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MMMA 44 Gray vs Juravlev PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Bueller (ranked 4989 p4p, 598 weight class) and Jakub Lubanski (ranked 6214 p4p, 691 weight class). Lubanski has chosen Produkt Polski as his entrance music. Jakub Lubanski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Bueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakub Lubanski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bueller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Come on Bueller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lubanski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bueller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bueller has clasped his hands together around Lubanski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bueller is working Lubanski over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bueller is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lubanski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ground and pound from Bueller seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueller staying calm.
Lubanski wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lubanski is not content to let Bueller control the position.
Lubanski is pushing Bueller's head away, looking to escape. Bueller manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Bueller - just one landing.
Bueller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lubanski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lubanski checks a low kick from Bueller.
Bueller throws a leg kick
and Lubanski counters with a single leg into guard. Bueller didn't expect that.
Bueller has control of Lubanski's left arm, preventing Lubanski from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueller trying to keep a closed guard but Lubanski is proving a slippery customer.
Bueller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lubanski tries to stand but Bueller is controlling from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bueller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bueller has Lubanski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bueller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lubanski tumbling to the mat - Bueller dives into Lubanski's guard.
Bueller looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bueller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Bueller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bueller throws a hook but Lubanski blocks it.
Lubanski needs to keep his hands up - Bueller had a free shot at his head there.
Bueller moves into the clinch.
Bueller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lubanski tries to score a body lock takedown but Bueller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lubanski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bueller is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lubanski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bueller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eric Bueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Lubanski.
Bueller throws the kick towards the body but Lubanski avoids it.
Bueller misses with an uppercut
and Lubanski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bueller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bueller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bueller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lubanski has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lubanski wants to stand but Bueller is controlling his arm.
Bueller struggling a bit here.
Bueller is trying to improve his position.
Bueller regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lubanski prevents Bueller from improving his position.
Bueller is positioning himself well to prevent Lubanski advancing to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bueller wants to control but Lubanski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bueller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lubanski.
Bueller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bueller pulls guard effortlessly.
Bueller wants to sweep here but Lubanski controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lubanski wanted to stand there but Bueller had control of the position.
Bueller wants to sweep here but Lubanski controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bueller is working an open guard so Lubanski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A low kick from Bueller misses
and Lubanski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bueller!
Bueller sneaks out the side door and pushes Lubanski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lubanski slips under a jab from Bueller.
Lubanski throws a counter combo.
Bueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lubanski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Bueller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Bueller. Those never looked like landing.
Lubanski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lubanski gets tackled into the cage by Bueller. Bueller maintains the clinch.
Bueller leaning against his opponent.
Bueller tries to land a knee to the head but Lubanski blocks with his arms.
Bueller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lubanski looking for a takedown.
Bueller is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lubanski is trying to drag Bueller to the mat but Bueller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lubanski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bueller prevents it.
Eric Bueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Lubanski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lubanski being controlled against the cage.
Bueller prevents a takedown attempt there.
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.
Bueller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lubanski up against the cage.
Bueller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bueller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lubanski.
Bueller has picked Lubanski up - he's going for a ride! Bueller dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lubanski has one foot on Bueller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lubanski blocks the elbow strike.
Lubanski tries to score a body lock takedown but Bueller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bueller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lubanski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bueller is proving hard to escape from.
Bueller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eric Bueller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bueller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Bueller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bueller 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Bueller!
Our winner, Eric Bueller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Khaliev (ranked 4307 p4p, 476 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 5211 p4p, 538 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Khaliev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to T-Wayne - Nasty Freestyle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
202 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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170 cm
42
191 lbs
22 - 21 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Determined |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Khaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaliev misses the jab.
A left and a right from Khaliev both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Timebmb throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khaliev's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khaliev. Timebmb does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Timebmb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khaliev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khaliev scores with a jab.
Khaliev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khaliev throws a hook but Timebmb blocks it.
Khaliev throws a shot from downtown. Timebmb moves away and avoids it.
Timebmb cracks Khaliev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Timebmb with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaliev misses the jab.
Khaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Timebmb circles away.
Khaliev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timebmb lands the left hand.
Timebmb 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.
Timebmb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khaliev misses with a looping right.
Timebmb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khaliev throws the left hand but Timebmb avoids the punch easily.
Timebmb lands a really nice looking cross but Khaliev seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Khaliev.
Timebmb is rocked!
Donk. Timebmb catches Khaliev right on the button with a cross.
Timebmb is still on wobbly legs! Can Khaliev finish him?
Khaliev misses the jab.
Timebmb seems to have recovered his senses.
Timebmb defending well as Khaliev loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Timebmb, as that shot connected.
Timebmb checks a leg kick.
Khaliev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timebmb.
Khaliev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khaliev is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice combo by Khaliev! Oh, that's hurt him - Timebmb falls to the canvas and Khaliev follows him into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timebmb is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Timebmb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timebmb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khaliev pulls his head out easily.
Khaliev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timebmb keeps working.
Khaliev is looking for a kimura but Timebmb is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khaliev to get the leverage.
Timebmb won't allow Khaliev to pass to mount.
Timebmb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Timebmb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb moves into full guard.
Khaliev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Timebmb working for a triangle but Khaliev defends it easily.
Khaliev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Timebmb isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Khaliev stacks Timebmb on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Khaliev!
Khaliev lands a nice forearm strike.
That has opened up Jukebox Timebmb's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb is looking to regain half guard here but Khaliev keeps moving and retains side control.
Timebmb gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Khaliev is looking for a kimura here.
Khaliev is keen to just control but Timebmb is a slippery customer.
Timebmb looking for submissions off his back.
Timebmb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Timebmb working for submissions but it's allowed Khaliev to get to half guard.
Khaliev trying to control the action but Timebmb is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev wants to pass to mount but Timebmb is defending the position.
Timebmb is defending against the submission attempts here by Khaliev.
Khaliev seems to be looking for submissions.
Khaliev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Timebmb looking for submissions off his back.
Timebmb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khaliev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Khaliev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Timebmb throws a sloppy head kick and Khaliev moves out of range easily.
Khaliev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Timebmb.
Khaliev misses with a series of wild punches.
Khaliev misses with a double jab.
Timebmb throws a counter combo.
Khaliev throws a jab when Timebmb was well out of range.
Khaliev blocks a head kick by Timebmb.
Khaliev throwing a counter right hand but Timebmb manages to avoid it.
Adam Khaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timebmb connects with a high kick.
Timebmb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khaliev.
Timebmb gets tackled into the cage by Khaliev. Khaliev maintains the clinch.
Timebmb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Timebmb lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timebmb misses with a punch on the inside.
Khaliev is stalling here.
Timebmb tries to work over Khaliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaliev pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timebmb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timebmb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timebmb throws a head kick but Khaliev moves out of range.
Timebmb dodges the punch combination from Khaliev.
Jukebox Timebmb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khaliev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Timebmb is out of range and Khaliev settles back down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Timebmb.
Timebmb 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.
Timebmb tries to bum rush Khaliev with a series of wild strikes but Khaliev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khaliev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaliev is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Timebmb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb working for a triangle but Khaliev defends it easily.
Timebmb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khaliev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Timebmb is breathing heavily.
Khaliev wants to pass the guard but Timebmb is keeping the position.
Timebmb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khaliev defends well.
Khaliev advances to half guard.
Timebmb tries to get to full guard but Khaliev has control of the leg.
Khaliev is trying to control the action in half guard but Timebmb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev is working for a submission of some sort.
Timebmb is looking for a sweep. Khaliev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khaliev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timebmb is just riding it out for now. Khaliev eventually gives up the hold.
Timebmb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khaliev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Timebmb is staying active underneath Khaliev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four 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.
Timebmb wants to get back to full guard.
Timebmb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Timebmb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khaliev.
Timebmb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khaliev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khaliev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timebmb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timebmb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Timebmb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khaliev defends it easily.
Khaliev wants to control from the top but Timebmb keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Khaliev does no damage.
Khaliev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timebmb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Khaliev with a jab.
Timebmb looks to land a combination. Khaliev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Khaliev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Timebmb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khaliev scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Khaliev. Those never looked like landing.
Timebmb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khaliev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Timebmb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Timebmb is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khaliev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timebmb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Timebmb scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaliev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Timebmb blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Timebmb.
Adam Khaliev is winning the standup battle so far.
Khaliev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Timebmb misses with an uppercut.
Timebmb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khaliev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khaliev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khaliev drops Timebmb with a right and a left! Khaliev comes rushing in but Timebmb regains his composure and manages to keep Khaliev in guard.
The cut above Jukebox Timebmb's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timebmb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timebmb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khaliev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaliev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khaliev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Timebmb's guard.
Timebmb actively working from the bottom here.
Timebmb is staying active underneath Khaliev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khaliev wants to work for an arm triangle but Timebmb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Timebmb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khaliev trying to control the action but Timebmb is working from the bottom.
Khaliev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Timebmb defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb is not content to let Khaliev control the position.
Timebmb looking for submissions off his back.
Timebmb with the active half guard here but Khaliev passes nicely into side control.
Timebmb tries to buck Khaliev off but Khaliev is having none of it.
Timebmb is not content to let Khaliev control the position.
Timebmb is letting Khaliev control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Timebmb manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Khaliev stalling.
Timebmb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Timebmb wants to sweep but no luck.
Timebmb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khaliev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khaliev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Timebmb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khaliev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khaliev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb has momentary wrist control but Khaliev slips an elbow through the middle.
Timebmb working for a triangle but Khaliev defends it easily.
Khaliev connects with a couple of short punches.
Jukebox Timebmb's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jukebox Timebmb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adam Khaliev!
Adam Khaliev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pit Bull Development for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiusz Ataman (ranked 4065 p4p, 520 weight class) and Ben Jonathon (ranked 5157 p4p, 613 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
22 - 25 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergiusz Ataman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Jonathon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonathon blocks a jab.
Jonathon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ataman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ataman scores with the left hand. Jonathon knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Ataman's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jonathon blocks a low kick nicely.
Ataman connects with the punch.
Jonathon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ataman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ataman throws a hook to the side of Jonathon's head but Jonathon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ataman throws a big shot that misses.
Jonathon ducks under a wild hook from Ataman.
Ataman cracks Jonathon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ataman misses with an uppercut. Jonathon saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ataman. That's going to slow Jonathon down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataman misses with a wild combination.
Jonathon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ataman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ataman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jonathon. Jonathon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jonathon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ataman quickly recovers to half guard.
Ataman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jonathon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonathon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jonathon wants to take a breather but Ataman is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ataman trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Jonathon.
Ataman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jonathon is working away from the top position though.
Jonathon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ataman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jonathon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonathon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jonathon is trying to control. Ataman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jonathon 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.
Jonathon content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon wants to work for an arm triangle but Ataman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ataman taking some punishment here, with Jonathon in his half guard.
Jonathon lands with a punch from half guard.
Jonathon stops Ataman from getting back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Jonathon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ataman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jonathon.
Ataman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jonathon working Ataman over with strikes.
Ataman wants to improve his position but Jonathon is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ataman is staying active underneath Jonathon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jonathon lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergiusz Ataman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ataman misses with a straight right.
Ataman misses with a series of wild punches.
Jonathon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ataman defends it well.
Ataman throws a hook but Jonathon avoids it easily.
Jonathon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Ataman.
Ataman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jonathon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ataman throws a right hand that Jonathon ducks under and follows up with a left that Jonathon also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonathon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
Jonathon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jonathon takes one to the side of the head.
Ataman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jonathon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jonathon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jonathon lands in his opponent's guard.
Ataman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataman looks to throw a body kick
and Jonathon counters with a straight right hand.
Ataman lands the left hand.
Jonathon blocks the body kick.
Jonathon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ataman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jonathon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ataman to the mat! Ataman manages to get full guard.
Ataman wants to get back to his feet but Jonathon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jonathon wants to control from the top but Ataman keeps moving.
Jonathon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jonathon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jonathon trying to control but Ataman is working from the bottom.
Ataman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ataman keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Ataman striking from his own guard.
Ataman looking to control.
Jonathon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ataman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ataman cracks Jonathon with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ataman throws a series of punches but Jonathon moves out of range.
Jonathon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jonathon looks to land a combination but Ataman avoids it well.
Jonathon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ataman.
Ataman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jonathon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ataman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ataman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jonathon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sergiusz Ataman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ataman misses with a leg kick
and Jonathon counters with a single leg into guard. Ataman didn't expect that.
Jonathon trying to control but Ataman is working from the bottom.
Jonathon throws an elbow that misses. Ataman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jonathon's guard. Nice move by Ataman!
Jonathon looking for subs off his back but Ataman has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jonathon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jonathon is trying to control but can't.
Ataman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonathon slips under a jab.
And Jonathon tries to counter it with a takedown but Ataman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiusz Ataman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jonathon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jonathon wants to counter the offense by Ataman and move into the clinch position.
Jonathon staying out of range there.
Ataman is looking to chop away at Jonathon's legs.
Ataman clobbers Jonathon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ataman throws a hook to the side of Jonathon's head but Jonathon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ataman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jonathon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ataman.
Ataman cracks Jonathon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ataman fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jonathon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
A little jabbing left from Jonathon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ataman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ataman wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonathon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonathon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
Ataman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonathon can do to turn this around?
Ataman throws a combination that misses
and Jonathon counters with a shoot takedown. Ataman fights it but they end up in guard.
Jonathon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jonathon trying to control but Ataman is working from the bottom.
Jonathon has gone for a leg lock! Ataman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jonathon's guard.
Jonathon looking for a guillotine here but Ataman defends easily.
Jonathon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ataman is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ataman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jonathon is trying to control the position but Ataman postures up.
Jonathon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ataman.
Jonathon working for submissions but it's allowed Ataman to get to half guard.
Jonathon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ataman pulls his head out easily.
Jonathon trying to control but Ataman postures up.
Sergiusz Ataman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Ataman is going to stand back up.
Jonathon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ataman content to control rather than advance.
Jonathon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ataman looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four 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.
Ataman continues to stall.
Ataman prevents Jonathon from getting the reversal.
Jonathon is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ben Jonathon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ataman controlling from the full mount.
Jonathon tries to lock up and control but Ataman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ben Jonathon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ataman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonathon regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiusz Ataman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ataman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiusz Ataman!
Sergiusz Ataman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Amped Performance ($200/160q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 4201 p4p, 454 weight class) and Knut Paulsen (ranked 3707 p4p, 406 weight class). Fakiiri comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit- BREAK STUFF. Paulsen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. U Can't Touch This kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nakki Fakiiri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Knut Paulsen's chin.
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29
265 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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KO power |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Knut Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fakiiri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fakiiri feints and then cracks Paulsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paulsen down.
Fakiiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paulsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fakiiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paulsen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fakiiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paulsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paulsen 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.
Fakiiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paulsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paulsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paulsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fakiiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paulsen on the side of the head.
Fakiiri pushes Paulsen away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen misses with a body kick.
Fakiiri throwing a counter right hand but Paulsen manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Fakiiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fakiiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Paulsen. Beautiful body shot.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Paulsen moves out of range.
Paulsen throws a shot from downtown. Fakiiri moves away and avoids it.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Paulsen saw that one coming.
Fakiiri tries to land a front kick but Paulsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fakiiri lands a nice looking body kick.
A left lands for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a big shot that misses.
And Paulsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Fakiiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paulsen throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Paulsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri looks to throw the jab but Paulsen is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Paulsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fakiiri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fakiiri catches Paulsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paulsen keeps Fakiiri at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Fakiiri throws a hook to the side of Paulsen's head but Paulsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
Paulsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the body
and Paulsen counters with a nice body shot.
Fakiiri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paulsen scoring well with a low kick there.
Fakiiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri throws a chopping leg kick but Paulsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fakiiri misses with a straight right.
Fakiiri throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
Paulsen throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Fakiiri was looking to counter with a kick there.
Good work by Paulsen as he checks the leg kick.
Paulsen thinks about the counter body kick.
Fakiiri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paulsen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fakiiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paulsen's sensitive parts.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Paulsen misses
and Fakiiri counters with a straight right hand.
Paulsen takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fakiiri.
Paulsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulsen. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulsen moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
Paulsen slips under a jab.
Paulsen takes one to the side of 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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fakiiri. Paulsen shrugs it off though.
Paulsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Paulsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a solid body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulsen. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulsen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Paulsen looks winded!
Fakiiri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paulsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fakiiri defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paulsen looks to land a left hand but Fakiiri moved out of range nicely.
Fakiiri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fakiiri looks to land a body kick but Paulsen moved away.
Paulsen works Fakiiri's body with a nice hook.
Paulsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fakiiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Paulsen.
Paulsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fakiiri throws a lazy uppercut
and Paulsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri misses with a straight right.
Paulsen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Paulsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
Paulsen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a combination
and Paulsen counters with a good low kick that Fakiiri was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri misses with a looping right.
A big left from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fakiiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paulsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fakiiri under the eye.
A low kick from Paulsen is predictable there
and Fakiiri counters with a body kick that stops Paulsen in his tracks momentarily.
Paulsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fakiiri throws a jab when Paulsen was well out of range.
Fakiiri tests Paulsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paulsen is rocked!
Fakiiri throws a lazy right hand but Paulsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paulsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fakiiri counters with a big right hand! Oh Paulsen is in trouble here! Fakiiri follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
In his post fight interview, Nakki Fakiiri gave a big smile as he said 'RoaR fighters piss excellence all over you Shinto bums '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haji Muakbar (ranked 4252 p4p, 473 weight class) and The Artist (ranked 5464 p4p, 558 weight class). Muakbar comes to the cage accompanied by That Punjabi Jay-Z song. Artist has chosen Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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192 lbs
18 - 9 - 1 |
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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
41 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Haji Muakbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Artist!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Artist scores with a takedown into Muakbar's guard.
Muakbar is controlling Artist's posture.
Artist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artist postures up in Muakbar's guard and throws a big left but Muakbar blocks it.
Muakbar managing to control the position.
Muakbar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muakbar trying to control the position here.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Muakbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muakbar is trying to keep Artist in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Artist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muakbar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Artist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Artist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muakbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Artist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Artist distracts Muakbar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Artist working his ground and pound in the gym.
Muakbar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Artist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muakbar's head.
Artist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Artist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Artist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Artist landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Artist throws a big right hand that misses.
Artist wants to control from the top but Muakbar keeps moving.
Muakbar wants to sweep but no luck.
Artist looking to sit in guard and control but Muakbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muakbar throws a strike but Artist rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artist throwing strikes from guard but Muakbar blocks nicely.
Artist throws a strike but Muakbar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Muakbar is looking to work some ground and pound but Artist has wrist control.
Muakbar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muakbar wants to control from the top but Artist keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Artist has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Muakbar doesn't defend quickly enough and Artist has managed to lock this one up! Can Muakbar escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Artist on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Artist!
A relieved looking The Artist thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Haji Muakbar stepped up to the mic, saying 'the roid rage just didn't kick in this time'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Bezoink (ranked 3578 p4p, 456 weight class) and Jim Degrizz (ranked 3632 p4p, 461 weight class). Bezoink comes into the arena with Fuel blaring out of the sound system. Degrizz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Battle in prison. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Degrizz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezoink moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Bezoink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Degrizz.
Bezoink misses with a wild combination.
Degrizz throws a hook but Bezoink avoids it easily.
Bezoink wants to land a leg kick but Degrizz is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Degrizz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bezoink has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bezoink and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Degrizz thows a leg kick but Bezoink checks it
and Bezoink counters with a three punch combo that has Degrizz backing up. Degrizz nods at Bezoink to acknowledge the strikes.
Degrizz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bezoink tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Degrizz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bezoink.
Degrizz tries a quick counter leg kick but Bezoink is wise to it.
Degrizz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bezoink appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bezoink scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Bezoink blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Bezoink does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Degrizz. That snapped Bezoink's head back.
Bezoink has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bezoink throws a right hand that Degrizz ducks under and follows up with a left that Degrizz also avoids with ease.
Degrizz takes a swing at Bezoink's ribcage but misses.
Bezoink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Degrizz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz misses with an uppercut
and Bezoink counters with a three punch combo that has Degrizz backing up. Degrizz nods at Bezoink to acknowledge the strikes.
Good work by Bezoink as he checks the leg kick.
Bezoink is looking for a counter combo.
Degrizz scores with a nice head shot.
Degrizz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bezoink throws out a loose jab but Degrizz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Degrizz thumps Bezoink with a low kick.
Bezoink misses with an uppercut.
Degrizz misses with a shot to the body
and Bezoink counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Jim Degrizz's cut even more.
Degrizz just misses with a punch to the body.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses.
Bezoink checks a leg kick.
Bezoink shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Degrizz eats them both and turns towards Bezoink to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Degrizz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bezoink went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bezoink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Degrizz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Degrizz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bezoink misses with a low kick.
Bezoink is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bezoink with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Degrizz scores with a hook.
Bezoink gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Degrizz.
Bezoink misses with a hook.
Degrizz throws out a loose jab but Bezoink uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bezoink appears to be looking for a big counter.
Degrizz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Degrizz jabs at Bezoink's body.
Bezoink connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Degrizz's hands.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz throws an overhand right that lands on Bezoink's shoulder, as Bezoink tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Bezoink wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bezoink, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Degrizz misses the target.
Bezoink takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Degrizz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bezoink counters with a stiff right hand.
Degrizz misses with a leg kick
and Bezoink counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a hook to the body
and Bezoink counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bezoink checks a leg kick.
Degrizz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bezoink counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Bezoink.
Bezoink throws a nice outside leg kick.
Degrizz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezoink lands a leg kick that knocks Degrizz off balance momentarily.
Bezoink works Degrizz's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Bezoink, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bezoink lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The cut above Jim Degrizz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Degrizz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz missing with a left hand there. Bezoink was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bezoink lands a left and a right that send Degrizz crashing to the mat, dazed. Bezoink thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Degrizz is rocked!
A combination from Bezoink does no damage.
Degrizz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bezoink finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Degrizz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Degrizz.
Degrizz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bezoink scores with a body shot.
Degrizz seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Degrizz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bezoink has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bezoink and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bezoink drops Degrizz with a beautiful combination! Degrizz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bezoink is looking for the KO!
Degrizz punishes Bezoink's body with a nice straight punch.
Bezoink misses with a series of wild punches.
Bezoink bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Degrizz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bezoink counters with a one-two to the body.
Jim Degrizz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bezoink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz moves out of range as Bezoink throws a body kick.
Degrizz connects with a body shot that sends Bezoink's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Bezoink dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bezoink pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Degrizz back to the cage. Bezoink follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Degrizz throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bezoink to counter with a crisp jab.
Bezoink pounces like a tiger and cracks Degrizz with a vicious hook! Degrizz is down but not out! Bezoink follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ernie Bezoink!
Ernie Bezoink decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Begovic (ranked 2258 p4p, 315 weight class) and Mathias Vini (ranked 2677 p4p, 364 weight class). Begovic comes to the cage accompanied by Cavoglave. Mathias Vini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34
210 lbs
14 - 11 - 1 |
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205 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roland Begovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mathias Vini!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vini moves into range and clinches up with Begovic.
Begovic breaks from the clinch.
Vini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Begovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Begovic clobbers Vini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vini has managed to clinch.
Begovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Begovic misses with a looping left.
Vini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vini manages to break the clinch.
Vini throws a series of strikes that have Begovic backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Begovic scores with a nice strike.
Begovic throws a hook to the side of Vini's head but Vini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vini tries to clinch but Begovic moves out of range.
Vini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vini tries a head kick but it misses.
Begovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vini just manages to avoid it.
Vini tries to clinch but Begovic is having none of it.
Vini rushes Begovic and presses him up against the cage.
Begovic prevents a body shot from Vini.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vini throws an elbow but misses.
Begovic manages to break the clinch.
Vini tries to clinch up but Begovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vini tries to close the distance and clinch but Begovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vini takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Begovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vini wants to clinch up but Begovic keeps it at a distance.
Begovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Begovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vini was well out of range. Poor timing from Begovic.
A swing and a miss from Begovic.
Vini wants to clinch.
Vini wants to clinch.
Vini tries to clinch but Begovic moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Begovic.
Vini slips under a jab from Begovic.
Nice defenses there by Vini.
Vini tries to close the distance and clinch but Begovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Begovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Begovic.
Begovic gets tackled into the cage by Vini. Vini maintains the clinch.
Begovic blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Begovic manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Vini.
Begovic misses with a hook.
Vini tries to clinch but Begovic moves out of range.
Begovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Begovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vini throws out the jab.
Vini is looking to clinch but Begovic is avoiding it.
Begovic scores with a jab. Vini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Begovic.
Begovic looks to land a right hand but Vini moved out of range.
Vini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Begovic.
Vini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Begovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vini back to the cage. Begovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vini tries to clinch up.
Vini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Begovic.
Begovic drops Vini with a huge uppercut! Vini drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Begovic is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Begovic!
A determined Roland Begovic didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 1516 p4p, 213 weight class) and Erland Eliasson (ranked 1747 p4p, 242 weight class). Araujo comes to the cage accompanied by Who Shot Ya?. Eliasson has chosen Radioactive - Imagine Dragons as his entrance music. 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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221 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erland Eliasson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo goes for a double leg but Eliasson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eliasson continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Eliasson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Araujo tries to clinch up
and Eliasson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo misses with a combination
and Araujo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Araujo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Eliasson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by Eliasson.
It seemed like Eliasson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eliasson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo fails with the takedown
and Eliasson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Araujo thinking.
Luiz Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eliasson's guard.
Araujo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eliasson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Araujo has passed into side control.
Araujo misses with the ground and pound.
Araujo blocks the strikes from Eliasson.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo'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.
Eliasson is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Araujo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araujo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eliasson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Araujo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eliasson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Araujo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo working the ground and pound but Eliasson is defending the strikes.
Araujo working away.
A control attempt from Eliasson but he's now mounted!
Araujo landing strikes from the mount and Eliasson is in trouble!
Araujo looking to ground and pound but Eliasson is blocking nicely.
Araujo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Eliasson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Araujo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Araujo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Eliasson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eliasson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Araujo's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eliasson is in trouble now - Araujo has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Araujo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eliasson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Eliasson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Araujo is looking to clinch.
Araujo wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Eliasson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Araujo shoots in but Eliasson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eliasson can do to turn this around?
Araujo shoots and misses
and Eliasson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Araujo both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Eliasson does no damage.
Eliasson throws a big shot that misses.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Eliasson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo tries to clinch
and Eliasson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Araujo clinches.
Eliasson taking a breather.
Eliasson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Eliasson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eliasson lands a hook that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Eliasson.
Araujo takes a shot to the head.
Eliasson stalling against the cage.
Eliasson has Araujo pressed against the cage.
Eliasson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eliasson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eliasson scores with a shot to the side of Araujo's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eliasson as Araujo tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Eliasson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Araujo misses with a takedown
and Eliasson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Araujo shoots in and drives through. Eliasson sprawls well.
Eliasson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Araujo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Araujo walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Eliasson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erland Eliasson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Erland Eliasson thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tel Britton (ranked 2478 p4p, 286 weight class) and Ralph McGuire Jr (ranked 2314 p4p, 267 weight class). McGuire Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
267 lbs
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28
245 lbs
7 - 5 - 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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tel Britton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britton lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire Jr seems unphased.
Britton misses with a body shot.
McGuire Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tel Britton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire Jr rushes Britton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Britton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Britton.
McGuire Jr taking a breather.
McGuire Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Britton misses with the head strike.
McGuire Jr lands a shot to the body.
McGuire Jr stalls.
McGuire Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britton stops a takedown attempt from McGuire Jr.
Britton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGuire Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGuire Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGuire Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Britton is one step ahead there.
McGuire Jr keeping full guard, as Britton tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Britton wants to control from the top but McGuire Jr keeps moving.
Britton throwing strikes from guard but McGuire Jr blocks nicely.
Britton wants to control from the top but McGuire Jr keeps moving.
Britton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire Jr, not yet.
McGuire Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Britton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Britton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Britton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Britton connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGuire Jr controls Britton momentarily but Britton frees himself.
Britton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Britton distracts McGuire Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Britton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Britton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Britton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Britton throwing strikes from guard but McGuire Jr blocks nicely.
McGuire Jr looking to control.
McGuire Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Britton manages to get himself to full guard.
McGuire Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGuire Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire Jr being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire Jr postures up.
Britton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Britton.
Britton is pulling down on McGuire Jr's head to control his posture.
Britton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire Jr's guard.
McGuire Jr is pulling down on Britton's head. It's preventing any offense from Britton, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Britton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Britton works over McGuire Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
McGuire Jr trying to control the position.
Britton is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire Jr has wrist control.
Britton throws an elbow that misses. McGuire Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Britton's guard. Nice move by McGuire Jr!
Britton wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Britton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tel Britton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A cross from Britton lands.
McGuire Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Britton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Britton coming out on top.
McGuire Jr takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr misses with a looping left.
Britton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McGuire Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Britton throws a jab when McGuire Jr was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Britton misses the target.
Britton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire Jr instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGuire Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGuire Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Britton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Britton working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Britton working some strikes from top position.
McGuire Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire Jr trying to control the position.
McGuire Jr keeping moving, preventing Britton from controlling successfully.
McGuire Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Britton passes McGuire Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Britton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGuire Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGuire Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Britton sits in half guard.
McGuire Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Britton is looking to take a break and control but McGuire Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire Jr keeping control of the position.
McGuire Jr trying to control here.
Britton lands strikes from half guard.
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
Britton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Britton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Britton throwing shots but McGuire Jr is blocking nicely.
McGuire Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Britton from advancing position.
Britton slips a nice elbow through McGuire Jr's hands, connecting with McGuire Jr's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Britton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire Jr can do to turn this around?
McGuire Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Britton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Britton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuire Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Britton is looking to advance position but McGuire Jr won't allow it.
McGuire Jr trying to control but Britton postures up.
Britton prevents McGuire Jr from improving his position.
Britton working over McGuire Jr with some ground and pound. McGuire Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Britton lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire Jr is looking to improve his position.
Britton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Britton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
Britton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuire Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Britton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGuire Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Britton connects with a couple of short punches.
The cut above Ralph McGuire Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Britton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGuire Jr pulls Britton in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tel Britton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Britton 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.
McGuire Jr ducks under a wild hook from Britton.
Britton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Britton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Britton throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire Jr's shoulder, as McGuire Jr tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire Jr throws a low kick but Britton moves out of range easily.
Britton misses with a body shot
letting McGuire Jr counter with a right hand.
Britton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Britton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Britton misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Britton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire Jr throws out a counter right but Britton avoids it with no problem.
McGuire Jr tries to bum rush Britton with a series of wild strikes but Britton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Britton.
McGuire Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Britton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Britton scores with a four punch combination!
McGuire Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire Jr tries to land a front kick but Britton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Britton sizes up McGuire Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Britton throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGuire Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Britton is out of range.
Britton throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britton. McGuire Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire Jr throws a jab when Britton was well out of range.
McGuire Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Britton doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire Jr thuds his right hand into Britton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Britton looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire Jr is just out of range.
Britton throws a hook but McGuire Jr blocks it.
Britton tries to clinch there but McGuire Jr circles away.
It seemed like McGuire Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire Jr walks into a jab.
McGuire Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Britton is just out of range.
A big left from McGuire Jr misses.
Britton misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Britton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ralph McGuire Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire Jr misses with a body kick.
Britton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Britton was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire Jr.
Britton lands a jab to the head.
Britton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Britton fails to land.
Britton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Britton lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire Jr backwards.
Tel Britton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Britton backwards.
McGuire Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Britton.
Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McGuire Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire Jr fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Britton.
McGuire Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire Jr throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Britton lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ralph McGuire Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tel Britton!
Tel Britton 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Juravlev (ranked 1107 p4p, 134 weight class) and Gabriel Gray (ranked 122 p4p, 12 weight class). Alexey Juravlev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Gray's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Juravlev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Gray!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Juravlev misses the target.
Juravlev backing away here, and Gray unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Juravlev.
Gray has Juravlev up against the cage in a clinch.
Gray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juravlev swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Juravlev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gray avoids a wild elbow strike from Juravlev.
Gray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juravlev backwards.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juravlev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gray scores with a hook to the body. Juravlev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Juravlev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray slips under a jab.
Gray tries a quick counter leg kick but Juravlev is wise to it.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Gray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray tries to work over Juravlev's front leg with a kick but Juravlev checks it.
Gray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Juravlev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juravlev looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
Juravlev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively.
Juravlev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juravlev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gray misses with a few strikes there.
Juravlev moves away from the strike by Gray.
Juravlev throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Gray. That snapped Juravlev's head back.
Gray moves out of range as Juravlev strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juravlev is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
Gray throws out a counter right but Juravlev avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Juravlev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Gray misses.
Juravlev throws a right hand that misses
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Juravlev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Alexey Juravlev's cut is getting worse.
Good leg kick by Gray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gray doesn't manage to clinch there - Juravlev circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Juravlev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Juravlev throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gray feints and then cracks Juravlev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Juravlev down.
A nice combination there by Juravlev.
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
Juravlev staying out of range there.
Juravlev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juravlev is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gray's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Juravlev lands with a nice combination. Gray backs away looking to recover.
Juravlev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gray appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Juravlev throws an off balance right hand
and Gray counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Juravlev is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray scores with a punch to the head.
Alexey Juravlev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gray explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Juravlev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gray rattles Juravlev with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Juravlev tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Gray dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Juravlev stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gabriel Gray! Gabriel Gray retains his heavyweight title!
Gabriel Gray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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