski connects with a single shot there.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Dabrowski.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Dabrowski.
Dabrowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Dabrowski throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dabrowski!
Dabrowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dabrowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rodrigues blocks the body kick.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dabrowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dabrowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Rodrigues misses.
Dabrowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodrigues takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dabrowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rafal Dabrowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid body kick from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jake Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues throws a jab when Dabrowski was well out of range.
Dabrowski misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dabrowski lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased.
Dabrowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dabrowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafal Dabrowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dabrowski 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Rafal Dabrowski!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Rafal Dabrowski!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Rafal Dabrowski!
Rafal Dabrowski wins by unanimous decision!
Rafal Dabrowski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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