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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Myler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Bogdynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myler's entrance music is Sexy Back by Justin Timberlake. A fine choice. Bogdynski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slash - Wicked Stone. Sean Myler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Myler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Bogdynski!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogdynski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Myler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myler throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bogdynski stumbling backwards into the ropes! Bogdynski bounces back off the ropes towards Myler, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Myler lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Myler celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sean Myler!
Sean Myler spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Pablo Bogdynski stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have nothing to say. I would like to say sorry for all of my fans and I promise that I will train hardly to give a better fight in the future!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Robitaille (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Robitaille!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robitaille looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Kennedy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robitaille.
Kennedy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robitaille pinned against the ropes. Robitaille gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robitaille closes the distance and clinches.
Robitaille gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Nick Kennedy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robitaille.
A short right from Robitaille on the inside.
Robitaille lands a damaging elbow.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kennedy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robitaille pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Robitaille misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
I was talking to Kennedy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robitaille lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Robitaille.
Robitaille creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kennedy's defenses.
A short right from Robitaille on the inside.
Robitaille lands an elbow inside.
Robitaille told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Robitaille lands an uppercut.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Robitaille controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Robitaille lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robitaille digs a right hand into Kennedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kennedy's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robitaille lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robitaille.
Kennedy is rocked!
Robitaille dips a shoulder and cracks Kennedy with a mighty uppercut! Kennedy falls back against the ropes and Robitaille unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kennedy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Robitaille screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Robitaille!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Robitaille thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Held (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murav Nurmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Held's entrance music is Bob Marley - Buffalo soldier. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcin Held!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murav Nurmanov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmanov clinches with his opponent.
Held has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nurmanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Nurmanov.
Nurmanov lands a nice knee to the body.
Held jumps guard but Nurmanov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmanov's coach down at Mo's ($499) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nurmanov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Held is working for takedown but Nurmanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Held. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmanov just leaning against Held, taking a breather.
Nurmanov is pushing Held up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Held tries to pull guard but Nurmanov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Held drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurmanov.
We've been hearing reports that Held has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Held is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nurmanov is keeping busy.
Held manages to pull guard.
Held is breathing heavily.
Nurmanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nurmanov trying to control but Held is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Held escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmanov stands up and waves to Held to follow him.
Nurmanov drives through and clinches with Held against the ropes.
A short left from Nurmanov.
Nurmanov taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Nurmanov.
Held's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Nurmanov.
Held is rocked!
Held has Nurmanov pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Held pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Nurmanov tumbling to the mat - Held dives into Nurmanov's guard.
Nurmanov wants to get back to his feet but Held is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmanov, not yet.
Held throwing strikes from guard but Nurmanov blocks nicely.
Nurmanov looking to control.
Held trying to control but Nurmanov is working from the bottom.
Nurmanov has his feet on Held's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmanov moves into range and clinches up with Held.
Held fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Held jumps guard but Nurmanov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nurmanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Held is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Nurmanov can't fight it off and eventually Held manages to take the fight to the floor. Nurmanov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Held trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Held trying to hold on to Nurmanov's head to control him but Nurmanov postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Held is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmanov sits in half guard.
Nurmanov wants to stand up but Held is controlling the position.
Nurmanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nurmanov drops an elbow to the side of Held's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov is thwarting Held's attempts to control the position.
Held looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmanov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Held regains half guard.
Held is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmanov drops an elbow to the side of Held's head.
Held looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmanov working over Held with some ground and pound. Held looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murav Nurmanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurmanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Held fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Nurmanov.
Nurmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmanov scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Held is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmanov has Held tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Held to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Murav Nurmanov!
Marcin Held was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm back, trust me, I'm back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the ring accompanied by John Denver - Country roads. John Thompson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddy Edwards's chin.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Thompson cracks Edwards with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edwards works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thompson trying to control here.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Edwards there.
Thompson's coaches at Elite Dojo [21 Coaches / 52 cap] have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Edwards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson has hold of Edwards's hands but Edwards slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Edwards is trying for a kimura here. Thompson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Edwards wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddy Edwards!
In his post fight interview, Eddy Edwards started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, John Thompson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Finally! I can't believe you are only the second one to beat me. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalinar Kholin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dance of the Knights. Dalinar Kholin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dalinar Kholin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Belt!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kholin defends it nicely.
Kholin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Belt manages to circle out of the way.
Kholin misses with an uppercut.
Belt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kholin tries to counter by clinching up but Belt breaks away and moves out of range.
Belt slips a jab and a cross from Kholin.
Sloppy strikes from Kholin. Those never looked like landing.
Belt with the counter takedown but Kholin avoids it easily.
Kholin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice takedown defense from Kholin. No joy for Belt on that attempt.
Kholin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Belt's head.
It looks like Red Belt has been cut.
Belt fails with a takedown attempt.
Dalinar Kholin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Belt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belt fails with a takedown attempt.
Kholin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kholin leaves Belt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt looks for a takedown but Kholin sprawls well.
Kholin throws a head kick but Belt moves out of range.
Belt with the counter takedown but Kholin avoids it easily.
Belt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kholin avoids it really well and circles away.
Kholin lands a jab to the head.
Belt blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belt tries to clinch there but Kholin circles away.
Belt shoots in but no luck this time.
Kholin tries to counter by clinching up but Belt breaks away and moves out of range.
Belt instigates a clinch.
Kholin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kholin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kholin pinned against the ropes. Kholin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belt.
Belt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kholin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Belt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Belt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Belt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kholin down.
Belt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Belt.
Kholin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kholin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt is trying to control the action in half guard but Kholin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belt is trying to work for a kimura but Kholin is defending well.
Belt uses his free foot to push down on Kholin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kholin.
Belt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Red Belt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kholin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belt somewhat.
It looked like Kholin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belt tries for a takedown but Kholin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kholin lands a high kick!
Belt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalinar Kholin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Belt.
Kholin feints and then cracks Belt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belt down.
Belt fails to land the takedown.
Belt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kholin is fending him off so far but Belt persists. Nope, Kholin circles away and we're back to standing.
Kholin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belt slips a jab and a cross from Kholin.
Kholin tries to land a leg kick but Belt saw it coming and moves away.
Belt shoots for a double leg takedown but Kholin sprawls well. He's pushed Belt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belt is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kholin throws a shot to the body.
Kholin throws a right and a left that Belt avoids nicely.
Kholin throws a wild body kick that Belt sees coming a mile off.
Belt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kholin circles away.
Belt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kholin as he avoids it easily.
Kholin closes the distance and pushes Belt back into the ropes.
Kholin works on Belt's body with a couple of short punches.
Kholin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belt can do to turn this around?
Kholin lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kholin.
Belt is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Belt tries to score a body lock takedown but Kholin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Kholin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Belt is trying to pull guard but Kholin has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Kholin.
Kholin is working Belt over against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kholin.
Kholin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belt backwards.
Kholin digs a right hand into Belt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belt's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Kholin.
A body shot lands from Kholin.
Kholin lands a hook that snaps the head of Belt backwards.
Kholin lands a body shot.
Kholin is leaning against Belt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kholin.
Kholin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belt.
Kholin scores with a hook to the body.
Kholin is leaning against Belt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dalinar Kholin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kholin trying to control the position but instead, Belt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kholin into the ropes.
Kholin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kholin digs a right hand into Belt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belt's gas tank.
Kholin misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Kholin.
Belt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kholin is keeping busy.
Kholin gets through Belt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belt is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kholin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Belt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kholin to keep the fight standing.
Kholin breaks from the clinch.
Belt dives in and scores a takedown into Kholin's guard.
Belt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kholin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belt won't allow Kholin to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin has control of Belt's left arm, preventing Belt from doing any damage.
Kholin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Belt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belt keeping moving, preventing Kholin from controlling successfully.
Kholin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
Kholin stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Red Belt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kholin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belt in his tracks.
Belt fails with the takedown
and Kholin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kholin scores with a leg kick.
Kholin scores with a nice right hand.
Belt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kholin is fending him off so far but Belt persists. Nope, Kholin circles away and we're back to standing.
Belt misses with a takedown attempt
and Kholin counters with a crisp one two that drops Belt! Kholin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Belt to his feet! Belt is in big trouble!
Belt is rocked!
Dalinar Kholin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Belt.
Belt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kholin swivels and escapes.
Belt is still on wobbly legs! Can Kholin finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belt leaves his chin hanging out and Kholin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Belt crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dalinar Kholin!
A victorious Dalinar Kholin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balin Le Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir comes to the ring accompanied by M.A.S.H Theme. Abed Nadir could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Balin Le Savage's chin.
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32
217 lbs
17 - 16 - 1 |
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26
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Balin Le Savage!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Le Savage can pounce on him.
Le Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nadir shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nadir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nadir 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.
Nadir is pressing down on Le Savage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Le Savage is holding on for now.
Nadir works his way into side control.
Nadir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Le Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Le Savage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Savage tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Le Savage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nadir working the head and body with strikes.
Le Savage is trying to get back to half guard.
Le Savage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nadir working away.
We've been hearing that Nadir has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nadir working the ground and pound.
Le Savage is not content to let Nadir control the position.
Le Savage can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Savage sneaks back into half guard.
Le Savage is refusing to be controlled, as Nadir sits in half guard.
Le Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nadir pulls his head out easily.
Nadir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Le Savage has hold of Nadir's hands but Nadir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nadir is keen to just control but Le Savage is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Savage is looking to improve his position.
Le Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nadir pulls his head out easily.
Le Savage is trying to maintain the position but Nadir is very close to passing his half guard.
Nadir stalling away here and it's allowed Le Savage to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nadir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nadir is in close to Le Savage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Le Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nadir looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Le Savage keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nadir pushes down on Le Savage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Le Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Nadir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Le Savage actively working from the bottom here.
Le Savage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nadir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Le Savage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abed Nadir dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nadir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Le Savage throws a low kick but Nadir moves out of range easily.
Nadir misses with the combination.
Nadir looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Savage is just out of range.
Nadir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Savage can do to turn this around?
Le Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Le Savage's coach down at World Combat Gym - NY was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Le Savage's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nadir throws a head kick but Le Savage moves out of range.
Le Savage feints and then cracks Nadir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nadir down.
Nadir loads up on a big right hand but Le Savage slips the punch.
A combination from Nadir does no damage.
Le Savage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nadirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Le Savage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Le Savage leaves Nadir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Le Savage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nadir under the eye.
Nadir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Le Savage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nadir is in Le Savage's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Le Savage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nadir has managed to get both his arms back between Le Savage's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nadir landing with the ground and pound.
Nadir being controlled here momentarily.
Le Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nadir.
Nadir throwing strikes but missing.
Nadir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nadir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nadir postures up.
Nadir looking to pass the guard.
Le Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nadir.
Nadir trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nadir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Nadir blocks the low kick.
Le Savage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Savage wants to land a leg kick but Nadir is out of range.
Le Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Savage tries to land a front kick but Nadir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Le Savage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Le Savage tried to score with a low kick but Nadir checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Le Savage's guard.
Le Savage is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nadir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nadir pushing down on Le Savage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Le Savage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nadir wants to control but Le Savage is keeping him busy.
Le Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Nadir there.
Abed Nadir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nadir trying to mount his opponent but Le Savage defends it.
Le Savage has hold of Nadir's hands but Nadir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Le Savage trying to hold on to Nadir's head to control him but Nadir postures up.
Le Savage is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nadir is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nadir wants to free his trapped foot but Le Savage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nadir drops an elbow to the side of Le Savage's head.
Nadir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Le Savage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nadir is pressing down on Le Savage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Le Savage is holding on for now.
Nadir working over Le Savage with some ground and pound. Le Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Le Savage is rocked!
Nice strikes from Nadir there.
Le Savage is still in real trouble! Can Nadir finish him?
Nadir is looking to advance position but Le Savage won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abed Nadir dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Le Savage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Le Savage seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nadir.
Le Savage throws a hook to the side of Nadir's head but Nadir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nadir. Le Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nadir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Savage slips a jab and a cross from Nadir.
Nadir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Savage moves away.
Le Savage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nadir checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Le Savage tenderised Nadir's leg. Nadir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balin Le Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Savage throws a hook but Nadir avoids it easily.
Nadir swinging wildly here.
Nadir looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Savage is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Le Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir misses the shot to the body.
Nadir lands a big right hook! Le Savage looks hurt but is still standing! Nadir lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Le Savage falls down and Nadir dives in with a huge hammer fist! Le Savage's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Nadir runs up the ropes to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abed Nadir!
Our winner, Abed Nadir, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waclav Szbrjcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blanket on the ground. The crowd seem to be enjoying Szbrjcik's choice of entrance music: Public Enemy ft. Anthrax : Bring The Noise. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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35
214 lbs
32 - 21 - 0 |
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34
221 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vit Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclav Szbrjcik!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szbrjcik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tu manages to avoid it.
Tu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tu cracks Szbrjcik with an open hand slap.
It looks like Waclav Szbrjcik has been cut.
Tu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Tu. Those never looked like landing.
We've been hearing reports that Tu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tu moves out of range of the strikes.
Szbrjcik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Szbrjcik somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szbrjcik scores with a nice strike.
Szbrjcik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tu.
Tu stuns Szbrjcik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vit Tu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szbrjcik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tu, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tu manages to pull guard.
Szbrjcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Tu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szbrjcik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Szbrjcik preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Szbrjcik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Szbrjcik's guard.
Tu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Szbrjcik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Szbrjcik preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Szbrjcik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Szbrjcik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Szbrjcik has managed to get both his arms back between Tu's legs - danger averted.
Tu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Szbrjcik is working Tu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Szbrjcik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Szbrjcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Tu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szbrjcik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Szbrjcik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Szbrjcik postures up in Tu's guard and throws a big left but Tu blocks it.
Tu wants to sweep here but Szbrjcik controlling him for the moment.
Tu is looking for a triangle but Szbrjcik pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Szbrjcik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Szbrjcik throws a big elbow that misses.
Tu looking for a guillotine here but Szbrjcik defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tu tries to free his leg and advance position but Szbrjcik is retaining full guard.
Szbrjcik can't keep his opponent in guard - Tu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Szbrjcik can't escape the position.
Tu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tu working for a guillotine from mount but Szbrjcik is in no mood to give up.
Szbrjcik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Szbrjcik keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tu raining down shots from the mount!
Szbrjcik is looking to get to half guard.
Tu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Szbrjcik is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szbrjcik is trying desperately to improve position.
Tu breaks from Szbrjcik's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Szbrjcik is still in real trouble! Can Tu finish him?
Tu postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Szbrjcik is out cold - huge knockout for Tu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vit Tu!
Vit Tu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhael Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Redman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Put Your Lights On by Santana feat Everlast. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mikhael Tomas enters the ring!
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhael Tomas!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redman checks a leg kick.
Tomas moves into the clinch.
Tomas takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mikhael Tomas has been cut.
Redman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Tomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Tomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tomas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Redman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tomas's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Tomas is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas tries for a takedown but Redman manages to get underhooks.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhael Tomas.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Tomas dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman stalling in the clinch.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Tomas shrugs off.
Tomas blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tomas as Redman tries to tie him up.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Tomas in his tracks for a moment.
Tomas is trying to pull guard but Redman turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Nice elbow from Redman.
That has opened up Mikhael Tomas's cut even more.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman gets underhooks to prevent Tomas's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Tomas.
Tomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tomas.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman prevents Tomas from breaking the clinch.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tomas's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomas is trying to pull guard but Redman has him pressed against the ropes.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Tomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman wants to stall.
Tomas is looking to control Redman's arms but Redman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tomas has his back to the ropes.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Mikhael Tomas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Redman controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Tomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Redman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Redman tries to stall but Tomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mikhael Tomas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tomas is looking for a takedown.
Tomas manages to pull guard.
Tomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redman is one step ahead there.
Redman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhael Tomas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Redman has Tomas up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Tomas wants a takedown.
Redman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomas can do to turn this around?
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman lands an elbow just above Tomas 's eye.
Tomas takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikhael Tomas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Redman!
Damien Redman gave a mention to //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hale Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cinderella Man. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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37
219 lbs
21 - 21 - 0 |
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38
222 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hale Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwin connects with a leg kick. Steele looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body punch from Erwin.
Steele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Erwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erwin slaps away a takedown attempt from Steele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erwin misses with a wild body shot.
Steele shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steele has gone for a leg lock! Erwin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steele's guard.
Erwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Steele is looking for a triangle but Erwin pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Erwin trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Erwin won't allow Steele to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Erwin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steele has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Erwin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Steele has tightened it up now! Erwin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Steele!
George Steele took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, SP Ultimate Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
63% |
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