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HBGG 12 - Incoming PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamour Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lamour Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Ferdinand pushes Brown against the ropes but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferdinand gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Ferdinand manages to retain guard.
Ferdinand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Brown trying to control but Ferdinand is working from the bottom.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand wants to sweep but no luck.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Brown hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ferdinand shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferdinand is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Brown wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ferdinand is now in half guard.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferdinand looking for a submission but Brown manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ferdinand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferdinand won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Ferdinand works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ferdinand prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown gets full guard.
Ferdinand pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferdinand wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Ferdinand passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brown manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ferdinand tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Ferdinand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferdinand thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Ferdinand tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's six 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.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferdinand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferdinand wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferdinand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown tries to bench press Ferdinand off him but Ferdinand keeps the position.
Ferdinand working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ferdinand is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Brown wants to control but Ferdinand postures up.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ferdinand wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown is looking to advance position but Ferdinand won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand trying to control but Brown postures up.
Ferdinand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Ferdinand defends the submission attempt.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Ferdinand is working away.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Ferdinand is defending well.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferdinand knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Brown controlling his opponent.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ferdinand is just holding on here. Brown manages to take his back.
Brown is persistently looking for the submission but Ferdinand is defending it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferdinand staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lamour Ferdinand will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferdinand shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferdinand is defended easily by Brown.
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brown advances nicely into full mount.
Ferdinand really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferdinand prevents Brown from taking his back.
Brown looking to control but Ferdinand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daniel Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferdinand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown fails to take his opponent's back.
Ferdinand tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ferdinand is on top in guard.
Ferdinand trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand passes into half guard.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Ferdinand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Ferdinand eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Ferdinand pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Ferdinand is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferdinand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Ferdinand eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Ferdinand pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferdinand is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Ferdinand is keeping busy.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown is trying to keep Ferdinand in close.
Ferdinand wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Ferdinand passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ferdinand in particular looking to stall.
Brown wants to control but Ferdinand is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferdinand passes to full mount!
Ferdinand looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
Brown regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is looking to control Ferdinand's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferdinand pulls his head out easily.
Ferdinand is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferdinand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Ferdinand eventually gives up the hold.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
Ferdinand goes for an armbar but Brown turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brown.
Ferdinand seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown trying to control but Ferdinand is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand looking to control.
Ferdinand throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brown uses it to pass to side control.
Ferdinand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferdinand is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brown is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ferdinand is trying to escape the mount.
Ferdinand is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Brown has taken his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferdinand shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Ferdinand shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferdinand looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamour Ferdinand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferdinand fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ferdinand defends well and Brown ends up having to push Ferdinand into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
I was talking to Ferdinand's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown tries to work over Ferdinand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown presses Ferdinand against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferdinand is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Ferdinand has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Ferdinand has him pressed against the ropes.
Ferdinand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown tries to work over Ferdinand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown is trying to stall.
Ferdinand jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Ferdinand gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brown drives through with a takedown into Ferdinand's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ferdinand keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown trying to control but Ferdinand is working from the bottom.
Ferdinand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferdinand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown trying to control but Ferdinand is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferdinand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferdinand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Ferdinand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferdinand can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferdinand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferdinand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ferdinand wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard.
Ferdinand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferdinand.
Brown wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.
Ferdinand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.
Ferdinand seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown stays in close to Ferdinand's body and controls the position.
Ferdinand keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Daniel Brown has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Ferdinand's guard.
Brown pushes down on Ferdinand's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is trying to control. Ferdinand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferdinand tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown trying to control the action but Ferdinand is working from the bottom.
Ferdinand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown is trying to control. Ferdinand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daniel Brown has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferdinand shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Ferdinand shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferdinand.
A jab from Brown misses.
Ferdinand fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferdinand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is keen to just control but Ferdinand is a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferdinand manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Ferdinand controlling Brown's posture.
Ferdinand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferdinand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand working a defensive guard here.
Brown trying to control but Ferdinand is working from the bottom.
Ferdinand looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Ferdinand being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Ferdinand is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Daniel Brown!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Daniel Brown!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Daniel Brown!
Daniel Brown wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hefner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Puff The Magic Dragon. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hugh Hefner was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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22
165 lbs
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34
153 lbs
15 - 17 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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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 New York, Braulio Estima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Hugh Hefner!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hefner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Estima won't be happy with that.
Hefner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Estima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Estima holds on to Hefner's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hefner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hefner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Estima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hefner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hefner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Estima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Estima has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estima is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Estima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hefner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Estima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hefner is looking to take a break and control but Estima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Estima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hefner has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Estima is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hefner yanks on the arm and Estima is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hefner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugh Hefner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Master Cabidela Rahay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang has chosen Nelly - The Champ as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Master Cabidela Rahay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahay drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huang being controlled here, momentarily.
Huang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rahay stacks Huang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rahay!
Huang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Huang regains half guard.
Rahay controlling the action here.
Huang felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Huang trying to hold on to Rahay's head to control him but Rahay postures up.
Rahay not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Master Cabidela Rahay just wasn't active enough.
Huang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rahay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rahay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huang has managed to get both his arms back between Rahay's legs - danger averted.
Huang trying to control but Rahay is working from the bottom.
Rahay working for a triangle but Huang defends it easily.
Rahay 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Rahay's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rahay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang advances position into side control!
Huang trying to control the action but Rahay is working from the bottom.
Rahay is trying to get back to half guard.
Huang trying to control the position but Rahay is working away.
Rahay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Huang's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahay looking for submissions off his back.
Rahay wants to control but Huang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huang controlling the action here.
Huang seems to be looking for submissions.
Rahay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huang is trying to control. Rahay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rahay wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.
Huang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rahay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huang is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang seems to be working for a kimura but Rahay defends the submission attempt.
Huang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rahay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huang.
Rahay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Huang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rahay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rahay looking for submissions off his back.
Rahay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Huang is trying to control. Rahay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huang is trying to work for a kimura but Rahay is defending well.
Rahay trying to hold on to Huang's head to control him but Huang postures up.
Rahay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Rahay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahay looking for submissions off his back.
Huang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rahay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huang is pressing down on Rahay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rahay is holding on for now.
Huang seems to be looking for submissions.
Huang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rahay gets full guard.
Huang wants to control from the top but Rahay keeps moving.
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rahay sneaks back into half guard.
Huang prevents Rahay from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahay looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rahay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rahay.
Rahay keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Rahay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahay keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahay is retaining full guard.
Huang stands and throws Rahay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rahay is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huang trying to control the action but Rahay is working from the bottom.
Rahay tries to improve position but can't.
Huang wants to control but Rahay is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Rahay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huang tries for a kimura but Rahay is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahay gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huang seems to be looking for submissions.
Rahay gets back to full guard.
Rahay working for a triangle but Huang defends it easily.
Huang wants to control from the top but Rahay keeps moving.
Rahay working for a triangle but Huang defends it easily.
Rahay wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huang stands and throws Rahay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Huang working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Master Cabidela Rahay will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Huang fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Huang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rahay controls the position.
Huang is trying to control Rahay's posture but Rahay avoids it.
Rahay just content to control the position.
Huang tries to bench press Rahay off him but Rahay keeps the position.
Rahay is looking to take a break and control but Huang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahay controls the position.
Huang is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huang is not content to let Rahay control the position.
A lull in the action here as Rahay stalls from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Master Cabidela Rahay just wasn't active enough.
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rahay pinned against the ropes. Rahay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huang dives in and grabs Rahay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahay pushes down on Huang's head and hops out.
Master Cabidela Rahay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Huang is thwarting Rahay's attempts to control the position.
Huang trying to mount his opponent but Rahay defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Master Cabidela Rahay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rahay actively working from the bottom here.
Rahay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huang trying to control the action but Rahay is working from the bottom.
Rahay moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang trying to control but Rahay is working from the bottom.
Rahay working for a triangle but Huang defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rahay keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Rahay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huang defends it easily.
Huang stands and throws Rahay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Huang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rahay is looking to regain half guard here but Huang keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rahay has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Huang but great work by Rahay.
Huang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rahay is looking to advance position but Huang won't allow it.
Huang tries to get to full guard but Rahay has control of the leg.
Huang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rahay trying to advance position but Huang counters by regaining guard.
Huang trying to control the position.
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahay stays in close to Huang's body and controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rahay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rahay slips nicely into half guard.
Rahay wants to free his trapped foot but Huang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rahay is thwarting Huang's attempts to control the position.
Rahay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Master Cabidela Rahay wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rahay gets caught napping as Huang dives in and scores a takedown. Rahay manages to retain guard.
Rahay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huang is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huang defends it easily.
Rahay looking for a guillotine here but Huang defends easily.
Huang trying to control but Rahay is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rahay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rahay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huang.
Huang wants to take a breather but Rahay is having none of it.
Rahay looking for submissions off his back.
Huang tries to pass to full mount but Rahay defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rahay looking for a kimura from the bottom but Huang passes into side control!
Huang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rahay rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Huang's guard! Nice work there by Rahay!
Huang keeping moving, preventing Rahay from controlling successfully.
Rahay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huang trying to control the position.
Huang keeping full guard, as Rahay tries to pass.
Rahay passes Huang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huang is trying to maintain the position but Rahay is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rahay not doing much here.
Rahay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahay pulls his head out easily.
Rahay content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Master Cabidela Rahay.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rahay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rahay shoots in for a takedown but Huang shows good takedown defense.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Master Cabidela Rahay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rahay misses with a takedown
and Huang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huang.
Rahay keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rahay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Huang, into his guard.
Huang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rahay trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Rahay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Huang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Huang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rahay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rahay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Huang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rahay won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Huang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rahay stands and throws Huang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rahay controls the position.
Rahay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huang manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahay wants to pass to mount but Huang is defending the position.
Rahay stalling.
Rahay prevents Huang from improving his position.
Rahay is thwarting Huang's attempts to control the position.
Huang won't allow Rahay to pass to mount.
Huang looking for submissions off his back.
Rahay controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huang wants to improve his position but Rahay is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking for submissions off his back.
Rahay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huang tries to roll over but Rahay keeps him under control.
Rahay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huang trying to control from the bottom.
Rahay is taking a breather. Huang 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.
Huang is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Master Cabidela Rahay just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huang is defended easily by Rahay.
Rahay shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahay is controlling the pace.
Huang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahay trying to mount his opponent but Huang defends it.
Rahay controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Master Cabidela Rahay wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Huang tries for a takedown but Rahay circles away easily
and Rahay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huang won't be happy with that.
Huang tries to bench press Rahay off him but Rahay keeps the position.
Rahay is staying tight to Huang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rahay wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy.
Rahay working away.
Huang is looking to regain half guard here but Rahay keeps moving and retains side control.
Rahay controlling from side mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Huang is looking to regain half guard here but Rahay keeps moving and retains side control.
Huang wants to control but Rahay postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rahay controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master Cabidela Rahay has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rahay shoots in looking for a takedown but Huang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rahay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahay as he jumps to the side.
Master Cabidela Rahay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huang is defended easily by Rahay.
Huang shoots for a double leg takedown but Rahay sprawls well. He's pushed Huang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rahay shoots in but Huang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rahay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Huang on his heels. He'll look to pass Huang's guard now, I'm sure.
Rahay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rahay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rahay tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rahay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huang being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Master Cabidela Rahay wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Huang shoots for a takedown but Rahay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rahay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huang sprawls well. Huang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rahay gets slowly back to his feet.
Rahay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huang sprawls well. Huang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rahay gets slowly back to his feet.
Rahay shoots for a double leg takedown but Huang sprawls well. He's pushed Rahay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Huang misses with a takedown
and Rahay counters with a single leg into guard. Huang didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang looking to control.
Huang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rahay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rahay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Huang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rahay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huang looking for a guillotine here but Rahay defends easily.
Rahay tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Rahay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huang wants to sweep here but Rahay controlling him for the moment.
Rahay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Master Cabidela Rahay.
Huang fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Cabidela Rahay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rahay, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Master Cabidela Rahay!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Master Cabidela Rahay!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Master Cabidela Rahay!
Master Cabidela Rahay wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Master Cabidela Rahay rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Rosenzweig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the ring accompanied by system of a down - violent pornography. Rosenzweig has chosen Stamina as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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233 lbs
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205 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Solomon Rosenzweig!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenzweig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Rosenzweig persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Rosenzweig gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva has his foot on Rosenzweig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rosenzweig works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva is trying to keep Rosenzweig in close.
Silva keeping full guard, as Rosenzweig tries to pass.
Rosenzweig keeps trying to improve his position.
Rosenzweig wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosenzweig defends well.
Rosenzweig slips nicely into half guard.
Rosenzweig has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenzweig wants to take Silva's back here but Silva is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rosenzweig fails to advance to Silva's back.
Rosenzweig trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva wants to control but Rosenzweig is having none of it.
Silva has given up his back.
Silva tries to escape but Rosenzweig has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig tries to keep control of the position but Silva is staying busy.
Silva breaks Rosenzweig's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Rosenzweig is keeping the position.
Rosenzweig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rosenzweig keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva wants to control from the top but Rosenzweig keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rickson Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rosenzweig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rosenzweig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rickson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Rosenzweig.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rosenzweig shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rosenzweig showed some decent athleticism there.
Rosenzweig wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rosenzweig is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Silva trying to control but Rosenzweig postures up.
Rosenzweig wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig is looking for a kimura here.
Silva wants to improve his position but Rosenzweig is controlling well.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Rosenzweig trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Rosenzweig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Rosenzweig is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rosenzweig is aware though and is defending well.
Silva keeping full guard, as Rosenzweig tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva looking to control.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rosenzweig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rosenzweig wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Rosenzweig trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rosenzweig doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rosenzweig manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rosenzweig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rosenzweig 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.
Rosenzweig trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rosenzweig passes into half guard.
Rosenzweig is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Rosenzweig wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Rosenzweig is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva wants to control but Rosenzweig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Rosenzweig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rosenzweig trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva wants to improve his position but Rosenzweig is controlling well.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to control but Rosenzweig postures up.
Rosenzweig wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva wants to control but Rosenzweig is keeping busy.
Rosenzweig is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rosenzweig wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva working a defensive guard but Rosenzweig passes into half guard.
Rosenzweig has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Solomon Rosenzweig will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rosenzweig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Rosenzweig trying to move into half guard but instead Silva has managed to sweep!
Rosenzweig pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Rosenzweig is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rosenzweig is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rosenzweig and Silva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rosenzweig is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Solomon Rosenzweig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rosenzweig can't do much from the bottom here.
Rosenzweig has one of Silva's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but Rosenzweig is working from the bottom.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rosenzweig looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rosenzweig is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silva lets go of the hold and Rosenzweig can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Silva!
Our winner, Rickson Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ai Za (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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152 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eduardo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ai Za!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Za doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Alvarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Za has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Za keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Za 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.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eduardo Alvarez just wasn't active enough.
Za dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Za's head and hops out.
Za misses with a takedown attempt
so Alvarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eduardo Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ai Za.
Alvarez trying to control but Za is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Za keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eduardo Alvarez just wasn't active enough.
Za shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ai Za seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Za shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Za is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Za seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
Za trying to control from Alvarez's half guard. Alvarez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Za advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Za is working for a kimura but Alvarez is defending it quite comfortably.
Za is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Za is looking for a kimura here.
Alvarez is not content to let Za control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Za performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Za is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Za has control of the leg.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Za sits in half guard.
Za is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Za.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Za seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
Za is just content to waste time from the top position. Alvarez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alvarez is trying to keep Za in close.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Za trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Za looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Za keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Za is on top in guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Za stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Za trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Za stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Ai Za has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Za has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Za is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Za knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Za is trying to hold Alvarez in close to prevent damage but Alvarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Za is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Za is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Za looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
Alvarez is trying to control. Za wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eduardo Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Za tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Za is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez is working for a kimura here but Za manages to reverse the position and he's now in Alvarez's guard.
Za trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Za postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvarez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Za, into his guard.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Za is retaining full guard.
Alvarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Za looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Za looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Za!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Za laying and praying for a moment but Alvarez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Alvarez is not content to let Za control the position.
Za works his way into full mount!
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Za is looking to advance position but Alvarez won't allow it.
Za is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Za stalling away here and it's allowed Alvarez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Za drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alvarez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Za has Alvarez in his guard.
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Za trying to control the position.
Alvarez trying to control but Za is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez passes Za's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Za is defending the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Za tries for a takedown but Alvarez circles away easily
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Za fights it but they end up in guard.
Za seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Za looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvarez passes into side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Za keeps working.
Za stops Alvarez from passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Za sneaks back into half guard.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Za defends the submission attempt.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Alvarez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alvarez showed some decent athleticism there.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Za is defending well.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Za is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Za is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Za tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Za is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Za tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez is looking to stall here but Za recovers full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Za is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo Alvarez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Za tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and Za ends up having to push Alvarez into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Za jumps guard and drags Alvarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Za keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Za is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eduardo Alvarez just wasn't active enough.
Za drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Za defends easily.
Za wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Za trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Za trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Za looking to pass the guard.
Za trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Za is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Za drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alvarez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Za has Alvarez in his guard.
Za tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eduardo Alvarez.
No luck for Za with that takedown attempt.
Za tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and Za ends up having to push Alvarez into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eduardo Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ai Za.
Alvarez has picked Za up - he's going for a ride! Alvarez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Alvarez slows the pace down in half guard.
Za wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Za!
Za is trying desperately to improve position.
Za tries to improve his position but instead Alvarez has taken his back!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working for the choke.
Za felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alvarez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Za knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Za for a finish.
Za breaks Alvarez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarez, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Eduardo Alvarez!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Eduardo Alvarez!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Eduardo Alvarez!
Eduardo Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Eduardo Alvarez 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl der Grosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ruent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl der Grosse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Ruent!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
der Grosse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from der Grosse misses the target.
der Grosse misses with a looping left.
Ruent lands a brutal head kick. der Grosse looks out on his feet and Ruent throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rick Ruent!
Rick Ruent very nearly forgot to thank TFP Graphics - Pit Inc amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Abieezer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Stewie Griffen - Rocket Man. Marko Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gideon Abieezer's chin.
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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
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gideon Abieezer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abieezer has a takedown stuffed.
Abieezer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Abieezer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Abieezer tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Abieezer is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abieezer keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abieezer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Abieezer defends it.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abieezer is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abieezer avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abieezer tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abieezer defends it well.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abieezer is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Abieezer wants to get back to full guard.
Abieezer is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is keen to just control but Abieezer is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Abieezer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abieezer holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Abieezer defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abieezer wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Abieezer is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Abieezer keeps moving.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Abieezer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Marko Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Abieezer shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Abieezer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marko Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Abieezer.
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abieezer's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Abieezer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abieezer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Abieezer to sweep him here.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie trying to control but Abieezer is working from the bottom.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Abieezer trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Marko Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Abieezer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer fails with the takedown.
Abieezer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abieezer's guard.
Abieezer is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Abieezer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brazilian Elite Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Abieezer is retaining full guard.
Abieezer controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Abieezer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer fails to move to back control.
Abieezer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abieezer is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Abieezer is looking to work his way around to Gracie's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Abieezer keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Abieezer looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abieezer closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Abieezer pushes Gracie against the ropes but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abieezer shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Abieezer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Abieezer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie has an active guard here but Abieezer has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Dark Horse MMA Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Abieezer moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Abieezer's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Abieezer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Abieezer eventually gives up the hold.
Abieezer is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abieezer trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer 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.
Abieezer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Abieezer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Abieezer is retaining full guard.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Abieezer can't do much from the bottom here.
Abieezer tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abieezer, who protects the arm well.
Abieezer is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abieezer can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abieezer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abieezer is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abieezer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie working away.
Abieezer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abieezer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Abieezer working for a choke but Gracie reverses nicely into Abieezer 's guard.
Abieezer trying to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Abieezer keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abieezer holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Abieezer reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard.
Abieezer has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abieezer's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to control but Abieezer is working from the bottom.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abieezer is on top in guard.
Abieezer looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Abieezer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abieezer is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Abieezer keeps moving.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abieezer's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abieezer is holding on to half guard well.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gideon Abieezer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Abieezer shoots in but no luck this time.
Abieezer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Abieezer's guard.
Abieezer keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is pushing down on Abieezer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abieezer is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Abieezer is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abieezer wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abieezer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abieezer is keeping the position for now.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abieezer 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.
Abieezer keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abieezer holds on and takes a little breather.
Abieezer keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Abieezer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abieezer's guard.
Marko Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Abieezer.
Gracie trying to control but Abieezer is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Abieezer keeps moving.
Abieezer trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Abieezer keeps moving.
Marko Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marko Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Abieezer tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abieezer's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Abieezer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abieezer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie wants to control but Abieezer is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Abieezer control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abieezer is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marko Gracie just wasn't active enough.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Abieezer's guard.
Abieezer pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Abieezer is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Abieezer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to control but Abieezer is working from the bottom.
Abieezer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Abieezer moves to back control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't enjoy being in this position. Abieezer looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gracie is tapping - it's over boys! Abieezer picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gideon Abieezer!
Post fight, Gideon Abieezer stared into the camera and said 'Thank you guys. Time to hang them up.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elbrys Gora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deschain comes to the ring accompanied by Giving In-- As made famous by Adema. Gora has chosen Cadillac Records - Howlin' Wolf Sings as his entrance music. Elbrys Gora 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roland Deschain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Elbrys Gora!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deschain.
Gora shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gora was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gora wants to control but Deschain is keeping him busy.
Deschain tries to bench press Gora off him but Gora keeps the position.
Gora tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gora has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Deschain wants to control but Gora postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Deschain prevents Gora from improving position.
Deschain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gora wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Deschain's coaches at Dark Horse MMA Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Deschain holds on to Gora's head and controls the position momentarily.
Gora is trying to get an arm triangle but Deschain is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain is trying to improve his position.
Deschain struggling a bit here.
Deschain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gora goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Deschain rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gora's guard! Nice work there by Deschain!
Gora wants to sweep but no luck.
Deschain trying to control but Gora is working from the bottom.
Deschain stays in close to Gora's body and controls the position.
Deschain has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gora to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Deschain is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gora pulls down on the head and he's put Deschain to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elbrys Gora!
During a confident post fight interview, Elbrys Gora 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merrimac Mjolnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mjolnir has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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175 lbs
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271 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Merrimac Mjolnir!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mjolnir misses the jab.
Mjolnir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dearborn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mjolnir.
Dearborn throws the kick towards the body but Mjolnir avoids it.
Mjolnir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Mjolnir has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mjolnir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mjolnir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mjolnir tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dearborn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dearborn moves out of range of the body kick from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir misses with a body shot
and Dearborn counters with a leg kick.
Dearborn wants to clinch but Mjolnir slips to the side
and Mjolnir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mjolnir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dearborn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dearborn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mjolnir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mjolnir throws a body kick that misses.
Mjolnir misses with a hook to the body
and Dearborn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dearborn, as that shot connected.
It looks like Merrimac Mjolnir has been cut.
Mjolnir is looking to clinch.
Mjolnir misses with a hook
and Dearborn counters with an outside leg kick.
Mjolnir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Mjolnir misses.
Mjolnir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dearborn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dearborn lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir takes the fight into the clinch.
Dearborn blocks a body shot from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir tries to throw a body punch but Dearborn avoids it by throwing Mjolnir back against the ropes.
Mjolnir controlling the action here for a moment.
Dearborn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mjolnir.
Mjolnir cracks Dearborn with a nice body shot.
Mjolnir misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dearborn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mjolnir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dearborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Dearborn.
Mjolnir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dearborn backwards.
Dearborn blocking some punches.
Mjolnir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dearborn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mjolnir swings wildly with an uppercut but Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mjolnir blocks an uppercut.
Dearborn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mjolnir is defending well for now.
Dearborn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dearborn can't find room to land a body shot as Mjolnir controls the action.
Mjolnir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mjolnir can't find room to land a body shot as Dearborn controls the action.
Dearborn is looking to control Mjolnir's arms but Mjolnir gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dearborn has his back to the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn working aggressively here.
Dearborn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mjolnir is keeping busy.
Mjolnir misses with a punch to the body.
Mjolnir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dearborn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mjolnir is keeping busy.
Dearborn blocks an uppercut.
Mjolnir lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dearborn tries a body shot but Mjolnir blocks it.
Dearborn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dearborn blocks a body shot from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir lands a shot to the body.
Mjolnir blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn misses with an elbow strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir throws a head punch that misses.
Dearborn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mjolnir misses with a punch on the inside.
Dearborn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dearborn tries to work over Mjolnir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dearborn trying to stall but Mjolnir improves his position.
Dearborn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mjolnir backwards.
Mjolnir throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dearborn.
Mjolnir misses with a punch to the body.
Mjolnir managing to block the knees to the body from Dearborn.
Mjolnir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dearborn blocks an uppercut.
Dearborn misses with the head strike.
Dearborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn prevents a body shot from Mjolnir.
Dearborn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dearborn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mjolnir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mjolnir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dearborn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mjolnir trying to control the position but instead, Dearborn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mjolnir into the ropes.
Dearborn throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Dearborn.
Mjolnir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mjolnir trying to stall but Dearborn improves his position.
Dearborn blocks an uppercut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dearborn - that landed with a thud.
Mjolnir struggles to land a body shot inside as Dearborn controls his hands.
Dearborn tries to throw a body punch but Mjolnir avoids it by throwing Dearborn back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mjolnir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dearborn stalling in the clinch.
Mjolnir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mjolnir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Dearborn.
Dearborn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mjolnir backwards.
Dearborn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mjolnir.
Dearborn blocks a body shot from Mjolnir.
Dearborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dearborn can't find room to land a body shot as Mjolnir controls the action.
Mjolnir can't find room to land a body shot as Dearborn controls the action.
Dearborn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dearborn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dearborn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dearborn's elbow.
Dearborn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dearborn.
Dearborn lands a nice shot to the body.
Mjolnir lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mjolnir fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mjolnir.
Dearborn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mjolnir misses with some punches.
Dearborn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mjolnir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dearborn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mjolnir working aggressively here.
Dearborn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dearborn pushes Mjolnir back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir lands a nice uppercut.
Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mjolnir's elbow.
Mjolnir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dearborn lands with a light punch inside.
Mjolnir is trying to stall.
Mjolnir throws a punch but it's blocked by Dearborn.
Mjolnir tries a body shot but Dearborn blocks it.
Mjolnir swings wildly with an uppercut but Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dearborn.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mjolnir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dearborn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dearborn blocks an uppercut.
Dearborn blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Merrimac Mjolnir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Merrimac Mjolnir's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mjolnir misses with a wild body shot.
Mjolnir throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mjolnir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mjolnir misses with a body shot.
Mjolnir looks to land a left hand but Dearborn moved out of range nicely.
Merrimac Mjolnir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mjolnir avoids the body shot from Dearborn.
Mjolnir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dearborn counters with a thumping low kick.
Mjolnir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mjolnir lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mjolnir wants to clinch up but Dearborn keeps it at a distance.
Mjolnir misses with a straight left.
Mjolnir throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjolnir pushes Dearborn away with a front kick.
Mjolnir swinging wildly here.
Mjolnir throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mjolnir goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dearborn.
Mjolnir just misses with a punch to the body.
Mjolnir tries to clinch but Dearborn moves out of range.
Mjolnir missing with a left hand there. Dearborn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mjolnir attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dearborn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mjolnir throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dearborn counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir misses with a body shot
and Dearborn counters with a left to the body.
Mjolnir is breathing heavily.
Dearborn lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mjolnir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mjolnir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mjolnir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dearborn rather than just go for the knockout.
Mjolnir misses with a right hand
and Dearborn counters with a right hand to the body.
Dearborn moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mjolnir.
Dearborn looking to slow down the pace here.
Mjolnir tries to throw a body punch but Dearborn avoids it by throwing Mjolnir back against the ropes.
Dearborn is pushing Mjolnir up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Dearborn on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn can't find room to land a body shot as Mjolnir controls the action.
Mjolnir swings wildly with an uppercut but Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dearborn blocking some punches.
Mjolnir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mjolnir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mjolnir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dearborn's elbow.
Dearborn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dearborn lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dearborn.
Dearborn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mjolnir backwards.
Mjolnir misses with a punch on the inside.
Mjolnir lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mjolnir struggles to land a body shot inside as Dearborn controls his hands.
Dearborn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn lands a nice shot to the body.
Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mjolnir's elbow.
Dearborn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mjolnir backwards.
Mjolnir prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
Mjolnir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dearborn backwards.
Dearborn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Dearborn.
A left hand lands to the body for Dearborn.
A right handed body shot lands from Mjolnir.
Dearborn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mjolnir or not.
Dearborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mjolnir.
Mjolnir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mjolnir prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn misses with a punch to the body.
Dearborn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mjolnir backwards.
Mjolnir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Will Dearborn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Dearborn to work.
A hook to the body from Dearborn.
A head punch on the inside from Mjolnir fails to land.
Dearborn working aggressively here.
Mjolnir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mjolnir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dearborn is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dearborn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mjolnir digs a right hand into Dearborn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dearborn's gas tank.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dearborn backwards.
Dearborn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mjolnir.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mjolnir lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mjolnir misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mjolnir fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Dearborn fails to land.
Dearborn blocks a body shot from Mjolnir.
A short uppercut from Mjolnir.
Dearborn is rocked!
Mjolnir throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Dearborn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mjolnir lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dearborn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir mutters something to Dearborn before pushing him back against the ropes. As Dearborn comes back towards him, Mjolnir unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Dearborn clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Merrimac Mjolnir!
An out of breath Merrimac Mjolnir 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lavronenko has chosen Ex-Sektor Gaza - 'Dopilsya' as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Lavronenko!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Lavronenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lavronenko fails with the takedown
and Ivanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lavronenko trying to control the position.
Lavronenko looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
Ivanov stays in close to Lavronenko's body and controls the position.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavronenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lavronenko controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavronenko is keeping the position for now.
Lavronenko keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Lavronenko looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavronenko is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ivanov gets caught napping as Lavronenko dives in and scores a takedown. Ivanov manages to retain guard.
Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lavronenko is aware though and is defending well.
Lavronenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lavronenko trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavronenko's guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavronenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Koru MMA inform us that Lavronenko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ivanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Lavronenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lavronenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ivanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Lavronenko is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavronenko tries to pass to full mount but Ivanov defends it.
Ivanov wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but Lavronenko is controlling well.
Ivanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lavronenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lavronenko defends it easily.
Lavronenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ivanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lavronenko tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lavronenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lavronenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is staying active underneath Ivanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lavronenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ivanov.
Lavronenko trying to control but Ivanov postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lavronenko tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
Ivanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lavronenko is just riding it out for now. Ivanov eventually gives up the hold.
Lavronenko wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.
Ivanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavronenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lavronenko wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov is looking to work his way around to Lavronenko's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aleksey Ivanov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lavronenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ivanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Lavronenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lavronenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lavronenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ivanov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to hold on to Lavronenko's head to control him but Lavronenko postures up.
Ivanov tries to roll over but Lavronenko keeps him under control.
Lavronenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
Lavronenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavronenko wants to take a breather but Ivanov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ivan Lavronenko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ivanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lavronenko counters with a shoot takedown. Ivanov fights it but they end up in guard.
Lavronenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanov is retaining full guard.
Lavronenko 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.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavronenko passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavronenko is looking to advance position but Ivanov won't allow it.
Ivanov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ivanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lavronenko escapes and throws Ivanov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ivanov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lavronenko moves into full mount! Ivanov won't be happy about that!
Ivanov is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ivanov is controlling an arm, preventing Lavronenko from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ivanov can't escape the position.
Lavronenko takes Ivanov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ivanov is in trouble.
Lavronenko biding his time, controlling Ivanov.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to roll but Lavronenko sticks to his back.
Ivanov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lavronenko is looking to control Ivanov but Ivanov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lavronenko biding his time, controlling Ivanov.
Lavronenko tries to get the hooks in deep but Ivanov pushed the leg off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Lavronenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lavronenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lavronenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lavronenko works his way into full mount!
Lavronenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanov is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov regains half guard.
Lavronenko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ivanov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ivanov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov controlling the position from side mount.
Lavronenko tries to buck Ivanov off but Ivanov is having none of it.
Lavronenko is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Lavronenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavronenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lavronenko tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lavronenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Lavronenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Lavronenko sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lavronenko darts in looking for a takedown but Ivanov gets double underhooks and turns Lavronenko into the ropes.
Lavronenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ivanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ivanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aleksey Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Lavronenko.
Lavronenko has his takedown stuffed
and Ivanov counters with a single leg into guard. Lavronenko didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control but Lavronenko is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is fighting to break Lavronenko's control of his arms but Lavronenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavronenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov is really struggling to control Lavronenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lavronenko wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksey Ivanov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lavronenko fails to land the takedown.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lavronenko as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lavronenko.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lavronenko but Lavronenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ivanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lavronenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ivanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivanov is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavronenko tries for a kimura but Ivanov is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
Lavronenko has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ivanov!
Lavronenko with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lavronenko controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying to escape the mount.
Lavronenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavronenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanov is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov working to try and regain half guard.
Ivan Lavronenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lavronenko fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavronenko looking to control but Ivanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko avoids the attempt from Ivanov to control.
Ivanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Ivanov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ivanov tries to roll but Lavronenko sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lavronenko's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to roll but Lavronenko sticks to his back.
Ivanov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lavronenko is riding his opponent, not letting Ivanov buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lavronenko's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ivan Lavronenko just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ivanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lavronenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ivanov is in Lavronenko's guard.
Lavronenko working a defensive guard here.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
Ivanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavronenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavronenko keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
Ivanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lavronenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivanov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lavronenko!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lavronenko can't escape the position.
Lavronenko tries to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Lavronenko can't escape the position.
Lavronenko prevents Ivanov from taking his back.
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lavronenko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lavronenko!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking for a triangle here but Lavronenko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
Lavronenko works to advance to full mount. Ivanov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position but Lavronenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavronenko controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavronenko looking to control but Ivanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ivan Lavronenko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ivanov sprawls well. Ivanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lavronenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko fails with the takedown.
Ivanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ivanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lavronenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanov has managed to get both his arms back between Lavronenko's legs - danger averted.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavronenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
Ivanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lavronenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lavronenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lavronenko!
Lavronenko trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko working away.
Ivanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavronenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lavronenko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ivanov's legs.
Ivanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lavronenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lavronenko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ivanov is trying to control Lavronenko's posture but Lavronenko avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aleksey Ivanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lavronenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ivanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lavronenko keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
Lavronenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanov trying to control but Lavronenko is working from the bottom.
Ivanov preventing the sweep.
Lavronenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ivanov!
Ivanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to control the pace but Ivanov is squirming around nicely.
Lavronenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ivanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ivanov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is trying to stick to Ivanov's back but Ivanov is turning into Lavronenko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lavronenko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ivanov.
Ivanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lavronenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lavronenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lavronenko!
Ivanov regains half guard.
Lavronenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to hold on to Lavronenko's head to control him but Lavronenko postures up.
Lavronenko wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is defending well.
Lavronenko is trying to control. Ivanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavronenko uses his free foot to push down on Ivanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ivanov.
Ivanov is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko controlling from mount.
Ivanov is squirming around, avoiding Lavronenko's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lavronenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanov trying to control but Lavronenko is working from the bottom.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Lavronenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lavronenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ivanov.
Lavronenko wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ivanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to buck Lavronenko off but Lavronenko is having none of it.
Lavronenko trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Lavronenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lavronenko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko keeps trying to improve his position.
Ivanov struggling a bit here.
Lavronenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lavronenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Lavronenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lavronenko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Ivan Lavronenko!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Ivan Lavronenko!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Ivan Lavronenko!
Ivan Lavronenko wins by unanimous decision! Ivan Lavronenko retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Ivan Lavronenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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