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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steel Ii (ranked 4514 p4p, 439 weight class) and Arriorus Adee (ranked 23712 p4p, 568 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Steel Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arriorus Adee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Steel Ii.
Adee scores with a nice strike.
Adee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel Ii's sensitive parts.
Adee rushes Steel Ii and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Adee.
Adee is leaning against Steel Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adee pushes Steel Ii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Adee.
Steel Ii is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Adee.
Adee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel Ii.
Adee pushes Steel Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel Ii backwards.
Adee's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adee lands with a left to the head.
Adee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Adee.
Adee lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee scores with a shoulder strike.
Adee scores with a shoulder strike.
Adee digs a right hand underneath Steel Ii's ribcage. Steel Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Adee.
Adee lands with a right to the head.
Adee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel Ii is rocked!
Adee gets through Steel Ii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Steel Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adee drops Steel Ii onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Steel Ii is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel Ii or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Adee - that landed with a thud.
Steel Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adee.
A short uppercut from Adee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adee.
Adee manages to break the clinch.
Adee connects with a high kick.
Steel Ii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adee. Adee obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel Ii swinging wildly here.
Adee lands with a shot to the body.
Steel Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Arriorus Adee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adee throws a leg kick which misses Steel Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel Ii tries to avoid it.
Adee sizes up Steel Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel Ii gets tackled into the cage by Adee. Adee maintains the clinch.
Adee digs a right hand into Steel Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel Ii's gas tank.
Adee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Adee.
Adee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adee works on Steel Ii's body with a couple of short punches.
Adee digs a right hand into Steel Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel Ii's gas tank.
Adee digs a right hand underneath Steel Ii's ribcage. Steel Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Adee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adee presses Steel Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Adee.
Adee presses Steel Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adee lands with a light punch inside.
Adee lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adee dips a shoulder and cracks Steel Ii with a mighty uppercut! Steel Ii falls back against the cage and Adee unloads with a barrage of strikes! Steel Ii is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Adee screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arriorus Adee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Christie (ranked 23352 p4p, 282 weight class) and Anderson Beach Boy (ranked 4065 p4p, 204 weight class). Christie's entrance music is Blood On My Hands. A fine choice. Isaac Christie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Beach Boy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beach Boy did well to prevent Christie getting side control.
Christie throwing shots but Beach Boy is blocking nicely.
Christie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beach Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beach Boy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Christie trying to mount his opponent but Beach Boy defends it.
Beach Boy is pressing down on Christie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christie stays in close to Beach Boy's body and controls the position.
Christie drops back looking for a leg! Beach Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beach Boy manages to kick Christie off! Christie jumps back into Beach Boy's guard.
Christie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach Boy 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.
Beach Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christie manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christie is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Beach Boy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Beach Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Christie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beach Boy won't allow Christie to get back to his feet.
Beach Boy throws a big right hand that misses.
Beach Boy throws a big right hand that misses.
Beach Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Christie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach Boy with a nice head shot there.
Christie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beach Boy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beach Boy looking to pass the guard.
Beach Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Christie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beach Boy on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Christie wants to sweep here but Beach Boy controlling him for the moment.
Beach Boy trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Beach Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beach Boy won't allow Christie to sweep him here.
Christie is looking to stand up but Beach Boy isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beach Boy rushes Christie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beach Boy has picked Christie up - he's going for a ride! Beach Boy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach Boy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christie is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
Beach Boy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beach Boy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beach Boy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Christie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Beach Boy.
Beach Boy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christie keeps working.
Christie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Christie is not content to let Beach Boy control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie is looking for a sweep. Beach Boy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beach Boy moves into full mount! Christie won't be happy about that!
Christie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beach Boy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Christie wants to control but Beach Boy is having none of it.
Beach Boy looking to control but Christie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christie tries to hold on but Beach Boy pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beach Boy trying to control but Christie is having none of it.
Beach Boy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Christie's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Beach Boy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Christie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Christie blocks the strikes from Beach Boy.
Beach Boy is looking for a sweep.
Christie blocks the strikes from Beach Boy.
Christie trying to control the position but Beach Boy is working away.
Beach Boy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beach Boy is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie gets to mount! Beach Boy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Beach Boy tries to reverse the position but Christie maintains control.
Beach Boy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Christie.
Beach Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie controlling his opponent.
Beach Boy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beach Boy is looking to improve his position but Christie isn't that keen on the idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beach Boy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Christie trying to control but Beach Boy is having none of it.
Christie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson Beach Boy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beach Boy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie trying to control but Beach Boy is having none of it.
Beach Boy is trying desperately to improve position.
Christie with good strikes from the mount here!
Christie prevents Beach Boy from getting the reversal.
Beach Boy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Christie controlling the pace.
Beach Boy is looking to improve his position.
Christie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy is looking to improve his position.
Christie is pressing down on Beach Boy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beach Boy is holding on for now.
Christie controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beach Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Christie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beach Boy keeps working.
Beach Boy tries to get to full guard but Christie has control of the leg.
Christie is taking a breather. Beach Boy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beach Boy is staying active underneath Christie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beach Boy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beach Boy is on top in guard.
Christie seems keen to control Beach Boy's posture.
Beach Boy advances position into side control!
Beach Boy trying to control the action but Christie is working from the bottom.
Christie struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Christie dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Christie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Christie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Christie is chipping away with strikes.
Beach Boy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Christie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beach Boy defending well though.
Beach Boy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christie's back!
Beach Boy controlling well, preventing Christie from escaping the position.
Beach Boy struggling to keep hold of the position.
Beach Boy throwing damaging strikes from the back! Christie could be in trouble here!
Can Christie hold on?! Beach Boy is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach Boy throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Beach Boy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Christie is really stuck here.
Christie is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Beach Boy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Beach Boy lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Christie hold on?!
Beach Boy has his opponent's back but Christie is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Beach Boy.
Christie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beach Boy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beach Boy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christie's guard.
Christie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beach Boy works over Christie with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beach Boy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beach Boy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie sneaks out the side door and pushes Beach Boy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Isaac Christie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Christie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Christie scores with punches from side control.
Christie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beach Boy's legs.
Beach Boy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Beach Boy trying to control from the bottom.
Christie trying to mount his opponent but Beach Boy defends it.
Christie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beach Boy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beach Boy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Christie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Christie is trying to control. Beach Boy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beach Boy is trying to maintain the position but Christie is very close to passing his half guard.
Beach Boy tries to roll over but Christie keeps him under control.
Beach Boy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beach Boy wants to get back to full guard.
Beach Boy manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christie is pushing down on Beach Boy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beach Boy is fighting to maintain full guard but Christie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Christie seems to be working for a kimura but Beach Boy defends the submission attempt.
Christie trying to control the action but Beach Boy is working from the bottom.
Christie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Christie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beach Boy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Christie unloads with some shots from mount but Beach Boy bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Christie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Christie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karim Garcia (ranked 24146 p4p, 267 weight class) and Nikita Smirnov (ranked 6023 p4p, 250 weight class). Nikita Smirnov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikita Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses the jab.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smirnov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Garcia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Smirnov counters with a two punch combo.
Garcia throws a body kick that misses.
Smirnov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smirnov throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Smirnov counters with a one-two to the body.
Smirnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia jabs Smirnov right on the nose. Smirnov blinks but takes it well.
Smirnov cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.
Smirnov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garcia was covering up waiting for the punch and Smirnov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Garcia pushes Smirnov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smirnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smirnov has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smirnovs head.
Garcia has Smirnov pressed against the cage, preventing Smirnov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smirnov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garcia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smirnov wants to stand back up but Garcia manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia feints and as Smirnov raises his hands in defense, Garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smirnov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smirnov enables Garcia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smirnov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smirnov wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smirnov is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smirnov can pounce on him.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smirnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
Smirnov ducks right into an uppercut from Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Smirnov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karim Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Smirnov.
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia tries to circle away but Smirnov has him pinned against the cage.
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Smirnov moves away and avoids it.
Smirnov goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Smirnov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garcia showed some decent athleticism there.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Smirnov is having none of it.
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 Karim Garcia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smirnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smirnov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garcia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smirnov tries to escape but Garcia is in control.
Smirnov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garcia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smirnov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Garcia is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garcia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garcia lands some shots froms side control.
Garcia 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control but Smirnov is keeping him busy.
Garcia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smirnov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet but Garcia drags him back down.
Smirnov bucks up and tries to throw Garcia off but instead Garcia has got his back!
Smirnov is trying to stand back up.
Garcia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Garcia controlling the positon.
Smirnov trying to get back to his feet but Garcia is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control but Smirnov is keeping busy.
Smirnov is trying to stand back up.
Garcia controlling the position well here. Smirnov rolled but Garcia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Smirnov manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a combination. Smirnov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smirnov pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Smirnov.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garcia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smirnov. Smirnov obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia shoots in and bounces Smirnov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnov pushes Garcia off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karim Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Smirnov coming out on top.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smirnov counters with an inside leg kick.
Smirnov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Smirnov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garcia tries to bum rush Smirnov with a series of wild strikes but Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nikita Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia leaves Smirnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
enabling Smirnov to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smirnov swivels and escapes.
Garcia gets a double leg takedown into Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov is looking to stand back up but Garcia counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smirnov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Smirnov is having none of it.
Smirnov has one foot on Garcia's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Smirnov on that attempt.
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smirnov cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Smirnov breaks from the clinch.
Smirnov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Garcia avoids the body shot from Smirnov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown. Smirnov fights it but they end up in guard.
Smirnov pushes Garcia off and gets back to his feet.
Karim Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Smirnov.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Garcia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smirnov eats them both and turns towards Garcia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Smirnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Smirnov persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirnov is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Smirnov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garcia blocks it well.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Smirnov's knee but Smirnov avoids it well.
Smirnov circles away from the clinch attempt
so Smirnov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smirnov gets to his feet. Garcia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smirnov closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
Garcia is trying to push Smirnov away but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to chop away at Smirnov's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Smirnov shoots in.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia forces Smirnov back against the cage and clinches.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Smirnov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia throws the left hand but Smirnov avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Smirnov counters by moving into the clinch.
Smirnov looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Nikita Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karim Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smirnov lands with a light punch inside.
Smirnov struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikita Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chevvy Bridges (ranked 4658 p4p, 359 weight class) and Jan Kowalski (ranked 6310 p4p, 409 weight class). Jan Kowalski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chevvy Bridges !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski slaps away a takedown attempt from Bridges , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Kowalski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bridges shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kowalski pinned against the cage. Kowalski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kowalski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a right hand that Bridges ducks under and follows up with a left that Bridges also avoids with ease.
Bridges lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bridges goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bridges darts in looking for a takedown but Kowalski gets double underhooks and turns Bridges into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chevvy Bridges . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges tries to clinch but Kowalski moves away
and Kowalski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kowalski instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski digs a right hand into Bridges 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bridges 's gas tank.
Kowalski tries to land a knee to the head but Bridges blocks with his arms.
Bridges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges tries to pull guard but Kowalski holds him up against the cage and eventually Bridges drops back down to his feet.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bridges tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Bridges in a clinch.
Kowalski is trying to break the clinch but Bridges has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bridges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kowalski lands a shoulder strike.
Bridges tries to pull guard but Kowalski won't allow it.
Kowalski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bridges is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalski controls the action.
Bridges is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.
Bridges tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bridges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Kowalski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalski lands a hook that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
Kowalski is trying to push Bridges away but Bridges has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalski.
Kowalski is looking to break free of the clinch but Bridges has double underhooks.
Bridges tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bridges drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bridges scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a head kick but Bridges moves out of range.
Bridges closes the distance and pushes Kowalski back into the cage.
Kowalski gets through Bridges 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bridges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
Bridges throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Bridges stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski prevents the takedown attempt.
Bridges has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowalski after a bit of a struggle.
Bridges slowing the pace effectively.
Kowalski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kowalski is trying to break the clinch but Bridges is controlling him.
Kowalski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bridges is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalski is working for takedown but Bridges is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bridges is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Bridges to work.
Kowalski prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalski can't find room to land a body shot as Bridges controls the action.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalski misses with a knee strike.
Kowalski lands a nice uppercut.
Bridges drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kowalski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bridges tries for a takedown but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kowalski. Those never looked like landing.
Bridges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bridges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kowalski misses with a two punch combination.
Kowalski scores with a one two! Bridges had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kowalski lands a nice shot to the body.
Bridges tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bridges tries to stall but Kowalski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bridges manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bridges is trying to maintain a safe position but Kowalski gets an underhook and turns Bridges into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bridges can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Bridges manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski leaves Bridges with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bridges dives in for a single leg takedown but Kowalski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kowalski throws out a counter right but Bridges avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chevvy Bridges . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kowalski lands with a right hand.
Kowalski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bridges .
Jan Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski has Bridges pressed against the cage, preventing Bridges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bridges wants a takedown but no success here.
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalski circles away.
Kowalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bridges is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kowalski.
Bridges lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kowalski backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jan Kowalski has been cut.
Jan Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bridges has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bridges fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bridges scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kowalski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Bridges jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bridges tries to break free but Kowalski pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges tries for a takedown but Kowalski manages to get underhooks.
Jan Kowalski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bridges tries to pull guard but Kowalski won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bridges wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges .
Kowalski is trying to push Bridges away but Bridges has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski darts in and clinches Bridges up against the cage.
Bridges blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bridges jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Bridges gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jan Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalski forces Bridges back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges tries to circle away but Kowalski has him pinned against the cage.
Kowalski scores with a shot to the side of Bridges 's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalski.
Bridges decides to pull guard.
Kowalski stops Bridges from standing up.
Kowalski postures up.
Bridges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kowalski on the ground.
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bridges pulls Kowalski in to control the position.
Kowalski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Kowalski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bridges has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Bridges jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Bridges gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kowalski gets caught napping as Bridges dives in and scores a takedown. Kowalski manages to retain guard.
Kowalski is controlling Bridges 's posture.
Kowalski pushes Bridges off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Bridges .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridges tries to pull guard but Kowalski won't allow it.
Bridges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalski clinches up with Bridges and pushes him back against the cage.
Bridges jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chevvy Bridges . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski is trying to force a seperation but Bridges has the dominant position.
Kowalski lands a hook that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
Bridges has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowalski after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Kowalski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bridges tries to pull guard but Kowalski holds him up against the cage and eventually Bridges drops back down to his feet.
Bridges is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kowalski to keep the fight standing.
Bridges goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalski prevents it.
Bridges tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch but Kowalski keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalski tries to break free but Bridges pushes him back against the cage.
Bridges keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kowalski's efforts to push away.
Bridges goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalski prevents it.
Kowalski is trying to push Bridges away but Bridges has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bridges breaks the clinch.
Kowalski slips a jab and a cross from Bridges .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bridges scores with a shot to the body.
Kowalski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bridges is looking to clinch.
Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bridges is trying to drag Kowalski to the mat but Kowalski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bridges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bridges takes a shot to the head.
Kowalski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bridges dodges an elbow strike from Kowalski.
Kowalski tries a knee to the head but Bridges blocks it.
Kowalski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bridges .
Bridges is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kowalski to keep the fight standing.
Bridges blocks a body shot from Kowalski.
Kowalski scores with a shot to the side of Bridges 's head.
Bridges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kowalski tries to circle away but Bridges has him pinned against the cage.
Kowalski stalls.
Chevvy Bridges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kowalski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bridges .
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowalski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kowalski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clark Trejo (ranked 23832 p4p, 442 weight class) and Chuck Abbot (ranked 24050 p4p, 438 weight class). Chuck Abbot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Trejo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Chuck Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trejo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trejo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abbot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abbot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trejo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abbot, pushing him back against the cage.
Abbot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A hook to the body from Abbot.
Abbot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abbot slaps away a takedown attempt from Trejo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trejo has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Abbot as the two fighters clinch.
Trejo stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot is pushing Trejo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Abbot slowing the pace effectively.
Trejo misses with some punches.
Abbot is fighting off a takedown attempt but Trejo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abbot to the mat. Abbot regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Trejo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trejo won't allow Abbot to get back to his feet.
Abbot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trejo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abbot looking to control but Trejo passes into half guard.
Abbot is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abbot is looking for a sweep. Trejo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trejo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abbot's head.
Trejo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trejo is trying for a kimura here. Abbot looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Trejo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clark Trejo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Craik (ranked 4896 p4p, 408 weight class) and Steven Pelican (ranked 4122 p4p, 370 weight class). Carl Craik had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Carl Craik looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Craik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Pelican !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelican shoots in for a takedown but Craik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Craik looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pelican tries to clinch up but Craik circles away and keeps his distance.
Craik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pelican dives in and grabs Craik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Craik pushes down on Pelican 's head and hops out.
Carl Craik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Pelican .
Pelican shoots in for a double leg but Craik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Craik appears to be looking for a big counter.
Craik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pelican seems a little lost for a moment, as Craik dominates the positioning.
Pelican is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Craik working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craik is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pelican will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pelican manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Craik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelican 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.
Pelican is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Craik defends it well.
Pelican is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Pelican is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Craik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pelican .
Pelican trying to mount his opponent but Craik defends it.
Pelican throwing shots but Craik is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craik is in trouble now - Pelican has advanced to mount!
Pelican has hold of Craik's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Craik manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pelican trying to control but Craik is having none of it.
Pelican throws a sloppy strike and Craik uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Craik has ended up in Pelican 's guard.
Pelican throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelican has his foot on Craik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Craik works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Texoma Fight Academy inform us that Pelican has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pelican working for a triangle but Craik defends it easily.
Craik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pelican swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pelican throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pelican has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Craik has managed to get both his arms back between Pelican 's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pelican throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Craik with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Pelican will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Craik looks to land a left hand but Pelican moved out of range nicely.
Pelican tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Craik gets tackled into the cage by Pelican . Pelican maintains the clinch.
Craik manages to break the clinch.
Carl Craik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pelican fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pelican staying out of range there.
Craik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craik misses with a takedown attempt - Pelican sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelican tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Craik swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pelican closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Craik did well to prevent Pelican getting side control.
Pelican throwing shots but Craik is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelican not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pelican missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pelican has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pelican thows a huge punch but Craik dodges it nicely.
Pelican not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pelican wants to lay and pray for a moment but Craik keeps working.
Pelican is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Craik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Craik is defending against the submission attempts here by Pelican .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pelican wants to control but Craik is keeping him busy.
Pelican missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Craik is defending against the submission attempts here by Pelican .
Pelican is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Craik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pelican .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelican sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Craik defending well though.
Pelican throwing shots but Craik is blocking nicely.
Pelican throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pelican is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Craik is in trouble now - Pelican has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craik defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pelican .
Pelican is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Craik can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Craik is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Pelican showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pelican goes for a double leg but Craik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Craik continues to drive forward.
Craik wants to clinch up but Pelican keeps it at a distance.
Craik leaves Pelican with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pelican misses with a takedown attempt - Craik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carl Craik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Pelican .
Pelican misses with a takedown attempt - Craik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craik rushes Pelican and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Craik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Craik tries for a takedown but Pelican manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pelican tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Craik avoids it.
Craik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pelican is trying to drag Craik to the mat but Craik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pelican is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pelican fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pelican has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pelican taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Craik wants a takedown.
Pelican has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craik is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pelican can't get the takedown.
Craik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pelican has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steven Pelican is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Craik lands a takedown into guard.
Pelican wriggles free and stands up.
Pelican shoots in for a takedown but Craik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pelican fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelican is looking to clinch but Craik is avoiding it.
Craik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pelican shoots for a double leg takedown but Craik sprawls well. He's pushed Pelican 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Craik appears to be looking for a big counter.
Craik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pelican .
Craik tries to counter by clinching up but Pelican breaks away and moves out of range.
Craik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Craik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Craik wants it to stay on the feet.
Pelican shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Craik is trying to defend but Pelican finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pelican works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelican just content to control the position.
Pelican trying to control the action but Craik is working from the bottom.
Pelican looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pelican content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carl Craik.
I think Pelican has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Pelican !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Qualco Torquilka (ranked 4034 p4p, 423 weight class) and Amar Ekeocha (ranked 5452 p4p, 476 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Qualco Torquilka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amar Ekeocha!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torquilka works the jab nicely.
It looks like Amar Ekeocha has been cut.
Ekeocha looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A left and a right from Torquilka both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Torquilka.
Torquilka cracks Ekeocha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekeocha throws a sloppy head kick and Torquilka moves out of range easily.
As Ekeocha looks to move away, Torquilka throws a big counter combo but Ekeocha just gets out of the way.
Torquilka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekeocha at a distance.
Ekeocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Torquilka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Torquilka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ekeocha looks to clinch
and Torquilka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torquilka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekeocha wants to clinch
and Torquilka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekeocha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ekeocha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ekeocha darts in trying to clinch
and Torquilka counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Ekeocha badly! Torquilka follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Ekeocha out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Torquilka finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Qualco Torquilka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonty Egburt (ranked 5025 p4p, 458 weight class) and Adonis Christopher (ranked 4656 p4p, 445 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonty Egburt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adonis Christopher!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christopher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christopher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Egburt's calf.
Christopher tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Egburt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Egburt works the jab nicely.
Christopher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christopher tries to clinch up.
Christopher throws a lazy head kick
and Egburt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Egburt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Egburt lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Christopher falls backwards - clearly groggy! Egburt dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonty Egburt!
A less than humble Jonty Egburt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 2723 p4p, 141 weight class) and Tony Dake (ranked 3361 p4p, 170 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Dake!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dake trying to control the position but Manson is working away.
Dake advances to mount.
BOOM! Dake connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Manson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dake is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Manson is surviving well by controlling Dake's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dake looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manson working to try and regain half guard.
Manson wants to control but Dake is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson is squirming around, avoiding Dake's attempts to control the action.
Manson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manson regains half guard.
Manson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dake's back!
Dake showing good submission defense here.
Dake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dake tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Manson sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Dake to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Manson!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Manson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jingky Bacolod (ranked 2692 p4p, 272 weight class) and Drax Bautista (ranked 2455 p4p, 250 weight class). Drax Bautista acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drax Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacolod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Drax Bautista has been cut.
A big left from Bacolod misses.
A little jabbing left from Bautista on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bautista scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bacolod throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bautista to counter with a crisp jab.
Bautista misses with a left hand
and Bacolod counters with a left to the body.
Bautista misses the jab.
Bautista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bautista cracks Bacolod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bacolod misses with a looping left.
A big left from Bautista misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bacolod counters with a straight right hand.
Bautista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bautista slips a straight right by Bacolod.
Bacolod misses the jab.
Bacolod throws a hook to the side of Bautista's head but Bautista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bautista 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.
Bacolod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bacolod moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Bacolod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bautista throws a poor cross that misses
and Bacolod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Are you kidding me?! Bacolod ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bautista clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jingky Bacolod!
Jingky Bacolod is the new heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jingky Bacolod waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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