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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Talebot Longchambon (ranked 5177 p4p, 5313 weight class) and Razor Edge (ranked 393 p4p, 402 weight class). Talebot Longchambon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Talebot Longchambon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Razor Edge!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longchambon slips under a jab from Edge.
Edge lands the left hand.
Longchambon throws a poor cross that misses
and Edge counters with a straight right hand.
Edge loads up on a big right hand but Longchambon slips the punch.
Longchambon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Talebot Longchambon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longchambon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Longchambon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edge's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edge is looking for a sweep. Longchambon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Longchambon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Longchambon trying to pass the guard but Edge defending well.
Longchambon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Longchambon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longchambon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Longchambon uses his free foot to push down on Edge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Edge.
Longchambon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Longchambon lands a big shot there that rocks Edge but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Longchambon landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longchambon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Edge hang on?
Edge taking shots to the head.
Longchambon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longchambon breaks from Edge's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longchambon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Edge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Longchambon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longchambon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Longchambon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Longchambon working the ground and pound effectively.
Longchambon with good strikes from the mount here!
Longchambon lands a big shot there that rocks Edge but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Longchambon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Edge hang on?
Longchambon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Edge's face.
Longchambon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Edge should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Edge in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Longchambon lands a big elbow.
Longchambon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Edge?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longchambon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
 Edge is rocked!
Longchambon lands a couple of good shots and Edge has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Edge is still in real trouble! Can Longchambon finish him?
A helpless look comes across Edge 's face. He knows he's trapped as Longchambon lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Talebot Longchambon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Talebot Longchambon waved his t-shirt featuring Warpath Wear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Guimaraes (ranked 5153 p4p, 5166 weight class) and Makino Yukitoshi (ranked 424 p4p, 426 weight class). Makino Yukitoshi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Guimaraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Makino Yukitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yukitoshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yukitoshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Guimaraes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yukitoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guimaraes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yukitoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yukitoshi throws a shot from downtown. Guimaraes moves away and avoids it.
Yukitoshi walks into a left hand.
Guimaraes moves into range and clinches up with Yukitoshi.
A short right from Guimaraes.
Guimaraes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yukitoshis head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guimaraes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yukitoshi backwards.
Guimaraes lands a nice uppercut.
Yukitoshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guimaraes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Guimaraes.
A nice left hand lands by Guimaraes.
A right hook to the body lands for Guimaraes.
Guimaraes scores with a shoulder strike.
Yukitoshi is rocked!
Guimaraes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yukitoshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Guimaraes finish him?
Guimaraes lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Yukitoshi to his knees! Guimaraes keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Guimaraes!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Guimaraes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arkadiusz Wrzosek (ranked 5266 p4p, 4350 weight class) and Damien Demon (ranked 432 p4p, 397 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arkadiusz Wrzosek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Demon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrzosek misses with a head kick.
Demon throws a counter combo.
Demon misses with a low kick.
Wrzosek throws a counter high kick but Demon was just alert enough to avoid it.
Demon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wrzosek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demon circles away.
Damien Demon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrzosek checks a leg kick.
Wrzosek moves into range and clinches up with Demon.
Wrzosek misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wrzosek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrzosek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Demon.
Demon prevents Wrzosek from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demon.
Wrzosek drags the fight down to the ground.
Demon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wrzosek is controlling Demon's posture.
Demon won't allow Wrzosek to get back to his feet.
Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrzosek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrzosek working for a triangle but Demon defends it easily.
Demon trying to control but Wrzosek is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Demon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wrzosek working for a triangle but Demon defends it easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Demon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wrzosek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demon scores with a jab. Wrzosek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 It looks like Arkadiusz Wrzosek has been cut.
Demon throws a series of punches but Wrzosek avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon gets a clinch.
Wrzosek being controlled against the cage.
Wrzosek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Demon finds it's way through Wrzosek's defenses.
Wrzosek slips a jab from Demon.
Demon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrzosek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demon tries a head kick but it misses.
Demon feints and then cracks Wrzosek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wrzosek down.
Demon throws a chopping leg kick but Wrzosek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wrzosek appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrzosek throws a head kick but Demon moves out of range.
Demon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Demon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 It looks like Damien Demon has been cut.
Demon clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrzosek.
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!
Demon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Demon is trying to force a seperation but Wrzosek has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Demon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrzosek throws a big counter combination but Demon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wrzosek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demon scores with a decent looking hook.
Wrzosek connects with a high kick.
Demon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wrzosek throws a leg kick
and Demon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Demon throws a combination that misses
enabling Wrzosek to counter with a crisp jab.
Wrzosek looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Demon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wrzosek.
Wrzosek walks into a stiff left hand from Demon.
Demon throws a nice looking combination but Wrzosek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrzosek moves out of range as Demon strikes.
Demon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon misses with the combination.
Wrzosek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wrzosek throws a head kick but Demon moves out of range.
A combination from Demon does no damage.
Wrzosek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demon.
Damien Demon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrzosek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demon.
Demon blocks a head kick by Wrzosek.
Demon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrzosek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Demon defends well and Wrzosek ends up having to push Demon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wrzosek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Demon stalling against the cage.
Demon stalling the fight.
Demon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Demon receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wrzosek breaks the clinch.
Demon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrzosek misses with the combination.
Damien Demon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrzosek misses with a series of wild punches.
Demon misses with the combination.
Wrzosek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wrzosek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wrzosek lands a nice looking body shot.
Wrzosek wants to clinch but Demon slips to the side
letting Demon counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Demon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrzosek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demon throws a head kick but Wrzosek moves out of range.
Wrzosek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Demon manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrzosek avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrzosek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wrzosek lands a head shot.
Demon looks for the body kick but Wrzosek saw that one coming.
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!
Demon fails to land with a series of punches.
Demon clinches.
Wrzosek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Wrzosek avoids the head kick by Demon.
Demon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Demon backs away, Wrzosek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wrzosek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demon's sensitive parts.
Demon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demon misses with a double jab
and Wrzosek counters with a one-two to the body.
Demon clinches up against the cage.
Demon gets underhooks to prevent Wrzosek's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrzosek breaks from the clinch.
Wrzosek blocks a head kick by Demon.
Demon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demon walks into a straight right hand from Wrzosek.
Demon is rocked!
That has opened up Damien Demon's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wrzosek or perhaps it was just good defense by Demon, which made it look bad.
Demon unleashes a big counter combination but Wrzosek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Demon is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrzosek finish him?
Demon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Demon seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadiusz Wrzosek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wrzosek wants to clinch up but Demon keeps it at a distance.
Demon throws a series of punches but Wrzosek moves out of range.
Demon avoids the head kick by Wrzosek.
Demon clinches up with Wrzosek and pushes him back against the cage.
Wrzosek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wrzosek scores with a hook to the body.
Demon taking a breather.
Wrzosek leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demon has Wrzosek pressed against the cage.
Demon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wrzosek up against the cage.
The referee calls for Demon to work.
Damien Demon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Damien Demon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrzosek pushes Demon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Wrzosek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wrzosek lands a damaging elbow.
Demon missing with knees to the body.
Demon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wrzosek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Demon smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demon is looking to clinch but Wrzosek is avoiding it.
Wrzosek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Demon tries to clinch up.
Demon throws a combination that misses
and Wrzosek counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Demon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demon misses with a few strikes there.
Arkadiusz Wrzosek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demon scores with a one two! Wrzosek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Demon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wrzosek.
Demon misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Demon.
I've got Demon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Demon!
An out of breath Damien Demon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chon Dong Hyeon (ranked 4315 p4p, 4436 weight class) and John Jacob Jingleheimer (ranked 390 p4p, 396 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chon Dong Hyeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jacob Jingleheimer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong Hyeon lands a really nice looking cross but Jingleheimer seems unphased.
Jingleheimer wants to clinch up but Dong Hyeon keeps it at a distance.
Jingleheimer closes the distance and pushes Dong Hyeon back into the cage.
Jingleheimer is trying to trip Dong Hyeon. He has hold of a leg but Dong Hyeon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jingleheimer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jingleheimer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dong Hyeon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jingleheimer.
Jingleheimer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jingleheimer chips away with some ground and pound.
Jingleheimer throwing strikes from guard but Dong Hyeon blocks nicely.
Jingleheimer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jingleheimer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dong Hyeon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jingleheimer landing with the ground and pound.
Dong Hyeon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jingleheimer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jingleheimer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dong Hyeon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dong Hyeon tries to get out of the position.
Jingleheimer is in close to Dong Hyeon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jingleheimer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jingleheimer lands a couple of digs.
Jingleheimer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
 Dong Hyeon is rocked!
Jingleheimer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong Hyeon's head.
Oh Dong Hyeon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dong Hyeon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dong Hyeon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jingleheimer on the ground.
Jingleheimer loads up on a big left hand. Dong Hyeon felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jingleheimer looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dong Hyeon can't hide his disappointment, as Jingleheimer celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jacob Jingleheimer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Zimmerman (ranked 2969 p4p, 4383 weight class) and Ivan Trevino (ranked 294 p4p, 370 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 Sydney, Simon Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Trevino!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trevino tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zimmerman is in Trevino's guard.
Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trevino wants to sweep but no luck.
Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimmerman throws a big elbow that misses.
Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trevino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trevino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zimmerman is controlling him.
Zimmerman throwing strikes but missing.
Zimmerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trevino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman is in close to Trevino's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman connects with a couple of short punches.
Trevino wants to sweep here but Zimmerman controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses.
Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trevino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman throwing strikes from guard but Trevino blocks nicely.
Trevino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zimmerman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trevino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trevino wants to sweep but no luck.
Zimmerman scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zimmerman being controlled here momentarily.
Trevino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there.
Trevino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses.
Trevino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zimmerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trevino wants to sweep but no luck.
Zimmerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trevino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zimmerman throwing strikes from guard but Trevino blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trevino is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zimmerman wants to get back to his feet.
Trevino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zimmerman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Trevino.
It looks like Simon Zimmerman has been cut.
Trevino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zimmerman keeps working.
Trevino working Zimmerman over with strikes.
Zimmerman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trevino postures up and lands a big shot to Zimmerman's brow.
Zimmerman is looking to stand up but Trevino isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevino lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zimmerman wants to stand and escape but Trevino is having none of it.
Trevino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zimmerman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trevino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zimmerman misses with a combination
and Trevino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trevino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zimmerman to the mat! Zimmerman manages to get full guard.
Trevino works over Zimmerman with some ground and pound from guard.
Trevino working some strikes from top position.
Zimmerman pushes Trevino off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Trevino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trevino lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Zimmerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Zimmerman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches up with Trevino, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes Trevino against the cage but Trevino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Zimmerman. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Zimmerman.
Trevino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Trevino is working for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending it quite comfortably.
Zimmerman is trying to stand back up but Trevino is controlling him
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trevino can do to turn this around?
Zimmerman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trevino scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zimmerman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimmerman throws a combination that misses
and Trevino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zimmerman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trevino closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zimmerman did well to prevent Trevino getting side control.
Trevino slips a nice elbow through Zimmerman's hands, connecting with Zimmerman's forehead.
Ground and pound from Trevino.
Zimmerman wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevino scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Trevino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Trevino seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Trevino scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zimmerman is rocked!
Trevino is working for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending it quite comfortably.
Zimmerman is trying to stand back up but Trevino is controlling him
Trevino scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Trevino blocks the strikes from Zimmerman.
Trevino trying to control from half guard but Zimmerman is working away.
Simon Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zimmerman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zimmerman keeps working.
Trevino takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trevino winds up and cracks Zimmerman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trevino working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Zimmerman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trevino lands a big elbow - Zimmerman is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Trevino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Trevino!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yurem Bird (ranked 2544 p4p, 25915 weight class) and Yongrui Jin (ranked 279 p4p, 463 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yurem Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yongrui Jin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jin scores with a hook.
Jin digs a good body shot into Bird's ribs.
Jin fails to land with a series of punches.
Jin scores with the left hand. Bird knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Jin.
Jin misses with a combination
and Bird counters with a crisp one two that drops Jin! Bird thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jin to his feet! Jin is in big trouble!
Jin is rocked!
Jin throws a lazy uppercut
and as Jin loses concentration momentarily, Bird counters with a picture perfect head kick! Jin goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yurem Bird!
Our winner, Yurem Bird, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Jurab (ranked 2964 p4p, 1871 weight class) and Arman Sarkisyan (ranked 293 p4p, 198 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerome Jurab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arman Sarkisyan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarkisyan fails with the takedown
and Jurab makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sarkisyan tries for a takedown but Jurab sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sarkisyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jurab half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jerome Jurab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arman Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Jurab to counter with a crisp jab.
Jurab darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jurab scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jurab lands a two punch combo.
Sarkisyan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jurab manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sarkisyan on his heels. He'll look to pass Sarkisyan's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jurab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jurab looking to sit in guard and control but Sarkisyan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sarkisyan landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurab wants to stand but Sarkisyan is controlling the position.
Sarkisyan throws a big elbow that misses.
Sarkisyan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sarkisyan working some strikes from top position.
Sarkisyan lands a couple of elbows.
Sarkisyan stands up over Jurab, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sarkisyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jurab seems keen to control Sarkisyan's posture.
Sarkisyan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jurab is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sarkisyan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sarkisyan connects with a couple of short punches.
Sarkisyan trying to control but Jurab is working from the bottom.
Sarkisyan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jurab's head.
Jurab wants to stand up but Sarkisyan is controlling him.
Jurab has momentary wrist control but Sarkisyan slips an elbow through the middle.
Sarkisyan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sarkisyan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sarkisyan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jurab is trying to control the position but Sarkisyan postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jurab looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jurab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurab looks to land a left hand but Sarkisyan moved out of range nicely.
Jurab displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan walks into a stiff left hand from Jurab.
Sarkisyan tries for a takedown but Jurab sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jurab lands a glancing blow to the side of Sarkisyan's head.
Sarkisyan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jurab works over Sarkisyan's head and body with a nice combination.
Sarkisyan goes for a double leg but Jurab avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jurab continues to drive forward.
Sarkisyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jurab defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurab clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jurab shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sarkisyan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Jurab crashes against the mat.
Sarkisyan wants to control but Jurab postures up.
The ground and pound from Jurab seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jurab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarkisyan keeps working.
Sarkisyan struggling a bit here.
Jurab throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sarkisyan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Jurab dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jurab misses with a straight right.
Jerome Jurab is winning the standup battle so far.
Jurab keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sarkisyan with a poor takedown
and Jurab counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarkisyan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sarkisyan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jurab tries to avoid it but Sarkisyan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jurab to the ground. Jurab escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jerome Jurab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arman Sarkisyan.
Jurab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sarkisyan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jurab connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sarkisyan scrambles back to his feet.
Jurab lands a nice looking body shot.
Sarkisyan dives in for a single leg takedown but Jurab sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jurab drops Sarkisyan with a left and a right! Oh, Sarkisyan is hurt - Jurab dives into side control looking to finish!
Sarkisyan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The strikes coming from Jurab are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jurab working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jurab lands an elbow.
Jurab tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jurab in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurab wants to control but Sarkisyan is keeping him busy.
Sarkisyan is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Jurab.
Jurab creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jurab wants to control for a moment but Sarkisyan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jurab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sarkisyan defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurab is looking to take a break and control but Sarkisyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jurab missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jurab stalling away here and it's allowed Sarkisyan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sarkisyan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jurab defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jurab is looking to work some ground and pound but Sarkisyan has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jurab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sarkisyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sarkisyan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sarkisyan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sarkisyan controlling the pace.
Sarkisyan working Jurab over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Sarkisyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurab has a hand on Sarkisyan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sarkisyan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sarkisyan landing strikes from the mount.
Jurab tries to hold on but Sarkisyan pushes him away.
Jurab is trying desperately to improve position.
Sarkisyan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sarkisyan wants to control the pace but Jurab is squirming around nicely.
Jurab taking shots to the head.
Jurab taking shots to the head.
Sarkisyan cracks Jurab with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Jurab dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sarkisyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jurab stuffs the takedown.
Sarkisyan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jurab swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jerome Jurab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arman Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan shoots for a takedown but Jurab saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sarkisyan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jurab defends well and Sarkisyan ends up having to push Jurab into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jurab throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarkisyan feints the counter takedown.
Jurab looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jurab not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurab missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jurab not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jurab controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jurab thows a huge punch but Sarkisyan dodges it nicely.
Jurab missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jurab is looking to take a break and control but Sarkisyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jurab is looking to advance position but Sarkisyan won't allow it.
Sarkisyan trying to hold on to Jurab's head to control him but Jurab postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jurab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sarkisyan defending well though.
Jurab looks to land a strike but Sarkisyan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jurab has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jurab is looking to advance position but Sarkisyan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jurab tries to hold on but Sarkisyan pushes him away.
Sarkisyan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jurab's face.
Sarkisyan landing strikes from the mount and Jurab is in trouble!
Sarkisyan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jurab?
Sarkisyan with a couple of short strikes.
Jurab is bucking up trying to escape but Sarkisyan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan landing shots from mount.
Sarkisyan controlling from the full mount.
Sarkisyan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jurab is looking to escape.
Sarkisyan lands a big shot there that rocks Jurab but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jurab is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sarkisyan can do to turn this around?
Sarkisyan landing shots from mount.
Sarkisyan with a couple of short strikes.
Sarkisyan looking to control but Jurab is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sarkisyan landing shots from mount.
Jurab knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sarkisyan on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan blocks Jurab's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarkisyan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sarkisyan trying to control but Jurab is having none of it.
Jurab is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jerome Jurab is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sarkisyan landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jurab tries to lock up and control but Sarkisyan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arman Sarkisyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Sarkisyan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arman Sarkisyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jurab 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Jurab!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Colby (ranked 2244 p4p, 2621 weight class) and Shaka Barnes (ranked 188 p4p, 216 weight class). Shaka Barnes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Colby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaka Barnes!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Colby closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Colby lands in his opponent's guard.
Colby with a nice head shot there.
Colby chips away with some ground and pound.
Colby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Colby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Colby is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Colby lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colby postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Colby, into his guard.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Colby holds on and takes a little breather.
Colby has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barnes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Colby is trying to trip Barnes. He has hold of a leg but Barnes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Colby persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Colby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Colby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Colby'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Colby is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Colby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Colby finish him?
Colby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Colby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Colby postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Barnes covers up, he's hurt! Colby keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Colby and the ref steps in to end the fight! Colby can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Colby!
Post fight, James Colby took to the microphone: 'Easy Money mate'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abubakar Gadzhiyev (ranked 1801 p4p, 2024 weight class) and Sandro Germano (ranked 210 p4p, 228 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abubakar Gadzhiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sandro Germano!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Gadzhiyev with that takedown attempt.
Gadzhiyev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Germano tries to avoid it but Gadzhiyev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Germano to the ground. Germano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Germano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Germano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gadzhiyev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gadzhiyev shoots in but Germano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abubakar Gadzhiyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gadzhiyev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gadzhiyev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gadzhiyev throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadzhiyev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gadzhiyev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadzhiyev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gadzhiyev throws a big elbow that misses.
Gadzhiyev is looking to work some ground and pound but Germano has wrist control.
Gadzhiyev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadzhiyev postures up and lands a big shot to Germano's brow.
Gadzhiyev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gadzhiyev with a nice head shot there.
Germano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gadzhiyev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Germano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gadzhiyev trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Gadzhiyev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gadzhiyev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gadzhiyev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gadzhiyev throwing strikes from guard but Germano blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gadzhiyev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gadzhiyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gadzhiyev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Germano is fending him off so far but Gadzhiyev persists. Nope, Germano circles away and we're back to standing.
Gadzhiyev circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gadzhiyev is defended easily by Germano.
Germano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gadzhiyev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gadzhiyev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Germano. No joy for Gadzhiyev on that attempt.
Germano slaps away a takedown attempt from Gadzhiyev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gadzhiyev swats away the attempt to clinch by Germano.
Gadzhiyev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Germano swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to clinch but Gadzhiyev is having none of it.
Gadzhiyev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Germano's waist but Germano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gadzhiyev off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Germano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gadzhiyev swats away the attempt to clinch by Germano.
Gadzhiyev is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gadzhiyev shoots in looking for a takedown but Germano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gadzhiyev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gadzhiyev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Germano to the ground. Gadzhiyev is now in Germano's guard.
Germano is wriggling around but Gadzhiyev manages to pass to half guard.
Gadzhiyev throwing shots but Germano is blocking nicely.
We've been informed that Germano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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. Gadzhiyev connects with a nice short shot to Germano's temple.
Germano tries to kick Gadzhiyev off but Gadzhiyev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gadzhiyev is trying to control the action in half guard but Germano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Germano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gadzhiyev trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiyev not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gadzhiyev lands a nice short elbow.
Gadzhiyev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gadzhiyev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gadzhiyev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Gadzhiyev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Germano. No joy for Gadzhiyev on that attempt.
Gadzhiyev tries for a takedown but Germano circles away easily
and Germano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gadzhiyev tries to keep at a distance but Germano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gadzhiyev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Germano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Germano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gadzhiyev or not.
Germano landing knees to the body.
Germano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gadzhiyev is defending well for now.
Gadzhiyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Germano manages to break the clinch.
Germano is looking to clinch but Gadzhiyev is avoiding it.
Gadzhiyev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Germano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Germano is looking to regain half guard here but Gadzhiyev keeps moving and retains side control.
Gadzhiyev prevents Germano from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gadzhiyev tries for a kimura but Germano is defending well.
Gadzhiyev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Germano's legs.
Gadzhiyev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gadzhiyev working the ground and pound.
Gadzhiyev looks up at the clock and then as Germano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gadzhiyev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Germano on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Germano takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiyev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gadzhiyev throws an elbow but Germano slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gadzhiyev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gadzhiyev controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadzhiyev working the ground and pound from side control.
Germano on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Germano is rocked!
Gadzhiyev in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Germano looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gadzhiyev turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abubakar Gadzhiyev!
Abubakar Gadzhiyev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Colov (ranked 2290 p4p, 2117 weight class) and Paul Mathis (ranked 251 p4p, 235 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Colov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Mathis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathis lands a big head kick that sends Colov tumbling to the mat! Mathis takes a step backwards and waves Colov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Igor Colov has been cut.
Mathis throws a sloppy head kick and Colov moves out of range easily.
Mathis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mathis misses with a kick to the body.
Colov tries to clinch but Mathis moves out of range.
Mathis misses with the combination.
Mathis throws a head kick that misses.
Colov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathis misses with a double jab
and Colov counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colov darts in looking for a takedown but Mathis gets double underhooks and turns Colov into the cage.
Colov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colov has been working on his balance at Ruttos gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mathis.
Mathis lands an uppercut.
Colov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mathis to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathis struggles to land a body shot inside as Colov controls his hands.
Colov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathis just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Colov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mathis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mathis scores with a shot to the side of Colov's head.
Colov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mathis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mathis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colovs head.
Colov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mathis throws a punch but it's blocked by Colov.
A short uppercut from Mathis.
Colov jumps guard but Mathis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colov blocking some punches.
Colov is trying to drag Mathis to the mat but Mathis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mathis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mathis lands a right hand.
Mathis misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mathis - that landed with a thud.
Mathis scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Colov is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Colov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Mathis.
Mathis misses with a punch on the inside.
Colov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mathis lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Colov to his knees! Mathis keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Mathis!
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