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HBGG 14: Holden vs Gora PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tokohiru Yashibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Born Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tokohiru Yashibi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Born Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Born Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yashibi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Born Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Born Jr has his foot on Yashibi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yashibi works his way back into a safe position though.
Yashibi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Born Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yashibi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Born Jr's guard.
Yashibi 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.
Yashibi seems to be looking for submissions.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Born Jr has eaten all the pies!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Born Jr is looking to improve his position.
Born Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yashibi wants to control but Born Jr is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Born Jr tries to roll over but Yashibi keeps him under control.
Yashibi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yashibi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Born Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Born Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Born Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Born Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yashibi.
Born Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Born Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yashibi trying to mount his opponent but Born Jr defends it.
Yashibi seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Born Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Born Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yashibi pulls his head out easily.
Yashibi is trying to work for a kimura but Born Jr is defending well.
Yashibi seems to be working for a kimura but Born Jr defends the submission attempt.
Yashibi is controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Born Jr is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yashibi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Born Jr is just riding it out for now. Yashibi eventually gives up the hold.
Born Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Born Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Born Jr wants to get back to full guard but Yashibi has passed into side control.
Born Jr is being controlled here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Born Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Born Jr is looking to improve his position.
Born Jr is not content to let Yashibi control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yashibi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Born Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yashibi trying to control from half guard but Born Jr is working away.
Born Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yashibi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yashibi's back!
Born Jr looking to break Yashibi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yashibi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Born Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yashibi trying to control the action but Born Jr just sinks the hooks in.
Born Jr is hanging on to Yashibi's back as he tries to escape.
Born Jr gets his hands free as Yashibi looks to control.
Yashibi can't escape the position.
Born Jr is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Yashibi has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Born Jr has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Yashibi taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Born Jr doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Born Jr!
An out of breath Mike Born Jr 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli's entrance music is Mario theme. A fine choice. Virne has chosen Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant as his entrance music. Jarppi Virne has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mario Betoli's chin.
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282 lbs
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262 lbs
17 - 21 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
42 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Betoli on his heels. He'll look to pass Betoli's guard now, I'm sure.
Virne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Betoli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virne wants to control from the top but Betoli keeps moving.
Betoli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Virne's guard.
Betoli is stalling in the full guard.
Virne is trying to control the position 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.
Betoli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Virne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Virne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virne keeping moving, preventing Betoli from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne pulls Betoli in close to his closed guard and prevents Betoli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Betoli passes into half guard.
Betoli 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.
Betoli 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.
Betoli wants to pass the guard but Virne is defending well.
Betoli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne is looking for a sweep. Betoli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Betoli is trying to control the action in half guard but Virne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Mario Betoli wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Betoli fails with a takedown attempt.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Virne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Betoli keeping full guard, as Virne tries to pass.
Betoli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Virne defends well.
Virne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Virne trying to control but Betoli is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Betoli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Virne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Virne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Virne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Betoli looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Virne is defending well. Betoli quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Virne has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Betoli celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Betoli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Rosenzweig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder comes to the ring accompanied by People in Planes-Last Man Standing. Rosenzweig has chosen Stamina as his entrance music. Jim Pounder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Solomon Rosenzweig's chin.
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222 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Jim Pounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Solomon Rosenzweig!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pounder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rosenzweig shoots in for a double leg but Pounder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pounder has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Pounder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosenzweig shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pounder napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pounder stops Rosenzweig from passing to mount.
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.
The referee asks Rosenzweig politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rosenzweig prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pounder is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rosenzweig is controlling him well.
Rosenzweig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pounder keeps working.
Rosenzweig prevents Pounder from escaping the position.
Rosenzweig is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pounder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rosenzweig trying to control the position but Pounder is working away.
My spies in Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna inform me that Rosenzweig has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenzweig prevents Pounder from escaping the position.
Pounder tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rosenzweig is looking for the choke from the back position but Pounder is controlling his hands well.
Pounder is keeping busy.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet.
Rosenzweig patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pounder is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rosenzweig gets his way!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pounder is trying to get back to his feet but Rosenzweig has full control of the position and if anything, Pounder has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rosenzweig has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pounder has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Will Rosenzweig go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rosenzweig patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pounder prevents Rosenzweig from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig looking for the RNC.
Pounder showing good submission defense here.
Pounder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pounder is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rosenzweig is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pounder is trying to get back to his feet but Rosenzweig has full control of the position and if anything, Pounder has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rosenzweig trying to control.
Rosenzweig controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pounder has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pounder trying to get back to his feet but Rosenzweig is in full control for now.
Pounder fending off the submission attempt from Rosenzweig.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenzweig tightening his grip on Pounder, looking for the choke.
Pounder is having to fend off submission attempts from Rosenzweig, who is looking to sink in the choke. Rosenzweig doesn't have the hooks in though and Pounder manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig looking for a sweep. Not yet Rosenzweig, not yet.
Pounder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rosenzweig's guard.
Rosenzweig is looking for a sweep. Pounder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pounder wants to work for an arm triangle but Rosenzweig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pounder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rosenzweig is just riding it out for now. Pounder eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rosenzweig is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig is trying to maintain the position but Pounder is very close to passing his half guard.
Pounder trying to pass the guard but Rosenzweig defending well.
Rosenzweig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rosenzweig is refusing to be controlled, as Pounder sits in half guard.
Rosenzweig preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is trying to work for a kimura but Rosenzweig is defending well.
Pounder wants to pass the guard but Rosenzweig is defending well.
Rosenzweig is looking for a sweep. Pounder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pounder seems to be looking for submissions.
Pounder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pounder moves nicely into side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rosenzweig rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pounder's guard! Nice work there by Rosenzweig!
Pounder wants to stand and escape but Rosenzweig is having none of it.
Rosenzweig tries to free his leg and advance position but Pounder is retaining full guard.
Rosenzweig is pushing down on Pounder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pounder is fighting to maintain full guard but Rosenzweig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pounder is trying to stand back up but Rosenzweig is controlling him
Rosenzweig passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pounder!
Pounder is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pounder is looking to escape.
Rosenzweig looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rosenzweig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rosenzweig works his way to his opponent's back.
Rosenzweig is looking for the choke from the back position but Pounder is controlling his hands well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pounder controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Rosenzweig trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Rosenzweig dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pounder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rosenzweig sprawls well. Rosenzweig wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pounder gets slowly back to his feet.
Rosenzweig shoots for a takedown but Pounder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rosenzweig fails with the takedown.
Pounder fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Pounder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosenzweig shoots for a takedown but Pounder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rosenzweig shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenzweig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pounder.
Rosenzweig fails with the takedown.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rosenzweig shoots in looking for a takedown. Pounder tries to sprawl out of it but Rosenzweig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pounder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pounder shoots in looking for a takedown but Rosenzweig manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pounder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pounder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pounder wants it to stay on the feet.
Rosenzweig shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pounder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rosenzweig wants to control from the top but Pounder keeps moving.
Pounder wants to stand up but Rosenzweig is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder keeping full guard, as Rosenzweig tries to pass.
Pounder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rosenzweig trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pounder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rosenzweig is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pounder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rosenzweig to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rosenzweig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rosenzweig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rosenzweig stops Pounder from getting back to his feet.
Pounder is defending against the submission attempts here by Rosenzweig.
Rosenzweig works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig controlling from mount.
Rosenzweig wants to take his opponent's back but Pounder doesn't allow it.
Pounder squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rosenzweig wants to take Pounder's back here but Pounder is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pounder is squirming around, avoiding Rosenzweig's attempts to control the action.
Pounder is trying to stand up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rosenzweig has taken his back.
Pounder is trying to stand back up.
Rosenzweig wants to control but Pounder is keeping busy.
Rosenzweig is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pounder is defending well though. Rosenzweig let's go of the attempt for now.
Pounder is trying to stand back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pounder wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lull in the action here.
Pounder controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenzweig has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
Rosenzweig fails with the takedown.
Rosenzweig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pounder did well to prevent Rosenzweig getting side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig content to control rather than advance.
Pounder is not content to let Rosenzweig control the position.
Rosenzweig is trying to work for a kimura but Pounder is defending well.
Rosenzweig passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig fails to move to back control.
Rosenzweig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pounder is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Pounder really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rosenzweig is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pounder is looking to escape.
Rosenzweig takes Pounder's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pounder is in trouble.
Pounder preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rosenzweig.
Rosenzweig trying to control momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pounder controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Rosenzweig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rosenzweig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pounder sprawls well. Pounder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rosenzweig gets slowly back to his feet.
Pounder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rosenzweig avoids it really well and circles away.
Pounder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rosenzweig sprawls well initially but Pounder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pounder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rosenzweig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pounder is looking to pass Rosenzweig's guard but actually Rosenzweig recovers to full guard.
Pounder tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosenzweig is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder won't allow Rosenzweig to sweep him here.
Solomon Rosenzweig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rosenzweig keeping moving, preventing Pounder from controlling successfully.
Rosenzweig looking to control.
Pounder looking to sit in guard and control but Rosenzweig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rosenzweig trying to control but Pounder is working from the bottom.
Pounder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rosenzweig is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig wants to control from the top but Pounder keeps moving.
Rosenzweig advances position into side control!
Pounder is pushing Rosenzweig's head away, looking to escape. Rosenzweig manages to hold on to the position though.
Rosenzweig wants to control but Pounder is keeping him busy.
Pounder is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rosenzweig asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosenzweig is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pounder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pounder stops Rosenzweig from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet.
Pounder trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pounder prevents Rosenzweig from improving position.
Pounder bucks up and tries to throw Rosenzweig off but instead Rosenzweig has got his back!
Pounder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rosenzweig.
Rosenzweig working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Rosenzweig is persistently looking for the submission but Pounder is defending it well.
Rosenzweig tries to keep control of the position but Pounder is staying busy.
Rosenzweig looking to hold on to the position here but Pounder rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rosenzweig advances position into side control!
Pounder is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig wants to control but Pounder is keeping him busy.
Pounder is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rosenzweig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pounder keeps working.
Pounder tries to escape but Rosenzweig is in control.
Rosenzweig tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rosenzweig has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rosenzweig is trying to get an arm triangle but Pounder is defending well.
Rosenzweig working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet but Rosenzweig drags him back down.
Rosenzweig looking to control but instead Pounder has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rosenzweig prevents Pounder from standing back up.
Rosenzweig is pressing down on Pounder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pounder is holding on for now.
Pounder pushes Rosenzweig off looking to stand but Rosenzweig dives back in and keeps control.
Rosenzweig trying to pass the guard but Pounder defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is trying to stand back up but Rosenzweig is controlling him
Rosenzweig is pressing down on Pounder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pounder is holding on for now.
Rosenzweig is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pounder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rosenzweig.
Rosenzweig controlling the pace.
Rosenzweig wants to work for an arm triangle but Pounder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Rosenzweig seems content to control.
Pounder makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pounder shoots for a takedown but Rosenzweig saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pounder shoots in and bounces Rosenzweig off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Pounder preventing the sweep.
Solomon Rosenzweig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig keeping moving, preventing Pounder from controlling successfully.
Rosenzweig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pounder trying to control but Rosenzweig is working from the bottom.
Jim Pounder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pounder is pushing down on Rosenzweig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rosenzweig is fighting to maintain full guard but Pounder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rosenzweig works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pounder looking to pass the guard.
Pounder throws a strike but Rosenzweig rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Solomon Rosenzweig.
Well Rosenzweig 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Solomon Rosenzweig!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Solomon Rosenzweig!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Solomon Rosenzweig!
Solomon Rosenzweig wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is system of a down - violent pornography. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
233 lbs
29 - 28 - 2 |
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27
228 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
29 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lennart Stahlhandske!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahlhandske drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Stahlhandske tries to pass.
Silva 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.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stahlhandske's guard.
Stahlhandske looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stahlhandske manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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.
Stahlhandske trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva trying to control but Stahlhandske is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pushing down on Stahlhandske's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stahlhandske is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Stahlhandske wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stahlhandske defends it well.
Stahlhandske wants to get back to full guard.
Stahlhandske looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stahlhandske is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Stahlhandske is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stahlhandske won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Stahlhandske has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silva is keen to just control but Stahlhandske is a slippery customer.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva prevents Stahlhandske from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stahlhandske really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stahlhandske is still trying to improve position.
Silva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stahlhandske is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stahlhandske and Silva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske can't do much from the bottom here.
Stahlhandske is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stahlhandske keeps working.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Stahlhandske is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stahlhandske tries to escape but Silva is in control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura but Stahlhandske is defending well.
Stahlhandske is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stahlhandske is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Stahlhandske is defending well.
Stahlhandske is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Stahlhandske is defending well.
Silva wants to control but Stahlhandske is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva wants to control but Stahlhandske is keeping him busy.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stahlhandske wants to control but Silva postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Stahlhandske wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Stahlhandske is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stahlhandske defends it well.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stahlhandske has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stahlhandske fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Stahlhandske is now in Silva's guard.
Stahlhandske wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Stahlhandske is sitting in close to Silva's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Stahlhandske is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Stahlhandske is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rickson Silva!
Rickson Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir comes to the ring accompanied by Spoilin For A Fight . Kimura comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kiyoshi Yoshida - Spirit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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35
275 lbs
25 - 20 - 0 |
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268 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura shoots for a takedown but Mir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kimura.
Kimura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mir counters with a single leg into guard. Kimura didn't expect that.
Frank Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kimura is trying to keep Mir in close.
Mir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mir defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimura as he jumps to the side.
Mir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kimura.
We've been hearing reports that Mir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Masahiko Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Mir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Mir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Mir is working from the bottom.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Mir.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Mir's legs - danger averted.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mir wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir pulls Kimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Kimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kimura passes Mir's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mir is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mir tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Mir is trying desperately to improve position.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
My spies in Le Prieuré de Sion inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mir has worked his arm free - good work by Mir!
Mir keeping his opponent close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura trying to control the position but Mir is working away.
Mir manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kimura has a hand on Mir's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mir takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kimura really wants to buck Mir off and get back to his feet.
Mir tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Mir controlling from mount.
Mir takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Mir working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kimura is doing well to defend. Mir seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kimura is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Mir!
Frank Mir took some time post fight to say the following; 'My aim in life is to rip off Vangelis Kokkalis ARM!!!!!! Your turn will come!!!! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Royler Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Position (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sub Position is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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32
169 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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28
167 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Cardio machine |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royler Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sub Position!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Position. No joy for Bot on that attempt.
Bot tries for a takedown but Position circles away easily
and Position counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bot's guard now.
Bot 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Position from controlling successfully.
Position stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Position from controlling successfully.
Position passes Bot's left leg - he's now in half 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.
Position is looking to advance position but Bot won't allow it.
Position prevents Bot from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Position is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Position looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Position is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bot is just riding it out for now. Position eventually gives up the hold.
Position is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bot sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Position is trying to control. Bot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Position is stalling here. Bot is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Position seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bot has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Position tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bot tries to advance position but instead Position slips a leg back in to half guard.
Bot is pressing down on Position's thigh, looking to free his foot. Position is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot is working hard here to advance position.
Position looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bot trying to pass the guard but Position defending well.
Bot seems to be working for a kimura but Position defends the submission attempt.
Position actively working from the bottom here.
Position has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Position actively working from the bottom here.
Bot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Position has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bot wants to pass the guard but Position is defending well.
Bot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Position is pressing down on Bot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bot pushing down on Position's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bot is looking to advance position but Position won't allow it.
Bot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Position is just riding it out for now. Bot eventually gives up the hold.
Position is defending against the submission attempts here by Bot.
Position trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Position trying to control but Bot postures up.
Position desperately trying to maintain half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sub Position hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Position darts in looking for a takedown but Bot gets double underhooks and turns Position into the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Position is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bot lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bot is working for a submission of some sort.
Position tries to get to full guard but Bot has control of the leg.
Position works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bot tries to free his leg and advance position but Position is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Position dives on top into guard.
Bot 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.
Bot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Position is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bot pulls his head out easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Position has managed to free his arm - good work.
Position is defending against the submission attempts here by Bot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Position tries to roll over but Bot keeps him under control.
Bot is working for a kimura but Position is defending it quite comfortably.
Position moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sub Position will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Position defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Position.
Position fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Position pinned against the ropes. Position gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bot wants it to stay on the feet.
Royler Bot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Position wants to control but Bot passes easily into half guard.
Position is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Position defends it well.
Bot is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Position reverses the position - he's now on top in Bot's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot 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.
Bot looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Position puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Position is trying to work for a kimura but Bot is defending well.
Position is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Position wants to free his trapped foot but Bot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bot.
Position slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Position preventing the sweep.
Position pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bot is keeping the position for now.
Position looking to sit in guard and control but Bot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Position trying to control the position here.
Bot forces his way into half guard.
Position is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sub Position has got the better of the ground game so far.
Position won't allow Bot to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Position doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bot.
Bot prevents Position from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Position manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bot postures up.
Bot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Position is pulling down on Bot's head to control his posture.
Position 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.
Bot is looking to advance position but Position has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bot is squirming around, avoiding Position's attempts to control the action.
Position is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bot can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bot keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bot tries to free his leg and advance position but Position is retaining full guard.
Position is trying to keep Bot in close.
Bot slips nicely into half guard.
Bot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bot seems to be looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Position actively working from the bottom here.
Position wants to get back to full guard.
Bot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Position sees it coming and defends easily.
Position looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Position is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bot is tapping! Great win for Position!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sub Position!
A relieved looking Sub Position thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tam Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex De Paiva Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeus's entrance music is Open Road. A fine choice. Alex De Paiva Santos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tam Zeus's chin.
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31
199 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
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28
195 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tam Zeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex De Paiva Santos!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Paiva Santos gets caught napping as Zeus dives in and scores a takedown. De Paiva Santos manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zeus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Paiva Santos's guard.
De Paiva Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Zeus trying to mount his opponent but De Paiva Santos defends it.
Zeus is looking to take a break and control but De Paiva Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zeus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zeus trying to pass the guard but De Paiva Santos defending well.
De Paiva Santos tries to get to full guard but Zeus has control of the leg.
Zeus is trying to control. De Paiva Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeus is really struggling to control De Paiva Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Tam Zeus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zeus goes for a double leg but De Paiva Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as De Paiva Santos continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus is trying to trip De Paiva Santos. He has hold of a leg but De Paiva Santos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zeus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Zeus wants to control from the top but De Paiva Santos keeps moving.
De Paiva Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
De Paiva Santos is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zeus has his hands clasped together but De Paiva Santos extends and breaks Zeus's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by De Paiva Santos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex De Paiva Santos!
Alex De Paiva Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoshi Tamatso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshiro Gomi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamatso closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tamatso lands in his opponent's guard.
Gomi controls Tamatso momentarily but Tamatso frees himself.
Tamatso stays in close to Gomi's body and controls the position.
Gomi is trying to control the position but Tamatso postures up.
Gomi is looking for a triangle but Tamatso pushes his legs off easily.
Tamatso trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomi, not yet.
Tamatso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gomi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gomi shoots in for a double leg but Tamatso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gomi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tamatso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiro Gomi.
Tamatso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomi is trying to control but Tamatso passes into side control!
Tamatso advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi tries to lock up and control but Tamatso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gomi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tamatso trying to control from half guard but Gomi is working away.
Tamatso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tamatso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is not content to let Tamatso control the position.
Gomi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tamatso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomi sees it coming and defends easily.
Tamatso is looking to take a break and control but Gomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomi tries to get to full guard but Tamatso has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso is thwarting Gomi's attempts to control the position.
Gomi tries to get to full guard but Tamatso has control of the leg.
Gomi is trying to control 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.
Tamatso wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomi trying to control from the bottom.
Gomi moves into full guard.
Gomi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tamatso stopping the sweep attempt from Gomi.
Tamatso pushing down on Gomi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomi trying to control but Tamatso postures up.
Gomi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gomi is staying active underneath Tamatso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomi is in trouble now - Tamatso has advanced to mount!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is squirming around, avoiding Tamatso's attempts to control the action.
Tamatso controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomi tries to hold on but Tamatso pushes him away.
Gomi is looking to get to half guard.
Gomi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tamatso is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Tamatso extends the arm and Gomi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
A victorious Tsuyoshi Tamatso thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judge Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elbrys Gora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holden comes to the ring accompanied by Act a Fool. Gora comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cadillac Records - Howlin' Wolf Sings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Judge Holden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Elbrys Gora!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gora feints and as Holden raises his hands in defense, Gora changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Holden wants to sweep but no luck.
Holden wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gora is now in half guard.
Well, if Gora is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gora passes to side control.
Holden is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora trying to control the action but Holden is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Holden'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.
Holden struggling a bit here.
Holden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gora off and has taken his back!
Gora is trying to break free.
Holden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gora rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gora has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holden is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holden is fighting to break Gora's control of his arms but Gora is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gora is trying to keep Holden in close.
Gora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holden wants to pass the guard but Gora is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora keeping moving, preventing Holden from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Steel Penn's Furious Styles inform us that Gora has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.
Holden stopping the sweep attempt from Gora.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gora is on top in guard.
Holden wants to sweep here but Gora controlling him for the moment.
Gora wants to control from the top but Holden keeps moving.
Holden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gora controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden has control of Gora's left arm, preventing Gora from doing any damage.
Gora advances position into side control!
Gora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holden keeps working.
Holden tries to bench press Gora off him but Gora keeps the position.
Gora trying to control the position but Holden is working away.
Gora controlling from side mount.
Holden tries to improve position but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holden is working hard here to advance position.
Gora is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holden is looking for a sweep.
Gora taking a breather here.
Holden can't do much from the bottom here.
Holden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gora trying to control from half guard but Holden is working away.
Holden trying to hold on to Gora's head to control him but Gora postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gora is trying to control the action in half guard but Holden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gora might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holden is looking to control Gora's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holden avoid being mounted?
Gora looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Elbrys Gora wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gora shoots in looking for a takedown. Holden tries to sprawl out of it but Gora keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Holden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gora 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gora stopping the sweep attempt from Holden.
Holden keeping moving, preventing Gora from controlling successfully.
Gora stays in close to Holden's body and controls the position.
Holden keeping moving, preventing Gora from controlling successfully.
Gora got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gora has managed to get both his arms back between Holden's legs - danger averted.
Holden working a defensive guard here.
Holden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gora 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 Holden.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gora staying calm.
It looks like Gora might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gora looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holden is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holden struggling a bit here.
Gora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holden keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Holden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gora is looking to take a break and control but Holden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holden is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holden struggling a bit here.
Holden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gora is trying to control. Holden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elbrys Gora dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gora shoots and misses
and Holden counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gora!
Holden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gora is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gora is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gora manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden trying to pass the guard but Gora defending well.
Holden works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gora is trying to escape the mount.
Holden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gora is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gora manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gora is looking to control Holden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gora avoid being mounted?
Gora slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gora looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gora can't keep his opponent in guard - Holden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden is trying to control the action in half guard but Gora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gora trying to control from the bottom.
Gora is trying to get back to full guard.
Elbrys Gora has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gora gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden trying to control the position from guard on top but Gora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gora tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holden trying to control but Gora is working from the bottom.
Gora looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holden wants to pass to mount but Gora is defending the position.
Gora regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holden wants to control from the top but Gora keeps moving.
Holden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gora keeping moving, preventing Holden from controlling successfully.
Holden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gora is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gora trying to control from half guard but Holden is working away.
Gora is stalling here. Holden is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gora seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Holden has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gora is trying to improve his position.
Holden trying to control the position but Gora is working away.
Holden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gora, who protects the arm well.
Gora is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holden trying to control the action but Gora is working from the bottom.
Holden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holden is trying to get an arm triangle but Gora is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holden goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gora has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Holden but great work by Gora.
Gora tries for a kimura but Holden is defending well.
Holden is trying to control Gora's posture but Gora avoids it.
Holden is not content to let Gora control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holden is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holden keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holden is looking to reverse the position.
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 Judge Holden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gora.
Gora with a poor takedown
and Holden counters with a shoot takedown. Gora fights it but they end up in guard.
Gora looking to control.
Holden trying to control but Gora is working from the bottom.
Holden preventing the sweep.
Holden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holden trying to control the position from guard on top but Gora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gora looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gora looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gora!
Gora controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden tries to buck Gora off but Gora is having none of it.
Gora is looking to take a break and control but Holden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holden is trying to control Gora's posture but Gora avoids it.
Gora is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden 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.
Gora is looking to take a break and control but Holden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holden struggling a bit here.
Holden tries to bench press Gora off him but Gora keeps the position.
Gora looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holden is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora wants to control but Holden is keeping him busy.
Gora working away.
Holden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gora is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holden's back!
Holden wants to escape the position.
Holden trying to control the hands but Gora won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gora has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Holden has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holden manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gora's guard. Nice work there by Holden.
Gora wants to sweep but no luck.
Gora manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Holden is looking to improve his position but Gora isn't that keen on the idea.
Gora tries to control but Holden wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Holden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gora pulls his head out easily.
Holden actively working from the bottom here.
Gora is working for a kimura but Holden is defending it quite comfortably.
Holden actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gora seems content to control.
Gora is thwarting Holden's attempts to control the position.
Gora is pressing down on Holden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holden is holding on for now.
Gora moves into full mount! Holden won't be happy about that!
Holden slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Holden is trying to get back to full guard.
Holden looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holden wants to control but Gora is keeping busy.
Well, if Gora is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Holden trying to hold on to Gora's head to control him but Gora postures up.
Gora passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gora controlling his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gora tries to control but Holden wriggling away.
Holden regains half guard.
Holden tries to get to full guard but Gora has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora is trying to control. Holden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Judge Holden did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Holden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gora tries to free his leg and advance position but Holden is retaining full guard.
Gora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gora advances position into side control!
Holden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gora's best efforts.
Gora is trying to control the action in half guard but Holden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gora pulls his head out easily.
Holden looking for submissions off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden wants to get back to full guard.
Holden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gora is working away from the top position though.
Gora trying to control from Holden's half guard. Holden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Holden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gora trying to control but Holden is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora tries to free his leg and advance position but Holden is retaining full guard.
Gora works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gora works his way into full mount!
Holden is looking to improve his position but Gora isn't that keen on the idea.
Holden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Holden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gora is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora is thwarting Holden's attempts to control the position.
Holden is concentrating on defense, preventing Gora from advancing position.
Gora trying to control from half guard but Holden is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Holden trying to control but Gora postures up.
Holden is refusing to be controlled, as Gora sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gora fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gora closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gora lands in his opponent's guard.
Gora tries to free his leg and advance position but Holden is retaining full guard.
Holden trying to control the position.
Gora wants to control from the top but Holden keeps moving.
Holden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gora drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gora jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gora trying to control but Holden is working from the bottom.
Gora passes into half guard.
Holden is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gora jumps into side control!
Gora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gora trying to control the action but Holden is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Holden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gora can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gora trying to control the position from guard on top but Holden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holden trying to keep a closed guard but Gora is proving a slippery customer.
Holden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gora has passed into side control.
Gora wants to control but Holden is keeping him busy.
Holden is looking to regain half guard here but Gora keeps moving and retains side control.
Gora tries for a kimura but Holden is defending well.
Holden can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holden is looking for a sweep.
Gora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holden keeps working.
Holden tries to buck Gora off but Gora is having none of it.
Gora trying to control the action but Holden is working from the bottom.
Holden wants to control but Gora postures up.
Gora happy to just control the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holden keeps working.
Holden tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Holden's face as Gora controls the position.
Holden tries to buck Gora off but Gora is having none of it.
Gora trying to control the position but Holden is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elbrys Gora dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gora shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holden as he avoids it easily.
Gora fails to land the takedown.
Holden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gora wants to control from the top but Holden keeps moving.
Holden looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gora is defending well. Holden quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gora has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Holden celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judge Holden!
Judge Holden retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Judge Holden 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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