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EUFC 71 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazuri Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Downey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuri Sakuraba 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuri Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Downey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downey slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuraba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Downey gets a takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Downey keeps him under control.
Sakuraba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Downey 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.
Downey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakuraba defending well though.
Sakuraba misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downey is trying to control. Sakuraba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Downey keeps him under control.
Downey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sakuraba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sakuraba blocks Downey's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba landing strikes from the mount and Downey is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downey wants to hold on but Sakuraba pushes him away.
Downey tries to buck Sakuraba off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Sakuraba connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sakuraba throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Downey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Downey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sakuraba.
Downey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Downey wants to get back to his feet but Sakuraba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sakuraba throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Downey is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakuraba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakuraba.
Downey trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Downey lands a head kick that stumbles Sakuraba and the fighters go to the mat.
Sakuraba is rocked!
It looks like Kazuri Sakuraba has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Sakuraba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Downey trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba seems to have got his legs back now.
Downey throwing strikes from guard but Sakuraba blocks nicely.
Sakuraba will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Downey trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Downey throwing strikes from guard but Sakuraba blocks nicely.
Downey won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Downey gets caught flat footed, as Sakuraba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Downey keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Sakuraba is breathing heavily.
Sakuraba postures up in Downey's guard and throws a big left but Downey blocks it.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Downey is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba won't allow Downey to sweep him here.
Downey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Downey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sakuraba hang on?
Downey landing shots from mount.
Sakuraba is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downey landing shots from mount.
Downey cracks Sakuraba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sakuraba is working to get back to half guard.
Downey lands with some strikes.
Downey with good strikes from the mount here!
Sakuraba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sakuraba tries to get out of the position.
Downey lands a heavy elbow.
Sakuraba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Downey lands with some strikes.
Downey prevents Sakuraba from getting the reversal.
Downey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Downey passes to full mount!
Downey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Downey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuri Sakuraba's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good shot there by Downey.
A shot to de liver by Downey. Beautiful body shot.
Henry Downey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt
and Downey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakuraba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Downey darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Sakuraba's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Downey before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Downey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conal MacCollum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Stajin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacCollum comes to the cage accompanied by Riverdance. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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181 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conal MacCollum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Stajin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCollum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacCollum staying out of range there.
Stajin clinches with his opponent.
MacCollum blocks the elbow strike.
MacCollum decides to pull guard.
Stajin throws a big right hand that misses.
MacCollum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacCollum trying to control the position.
MacCollum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stajin.
MacCollum has momentary wrist control but Stajin slips an elbow through the middle.
Stajin lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stajin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stajin looking to pass the guard.
Stajin landing with the ground and pound.
MacCollum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stajin.
MacCollum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stajin defends it easily.
Stajin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacCollum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stajin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacCollum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCollum has momentary wrist control but Stajin slips an elbow through the middle.
Stajin thows a big elbow that misses.
Stajin preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stajin slips nicely into half guard.
MacCollum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stajin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stajin's back!
Stajin manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacCollum's guard. Nice work there by Stajin.
Stajin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stajin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacCollum wants to sweep but no luck.
Stajin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stajin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacCollum's head.
Stajin landing some decent shots from guard.
MacCollum controls Stajin momentarily but Stajin frees himself.
MacCollum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCollum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacCollum looking to control.
Stajin is working MacCollum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacCollum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stajin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacCollum is breathing heavily.
Stajin stopping the sweep attempt from MacCollum.
Stajin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stajin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stajin won't allow MacCollum to sweep him here.
Stajin with a nice head shot there.
Stajin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stajin landing with the ground and pound.
Stajin preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stajin looking to pass the guard.
MacCollum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stajin.
MacCollum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stajin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacCollum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacCollum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stajin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stajin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stajin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacCollum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stajin throwing strikes but missing.
Stajin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stajin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacCollum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacCollum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacCollum has his foot on Stajin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stajin works his way back into a safe position though.
MacCollum has momentary wrist control but Stajin slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCollum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stajin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stajin is looking to work some ground and pound but MacCollum has wrist control.
Stajin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stajin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stajin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stajin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacCollum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stajin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stajin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stajin postures up in MacCollum's guard and throws a big left but MacCollum blocks it.
Stajin landing some decent shots from guard.
MacCollum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stajin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stajin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stajin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stajin is looking to clinch but MacCollum is avoiding it.
MacCollum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stajin to score with a decent uppercut.
Stajin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stajin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stajin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from MacCollum.
MacCollum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stajin's efforts to push away.
MacCollum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stajin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stajin is looking to break free of the clinch but MacCollum has double underhooks.
Stajin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stajin manages to end up in side control.
MacCollum tries to improve position but can't.
Stajin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacCollum to see if he's OK.
MacCollum taking a bit of punishment here - Stajin scoring with strikes.
MacCollum regains half guard.
Stajin 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.
Stajin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacCollum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stajin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCollum is looking to improve his position.
MacCollum looking for submissions off his back.
Stajin working over MacCollum with some ground and pound. MacCollum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MacCollum taking some punishment here, with Stajin in his half guard.
MacCollum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stajin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stajin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacCollum defending well though.
MacCollum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacCollum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stajin scores with a couple of nice shots.
MacCollum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stajin pulls his head out easily.
Stajin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacCollum taking some punishment here, with Stajin in his half guard.
Stajin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stajin slips a nice elbow through MacCollum's hands, connecting with MacCollum's forehead.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacCollum keeps the fight on the outside.
Good exchange - Stajin coming out on top.
Stajin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacCollum momentarily.
MacCollum misses with a takedown attempt - Stajin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stajin jabs at MacCollum's body.
Stajin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stajin clobbers MacCollum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stajin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stajin.
MacCollum slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Stajin.
Stajin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stajin wants to clinch up but MacCollum keeps it at a distance.
Stajin tries to bum rush MacCollum with a series of wild strikes but MacCollum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacCollum clinches with his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stajin. MacCollum does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCollum tries to clinch there but Stajin circles away.
Stajin moves in looking to clinch but MacCollum pushes him off.
Stajin throws a looping overhand right but MacCollum ducks down to avoid it.
MacCollum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Eric Stajin has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacCollum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stajin defends it easily.
Stajin with a nice head shot there.
MacCollum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacCollum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stajin.
MacCollum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stajin's guard.
Stajin keeping moving, preventing MacCollum from controlling successfully.
MacCollum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stajin keeping full guard, as MacCollum tries to pass.
Stajin looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacCollum is one step ahead there.
MacCollum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stajin dives on top into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stajin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stajin throws a big right hand that misses.
MacCollum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stajin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stajin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Stajin as MacCollum shoots in.
Stajin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacCollum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than MacCollum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by MacCollum.
Stajin tries to hold on but MacCollum pushes him away.
MacCollum with the ground and pound from mount.
MacCollum prevents Stajin from getting the reversal.
Stajin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacCollum looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stajin can't escape the position.
MacCollum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stajin is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
MacCollum won't let Stajin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
MacCollum is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stajin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stajin!
Stajin works over MacCollum with some ground and pound from guard.
MacCollum has momentary wrist control but Stajin slips an elbow through the middle.
Stajin connects with a couple of short punches.
MacCollum looking for a guillotine here but Stajin defends easily.
Stajin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conal MacCollum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Stajin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stajin connects with a couple of short punches.
MacCollum keeping moving, preventing Stajin from controlling successfully.
MacCollum looking for a guillotine here but Stajin defends easily.
Stajin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacCollum keeping moving, preventing Stajin from controlling successfully.
MacCollum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stajin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stajin trying to control but MacCollum is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stajin stopping the sweep attempt from MacCollum.
Stajin wants to control from the top but MacCollum keeps moving.
Stajin chips away with some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stajin lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from MacCollum misses.
MacCollum tries for a takedown but Stajin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacCollum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stajin lands a with a good body shot.
MacCollum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stajin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conal MacCollum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stajin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacCollum's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conal MacCollum.
Well Stajin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Stajin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabban Harkonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reese comes to the cage accompanied by BAMA Boyz-Sweet Home Alabama. Thaddeus Reese has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thaddeus Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rabban Harkonnen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese shoots for a double leg takedown but Harkonnen sprawls well. He's pushed Reese's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harkonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harkonnen lands a jab-cross combination.
A combination from Harkonnen does no damage.
Harkonnen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reese's head.
It looks like Thaddeus Reese has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harkonnen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Reese with that takedown attempt.
Reese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reese is breathing heavily.
Harkonnen swinging wilding here.
Harkonnen lands a left and a right that send Reese crashing to the mat, dazed. Harkonnen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Reese is rocked!
Harkonnen fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Reese out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rabban Harkonnen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arkadi Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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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 Las Vegas, Arkadi Novikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel tries to clinch but Novikov is having none of it.
Daniel looks to land a body kick but Novikov moved away.
Daniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniel tries to clinch there but Novikov circles away.
Daniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novikov clinches up with Daniel and pushes him back against the cage.
Novikov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Daniel keeping moving, preventing Novikov from controlling successfully.
Novikov passes Daniel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Daniel is not content to let Novikov control the position.
Novikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniel's head.
Daniel is looking to control Novikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniel avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daniel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Novikov wants to pass the guard but Daniel is defending well.
Novikov 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Novikov lands a nice short elbow.
Daniel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daniel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Novikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daniel won't be happy with that.
Novikov looks up at the clock and then as Daniel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Novikov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Novikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Novikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daniel struggling a bit here.
Novikov working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daniel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Daniel is looking for a sweep.
Daniel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Novikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daniel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Novikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniel is defending against the submission attempts here by Novikov.
Daniel is not content to let Novikov control the position.
Novikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Novikov winds up and cracks Daniel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Novikov is nestled in close to Daniel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Daniel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Novikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniel tries to kick Novikov off in order to stand up. Novikov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Daniel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Novikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daniel tries to roll over but Novikov keeps him under control.
Novikov is thwarting Daniel's attempts to control the position.
Novikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Novikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daniel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Novikov.
Daniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Novikov pulls his head out easily.
Daniel is not content to let Novikov control the position.
Daniel taking some punishment here, with Novikov in his half guard.
Daniel trying to control here.
Novikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daniel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Novikov seems to be working for a kimura but Daniel defends the submission attempt.
Novikov is trying to control. Daniel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadi Novikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daniel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Novikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Novikov throws a strike but Daniel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Daniel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Novikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Novikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Novikov!
Daniel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Novikov working the body and head with strikes.
Daniel is trying to buck Novikov off.
Novikov working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel manages to get back to half guard.
Novikov working the head and body with strikes.
Novikov is keen to just control but Daniel is a slippery customer.
Novikov working the head and body with strikes.
Novikov lands strikes from half guard.
Daniel wants to get back to his feet.
Novikov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arkadi Novikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Novikov winds up and cracks Daniel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Novikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Novikov is thwarting Daniel's attempts to control the position.
Daniel is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Novikov trying to control the action but Daniel is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daniel tries to clinch but Novikov moves away
so Novikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Novikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Novikov looking to pass the guard.
Daniel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Novikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Novikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Novikov wants to control from the top but Daniel keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel has an active guard here but Novikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Novikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Novikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniel keeps working.
Daniel trying to control but Novikov postures up.
Novikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Novikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daniel wants to control but Novikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Novikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Novikov prevents Daniel from standing back up.
Novikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniel looks to clinch
and Novikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Daniel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Daniel tries to bench press Novikov off him but Novikov keeps the position.
Novikov lands some shots froms side control.
Novikov scoring with punches and elbows.
Daniel struggling a bit here.
Daniel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Novikov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Novikov lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadi Novikov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Daniel wants to clinch but Novikov slips to the side
and Novikov counters with a single leg into guard. Daniel didn't expect that.
Daniel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Novikov defends it easily.
Novikov trying to control but Daniel is working from the bottom.
Daniel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Novikov postures up and lands a big shot to Daniel's brow.
Novikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Novikov working some strikes from top position.
Daniel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Novikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Novikov works over Daniel with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel wants to get back to his feet but Novikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daniel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Novikov defends well.
Daniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Novikov is controlling him.
Novikov wants to control from the top but Daniel keeps moving.
Daniel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Novikov defends it easily.
Novikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Novikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novikov stays in close to Daniel's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Novikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Novikov lands a couple of elbows.
Novikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daniel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Novikov works over Daniel with some ground and pound from guard.
Novikov chips away with some ground and pound.
Novikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daniel's head.
Daniel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Novikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Novikov lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel has momentary wrist control but Novikov slips an elbow through the middle.
Novikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Daniel wants to sweep but no luck.
Novikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Novikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Novikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daniel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Novikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Novikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Novikov with a nice head shot there.
Daniel wants to stand up but Novikov is controlling him.
Novikov with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daniel has his foot on Novikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Novikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Novikov postures up and lands a big shot to Daniel's brow.
Novikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Novikov is in close to Daniel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Novikov lands a couple of elbows.
Daniel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daniel is looking to stand up but Novikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Jack Daniel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novikov passes Daniel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Novikov lands strikes from half guard.
Novikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daniel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Novikov.
Daniel wants to improve his position but Novikov is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arkadi Novikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Novikov 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arkadi Novikov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Arlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric DeSimone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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25
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Arlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric DeSimone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlowski cracks the inside of DeSimone's front leg.
Arlowski dodges the punch combination from DeSimone.
Arlowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeSimone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arlowski sprawls well. Arlowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeSimone gets slowly back to his feet.
Arlowski throws a sloppy head kick and DeSimone moves out of range easily.
Arlowski throws a sloppy head kick and DeSimone moves out of range easily.
DeSimone avoids the head kick by Arlowski.
Arlowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSimone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlowski moves away.
Arlowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSimone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeSimone wants to work for an arm triangle but Arlowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeSimone seems to be working for a kimura but Arlowski defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSimone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeSimone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arlowski wants to control but DeSimone is keeping busy.
DeSimone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeSimone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeSimone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
DeSimone winds up and cracks Arlowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSimone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
DeSimone wants to work for an arm triangle but Arlowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeSimone is looking to advance position but Arlowski won't allow it.
DeSimone is thwarting Arlowski's attempts to control the position.
DeSimone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeSimone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arlowski keeps working.
DeSimone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeSimone wants to control but Arlowski is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arlowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeSimone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Arlowski.
DeSimone looks gassed!
Arlowski throws a hook but DeSimone avoids it easily.
Arlowski misses with a double jab.
Arlowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ron Arlowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arlowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSimone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeSimone dives in and grabs Arlowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arlowski pushes down on DeSimone's head and hops out.
Arlowski lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Arlowski.
DeSimone ducks under a wild hook from Arlowski.
Arlowski stuffs the takedown attempt from DeSimone. DeSimone gets slowly back to his feet.
Ron Arlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric DeSimone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arlowski lands with a slapping head kick.
DeSimone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeSimone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeSimone shoots in and drives through. Arlowski sprawls well.
Arlowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeSimone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSimone slips a nice elbow through Arlowski's hands, connecting with Arlowski's forehead.
DeSimone is taking a breather. Arlowski 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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSimone is looking for a kimura here.
DeSimone prevents Arlowski from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric DeSimone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeSimone throws out a loose jab but Arlowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSimone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arlowski swivels and escapes.
Arlowski lands with a kick to the temple. DeSimone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A right-left combo lands from Arlowski.
DeSimone misses with a double jab
and Arlowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arlowski stuffs the takedown.
Crunch! Arlowski slams his shin into DeSimone's torso.
DeSimone looks for a takedown but Arlowski sprawls well.
Ron Arlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric DeSimone.
DeSimone looks for a takedown but Arlowski sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arlowski looks for the body kick but DeSimone saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSimone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeSimone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arlowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeSimone tries to bum rush Arlowski with a series of wild strikes but Arlowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arlowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arlowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeSimone's head backwards.
Arlowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arlowski misses with a head kick.
Arlowski lands with a nice combination. DeSimone backs away looking to recover.
Arlowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
DeSimone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arlowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arlowski throws a head kick but DeSimone moves out of range.
DeSimone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arlowski's guard.
DeSimone landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski looking to control.
DeSimone lands a couple of digs.
Arlowski trying to keep a closed guard but DeSimone is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSimone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeSimone stands and throws Arlowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DeSimone lands a decent elbow from side control.
DeSimone has an Americana. Arlowski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! DeSimone is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if DeSimone hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eric DeSimone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Finklestein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrel Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Highway to Hell kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fedor Finklestein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyrel Sackett's chin.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Finklestein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrel Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finklestein moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finklestein looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Fedor Finklestein has been cut.
Sackett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finklestein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sackett is looking to improve his position.
Finklestein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sackett defending well though.
Sackett is looking to control Finklestein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sackett avoid being mounted?
Finklestein passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sackett is looking to improve his position but Finklestein isn't that keen on the idea.
Sackett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finklestein scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sackett?
The referee warns Sackett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sackett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Finklestein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finklestein.
Sackett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finklestein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finklestein's back!
Sackett is trying to stick to Finklestein's back but Finklestein is turning into Sackett. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sackett's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Finklestein.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sackett is on top in guard.
Finklestein scores with a nice shot.
Sackett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finklestein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sackett manages to get himself to full guard.
Finklestein throws a strike but Sackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sackett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finklestein's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett passes to full mount!
Finklestein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sackett blocks Finklestein's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sackett pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sackett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sackett dominating with strikes here.
Finklestein throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sackett lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Finklestein is rocked!
Sackett avoids the attempt from Finklestein to control.
Sackett loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Finklestein scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sackett land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sackett stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrel Sackett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Retard Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Lluoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lluoma is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: New Religion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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284 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Retard Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Lluoma!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lluoma misses.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lluoma.
Lluoma dodges the punch combination from Strong.
Lluoma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lluoma connects with a body shot.
Strong is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lluoma lands a big right hand that sends Strong crashing to the mat! Lluoma stays standing though and waves Strong back to his feet!
Lluoma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lluoma throws a series of punches but Strong moves out of range.
Lluoma throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lluoma shoots in for a takedown but Strong shows good takedown defense.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Lluoma.
Lluoma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lluoma throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lluoma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Lluoma.
Lluoma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Strong sprawling to the canvas! Strong rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lluoma finish him?!
It looks like Retard Strong has been cut.
Strong ducks into an uppercut from Lluoma and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Lluoma!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lay Praynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alpo Wednesday has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpo Wednesday!
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, Lay Praynard!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wednesday jabs at Praynard's body.
Wednesday lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Lay Praynard has been cut.
Praynard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wednesday tests Praynard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wednesday lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wednesday ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Praynard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wednesday tries to avoid it but Praynard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wednesday to the ground. Wednesday escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wednesday lands a right hook to the body.
Wednesday stuffs the takedown attempt from Praynard. Praynard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wednesday ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wednesday cracks Praynard with a good jab.
Wednesday scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday lands a nice hook to Praynard's body. Praynard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wednesday lands with a straight right. Praynard didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Wednesday. That snapped Praynard's head back.
Wednesday is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wednesday lands a body shot.
Wednesday throws a series of strikes that have Praynard backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praynard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alpo Wednesday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Praynard tries for a takedown but Wednesday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Praynard.
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!
Wednesday scores with a hook.
Wednesday digs a good hook to Praynard's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wednesday listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lay Praynard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wednesday is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alpo Wednesday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wednesday works over Praynard's head and body with a nice combination.
Wednesday throws a body punch but Praynard moves out of range.
Wednesday lands a nice shot that snaps Praynard's head back.
Praynard ducks right into an uppercut from Wednesday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praynard tries for a takedown but Wednesday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Praynard shoots in and drives through. Wednesday sprawls well.
Praynard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Praynard.
Praynard misses with a takedown attempt - Wednesday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wednesday lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Praynard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wednesday jabs at Praynard's body.
Wednesday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Wednesday. Beautiful body shot.
Praynard needs to keep his hands up - Wednesday had a free shot at his head there.
Praynard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wednesday sprawls well. Wednesday wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Praynard gets slowly back to his feet.
Wednesday throws a shot to the body.
Alpo Wednesday is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday with a jab.
Praynard needs to keep his hands up - Wednesday had a free shot at his head there.
Praynard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Praynard or perhaps it was just good defense by Wednesday which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lay Praynard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Praynard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wednesday misses with a few strikes there.
Wednesday slaps away a takedown attempt from Praynard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday scores with a jab to the head.
Wednesday scores with a hook to the body. Praynard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wednesday bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Praynard's head backwards.
Wednesday lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wednesday works over Praynard's head and body with a nice combination.
Praynard shoots for a takedown but Wednesday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Praynard.
Praynard feints and as Wednesday raises his hands in defense, Praynard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wednesday throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Wednesday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wednesday throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wednesday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wednesday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Praynard can do to turn this around?
Wednesday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Praynard trying to control but Wednesday is working from the bottom.
Wednesday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wednesday throws a series of punches but Praynard moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wednesday lands a nice hook to Praynard's body. Praynard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wednesday throws a body punch but Praynard moves out of range.
Wednesday misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alpo Wednesday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wednesday, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpo Wednesday!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Knocke Bensmock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciferus Paskiainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knocke Bensmock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luciferus Paskiainen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paskiainen throws a series of punches but Bensmock avoids them all with ease.
Bensmock swings for the body but Paskiainen moves out of range.
Bensmock throws an overhand right that lands on Paskiainen's shoulder, as Paskiainen tries to avoid the shot.
Bensmock thumps Paskiainen with a low kick.
Paskiainen walks into a straight right hand from Bensmock.
It looks like Luciferus Paskiainen has been cut.
Bensmock slips under a jab.
Paskiainen tries to bum rush Bensmock with a series of wild strikes but Bensmock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bensmock swings for the body but Paskiainen moves out of range.
Bensmock drops Paskiainen with a beautiful combination! Paskiainen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bensmock is looking for the KO!
Paskiainen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bensmock darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Paskiainen's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Bensmock before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knocke Bensmock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Yoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Buren has chosen Dead Souls as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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214 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taka Yoshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marty Van Buren!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Buren circles away.
Yoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Yoshi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Buren was covering up waiting for the punch and Yoshi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yoshi won't allow Van Buren to sweep him here.
Yoshi looking to pass the guard.
Yoshi trying to control but Van Buren is working from the bottom.
Yoshi sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yoshi wants to control from the top but Van Buren keeps moving.
Yoshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Buren is keeping the position for now.
Yoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Van Buren.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van Buren defending well as Yoshi loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshi misses with a straight right.
Yoshi lunges at Van Buren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Buren's hand.
Van Buren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshi. Yoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Marty Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Yoshi's body. Yoshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Buren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yoshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshi throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Yoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Buren sprawls well. He's pushed Yoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Yoshi checks it
and Yoshi counters with a series of strikes. Van Buren will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yoshi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Buren misses with a body punch
so Yoshi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren keeping full guard, as Yoshi tries to pass.
Van Buren wants to sweep here but Yoshi controlling him for the moment.
Van Buren being controlled here, momentarily.
Yoshi wants to pass the guard but Van Buren is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yoshi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Van Buren wants to sweep here but Yoshi controlling him for the moment.
Van Buren throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yoshi uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Yoshi 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.
Van Buren takes a swing at Yoshi's ribcage but misses.
Yoshi misses with the combination.
Van Buren tries to clinch up.
Van Buren goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Buren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Yoshi moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yoshi.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Yoshi.
Yoshi checks a leg kick.
Taka Yoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yoshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Buren. Van Buren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Yoshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yoshi.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Yoshi ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
Yoshi has managed to clinch.
Van Buren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Buren misses with a knee to the head.
Van Buren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Buren is looking to control Yoshi's arms but Yoshi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Buren has his back to the cage.
Yoshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Buren has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Buren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Buren misses with a knee strike.
Van Buren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yoshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yoshi dodges the punch combination from Van Buren.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick
and Yoshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Buren can't keep his opponent in guard - Yoshi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yoshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Buren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Buren is staying active underneath Yoshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yoshi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yoshi works his way into full mount!
Yoshi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yoshi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Van Buren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Buren is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Yoshi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Buren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoshi dives in and grabs Van Buren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Buren pushes down on Yoshi's head and hops out.
Yoshi misses with a jab to the body
and Van Buren counters with a body kick that stops Yoshi in his tracks momentarily.
Van Buren walks into a jab.
Yoshi misses with a body shot.
Van Buren scores with a leg kick.
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Van Buren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Buren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yoshi tries to bum rush Van Buren with a series of wild strikes but Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshi checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Buren swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Buren closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yoshi did well to prevent Van Buren getting side control.
Yoshi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Van Buren seems content to control.
Yoshi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Van Buren manages to pass to mount!
Yoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Van Buren looking to control but Yoshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren misses with a head shot.
Yoshi is looking to get to half guard.
Van Buren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van Buren avoids the attempt from Yoshi to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren wants to control the pace but Yoshi is squirming around nicely.
Yoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Van Buren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yoshi is looking to improve his position but Van Buren isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Buren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Buren avoids the attempt from Yoshi to control.
Van Buren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yoshi wants to control but Van Buren is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Van Buren really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yoshi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taka Yoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yoshi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yoshi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Van Buren's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yoshi trying to control the action but Van Buren is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Van Buren manages to get back to half guard.
Yoshi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yoshi throwing shots but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yoshi controlling the action here.
Van Buren tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yoshi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Yoshi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren wants to hold on but Yoshi pushes him away.
Van Buren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yoshi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Van Buren wants to control but Yoshi is having none of it.
Yoshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshi controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Yoshi had his way with Marty Van Buren in 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. This is the final round!
Yoshi gets a takedown into half guard.
Yoshi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Buren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yoshi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Buren gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren looking to control.
Van Buren wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Buren is looking to sweep but instead, Yoshi has passed into half guard.
Yoshi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Van Buren is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Taka Yoshi!
Taka Yoshi retains his light heavyweight title!
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