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WPFA XXXVII: Fudd vs Kellogg PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luka Andrijasevic (ranked 24604 p4p, 6367 weight class) and Hector Torres (ranked 639 p4p, 573 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luka Andrijasevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Torres!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Andrijasevic shows good takedown defense.
Torres scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Torres sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Torres is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Andrijasevic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector Torres!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mace Willington Iii (ranked 6447 p4p, 6161 weight class) and Might Y Young (ranked 632 p4p, 617 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mace Willington Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Might Y Young!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Willington Iii.
Willington Iii has managed to clinch.
Willington Iii is looking for a takedown.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Willington Iii.
Willington Iii pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Willington Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willington Iii is on top in guard.
Willington Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willington Iii passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to get to full guard but Willington Iii has control of the leg.
Willington Iii is trying for a kimura here. Young looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Willington Iii wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mace Willington Iii!
The defeated Might Y Young had this to say: 'I'm still the best'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noah Diaz (ranked 6365 p4p, 24858 weight class) and Chris Junkie (ranked 468 p4p, 503 weight class). Diaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Circles - Post Malone. Noah Diaz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noah Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Junkie!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junkie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
Diaz looking for a triangle here. Junkie is fighting it but it looks tight! Diaz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Junkie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noah Diaz!
Noah Diaz got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Shoemaker (ranked 25036 p4p, 6653 weight class) and Dominik Cruz (ranked 701 p4p, 640 weight class). Dominik Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Shoemaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominik Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoemaker lands with a nice combination. Cruz backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Dominik Cruz has been cut.
Shoemaker lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Cruz out cold! Cruz is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Shoemaker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Melendez (ranked 5871 p4p, 24937 weight class) and Timm Cutt (ranked 450 p4p, 534 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Melendez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timm Cutt!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melendez throws a push kick but Cutt slaps the foot to one side.
Nice combo by Cutt! Oh, that's hurt him - Melendez falls to the canvas and Cutt follows him into side control.
 Melendez is rocked!
 It looks like Chad Melendez has been cut.
Melendez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Melendez tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cutt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Melendez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oh Melendez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melendez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cutt.
Cutt slows the pace down.
Cutt lands a few punches from side control.
Cutt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cutt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cutt working the ground and pound but Melendez is defending the strikes.
Cutt scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Melendez is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cutt can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timm Cutt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Bianchi (ranked 5571 p4p, 12732 weight class) and Bruce Sidebar (ranked 607 p4p, 694 weight class). Bruce Sidebar 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Bianchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Sidebar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidebar darts in trying to clinch
and Sidebar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidebar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bianchi.
Sidebar throws a hook but Bianchi avoids it easily.
Bianchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bianchi looks to land a right hand but Sidebar moved out of range.
That kick from Bianchi tenderised Sidebar's leg. Sidebar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sidebar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bianchi.
Sidebar lands with a good body shot.
Bianchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bianchi misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick lands for Bianchi.
Sidebar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bianchi. Bianchi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bianchi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sidebar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bianchi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidebar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Sidebar backs away, Bianchi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sidebar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bianchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bianchi scores with a spinning back kick!
Sidebar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sidebar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bianchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bianchi throws a hook to the side of Sidebar's head but Sidebar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sidebar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sidebar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sidebar misses with a hook
enabling Bianchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Sidebar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bianchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Bianchi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bianchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sidebar looks for the body kick but Bianchi saw that one coming.
Sidebar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidebar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sidebar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sidebar is working for a submission of some sort.
Bianchi trying to control here.
Sidebar is working for a kimura but Bianchi is defending it quite comfortably.
Bianchi is looking for a sweep. Sidebar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidebar is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianchi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sidebar escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sidebar!
Sidebar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bianchi can't do much from the bottom here.
Sidebar prevents Bianchi from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bianchi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bianchi is looking to improve his position but Sidebar isn't that keen on the idea.
Bianchi tries to lock up and control but Sidebar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sidebar looking to ground and pound but Bianchi is blocking nicely.
Bianchi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bianchi tries to lock up and control but Sidebar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sidebar misses with a head shot.
Sidebar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sidebar looking to finish with strikes here!
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 Lorenzo Bianchi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sidebar throws a jab when Bianchi was well out of range.
Sidebar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bianchi misses the target.
Sidebar wants to clinch.
Bianchi connects with a leg kick.
Sidebar blocks the body kick.
Sidebar is looking to clinch.
Bianchi lands a leg kick that knocks Sidebar off balance momentarily.
Sidebar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bianchi tries to avoid it but Sidebar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bianchi to the ground. Bianchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sidebar is defended easily by Bianchi.
Bianchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sidebar tries to clinch there but Bianchi circles away.
Bianchi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidebar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bianchi moves away.
Bianchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bianchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sidebar.
Bianchi throws a head kick but Sidebar moves out of range.
Sidebar misses with a head kick.
Bianchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bianchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sidebar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bianchi.
Bianchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lorenzo Bianchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bianchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bianchi slips under a jab from Sidebar.
Sidebar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidebar looks for the body kick but Bianchi saw that one coming.
Sidebar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sidebar tries to clinch up but Bianchi circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi feints and then cracks Sidebar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sidebar down.
Sidebar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bianchi - that will leave a mark!
Sidebar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bianchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good leg kick by Bianchi.
Bianchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sidebar checks it well.
A low kick lands for Bianchi.
Sidebar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bruce Sidebar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sidebar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bianchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidebar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sidebar throwing strikes but missing.
Sidebar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bianchi has an active guard here but Sidebar has managed to pass into half guard.
Sidebar throwing shots but Bianchi is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidebar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sidebar 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.
Bianchi is trying to maintain the position but Sidebar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sidebar pulls his head out easily.
That's four 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.
Sidebar is thwarting Bianchi's attempts to control the position.
Bianchi moves into full guard.
Sidebar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bianchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidebar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sidebar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bianchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bianchi is looking for a triangle but Sidebar pushes his legs off easily.
Sidebar passes into half guard.
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 Lorenzo Bianchi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A low kick from Bianchi is predictable there
and Sidebar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidebar misses with a body kick.
Sidebar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bianchi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sidebar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bianchi sprawls well initially but Sidebar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bianchi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sidebar is working away from the top position though.
Bianchi actively working from the bottom here.
Bianchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidebar wants to take a breather but Bianchi is having none of it.
Bianchi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sidebar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bianchi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bianchi has an active guard here but Sidebar has managed to pass into half guard.
Sidebar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bianchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sidebar trying to control from half guard but Bianchi is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sidebar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bianchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sidebar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bianchi keeps working.
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sidebar pulls his head out easily.
Sidebar slips a nice elbow through Bianchi's hands, connecting with Bianchi's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidebar lands with a punch from half guard.
Bianchi is refusing to be controlled, as Sidebar sits in half guard.
Bianchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sidebar is working for a submission of some sort.
Bruce Sidebar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Sidebar there.
Sidebar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Bianchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bianchi trying to control from the bottom.
Lorenzo Bianchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sidebar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sidebar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bianchi wants to control but Sidebar is keeping busy.
Bianchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sidebar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bianchi keeping control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Sidebar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bianchi 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Bianchi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 3766 p4p, 3990 weight class) and David Core (ranked 484 p4p, 500 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Core's choice of entrance music: Undead. Dan Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Core!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Core to the mat! Core manages to get full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Core keeps moving.
Smith wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Core's closed guard. He's half up but Core has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Core pivots and extends the arm, Smith falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Core! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Core!
After the fight, David Core was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tex Jackson (ranked 6546 p4p, 5537 weight class) and Davit Jaqeli (ranked 653 p4p, 605 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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213
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19
211
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tex Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davit Jaqeli!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaqeli leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jaqeli counters with a nice body shot.
Jaqeli has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jaqeli gets a clinch.
Jaqeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaqeli lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaqeli as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Jaqeli blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaqeli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jaqeli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaqeli.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jaqeli has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaqeli is defending well for now.
Jaqeli is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Jaqeli - that landed with a thud.
Jaqeli misses with a knee strike.
Jaqeli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jaqeli.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaqeli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Jaqeli.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaqeli.
Jaqeli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Jaqeli.
A body shot lands from Jaqeli.
A bit of stalling here from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaqeli lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson has Jaqeli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jaqeli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tex Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaqeli tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson is working for takedown but Jaqeli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaqeli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jaqeli presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaqeli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaqeli manages to break the clinch.
Jaqeli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jaqeli darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jaqeli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jaqeli lands a body punch.
Jaqeli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaqeli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaqeli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaqeli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaqeli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaqeli.
Jaqeli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaqeli has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson has Jaqeli pressed against the cage, preventing Jaqeli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaqeli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaqeli slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Jaqeli has him pressed against the cage.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaqeli.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaqeli has him pressed against the cage.
Jaqeli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaqeli has him pressed against the cage.
Jaqeli scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli lands a body shot.
Jaqeli scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaqeli.
A right hand to the body from Jaqeli.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davit Jaqeli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jaqeli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Jaqeli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaqeli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jaqeli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jaqeli is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaqeli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control but Jaqeli manages to pass to mount!
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jaqeli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Jaqeli isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson wants to hold on but Jaqeli pushes him away.
Jaqeli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jaqeli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaqeli looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaqeli controlling from mount.
Jaqeli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaqeli controlling from the full mount.
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.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Jaqeli's attempts to control the action.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Jaqeli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jaqeli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaqeli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davit Jaqeli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaqeli sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaqeli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tex Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Jaqeli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaqeli keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaqeli doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaqeli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jaqeli sprawls well. Jaqeli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tex Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaqeli defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaqeli moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Jaqeli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaqeli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Davit Jaqeli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaqeli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaqeli has double underhooks.
Jaqeli is struggling to control the position.
Jaqeli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaqeli avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jaqeli tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Jaqeli.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaqeli.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Jaqeli won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli is working Jackson over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaqeli.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Jaqeli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaqeli taking a breather.
Jackson looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaqeli is working Jackson over against the cage.
Jaqeli pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaqeli lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jaqeli lands a body shot.
Jaqeli digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Jaqeli controlling the action here for a moment.
Jaqeli presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli is trying to break free.
A short left from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaqeli pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaqeli lands an uppercut.
Jaqeli lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson avoiding damage as Jaqeli throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaqeli lands a shot to the body.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaqeli after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Jaqeli - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jaqeli pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jaqeli.
Jaqeli is stalling here.
Tex Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davit Jaqeli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaqeli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davit Jaqeli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaqeli 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davit Jaqeli!
After the big win, Davit Jaqeli made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors © Trap House and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 3813 p4p, 4070 weight class) and Tubby Steed (ranked 404 p4p, 427 weight class). Tubby Steed is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tubby Steed!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Steed.
Steed connects with a leg kick.
Ship pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steed fails with the takedown.
Steed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ship.
A shot to the body from Ship misses
and Steed counters with a left to the body.
Steed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ship sprawls well. Ship wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steed gets slowly back to his feet.
Roman Ship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tubby Steed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steed 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.
Steed dives in for a single leg takedown but Ship sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ship missing with a left hand there. Steed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ship rushes Steed and presses him up against the cage.
Steed digs a right hand into Ship's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ship's gas tank.
Ship fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ship tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ship misses with a punch on the inside.
Steed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ship defends well and Steed ends up having to push Ship into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ship sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steed somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ship has closed the distance and engaged Steed in a clinch.
Steed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steed fails to land with a series of punches.
Ship shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steed defends it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steed.
Ship dives in and scores a takedown into Steed's guard.
Steed pushes Ship off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Steed closes the distance and clinches up with Ship, looking for a takedown. Steed pushes Ship against the cage but Ship circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ship shoots in but Steed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Ship misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship clinches with his opponent.
Ship using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steed has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ship uses from the top position.
Ship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steed trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ship'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.
Ship is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ship could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Steed looking for a guillotine here but Ship defends easily.
Steed trying to keep a closed guard but Ship is proving a slippery customer.
Steed throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steed looking to control.
Steed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ship postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ship, into his guard.
Steed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ship is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ship has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ship is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steed has escaped and now he's on top!
Ship will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steed looking to sit in guard and control but Ship gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tubby Steed will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steed blocks the body kick.
Steed shoots in for a takedown but Ship shows good takedown defense.
Ship is looking to clinch but Steed is avoiding it.
Steed shoots for a double leg takedown but Ship sprawls well. He's pushed Steed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ship has closed the distance and engaged Steed in a clinch.
Ship tries to pull guard but Steed holds him up against the cage and eventually Ship drops back down to his feet.
Ship tries to pull guard but Steed won't allow it.
Ship manages to pull guard.
Steed trying to control the position from guard on top but Ship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ship, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship misses with an uppercut. Steed saw that one coming.
Steed blocks the body kick.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ship rushes Steed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship jumps guard and drags Steed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Steed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ship manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steed has Ship in his guard.
Ship drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steed!
Ship manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ship is staying active underneath Steed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ship is refusing to be controlled, as Steed sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ship looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ship defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship looking for submissions off his back.
Steed wants to work for an arm triangle but Ship is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ship is looking to improve his position.
Ship looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like Steed is going to stand back up.
Ship regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ship is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ship is looking for a kimura but Steed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ship to get the leverage.
Ship is working for a kimura but Steed is defending it quite comfortably.
Steed trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ship throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steed tries to close the distance and clinch but Ship swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ship throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ship throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steed's waist but Steed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ship off to one side.
Ship closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ship tries to pull guard but Steed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ship is trying to pull guard but Steed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Ship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ship manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ship throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steed has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ship to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Steed is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ship pulls down on the head and he's put Steed to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roman Ship!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Fudd (ranked 969 p4p, 2652 weight class) and Leonidas Kellogg (ranked 147 p4p, 349 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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204
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222
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eldar Fudd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonidas Kellogg!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudd misses with a head kick.
Leonidas Kellogg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kellogg throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fudd counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fudd.
Fudd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kellogg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fudd wants to pass the guard but Kellogg is keeping the position.
Fudd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fudd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kellogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kellogg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fudd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kellogg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fudd 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.
Fudd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd throwing strikes from guard but Kellogg blocks nicely.
Fudd postures up and lands a big shot to Kellogg's brow.
Fudd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kellogg's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd is pressing down on Kellogg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kellogg is holding on for now.
Fudd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fudd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kellogg wants to get back to his feet.
Fudd is trying to control. Kellogg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fudd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fudd throwing shots but Kellogg is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Fudd seems content to control.
Kellogg has hold of Fudd's hands but Fudd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kellogg pushes Fudd off looking to stand but Fudd dives back in and keeps control.
Fudd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fudd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fudd thows a huge punch but Kellogg dodges it nicely.
Fudd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fudd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kellogg defending well though.
Fudd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kellogg defending well though.
Fudd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fudd throwing shots but Kellogg is blocking nicely.
Fudd passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellogg's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fudd sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fudd scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kellogg?
It looks like Leonidas Kellogg has been cut.
Fudd breaks from Kellogg's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fudd looking to control but Kellogg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fudd lands a nice shot to the head.
That has opened up Leonidas Kellogg's cut even more.
Fudd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fudd dominating with strikes here.
Fudd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The cut above Leonidas Kellogg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leonidas Kellogg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eldar Fudd!
Eldar Fudd retains his light heavyweight title!
Eldar Fudd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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hype
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pop
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