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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Tjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Otto Tjack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anders Svensson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Svensson tries to work over Tjack's front leg with a kick but Tjack checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tjack throws a leg kick but Svensson checks it.
Svensson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Svensson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tjack half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tjack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Svensson just manages to avoid it.
Tjack misses with a low kick.
Tjack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson tries to score with a low kick but Tjack moves his leg out of the way.
Tjack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Svensson just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tjack misses with a low kick.
Tjack throws out a leg kick but Svensson moves out of range and Tjack only half commits.
Svensson feints a counter leg kick.
Tjack moves out of range of the leg kick from Svensson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tjack is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Otto Tjack.
Well Tjack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 10:9
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 10:9
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Tjack!
As Otto Tjack got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I KILLED YOU HAHAHHAAHA'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Carr!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Carr moves out of range.
Carr feints the counter takedown.
Jenkins misses with a hook
so Carr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carr drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Carr seems to have locked his on tight now - Jenkins screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Carr, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joe Carr!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Griffin McElroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Partridge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Griffin McElroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Partridge!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McElroy has Partridge up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Partridge 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.
Partridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McElroy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Partridge has McElroy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McElroy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McElroy tries to stall but Partridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Partridge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McElroy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Partridge.
Partridge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Partridge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McElroy wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McElroy closes the distance and pushes Partridge back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from McElroy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Partridge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McElroy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from McElroy.
Partridge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Partridge can't get the takedown.
Partridge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McElroy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Partridge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Partridge wants a takedown but no success here.
McElroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McElroy prevents the takedown attempt.
Partridge jumps guard but McElroy stands there with Partridge around his waist. Partridge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge goes for a takedown attempt but McElroy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McElroy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Partridge.
McElroy lands a front kick.
McElroy moves into range and clinches up with Partridge.
Partridge has McElroy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McElroy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McElroy gets underhooks to prevent Partridge's takedown attempt.
Partridge gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Partridge looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partridge throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McElroy to regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McElroy is on top in guard.
McElroy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge rushes McElroy and presses him up against the cage.
Partridge is trying to drag McElroy to the mat but McElroy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McElroy trying to control the position but instead, Partridge has worked for underhooks and has pushed McElroy into the cage.
McElroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partridge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Partridge wants a takedown but no success here.
McElroy gets underhooks to prevent Partridge's takedown attempt.
That's four 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.
Partridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McElroy crunches a lovely knee into Partridge's ribcage.
Partridge tries to pull guard but McElroy won't allow it.
Partridge goes for a takedown in the clinch but McElroy prevents it.
Partridge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Partridge cracks McElroy with a nice body shot.
McElroy missing with knees to the body.
Partridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McElroy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Partridge drops down looking for an ankle pick but McElroy pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Griffin McElroy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McElroy throws a nice head kick!
McElroy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Partridge at a distance.
McElroy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McElroy misses with the combination.
McElroy forces Partridge back against the cage and clinches.
McElroy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Partridge is working for takedown but McElroy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Partridge lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McElroy moves into full guard.
McElroy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Partridge is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge tries to pull guard but McElroy holds him up against the cage and eventually Partridge drops back down to his feet.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Partridge.
McElroy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Partridge.
Partridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McElroy's elbow.
Griffin McElroy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McElroy prevents the takedown attempt.
Partridge wants to take the fight to the mat but McElroy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Partridge has McElroy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McElroy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Partridge is breathing heavily.
Partridge misses with a punch to the body.
Partridge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McElroy lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McElroy prevents a takedown attempt there.
McElroy'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.
McElroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Partridge can do to turn this around?
McElroy looking to stall.
Partridge has McElroy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McElroy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McElroy taking a breather.
McElroy gets underhooks to prevent Partridge's takedown attempt.
Partridge goes for a takedown in the clinch but McElroy prevents it.
McElroy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McElroy lands an elbow that stopped Partridge in his tracks for a moment.
McElroy is pressed up against the cage. Partridge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McElroy down to the mat. McElroy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McElroy moves into range and clinches up with Partridge.
McElroy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McElroy is pressed up against the cage. Partridge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McElroy down to the mat. McElroy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McElroy moves into the clinch successfully.
McElroy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McElroy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Partridge backwards.
Partridge misses with some punches.
Partridge tries for a takedown but McElroy manages to get underhooks.
McElroy trying to land knees to the body.
Partridge is trying to trip McElroy. He has hold of a leg but McElroy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Partridge persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Partridge throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McElroy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
McElroy has Partridge pulled in close to control his posture.
McElroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Partridge throws an elbow that misses. McElroy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Partridge's guard. Nice move by McElroy!
McElroy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McElroy throws a head kick but Partridge moves out of range.
McElroy has closed the distance and engaged Partridge in a clinch.
Partridge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McElroy walks away with a smile on his face. Partridge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McElroy clinches up against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Griffin McElroy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Partridge avoids a kick to the body.
McElroy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Partridge shoots in for a takedown but McElroy shows good takedown defense.
McElroy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McElroy closes the distance and clinches.
Partridge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McElroy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McElroy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McElroy duly obliges.
McElroy throws a leg kick which misses Partridge's front leg but catches the back leg as Partridge tries to avoid it.
Partridge shoots for a takedown but McElroy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McElroy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Partridge.
McElroy moves into the clinch.
Partridge wants a takedown.
Partridge has McElroy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McElroy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Partridge misses with the head strike.
Partridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Partridge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McElroy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McElroy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McElroy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McElroy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McElroy lands a good knee to the midsection. Partridge won't want to take too many of those.
McElroy'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.
Partridge tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for McElroy.
McElroy'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.
A shot in the inside from McElroy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McElroy stalling.
McElroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partridge has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McElroy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McElroy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McElroy gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McElroy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Partridge is working away from the top position though.
Partridge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McElroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McElroy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Griffin McElroy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McElroy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge goes for a takedown in the clinch but McElroy prevents it.
McElroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McElroy trying to land knees to the body.
McElroy wants to stall.
Partridge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McElroy after a bit of a struggle.
Partridge is trying to pull guard but McElroy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Partridge wants a takedown.
Partridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McElroy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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.
McElroy slowing the pace effectively.
McElroy lands a body shot.
McElroy is trying to stall.
McElroy stalling in the clinch but Partridge improves position.
McElroy looking to throw knees to the head but Partridge is blocking nicely.
Partridge lands a right hand that snaps the head of McElroy backwards.
McElroy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partridge goes for a takedown attempt but McElroy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Griffin McElroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partridge tries to keep at a distance but McElroy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adam Partridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin McElroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McElroy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Partridge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Griffin McElroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McElroy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Griffin McElroy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Griffin McElroy waved his t-shirt featuring Versus's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Robert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makim Larin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Robert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Robert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Makim Larin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larin throws a right hand that Robert ducks under and follows up with a left that Robert also avoids with ease.
Robert is looking to counter with head kicks.
Robert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Larin throws a leg kick
and Robert makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Larin really felt that one!
Larin connects with a solid leg kick.
Larin avoids the head kick by Robert.
A head kick misses from Robert.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robert.
Robert scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Robert's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robert working the ground and pound.
Robert happy to just control the position for now.
Larin is trying to buck Robert off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robert is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Larin's shoulder. That is not cool.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Larin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Larin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Larin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Robert is staying tight to Larin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robert seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Larin for as long as he can get away with.
Robert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Larin is trying to improve his position.
Robert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robert controlling the position from side mount.
Larin is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Robert has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Robert is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Robert has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Larin!
Robert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Robert.
Larin is desperately trying to improve his position but Robert has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Larin reaches up to try and pull Robert in and control his posture, but Robert latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Larin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Robert!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nummer Elva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nummer Elva enters the cage!
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283 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramses Fiddlesticks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nummer Elva!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elva slaps away a takedown attempt from Fiddlesticks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Elva.
Fiddlesticks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nummer Elva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elva throws a series of punches but Fiddlesticks moves out of range.
Elva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fiddlesticks tries for a takedown but Elva circles away easily
and Elva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fiddlesticks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddlesticks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elva digs a good body shot into Fiddlesticks's ribs.
Elva cracks Fiddlesticks with an open hand slap.
Elva lands a two punch combo.
Fiddlesticks is breathing heavily.
Elva feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fiddlesticks sprawling to the canvas! Fiddlesticks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Elva finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elva feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fiddlesticks sprawling to the canvas! Fiddlesticks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Elva finish him?!
Fiddlesticks is rocked!
Elva walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fiddlesticks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Elva swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fiddlesticks's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nummer Elva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Old Bucket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Tank is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Many Men. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
258 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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235 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Old Bucket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank The Tank!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Tank takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Tank with a poor takedown
and Bucket counters with a stiff right hand.
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch but Bucket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Tank forces Bucket back against the cage and clinches.
The Tank has Bucket pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Tank pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bucket tumbling to the mat - The Tank dives into Bucket's guard.
The Tank drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Tank jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bucket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Tank controlling from the top position.
Bucket will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bucket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Tank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bucket is keeping the position for now.
The Tank stands up over Bucket, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Tank trying to control but Bucket is working from the bottom.
The Tank passes Bucket's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Bucket pushes The Tank off looking to stand but The Tank dives back in and keeps control.
The Tank trying to control the pace.
Bucket knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Tank on the ground.
The Tank maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bucket could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but The Tank has cracked it and Bucket is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by The Tank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank The Tank!
A less than humble Frank The Tank misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Facon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyun Kim Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackie Facon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hyun Kim Dong!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dong is defended easily by Facon.
Facon forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Facon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Facon cracks Dong with a nice body shot.
Facon scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Facon slowing the pace effectively.
Dong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Facon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dong.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyun Kim Dong.
Dong wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Facon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Facon pinned against the cage. Facon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Facon has Dong up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Facon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dong up against the cage.
Dong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Facon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Facon closes the distance and clinches.
Facon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dong avoids it.
Facon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Facon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dong looks winded!
Dong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Facon is defending well.
Dong looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Facon.
Facon prevents the takedown attempt.
Facon just leaning against Dong, taking a breather.
Dong wants to take the fight to the mat but Facon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Facon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Facon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Facon.
Facon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Facon prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Facon.
Facon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Facon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Facon stalling.
Dong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Facon prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jackie Facon.
Good shot there by Facon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Facon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dong.
Facon scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Facon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Facon is working Dong over against the cage.
Facon digs a right hand underneath Dong's ribcage. Dong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Facon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dong takes a shot to the head.
Facon scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Facon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Facon has Dong pressed against the cage.
Facon stalling.
Facon stalling against the cage.
Facon just leaning against Dong, taking a breather.
Facon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Facon controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jackie Facon.
Facon rushes Dong and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Facon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Facon pushes Dong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Facon.
Facon digs a right hand into Dong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dong's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Facon.
Facon stalling.
Facon lands a left hand.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Facon lands with a left to the head.
Facon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Facon is pushing Dong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Facon lands a left hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Facon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Facon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Facon drops Dong with a beautiful combination! Dong stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Facon is looking for the KO!
Dong is rocked!
Dong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Facon swivels and escapes.
Dong is still on wobbly legs! Can Facon finish him?
Facon clinches up with Dong and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Facon pushes Dong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Facon stalling the fight.
Facon lands with a right to the head.
Facon throws a big uppercut that drops Dong! More strikes from Facon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dong lies dazed against the cage as Facon celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie Facon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hell Bent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homebase Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
252 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hell Bent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Homebase Dave!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dave tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bent swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dave steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bent.
Dave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bent gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dave connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dave tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bent counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bent.
Bent lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dave's head.
Dave is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bent frees his head nicely. Oh but Dave has switched to an armbar! Bent is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Homebase Dave!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jola Kaalipaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bulgarian Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaalipaa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Darude / Sandstorm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jola Kaalipaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bulgarian Grappler!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaalipaa tries to keep at a distance but Grappler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaalipaa tries for a takedown but Grappler manages to get underhooks.
Kaalipaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grappler backwards.
Grappler has clasped his hands together around Kaalipaa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Grappler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Grappler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grappler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grappler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kaalipaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaalipaa gets back to half guard.
Kaalipaa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Grappler escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Grappler!
Kaalipaa throws Grappler to one side and escapes!
Bulgarian Grappler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaalipaa circles away.
Kaalipaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Kaalipaa.
Kaalipaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Grappler.
Kaalipaa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grappler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaalipaa throws a counter high kick but Grappler was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kaalipaa fails with a takedown attempt.
Grappler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kaalipaa counters with a series of strikes. Grappler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grappler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grappler is pressing down on Kaalipaa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaalipaa is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalipaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grappler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaalipaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grappler pulls his head out easily.
Grappler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaalipaa trying to hold on to Grappler's head to control him but Grappler postures up.
Kaalipaa is looking to improve his position.
Kaalipaa is working hard here to advance position.
Grappler is trying to work for a kimura but Kaalipaa is defending well.
Grappler seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalipaa tries to get to full guard but Grappler has control of the leg.
Grappler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaalipaa tries to get to full guard but Grappler has control of the leg.
Kaalipaa is looking to control Grappler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaalipaa avoid being mounted?
Grappler is trying to work for a kimura but Kaalipaa is defending well.
Grappler working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaalipaa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaalipaa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grappler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grappler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grappler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaalipaa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grappler has managed to get both his arms back between Kaalipaa's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaalipaa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grappler forces his way into half guard.
Grappler is looking for a kimura here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bulgarian Grappler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grappler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grappler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kaalipaa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Grappler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grappler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kaalipaa some visible discomfort.
Grappler landing strikes.
Kaalipaa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kaalipaa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grappler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalipaa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grappler's head.
Kaalipaa prevents Grappler from improving his position.
Kaalipaa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grappler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaalipaa pushes down on Grappler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grappler tries to get to full guard but Kaalipaa has control of the leg.
Grappler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been informed that Grappler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grappler keeps trying to improve his position.
Kaalipaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working.
Grappler is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalipaa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaalipaa prevents Grappler from improving his position.
Kaalipaa wants to control but Grappler is keeping him busy.
Kaalipaa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grappler looking for submissions off his back.
Kaalipaa prevents Grappler from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grappler is pressing down on Kaalipaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaalipaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Grappler looking for a guillotine here but Kaalipaa defends easily.
Kaalipaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jola Kaalipaa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaalipaa is defended easily by Grappler.
Grappler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaalipaa.
Kaalipaa dives in for a single leg takedown but Grappler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jola Kaalipaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaalipaa fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaalipaa tries to clinch up but Grappler circles away and keeps his distance.
Grappler clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaalipaa has had enough of the clinch but Grappler keeps him there for the moment.
Kaalipaa tries to pull guard but Grappler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grappler has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kaalipaa regains guard immediately.
Kaalipaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kaalipaa dives on top into guard.
Kaalipaa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaalipaa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kaalipaa stopping the sweep attempt from Grappler.
Grappler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kaalipaa is looking for a triangle here but Grappler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Grappler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kaalipaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kaalipaa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grappler's best efforts.
Grappler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaalipaa sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Grappler there.
Grappler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaalipaa actively working from the bottom here.
Grappler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaalipaa sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalipaa wants to get back to full guard.
Kaalipaa actively working from the bottom here.
Kaalipaa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grappler is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grappler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Kaalipaa gets back to half guard.
Grappler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grappler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaalipaa defends it well.
Kaalipaa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappler slips a nice elbow through Kaalipaa's hands, connecting with Kaalipaa's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bulgarian Grappler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grappler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bulgarian Grappler!
Bulgarian Grappler 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.
Jola Kaalipaa was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank for all'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pretty Boy Amirkhani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
19
198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pretty Boy Amirkhani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Amirkhani.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Amirkhani to counter with a crisp jab.
Amirkhani lunges at Kravac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kravac's hand.
Amirkhani throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravac.
Kravac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amirkhani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Amirkhani looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravac is just out of range.
Kravac looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Amirkhani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amirkhani is refusing to be controlled, as Kravac sits in half guard.
Kravac trying to mount his opponent but Amirkhani defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amirkhani is doing well to control the position and prevent Kravac from advancing to side control.
Kravac controlling the pace.
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
Kravac is trying to control. Amirkhani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura but Amirkhani is defending well.
Amirkhani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amirkhani tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Amirkhani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kravac is trying to control the action in half guard but Amirkhani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Amirkhani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amirkhani is concentrating on defense, preventing Kravac from advancing position.
Kravac stalling away here and it's allowed Amirkhani to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Amirkhani has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amirkhani controlling the position.
Amirkhani keeping moving, preventing Kravac from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amirkhani throws a shot from downtown. Kravac moves away and avoids it.
Amirkhani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kravac drops his hands momentarily and Amirkhani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Amirkhani slaps away a takedown attempt from Kravac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pretty Boy Amirkhani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Amirkhani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kravac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amirkhani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amirkhani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amirkhani lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kravac is rocked!
Kravac with a poor takedown
and Amirkhani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kravac looks winded!
Kravac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amirkhani.
Kravac misses with a takedown
and Amirkhani counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amirkhani lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kravac falls backwards - clearly groggy! Amirkhani dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pretty Boy Amirkhani!
A relieved looking Pretty Boy Amirkhani thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
33% |
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