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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Berdnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Bikermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bikermann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - St. Anger. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Berdnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berdnikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Berdnikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bikermann.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bikermann.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berdnikov.
Bikermann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Berdnikov. That one must have hurt.
Bikermann tries for a takedown but Berdnikov circles away easily
letting Berdnikov counter with a right hand.
Alexei Berdnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Bikermann.
Bikermann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berdnikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Bikermann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berdnikov lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Berdnikov.
Bikermann has his takedown stuffed
and Berdnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berdnikov stalks Bikermann and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bikermann's face. Bikermann staggers backwards, shaken.
Berdnikov scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Berdnikov throws a series of strikes that have Bikermann backpedaling.
Bikermann is rocked!
Berdnikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bikermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Berdnikov finish him?
Berdnikov drops Bikermann with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bikermann! Berdnikov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Berdnikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexei Berdnikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Lauzon (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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149 lbs
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldo Claudiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Claudiano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lauzon somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a looping right.
Claudiano throws a hook to the side of Lauzon's head but Lauzon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claudiano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lauzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Claudiano, pushing him back against the cage.
Claudiano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Lauzon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lauzon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lauzon is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Claudiano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lauzon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano looking to control.
Claudiano has his hands on Lauzon's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lauzon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claudiano trying to keep a closed guard but Lauzon is proving a slippery customer.
Claudiano seems keen to control Lauzon's posture.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Claudiano has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Claudiano looking for a guillotine here but Lauzon defends easily.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Claudiano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lauzon clinches with his opponent.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Lauzon has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano pushes Lauzon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lauzon misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzon.
Lauzon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Claudiano's face.
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Lauzon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lauzon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lauzon taking a breather.
Lauzon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Claudiano up against the cage.
Lauzon trying to control the position but instead, Claudiano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lauzon into the cage.
Lauzon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claudiano takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Claudiano scores with a shot to the side of Lauzon's head.
Lauzon missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Lauzon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lauzon tries to clinch but Claudiano moves out of range.
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lauzon wants a takedown but no success here.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Claudiano is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lauzon.
Claudiano stops a takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Lauzon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lauzon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lauzon's elbow.
Lauzon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claudiano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Waldo Claudiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Lauzon.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lauzon's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lauzon.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Claudiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lauzon prevents the takedown attempt.
Lauzon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lauzon effectively controlling the action here.
Claudiano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lauzon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lauzon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Claudiano.
Lauzon lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzon blocks an uppercut.
Ben Lauzon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano dodges an elbow strike from Lauzon.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Lauzon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lauzon tightens his grip and picks Claudiano up, before dumping him to the ground. Claudiano manages to land in guard.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano has control of Lauzon's left arm, preventing Lauzon from doing any damage.
Lauzon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon slips nicely into half guard.
Lauzon seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano is controlling Lauzon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ben Lauzon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Claudiano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lauzon escapes and throws Claudiano's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lauzon trying to control the position but Claudiano is working away.
Claudiano is looking to regain half guard here but Lauzon keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lauzon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lauzon shoots in for a double leg but Claudiano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches.
Lauzon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claudiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lauzon misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claudiano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Claudiano gets back to half guard.
Claudiano wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claudiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lauzon.
Lauzon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano has a hand on Lauzon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lauzon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Claudiano gets back to half guard.
Lauzon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Claudiano's head.
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lauzon misses with a head shot. Claudiano uses the momentum to regain guard.
Waldo Claudiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Lauzon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Claudiano wants to sweep here but Lauzon controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano has control of Lauzon's left arm, preventing Lauzon from doing any damage.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claudiano pulls Lauzon in close to his closed guard and prevents Lauzon from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Claudiano misses.
Claudiano misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Lauzon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Claudiano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Claudiano sprawls well. Claudiano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lauzon gets slowly back to his feet.
Waldo Claudiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lauzon avoids the body shot from Claudiano.
Lauzon checks a leg kick.
Claudiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Lauzon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
Claudiano is letting Lauzon control him for a moment.
Claudiano tries to bench press Lauzon off him but Lauzon keeps the position.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzon trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano is trying to buck Lauzon off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Lauzon.
I've got Lauzon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Lauzon!
Ben Lauzon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Eirikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eirikson has chosen If I had a heart as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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299 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Brett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Eirikson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eirikson tries to avoid it but Brett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eirikson to the ground. Eirikson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eirikson blocks the body kick.
Brett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eirikson throws out the jab.
Brett looks to land a right hand but Eirikson moved out of range.
Brett throws a body kick that misses.
Eirikson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Brett.
It seemed like Eirikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eirikson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Eirikson duly obliges.
It looks like Benny Brett has been cut.
Eirikson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Brett.
It looks like Leif Eirikson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brett throws a body kick that misses.
Brett defending well as Eirikson loads up on a big left hand.
Eirikson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brett avoids the body shot from Eirikson.
A telegraphed right hand from Brett misses the target.
Brett tries to land a front kick but Eirikson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Brett misses
and Eirikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eirikson finds it's way round the side to connect with Brett's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benny Brett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eirikson misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eirikson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick there by Brett.
Brett looks to land a body kick but Eirikson moved away.
Danga de danga de dang - Eirikson scores with a four punch combination!
Brett is rocked!
Benny Brett's cut is getting worse.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Eirikson! Brett is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Eirikson!
Leif Eirikson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Cattle die
kinsmen die
all men are mortal.
Words of praise
will never perish
nor a noble name. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sirius Dacke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons has chosen Johnny Cash - Hurt as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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234 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sirius Dacke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Timmons !
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dacke misses with a series of wild punches.
Timmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dacke in his tracks.
Dacke throws a one two combo.
It looks like Bill Timmons has been cut.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timmons changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Timmons throws a right hand that Dacke ducks under and follows up with a left that Dacke also avoids with ease.
Donk. Timmons catches Dacke right on the button with a cross.
Dacke scores with a hook.
Dacke lands a jab to the head.
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!
Timmons catches Dacke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Timmons cracks Dacke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Timmons connects with a body shot that sends Dacke's belly button to the back.
Dacke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Timmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dacke looks to land a right hand but Timmons moved out of range.
Timmons misses with a hook. Dacke ducked under it nicely.
Dacke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmons .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacke shoots in and bounces Timmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Timmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dacke controlling from the top position.
Dacke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmons is keeping the position for now.
Dacke trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Timmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dacke manages to get himself to full guard.
Timmons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Timmons won't allow Dacke to get back to his feet.
Timmons scoring with some ground and pound.
Dacke keeping full guard, as Timmons tries to pass.
Timmons won't allow Dacke to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons trying to control but Dacke is working from the bottom.
Timmons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dacke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Dacke.
It seemed like Timmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Timmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Timmons throws a jab when Dacke was well out of range.
Dacke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Timmons defends well and Dacke ends up having to push Timmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dacke works Timmons 's body with a nice hook.
Dacke takes a swing at Timmons 's ribcage but misses.
And Timmons tries to counter it with a takedown but Dacke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Timmons misses with a looping right.
Dacke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Timmons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is looking to regain half guard here but Dacke keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dacke decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dacke shoots and misses
and Timmons counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirius Dacke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmons throws a body punch but Dacke moves out of range.
It looked like Dacke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Timmons tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons connects with a single shot there.
Dacke has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Timmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Dacke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dacke misses with a takedown
letting Timmons counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Timmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Timmons 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dacke shoots in and drives through. Timmons sprawls well.
Timmons throws an overhand right that lands on Dacke's shoulder, as Dacke tries to avoid the shot.
Timmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dacke momentarily.
Dacke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Timmons is looking to improve his position.
Dacke stands up from half guard.
Timmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Timmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dacke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Timmons lands with a hook. Dacke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmons connects with a jab.
Sirius Dacke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timmons connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Dacke! He's out on his feet! Timmons rushes in and drops Dacke with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Timmons !
In his post fight interview, Bill Timmons started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Santiago Sorias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Harrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorias kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight - Future World Music . Harrass has chosen Tomorrow as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Santiago Sorias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Harrass!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harrass changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harrass throws a lazy right hand but Sorias sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sorias tries to move into range but Harrass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harrass throws a big shot that misses.
Juan Santiago Sorias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sorias lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sorias misses with an uppercut
and Harrass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sorias throws a series of strikes that have Harrass backpedaling.
Sorias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harrass tries to counter with a clinch but Sorias shakes him off and moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harrass 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.
Harrass lands with a hook. Sorias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sorias throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harrass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harrass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Sorias.
Harrass dives in and scores a takedown into Sorias's guard.
Harrass wants to pass the guard but Sorias is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrass showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sorias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrass.
Harrass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sorias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sorias keeping moving, preventing Harrass from controlling successfully.
Harrass controlling from the top position.
Harrass prevents Sorias from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harrass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harrass misses with a straight left.
Sorias misses with a double jab
and Harrass counters with a shoot takedown. Sorias fights it but they end up in guard.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Sorias keeps moving.
Sorias wants to stand and escape but Harrass is having none of it.
Harrass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sorias is keeping the position for now.
Sorias wants to stand but Harrass is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorias is looking to stand back up but Harrass counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sorias.
Sorias wants to get back to his feet.
Sorias is not content to let Harrass control the position.
Sorias is looking to escape.
Harrass is looking to take a break and control but Sorias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sorias wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sorias is looking to clinch but Harrass is avoiding it.
Sorias connects with a solid leg kick.
Sorias misses with a few strikes there.
Sorias looks to throw the jab but Harrass is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Harrass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harrass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Harrass misses its intended target.
A head kick by Sorias misses
and Harrass counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrass misses with a hook.
Sorias tries to bum rush Harrass with a series of wild strikes but Harrass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Harrass.
Harrass throws a poor cross that misses
and Sorias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Sorias misses.
Sorias misses with a left hand
and Harrass counters with a straight right hand.
Harrass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sorias.
Sorias takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Harrass dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harrass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sorias throws out the jab.
Harrass wants to counter the offense by Sorias and move into the clinch position.
Harrass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrass scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Harrass as he connects with a hook.
Sorias on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harrass catches Sorias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sorias is rocked!
Harrass scores with a jab to the body.
Sorias throws a lazy uppercut
and Harrass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Sorias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrass loads up on a big right hand but Sorias slips the punch.
Sorias seems to have got his legs back now.
Harrass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorias slips under a jab.
Sorias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harrass circles away quickly and effectively.
Harrass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sorias lands with a right hand.
Harrass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harrass swats away the attempt to clinch by Sorias.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harrass throws a shot from downtown. Sorias moves away and avoids it.
Sorias moves to clinch but Harrass breaks away
and Harrass counters with a straight right hand.
Sorias scores with a hook.
Sorias misses with a looping left.
Harrass lands with a hook. Sorias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sorias pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harrass is out of range and Sorias settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Sorias.
Harrass throws a hook but Sorias avoids it easily.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorias is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Harrass misses its intended target.
Harrass walks into a straight right hand from Sorias.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sorias wants to clinch up but Harrass keeps it at a distance.
Harrass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sorias looks to land a body kick but Harrass moved away.
Sorias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sorias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sorias goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harrass gets a takedown into half guard.
Harrass passes the guard and advances to mount!
Harrass controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrass is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sorias has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sorias!
Harrass has his hands on Sorias's head, controlling the position.
Harrass has his foot on Sorias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sorias works his way back into a safe position though.
Sorias wanted to stand there but Harrass had control of the position.
Sorias won't allow Harrass to sweep him here.
Harrass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sorias defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrass controls Sorias momentarily but Sorias frees himself.
Sorias wants to stand but Harrass is controlling his posture from full guard.
Harrass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sorias is aware though and is defending well.
Harrass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harrass has a closed guard, preventing Sorias from standing up.
Harrass working for a triangle but Sorias defends it easily.
Sorias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Harrass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sorias throws a head kick but Harrass moves out of range.
Harrass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sorias missing with a left hand there. Harrass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrass throws an overhand right that lands on Sorias's shoulder, as Sorias tries to avoid the shot.
Sorias gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Harrass counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Harrass looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sorias is trying to stand back up but Harrass is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrass moves nicely into side control.
Sorias stops Harrass from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorias is trying to get back to his feet.
Harrass taking a breather here.
Sorias is trying to get back to his feet.
Harrass working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harrass goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sorias has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Harrass but great work by Sorias.
Sorias stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sorias staying out of range there.
Sorias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrass.
Sorias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sorias moves in looking to clinch but Harrass pushes him off.
Harrass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harrass misses with a straight right.
Harrass with a hook.
Harrass looks for a takedown but Sorias sprawls well.
Harrass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorias.
Harrass throws a shot from downtown. Sorias moves away and avoids it.
Harrass sizes up Sorias with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harrass slips a jab from Sorias.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrass misses with a hook. Sorias ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Sorias was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harrass takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sorias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sorias throws a solid leg kick but Harrass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sorias.
Harrass ducks under a wild hook from Sorias.
Nice cross by Harrass.
Sorias attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phil Harrass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harrass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sorias ducks under a wild hook from Harrass.
Nice defenses there by Sorias.
Sorias tried to score with a low kick but Harrass checks it.
Sorias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sorias ducks right into an uppercut from Harrass.
Sorias tries to clinch up but Harrass circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrass misses with a straight left.
Harrass with a nice cross.
Sorias shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorias tries to clinch but Harrass moves out of range.
Sorias fails to land with a series of punches.
Harrass shoots in looking for a takedown. Sorias tries to sprawl out of it but Harrass keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sorias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Sorias was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Sorias. That snapped Harrass's head back.
Sorias walks into a jab.
Juan Santiago Sorias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Harrass coming out on top.
Harrass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Harrass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harrass 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Harrass!
Phil Harrass 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.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julio Madrigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madrigal comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Jon-Throw it Up. 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julio Madrigal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrigal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schulmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Schulmann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Madrigal defends it well.
Schulmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schulmann throws the left hand but Madrigal avoids the punch easily.
Schulmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madrigal drives through with a takedown into Schulmann's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madrigal is in close to Schulmann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Madrigal throws an elbow that misses. Schulmann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Madrigal's guard. Nice move by Schulmann!
Madrigal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schulmann's guard.
Madrigal scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schulmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Madrigal won't allow Schulmann to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Schulmann is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Schulmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Madrigal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Madrigal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schulmann gets back to half guard.
Madrigal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schulmann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Madrigal scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Madrigal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schulmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Madrigal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schulmann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Madrigal.
Schulmann is doing well to control the position and prevent Madrigal from advancing to side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schulmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schulmann defending well though.
Madrigal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Madrigal lands strikes from half guard.
Madrigal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Madrigal is looking to take a break and control but Schulmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schulmann is pressing down on Madrigal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Madrigal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Madrigal lying in Schulmann's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Schulmann decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Madrigal taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaniv Schulmann! Yaniv Schulmann retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Yaniv Schulmann, 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.
Julio Madrigal was interviewed post fight and said 'Props to him, he beat me fair and square this time. I will go back to the gym and get better, I'm going to win my belt back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilton Teimosia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teimosia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Teimosia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Teimosia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawson shoots in and drives through. Teimosia sprawls well.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawson. That snapped Teimosia's head back.
A swing and a miss from Teimosia.
We've been hearing reports that Lawson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lawson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lawson walks into a stiff left hand from Teimosia.
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Lawson closes the distance and clinches up with Teimosia, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes Teimosia against the cage but Teimosia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Teimosia connects with a high kick.
Lawson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Teimosia wants to counter with a clinch but Lawson pushes him away.
Lawson misses with a hook.
A cross from Lawson lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lawson's head backwards.
Teimosia tries to clinch but Lawson moves away
and Lawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Teimosia clinches up with Lawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Teimosia as the two fighters clinch.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Teimosia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teimosia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawson wants to take the fight to the mat but Teimosia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Teimosia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lawson blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Lawson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teimosia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Teimosia.
Teimosia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lawson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Teimosia can turn it around.
Lawson lands with a left to the head.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Lawson is looking for a takedown.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia tries to work over Lawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teimosia works on Lawson's body with a couple of short punches.
Teimosia scores with a shot to the side of Lawson's head.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Lawson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teimosia after a bit of a struggle.
Lawson can't get the takedown.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawson takes a shot to the head.
Lawson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Teimosia prevents it.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawson.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
Lawson is trying to drag Teimosia to the mat but Teimosia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Teimosia is doing well to control the position and prevent Lawson from advancing to side control.
Teimosia trying to control from the bottom.
Lawson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teimosia defending well though.
Teimosia moves into full guard.
Lawson postures up in Teimosia's guard and throws a big left but Teimosia blocks it.
Teimosia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.
Teimosia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Teimosia looking for a sweep. Not yet Teimosia, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Teimosia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lawson shoots in and gets a takedown into Teimosia's guard.
Lawson throwing strikes from guard but Teimosia blocks nicely.
Lawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teimosia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lawson has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Teimosia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teimosia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lawson working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Teimosia is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Teimosia manages to get back to half guard.
Teimosia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Teimosia taking some punishment here, with Lawson in his half guard.
Lawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Teimosia is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawson lands a nice short elbow.
Lawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Teimosia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Teimosia wants to control but Lawson is keeping busy.
Teimosia is looking to improve his position.
Teimosia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Teimosia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lawson throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Lawson trying to control the position.
Teimosia landing with the ground and pound.
Teimosia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lawson controls Teimosia momentarily but Teimosia frees himself.
Teimosia trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teimosia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teimosia is one step ahead there.
Lawson is trying to keep Teimosia in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawson.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teimosia keeps working.
Teimosia wants to control but Lawson postures up.
Teimosia is looking for a sweep.
Lawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Lawson throws a strike aimed at the side of Teimosia's head but Teimosia avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teimosia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Teimosia is looking to improve his position.
Lawson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teimosia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Lawson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Teimosia thows a leg kick but Lawson checks it
and Lawson counters with an outside leg kick.
Lawson avoids the body shot from Teimosia.
Lawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teimosia looks to land a left hand but Lawson moved out of range nicely.
Lawson attempts a counter takedown but Teimosia avoids it well and moves away.
Teimosia tries to work over Lawson's front leg with a kick but Lawson checks it.
Lawson misses the jab.
Teimosia missing with a left hand there. Lawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teimosia blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Teimosia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Teimosia tenderised Lawson's leg. Lawson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Teimosia lands with a nice body punch.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawson takes one to the chin there.
Teimosia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lawson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia pulls Lawson in close to prevent any damage.
Lawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Teimosia has wrist control.
Teimosia trying to control the position.
Teimosia is pulling down on Lawson's head. It's preventing any offense from Lawson, at least for the moment.
Lawson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawson won't allow Teimosia to sweep him here.
Lawson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawson lands a couple of digs.
Trey Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawson distracts Teimosia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Teimosia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Teimosia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Teimosia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Teimosia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lawson looking to control.
Lawson pulls Teimosia in to control the position.
Lawson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lawson 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.
Teimosia throwing strikes from guard but Lawson blocks nicely.
Teimosia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Teimosia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawson is trying to control the position but Teimosia postures up.
Lawson wants to sweep here but Teimosia controlling him for the moment.
Teimosia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Teimosia with a nice head shot there.
Lawson controls Teimosia momentarily but Teimosia frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson working a defensive guard but Teimosia passes into half guard.
Teimosia thows a huge punch but Lawson dodges it nicely.
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. Teimosia connects with a nice short shot to Lawson's temple.
Lawson is looking to get back to full guard here but Teimosia has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lawson struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Teimosia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teimosia scores with punches from side control.
Teimosia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawson taking a bit of punishment here - Teimosia scoring with strikes.
Lawson tries to bench press Teimosia off him but Teimosia keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hilton Teimosia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Teimosia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hilton Teimosia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schelokov comes into the arena with Sirens blaring out of the sound system. 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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185 lbs
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34
185 lbs
26 - 18 - 0 |
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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
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Schelokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Georges!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georges fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Georges with that takedown attempt.
Georges fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Schelokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Georges.
Georges is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schelokov's half guard.
Georges has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schelokov is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georges looking for a guillotine from mount but Schelokov is having none of it.
Georges breaks from Schelokov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Schelokov is rocked!
It looks like Alexander Schelokov has been cut.
Schelokov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HFC Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges working for a guillotine from mount but Schelokov is in no mood to give up.
Oh Schelokov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Georges throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Schelokov has his hands clasped together but Georges breaks the hold and Schelokov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Georges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Georges!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Fireball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden has chosen Bring The Noise by Anthrax & Public Enemy as his entrance music. 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 John Fadden was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Fireball!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, John Fadden!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fireball jabs at Fadden's body.
Nice shot lands for Fadden.
Fadden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fadden swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fireball to counter with a crisp jab.
Fireball misses with a wild combination.
And Fadden tries to counter it with a takedown but Fireball pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fadden shoots in for a takedown but Fireball shows good takedown defense.
Fadden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fireball.
Fireball darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fireball throws a series of strikes that have Fadden backpedaling.
Fireball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fadden.
Fireball looks to land a left hand but Fadden moved out of range nicely.
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!
Fireball stalks Fadden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fadden's face. Fadden staggers backwards, shaken.
Fireball looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fadden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Kid Fireball has been cut.
Fadden misses with a body kick.
Fireball smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Fadden. Those never looked like landing.
Fireball lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden is looking to clinch but Fireball is avoiding it.
Fireball misses the shot to the body.
Fadden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fireball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fireball connects with a right hand. Fadden shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Fadden.
Fireball looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fireball throws out a loose jab but Fadden uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fireball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fadden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fadden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fireball scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fireball dodges the punch combination from Fadden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Fireball as he connects with a hook.
Fadden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fireball was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadden.
Fadden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fireball counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fadden throws a push kick but Fireball slaps the foot to one side.
Fadden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Fireball misses the target.
Kid Fireball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fadden.
Fadden wants to clinch
and Fireball counters with a left to the body.
Fireball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fadden swings for the body but Fireball moves out of range.
Fireball is looking for a counter combo.
Fadden dives in and grabs Fireball's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fireball pushes down on Fadden's head and hops out.
An inside leg kick from Fadden misses.
Fireball tries to bum rush Fadden with a series of wild strikes but Fadden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fireball bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fadden's head.
Fireball throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fireball misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fireball stuns Fadden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fireball misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Fireball.
Fireball misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fireball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fadden.
Fireball just misses with a punch to the body.
Fireball fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fadden on the side of the head.
Fadden drives through and clinches with Fireball against the cage.
Fadden manages to pull guard.
Fireball gets to his feet. Fadden looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fadden tries a head kick but it misses.
Fadden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fadden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fireballs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fadden misses with a body shot
and Fireball counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fadden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fadden misses with a right hand
and Fireball counters with a nice uppercut.
Fireball throws a right hand that Fadden ducks under and follows up with a left that Fadden also avoids with ease.
Fadden misses with a series of wild punches.
Fadden fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Fireball misses its target.
Fireball lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fireball circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fireball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fadden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadden swings for the body but Fireball moves out of range.
Fadden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fireball is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fireball scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Fireball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Fireball'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.
Fireball gets tackled into the cage by Fadden. Fadden maintains the clinch.
Fireball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fadden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fadden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fireball. Fireball obviously looking to wear him down.
Fireball lands a jab to Fadden's midsection.
Fadden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fireball throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fireball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fadden can do to turn this around?
Fireball throws a lazy right hand but Fadden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fireball looks to land a right hand but Fadden moved out of range.
Fireball checks the leg kick.
Fadden misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fireball pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fireball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fadden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fireball lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fadden takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fireball breaks the clinch.
Fireball avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fireball lands a nice shot to the body.
Fireball throws a shot to the body.
Fadden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fadden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fireball lands a nice shot that snaps Fadden's head back.
Fireball throws a series of punches but Fadden moves out of range.
Fadden throws a lazy right hand but Fireball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fireball bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fadden's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden throws a jab but it's blocked by Fireball.
Fadden connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fadden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fireball.
Fireball goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadden. Fireball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadden misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Fireball counter with a right hand.
Fadden is rocked!
Fadden throws a leg kick
and Fireball counters with a crisp right that sends Fadden to the canvas! Fireball follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Fireball!
Kid Fireball retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Theyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
265 lbs
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28
250 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Theyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otis Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittaker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Theyer.
Theyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whittaker leaves Theyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Theyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theyer slips under a jab.
Whittaker missing with a left hand there. Theyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whittaker throws a low kick, looking for Theyer's leg but Theyer calmly moves out of range.
Theyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whittaker but Whittaker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Theyer with a poor takedown
and Whittaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Theyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Theyer shoots and misses
and Whittaker counters with a crisp one two that drops Theyer! Whittaker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Theyer to his feet! Theyer is in big trouble!
Theyer throws a lazy right hand but Whittaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whittaker looks to land a combination but Theyer avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theyer fails to land the takedown.
Theyer shoots for a takedown but Whittaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whittaker.
Whittaker lands a leg kick that knocks Theyer off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker drops Theyer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Theyer looks back up at him and smiles so Whittaker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Theyer is rocked!
Theyer bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Whittaker comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Theyer falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Theyer was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otis Whittaker!
Otis Whittaker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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