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BLAZE 1 - THE LAUNCH PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Reese (ranked 4804 p4p, 4664 weight class) and Vladimir Zhanna (ranked 503 p4p, 494 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 lightweight 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, Anthony Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Zhanna!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhanna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reese sprawls well. Reese wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhanna gets slowly back to his feet.
Reese dives in and scores a takedown into Zhanna's guard.
Zhanna keeping moving, preventing Reese from controlling successfully.
Reese stopping the sweep attempt from Zhanna.
Reese stands and throws Zhanna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhanna wants to get back to his feet but Reese drags him back down.
Zhanna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zhanna is staying active underneath Reese, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhanna is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zhanna is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Reese wants to control but Zhanna is keeping him busy.
Reese winds up and cracks Zhanna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reese is looking to take a break and control but Zhanna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhanna tries to kick Reese off but Reese keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zhanna is holding on to half guard well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reese trying to control the action but Zhanna is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhanna tries for a takedown but Reese sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two 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.
Zhanna gets a clinch.
Zhanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhanna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhanna throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reese's head.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhanna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reese takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zhanna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhanna dives in for a single leg takedown but Reese sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anthony Reese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhanna.
Zhanna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhanna wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhanna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zhanna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reese drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhanna sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhanna is defended easily by Reese.
Zhanna looks winded!
Zhanna tries to keep at a distance but Reese has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhanna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reese shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhanna pinned against the cage. Zhanna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zhanna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhanna wants it to stay on the feet.
Reese displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zhanna.
Reese is looking for a counter combo.
Reese throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhanna's waist but Zhanna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reese off to one side.
Reese misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhanna clinches with his opponent.
Reese breaks the clinch.
Reese fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zhanna looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reese!
Zhanna just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
It looks like Zhanna might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Zhanna decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zhanna dominated that round.
That's time! Reese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zhanna.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Reese is looking to reverse the position.
Reese throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Reese is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zhanna has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Reese wants to control but Zhanna postures up.
Zhanna controls the position from side control.
Anthony Reese overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhanna scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhanna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reese has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zhanna but great work by Reese.
Reese in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zhanna is looking to reverse the position.
Reese wants to control but Zhanna is keeping him busy.
Zhanna is looking for a sweep.
Reese throws an elbow but Zhanna slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zhanna is trying to escape the position but Reese is controlling the position.
Zhanna is trying to control Reese's posture but Reese avoids it.
Zhanna wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zhanna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zhanna looking for a sweep but Reese has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zhanna is looking to get to half guard.
Zhanna wants to hold on but Reese pushes him away.
Zhanna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reese lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhanna is squirming around, avoiding Reese's attempts to control the action.
Zhanna is trying to escape the mount.
Reese connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reese lands with some strikes.
Zhanna is squirming around, avoiding Reese's attempts to control the action.
Zhanna wants to control but Reese is having none of it.
Reese punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zhanna's face.
Zhanna in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zhanna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zhanna is squirming around, avoiding Reese's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reese landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Zhanna that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Reese is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Reese dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Zhanna as Reese shoots in.
Reese drives through with a takedown into Zhanna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zhanna thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Reese trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhanna throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reese uses it to pass to side control.
Zhanna tries to bench press Reese off him but Reese keeps the position.
Reese scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zhanna is trying to control Reese's posture but Reese avoids it.
Zhanna is not content to let Reese control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhanna is trying to buck Reese off.
Reese advances nicely into full mount.
Reese avoids the attempt from Zhanna to control.
Reese trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zhanna is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two 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.
Zhanna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zhanna controlling the position well.
Zhanna tries to roll over but Reese keeps him under control.
Reese is nestled in close to Zhanna, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zhanna is controlling Reese's trapped leg to prevent Reese from advancing to side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reese connects with a nice short shot to Zhanna's temple.
Zhanna is trying to stand.
Zhanna is looking for a sweep. Reese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhanna keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zhanna gets caught napping as Reese dives in and scores a takedown. Zhanna manages to retain guard.
Reese trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhanna wants to sweep but no luck.
Reese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhanna can do to turn this around?
Zhanna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reese is controlling him.
Reese controlling from the top position.
Reese loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese landing with the ground and pound.
Reese wants to control from the top but Zhanna keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zhanna looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhanna, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhanna throws a head kick that half lands.
Zhanna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reese tries to clinch but Zhanna moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reese shoots for a takedown but Zhanna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhanna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reese sprawls well. Reese wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhanna gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Reese showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reese 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Reese!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dwarven King Warhelmet (ranked 4619 p4p, 4588 weight class) and Tyreek Ramon (ranked 490 p4p, 489 weight class). Tyreek Ramon 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwarven King Warhelmet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyreek Ramon!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warhelmet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warhelmet wants it to stay on the feet.
Warhelmet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramon is trying to defend but Warhelmet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ramon is looking to control Warhelmet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramon avoid being mounted?
Warhelmet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Warhelmet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramon wants to control but Warhelmet is keeping busy.
Warhelmet controlling the action here.
Warhelmet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon is trying to maintain the position but Warhelmet is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Warhelmet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ramon looks winded!
Warhelmet controlling the action here.
Ramon is looking to control Warhelmet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramon avoid being mounted?
Warhelmet throws a strike but Ramon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Warhelmet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Warhelmet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Warhelmet is pulling down on Ramon's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramon, at least for the moment.
Warhelmet looking for a sweep. Not yet Warhelmet, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warhelmet is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Warhelmet continues to stall.
Warhelmet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramon won't allow Warhelmet to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Warhelmet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramon on the ground.
Ramon trying to control but Warhelmet is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warhelmet holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramon looks for a takedown but Warhelmet sprawls well.
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.
Warhelmet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warhelmet wants it to stay on the feet.
Dwarven King Warhelmet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyreek Ramon.
Ramon gets caught flat footed, as Warhelmet shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Warhelmet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ramon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warhelmet distracts Ramon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Warhelmet controlling from the top position.
Warhelmet thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warhelmet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwarven King Warhelmet 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Warhelmet.
Dwarven King Warhelmet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warhelmet tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Warhelmet goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ramon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Warhelmet but great work by Ramon.
Warhelmet is looking to get back to his feet here but Ramon is keeping cool and he's managed to take Warhelmet's back.
Warhelmet rolls, trying to escape but Ramon keeps control of the position.
Warhelmet is working hard here to advance position.
Warhelmet trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon is looking for the choke from the back position but Warhelmet is controlling his hands well.
Ramon is breathing heavily.
Warhelmet trying to control but not successfully.
Warhelmet wants to escape the position.
Ramon struggling to land strikes to the head as Warhelmet covers up.
Warhelmet is trying to break free.
Ramon is not going to allow Warhelmet to sit and survive in this position.
Warhelmet is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Our spies down at at Blanc Fitness Academy inform us that Ramon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ramon missing with strikes.
Ramon looking for the RNC.
Warhelmet is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warhelmet trying to control the hands but Ramon won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Warhelmet's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Ramon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warhelmet wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warhelmet trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Warhelmet is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Warhelmet looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramon trying to control momentarily.
Ramon somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Warhelmet's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Ramon's hands.
Warhelmet tries to break free.
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.
Ramon gets his hands free as Warhelmet looks to control.
Ramon is hanging on to Warhelmet's back as he tries to escape.
Warhelmet is trying to get back to his feet but Ramon has full control of the position and if anything, Warhelmet has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ramon lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Warhelmet hold on?!
Warhelmet is trying to break free.
Warhelmet staying busy and making it hard for Ramon to control.
Warhelmet is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warhelmet trying to control the hands but Ramon breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyreek Ramon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Warhelmet wants to clinch up but Ramon keeps it at a distance.
Ramon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warhelmet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Warhelmet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Warhelmet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warhelmet throws a big elbow that misses.
Warhelmet stays in close to Ramon's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warhelmet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ramon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Warhelmet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warhelmet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Warhelmet showed some decent athleticism there.
Ramon is looking to improve his position.
Warhelmet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warhelmet lands strikes from half guard.
Ramon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Warhelmet scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramon tries to kick Warhelmet off but Warhelmet keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Warhelmet trying to mount his opponent but Ramon defends it.
Warhelmet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Warhelmet is nestled in close to Ramon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Warhelmet stalling.
Ramon trying to hold on to Warhelmet's head to control him but Warhelmet postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warhelmet controlling the action here.
Warhelmet wants to pass to mount but Ramon is defending the position.
Warhelmet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramon is looking for a sweep. Warhelmet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warhelmet.
Ramon is defending against the submission attempts here by Warhelmet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warhelmet tries to clinch up but Ramon circles away and keeps his distance.
Warhelmet gets a double leg takedown into Ramon's guard.
Warhelmet stands and steps away. Ramon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A combination from Warhelmet does no damage.
Ramon tries to sprawl but Warhelmet drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warhelmet is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Warhelmet passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ramon!
Warhelmet looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwarven King Warhelmet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warhelmet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwarven King Warhelmet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dobs Breckin (ranked 4575 p4p, 4639 weight class) and Gaidar Nabiev (ranked 488 p4p, 492 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dobs Breckin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaidar Nabiev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabiev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nabiev wants it to stay on the feet.
Nabiev throws a counter combo.
Breckin darts in looking for a takedown but Nabiev gets double underhooks and turns Breckin into the cage.
Nabiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Breckin circles away.
Breckin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nabiev back to the cage. Breckin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Breckin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck for Nabiev with that takedown attempt.
Breckin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nabiev's guard.
Nabiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breckin wants to pass the guard but Nabiev is keeping the position.
Nabiev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breckin is sitting in close to Nabiev's body. Nabiev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Breckin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Breckin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nabiev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gaidar Nabiev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sawyer Sean (ranked 24312 p4p, 4666 weight class) and Magomed Mhiaolov (ranked 647 p4p, 538 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sawyer Sean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Mhiaolov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sean throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mhiaolov on the side of the head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sean enables Mhiaolov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sean manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mhiaolov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mhiaolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mhiaolov.
Mhiaolov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mhiaolov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mhiaolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mhiaolov.
Mhiaolov postures up in Sean's guard and throws a big left but Sean blocks it.
Mhiaolov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mhiaolov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mhiaolov is working Sean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mhiaolov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mhiaolov stands up over Sean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mhiaolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mhiaolov landing some decent shots from guard.
Mhiaolov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sean is keeping the position for now.
Sean wants to stand up but Mhiaolov is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mhiaolov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mhiaolov on the ground.
Mhiaolov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mhiaolov passes into half guard.
Sean wants to get back to his feet.
Sean on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sean tries to kick Mhiaolov off but Mhiaolov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mhiaolov is taking a breather. Sean 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sean wants to stand back up but Mhiaolov manages to pass into side control.
Mhiaolov looks up at the clock and then as Sean takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mhiaolov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mhiaolov throws a strike aimed at the side of Sean's head but Sean avoids it well.
Mhiaolov cracks Sean with a big elbow.
Mhiaolov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sean tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mhiaolov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mhiaolov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sean wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mhiaolov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomed Mhiaolov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lance Stewart (ranked 3097 p4p, 5249 weight class) and Adam Bogo (ranked 322 p4p, 443 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Amsterdam, Lance Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stewart.
A punch combination from Bogo misses.
Bogo feints and as Stewart raises his hands in defense, Bogo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bogo slips nicely into half guard.
Bogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stewart is just riding it out for now. Bogo eventually gives up the hold.
Bogo seems to be working for a kimura but Stewart defends the submission attempt.
Bogo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Stewart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stewart pushes Bogo off looking to stand but Bogo dives back in and keeps control.
Bogo is looking for a kimura but Stewart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bogo to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogo lands strikes from half guard.
Bogo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stewart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bogo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stewart is just riding it out for now. Bogo eventually gives up the hold.
Bogo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stewart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bogo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working.
Bogo is working for a submission of some sort.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bogo connects with a nice short shot to Stewart's temple.
Bogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stewart has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogo working over Stewart with some ground and pound. Stewart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bogo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stewart tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bogo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Bogo!
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