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Alien Invasion 8 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timmeh Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmeh Larson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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163 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
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140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Inexperienced |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timmeh Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larson tries to clinch up.
Mayhem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mayhem tries to bum rush Larson with a series of wild strikes but Larson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayhem tries for a takedown but Larson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Larson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Larson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayhem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Larson. No joy for Mayhem on that attempt.
Larson keeps the fight on the outside.
Larson throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Larson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson clinches up against the cage.
Larson taking a breather.
Mayhem breaks from the clinch.
Mayhem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
Larson moves into the clinch.
Larson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayhem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Larson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mayhem blocks it with crossed arms.
Mayhem is trying to pull guard but Larson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Timmeh Larson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Mayhem.
Mayhem tightens his grip and picks Larson up, before dumping him to the ground. Larson manages to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larson is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larson content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayhem is retaining full guard.
Larson stays in close to Mayhem's body and controls the position.
Mayhem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larson is aware though and is defending well.
Mayhem looks winded!
Larson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Larson 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.
Larson slips nicely into half guard.
Larson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Larson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mayhem really wants to buck Larson off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mayhem really wants to buck Larson off and get back to his feet.
Larson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Larson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Timmeh Larson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Larson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayhem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mayhem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Larson lands an elbow inside that Mayhem shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmeh Larson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Larson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mayhem is rocked!
Mayhem walks straight into a right hand from Larson - that's dropped him! Larson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mayhem from any more punishment! Mayhem complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Timmeh Larson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Trevor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cory Trevor!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton shoots for a takedown but Trevor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Trevor.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clayton is trying to improve his position.
Trevor landing a few strikes.
Clayton tries to buck Trevor off but Trevor is having none of it.
Trevor working the head and body with 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!
Clayton tries to escape but Trevor is in control.
Trevor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Clayton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevor lands a nice forearm strike.
Trevor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Clayton's legs.
Clayton is trying to improve his position.
Clayton taking a bit of punishment here - Trevor scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Trevor is working Clayton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Trevor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trevor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Clayton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Trevor is working Clayton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Clayton is looking for a sweep.
Trevor lands a few punches from side control.
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!
Clayton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Trevor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Clayton is rocked!
Trevor landing a few strikes.
Oh Clayton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trevor in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Clayton looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Trevor turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Trevor!
An out of breath Cory Trevor 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 Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Titan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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189 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Titus Titan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titan throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Titan.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie passes Titan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Titan is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
Titan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie has hold of Titan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Titan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and Titan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Titan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Renato Gracie!
Renato Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ultra Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winke Tygesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Willidirim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hassan Willidirim looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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160 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winke Tygesen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hassan Willidirim!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tygesen fails with a takedown attempt.
Willidirim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Willidirim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Willidirim stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Tygesen throws up his legs and catches Willidirim in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Willidirim tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Tygesen! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Winke Tygesen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sune Mangs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Orvars sĺng. Burton has chosen Carcass - Keep on Rotting in the Free World as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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243 lbs
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266 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sune Mangs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 31 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Burton!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton throws a right and a left that Mangs avoids nicely.
Burton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Burton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mangs clobbers Burton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mangs misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burton is defended easily by Mangs.
Mangs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangs throws the kick towards the body but Burton avoids it.
Burton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangs blocks a jab.
Mangs lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangs scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Fred Burton has been cut.
Mangs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangs lands a two punch combo.
Mangs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mangs darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Burton's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Mangs before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sune Mangs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damage comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ysdbj-WzvI. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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Knockout power |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Damage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damage shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Damage.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Damage misses with a head kick.
Ultimate Damage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson leaves Damage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Damage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damage avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Damage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson tries to break free but Damage pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson tries to circle away but Damage has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damage pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Tommy Thompson has been cut.
Damage breaks the clinch.
Damage shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Damage misses the target.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Damage shoots in and bounces Thompson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Damage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Damage from controlling successfully.
Damage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Damage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Damage is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Damage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Damage.
Thompson is trying to push Damage away but Damage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Damage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damage drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Damage blocks a jab.
Damage blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damage.
Damage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
so Damage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Damage landing with the ground and pound.
Damage 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.
Damage trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Damage puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Damage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Thompson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Damage dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Damage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Damage moves out of range easily.
Damage pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Damage scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Damage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Damage's takedown attempt.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Damage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damage tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Damage drops back down to his feet.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Damage is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Damage manages to break the clinch.
Damage closes the distance and clinches.
Damage can't get the takedown.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Damage has picked Thompson up - he's going for a ride! Damage dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thompson won't allow Damage to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson punching from the bottom.
Damage escapes and gets back to his feet.
Damage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damage closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thompson quickly recovers to half guard.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Damage.
Damage trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
Damage works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thompson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A big strike lands for Damage! That's really hurt Thompson and he's turned his back - Damage keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Damage jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultimate Damage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Shilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Abieezer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gideon Abieezer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Shilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gideon Abieezer!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abieezer shoots in but no luck this time.
Shilo connects with a high kick.
It looks like Gideon Abieezer has been cut.
Abieezer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shilo as he jumps to the side.
Shilo takes a swing at Abieezer's ribcage but misses.
Shilo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abieezer feints and as Shilo raises his hands in defense, Abieezer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Abieezer wants to pass the guard but Shilo is keeping the position.
Abieezer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shilo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abieezer advances position into side control!
Abieezer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shilo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Abieezer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Abieezer in side control, throwing shots but Shilo defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shilo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ground and pound from Abieezer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Abieezer trying to control the position but Shilo is working away.
Abieezer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Abieezer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer tries to move to mount but Shilo blocks the move with his legs.
Abieezer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shilo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abieezer tries to score with some ground and pound. Shilo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Shilo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Abieezer's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shilo trying to hold on to Abieezer's head to control him but Abieezer postures up.
Abieezer thows a huge punch but Shilo dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abieezer uses his free foot to push down on Shilo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shilo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Abieezer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gideon Abieezer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abieezer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abieezer throws a hook but Shilo avoids it easily.
Jab from Abieezer.
Shilo throws a series of punches but Abieezer moves out of range.
Craig Shilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shilo cracks Abieezer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shilo scores with a nice right hand.
Abieezer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abieezer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abieezer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shilo wants to clinch up but Abieezer keeps it at a distance.
Shilo blocks a jab.
Abieezer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shilo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shilo ducks under a wild hook from Abieezer.
Abieezer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shilo doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Abieezer misses the target.
Shilo lands with an overhand left.
Shilo throws a looping overhand right but Abieezer ducks down to avoid it.
Abieezer slips under a jab.
Shilo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Craig Shilo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shilo slips under a jab from Abieezer.
Abieezer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shilo wants to improve his position but Abieezer is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abieezer trying to pass the guard but Shilo defending well.
Shilo is refusing to be controlled, as Abieezer sits in half guard.
Gideon Abieezer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abieezer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer unloads with some shots from mount but Shilo bucks and avoids them well.
Abieezer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shilo is squirming around, avoiding Abieezer's attempts to control the action.
Abieezer has hold of Shilo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shilo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer looking to secure an arm triangle but Shilo defends it well.
A nice elbow there by Abieezer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abieezer looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Abieezer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gideon Abieezer's cut.
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!
Shilo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abieezer avoids the head kick by Shilo.
Shilo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abieezer has time to react.
Shilo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abieezer.
Shilo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abieezer counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Abieezer misses.
Shilo misses with a lunging right hand
and Abieezer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shilo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shilo blocks a jab.
Shilo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abieezer was well out of range. Poor timing from Shilo.
Shilo connects with a body shot.
Abieezer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shilo on his heels. He'll look to pass Shilo's guard now, I'm sure.
Abieezer forces his way into half guard.
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.
Abieezer moves nicely into side control.
Abieezer works to advance to full mount. Shilo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shilo is squirming around, avoiding Abieezer's attempts to control the action.
Abieezer wants to take Shilo's back but he can't do it this time.
Gideon Abieezer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shilo is squirming around, avoiding Abieezer's attempts to control the action.
Abieezer wants to take his opponent's back but Shilo doesn't allow it.
Abieezer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Shilo is holding on tight.
Abieezer controlling the position easily from mount.
Abieezer wants to take Shilo's back but he can't do it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer controlling from mount.
Craig Shilo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gideon Abieezer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shilo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abieezer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Abieezer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abieezer 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Abieezer!
After winning the bout, Gideon Abieezer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Goodridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griever has chosen X-Files Theme as his entrance music. Gary Goodridge is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Goodridge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Griever!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griever keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goodridge fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goodridge.
Griever will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griever falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goodridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Griever does no damage.
Griever loads up on a big right hand but Goodridge slips the punch.
Goodridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griever.
Goodridge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goodridge throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goodridge pushing down on Griever's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goodridge is working for a submission of some sort.
Goodridge is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Griever reverses the position - he's now on top in Goodridge's guard.
Goodridge pulls Griever in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griever is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griever stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodridge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice jab there from Griever.
Goodridge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griever.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Griever pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodridge defending well as Griever loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Griever finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zell Griever is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griever as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griever looks to land a combination but Goodridge avoids it well.
Griever connects with a right hand. Goodridge shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Goodridge. Beautiful body shot.
Griever keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Gary Goodridge has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griever darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goodridge moves out of range of the body kick from Griever.
Goodridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griever.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griever scores with a jab to the body.
Goodridge ducks under a wild hook from Griever.
Goodridge blocks a leg kick.
Griever throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodridge counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Griever!
Goodridge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griever is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Griever avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goodridge.
Goodridge 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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goodridge throws a strike aimed at the side of Griever's head but Griever avoids it well.
Goodridge in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Griever dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Goodridge's cut.
That's time! Goodridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goodridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griever avoids it really well and circles away.
Goodridge slips a jab from Griever.
Griever misses with a body kick.
Griever bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodridge's head backwards.
Griever lands a high kick!
Goodridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griever was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodridge.
Zell Griever seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodridge shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodridge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Griever did well to prevent Goodridge getting side control.
Goodridge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griever's head.
Goodridge wants to pass to mount but Griever is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griever works his way to full guard. Good work.
Griever is looking to stand up but Goodridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Goodridge postures up.
Griever tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodridge is working Griever over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Griever keeping full guard, as Goodridge tries to pass.
Griever bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goodridge's guard.
Griever must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodridge has his hands on Griever's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodridge is trying to control the position but Griever postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Goodridge wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Griever fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griever throws a leg kick but Goodridge checks it.
Goodridge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griever sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goodridge somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodridge has a takedown stuffed.
Goodridge shoots in but no luck this time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griever.
No joy there for Griever, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griever thuds a left hand into Goodridge's body.
Griever thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griever throws an overhand right that lands on Goodridge's shoulder, as Goodridge tries to avoid the shot.
Goodridge dives in and scores a takedown into Griever's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodridge throws an elbow that misses. Griever uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goodridge's guard. Nice move by Griever!
Griever not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goodridge pulls Griever in close to his closed guard and prevents Griever from doing any damage or advancing position.
Griever won't allow Goodridge to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Griever showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Goodridge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Griever is looking to land body kicks.
Goodridge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griever manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Griever preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griever wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodridge postures up in Griever's guard and throws a big left but Griever blocks it.
Goodridge lands a couple of digs.
Goodridge throws a strike but Griever rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Griever showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Goodridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Griever is pushing down on Goodridge's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goodridge is fighting to maintain full guard but Griever has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goodridge is trying to get back to full guard.
Griever trying to control from half guard but Goodridge is working away.
Goodridge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griever is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge moves into full guard.
Goodridge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griever preventing the sweep.
Goodridge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goodridge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griever throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Griever misses its intended target.
Griever throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griever as he avoids it easily.
Griever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griever loads up on a big right hand but Goodridge slips the punch.
Griever takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goodridge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griever. Goodridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griever misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griever throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Griever looks to land a left hand but Goodridge moved out of range nicely.
Goodridge fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodridge sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griever leaves Goodridge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griever.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griever fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodridge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griever pinned against the cage. Griever gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goodridge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Griever really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Goodridge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by Goodridge or perhaps it was just good defense by Griever which made him look bad.
Griever lands with a straight right. Goodridge didn't see that one coming.
Goodridge moves away from the strike by Griever.
Goodridge moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Griever.
Griever jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griever misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodridge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griever misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griever looks to land a left hand but Goodridge moved out of range nicely.
Griever with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Griever.
Griever gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goodridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griever avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goodridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griever looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griever trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge working some strikes from top position.
Goodridge throws an elbow that misses. Griever uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goodridge's guard. Nice move by Griever!
Goodridge trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodridge keeping moving, preventing Griever from controlling successfully.
Goodridge trying to keep a closed guard but Griever is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goodridge shoots in but Griever avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griever throws a body punch but Goodridge moves out of range.
Griever throws a body kick that misses.
Goodridge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Griever swings for the body but Goodridge moves out of range.
Griever misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griever gets caught napping as Goodridge dives in and scores a takedown. Griever manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griever is keeping the position for now.
Goodridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Griever has wrist control.
Goodridge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griever avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goodridge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodridge throws a strike but Griever rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Griever is fighting to break Goodridge's control of his arms but Goodridge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Zell Griever will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gary Goodridge's cut.
That's time! Goodridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Goodridge slips under a jab.
Griever looks for the body kick but Goodridge saw that one coming.
Goodridge staying out of range there.
Goodridge blocks a head kick by Griever.
Griever checks a low kick from Goodridge.
Goodridge blocks the body kick.
Griever misses with a body kick.
Griever misses with a body kick.
Griever throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goodridge's head.
Griever throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Griever.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griever throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodridge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodridge fails with the takedown.
Griever takes one to the side of the head.
Zell Griever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodridge connects with a jab.
Griever misses with a kick to the body.
Griever wants to clinch up but Goodridge keeps it at a distance.
Griever lands a jab to the head.
Griever throws a body punch but Goodridge moves out of range.
Goodridge takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zell Griever is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goodridge will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griever wants to clinch.
Griever misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Griever. No joy for Goodridge on that attempt.
Goodridge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griever will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griever uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodridge blocks a jab.
Griever throws a hook but Goodridge blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge shoots in and drives through. Griever sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodridge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griever is fending him off so far but Goodridge persists. Nope, Griever circles away and we're back to standing.
Griever swings for the body but Goodridge moves out of range.
Griever throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodridge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Griever to the ground. Goodridge is now in Griever's guard.
Goodridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goodridge postures up in Griever's guard and throws a big left but Griever blocks it.
Goodridge throwing strikes from guard but Griever blocks nicely.
Griever is looking to stand up but Goodridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Gary Goodridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griever utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goodridge won't allow Griever to sweep him here.
Goodridge throws a big elbow that misses.
Goodridge throws a big right hand that misses.
Goodridge throwing strikes from guard but Griever blocks nicely.
Goodridge throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Griever is retaining full guard.
Griever working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goodridge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodridge throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zell Griever comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griever 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zell Griever!
Zell Griever is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Zell Griever 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hironobu Uematsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu comes to the cage accompanied by SDJ-COMMANDOS. Uematsu has chosen Primus - Laquer Head as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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194 lbs
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203 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Fu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hironobu Uematsu!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uematsu thows a body shot but no joy.
Uematsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fu manages to avoid it.
Uematsu clobbers Fu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Uematsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fu.
Fu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uematsu.
Fu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uematsu.
Fu thumps Uematsu with a low kick.
Fu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uematsu.
Fu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uematsu manages to avoid it.
Fu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uematsu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uematsu blocks a leg kick.
Fu throws a leg kick but Uematsu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Uematsu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Thomas Fu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu looks to throw the jab but Uematsu is out of range.
Fu scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu lunges at Fu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fu's hand.
Fu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uematsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu.
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uematsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu moves away.
Fu throws a body punch but Uematsu moves out of range.
A big left from Fu misses.
Fu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uematsu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Hironobu Uematsu has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fu.
Fu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Uematsu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu avoids the head kick by Fu.
Good leg kick by Fu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by Uematsu there.
Uematsu looks to land a combination but Fu avoids it well.
Uematsu works Fu's body with a nice hook.
Fu takes a swing at Uematsu's ribcage but misses.
Uematsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uematsu lands with an overhand left.
Fu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uematsu.
Uematsu throws out a leg kick but Fu moves out of range and Uematsu only half commits.
Uematsu blocks a leg kick.
Uematsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uematsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu is just out of range.
Fu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uematsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu moves out of range as Uematsu strikes.
Fu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Uematsu.
Sloppy strikes from Fu. Those never looked like landing.
Fu cracks the inside of Uematsu's front leg.
Fu misses with a head kick.
Uematsu thumps Fu with a low kick.
Fu throws a head kick that misses.
Uematsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uematsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uematsu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fu tries to score with a low kick but Uematsu moves his leg out of the way.
Uematsu misses with a hook.
Uematsu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fu. Fu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas Fu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uematsu just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uematsu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu tries to keep at a distance but Uematsu has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Uematsu on the inside.
Fu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uematsu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fu tries to break the clinch but Uematsu is controlling the position.
Uematsu just leaning against Fu, taking a breather.
Uematsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fu backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fu throws a head punch that misses.
Uematsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Fu controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hironobu Uematsu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uematsu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fu blocks a jab.
Uematsu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fu.
A lazy left from Fu finds it's target.
Fu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fu avoids the body shot from Uematsu.
Fu looks to score with a jab to the body but Uematsu is just out of range.
Uematsu jabs at Fu's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu. Uematsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uematsu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uematsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fu circles away quickly and effectively.
Fu cracks Uematsu with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uematsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fu is looking to score with low kicks.
Uematsu misses with a looping left.
Fu connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu scores with a decent looking hook.
Uematsu scores with a jab. Fu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uematsu throws a hook but Fu blocks it.
Uematsu misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Fu.
Uematsu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Uematsu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas Fu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fu connects with a right hand. Uematsu shakes it off.
Uematsu misses with a hook.
Uematsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uematsu lands the left hand.
Uematsu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uematsu.
Fu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uematsu.
Nice straight punches there by Uematsu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uematsu.
Fu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fu throws a jab when Uematsu was well out of range.
Uematsu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fu throws a hook but Uematsu avoids it easily.
Uematsu lands with a straight right. Fu didn't see that one coming.
Uematsu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fu throws a series of punches but Uematsu avoids them all with ease.
Uematsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Fu.
Fu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uematsu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fu lands a jab to Uematsu's midsection.
Uematsu throws a series of punches but Fu moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu cracks a nice hook into Uematsu's ribs.
Fu misses with a low kick as Uematsu jumps back.
Fu throws a leg kick but Uematsu checks it.
Fu scores with a head kick.
Fu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uematsu, right into the meat.
Uematsu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Fu blocks the leg kick.
Uematsu takes one on the button.
Uematsu lands with a hook. Fu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uematsu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Fu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu throws a leg kick but Uematsu checks it.
Fu misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Uematsu.
Fu looks to score with a jab to the body but Uematsu is just out of range.
Fu throws the left hand but Uematsu avoids the punch easily.
Uematsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Uematsu misses with a body kick.
Fu misses with a wild body shot.
Fu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uematsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Uematsu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Uematsu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Uematsu does it's job there.
Fu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uematsu is out of range.
Uematsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fu circles away quickly and effectively.
Uematsu misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Fu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fu throws a nice looking combination but Uematsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uematsu cracks Fu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uematsu gets a clinch.
Fu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Uematsu.
Uematsu keeps control of Fu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uematsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Fu controls his hands.
Uematsu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Fu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Uematsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uematsu.
Uematsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu stalling in the clinch.
Uematsu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uematsu has a couple of punches blocked by Fu.
Fu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fu blocks a body shot from Uematsu.
Uematsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Fu.
A right hand to the body from Uematsu.
Fu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uematsu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uematsu can't find room to land a body shot as Fu controls the action.
Uematsu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fu up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Uematsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fu is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Uematsu fails to land.
Oh Fu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uematsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Fu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fu blocking some punches.
Fu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fu.
Uematsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uematsu.
Uematsu throws a head punch that misses.
Uematsu working aggressively here.
Fu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uematsu throws a head punch that misses.
Uematsu misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fu.
Uematsu taking a breather.
Uematsu throws a head punch that misses.
Fu seems to have got his legs back now.
Fu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fu.
Uematsu looks to throw the jab but Fu is out of range.
Uematsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu is just out of range.
Uematsu is looking to slow Fu down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu looks for the body kick but Uematsu saw that one coming.
Uematsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu is just out of range.
Uematsu throws a shot from downtown. Fu moves away and avoids it.
Fu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uematsu.
Uematsu wants to clinch.
Fu misses with an uppercut
and Uematsu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uematsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Fu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fu lands the left hand.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
Uematsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uematsu moves into the clinch.
Fu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uematsu scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whack! Uematsu lands a heavy head kick that drops Fu. The ref tackles Uematsu to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Fu was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hironobu Uematsu!
Hironobu Uematsu is the new middleweight champion!
Hironobu Uematsu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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