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HBGG 15: Mat Murderers PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Rosenzweig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl der Grosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosenzweig's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stamina. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Solomon Rosenzweig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl der Grosse!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenzweig fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but der Grosse avoids it really well and circles away.
Rosenzweig dives in and scores a takedown into der Grosse's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
der Grosse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
der Grosse wants to control the pace but Rosenzweig is squirming around nicely.
der Grosse goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rosenzweig is on top in guard.
der Grosse working a defensive guard here.
Rosenzweig pushes down on der Grosse's leg and manages to get into 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenzweig wants to control but der Grosse is keeping him busy.
Rosenzweig is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for der Grosse!
der Grosse is controlling an arm, preventing Rosenzweig from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rosenzweig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rosenzweig goes for an armbar but der Grosse turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from der Grosse.
der Grosse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenzweig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karl der Grosse was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rosenzweig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
der Grosse stuffs the takedown attempt from Rosenzweig. Rosenzweig gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Rosenzweig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
der Grosse fails with a takedown attempt.
der Grosse tries for a takedown but Rosenzweig circles away easily
and Rosenzweig counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rosenzweig is looking to pass der Grosse's guard but actually der Grosse recovers to full guard.
Rosenzweig trying to control the position from guard on top but der Grosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosenzweig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. der Grosse is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rosenzweig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. der Grosse is keeping the position for now.
Rosenzweig is looking to advance position but der Grosse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosenzweig wants to hold on but der Grosse pushes him away.
Rosenzweig is trying desperately to improve position.
der Grosse is stalling here but it's allowed Rosenzweig to get half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig is looking to improve his position.
der Grosse working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rosenzweig's thigh. Rosenzweig counters though and makes it back to full guard.
der Grosse passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rosenzweig can't do much from the bottom here.
der Grosse tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no der Grosse has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse tries for a kimura but Rosenzweig is defending well.
der Grosse tries for a kimura but Rosenzweig is defending well.
der Grosse looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse trying to control the position but Rosenzweig is working away.
der Grosse laying and praying for a moment but Rosenzweig takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rosenzweig trying to hold on to der Grosse's head to control him but der Grosse postures up.
der Grosse is trying to control. Rosenzweig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse trying to control the pace.
Rosenzweig is refusing to be controlled, as der Grosse sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
der Grosse wants to work for an arm triangle but Rosenzweig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rosenzweig is defending against the submission attempts here by der Grosse.
Rosenzweig is staying active underneath der Grosse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rosenzweig wants to sweep here but der Grosse controlling him for the moment.
der Grosse trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenzweig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosenzweig can't keep his opponent in guard - der Grosse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
der Grosse trying to control the action but Rosenzweig is working from the bottom.
Rosenzweig is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl der Grosse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rosenzweig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
der Grosse shoots in looking for a takedown. Rosenzweig tries to sprawl out of it but der Grosse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rosenzweig manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
der Grosse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rosenzweig stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rosenzweig wants it to stay on the feet.
Solomon Rosenzweig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl der Grosse.
der Grosse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rosenzweig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rosenzweig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? der Grosse is fending him off so far but Rosenzweig persists. Nope, der Grosse circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by der Grosse or perhaps it was just good defense by Rosenzweig which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Rosenzweig or perhaps it was just good defense by der Grosse which made him look bad.
Rosenzweig shoots in for a double leg but der Grosse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from der Grosse is defended easily by Rosenzweig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
der Grosse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rosenzweig counters with a shoot takedown. der Grosse fights it but they end up in guard.
Rosenzweig passes into half guard.
Rosenzweig is keen to just control but der Grosse is a slippery customer.
Solomon Rosenzweig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rosenzweig is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for der Grosse!
der Grosse is squirming around, avoiding Rosenzweig's attempts to control the action.
der Grosse wants to hold on but Rosenzweig pushes him away.
der Grosse tries to reverse the position but Rosenzweig maintains control.
Rosenzweig tries to control but der Grosse wriggling away.
der Grosse is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosenzweig is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as der Grosse is looking to escape.
der Grosse tries to improve his position but instead Rosenzweig has taken his back!
der Grosse tries to roll but Rosenzweig sticks to his back.
Rosenzweig has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
der Grosse rolls, trying to escape but Rosenzweig keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse prevents Rosenzweig from getting a body triangle.
Rosenzweig is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
der Grosse looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rosenzweig.
Rosenzweig keeps control of the position as der Grosse tries to break free.
Rosenzweig is cranking der Grosse's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for der Grosse! He's tightened the choke and der Grosse is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Solomon Rosenzweig!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Cabidela Rahay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel comes to the ring accompanied by Papillon. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Master Cabidela Rahay enters the ring!
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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
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gus Dengel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Cabidela Rahay!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dengel shoots in and drives through. Rahay sprawls well.
Dengel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rahay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rahay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rahay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dengel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dengel trying to control but Rahay is working from the bottom.
Rahay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dengel trying to control but Rahay is working from the bottom.
Rahay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dengel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rahay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rahay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rahay!
Rahay is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel is looking to regain half guard here but Rahay keeps moving and retains side control.
Rahay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Dengel'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.
Dengel is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Dengel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dengel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rahay goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dengel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rahay's guard! Nice work there by Dengel!
Rahay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dengel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rahay manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dengel has Rahay in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dengel's guard.
Rahay passes to side control.
Dengel is looking to regain half guard here but Rahay keeps moving and retains side control.
Dengel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rahay's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dengel gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahay stands and throws Dengel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dengel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rahay but great work by Dengel.
Rahay wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Dengel has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Rahay's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Rahay is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Dengel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gus Dengel!
A very excited looking Gus Dengel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tat Moh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fincent LeBlond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlond has chosen Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen as his entrance music. Fincent LeBlond will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Moh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fincent LeBlond!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moh fails with the takedown
and LeBlond counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Moh trying to control from the bottom.
LeBlond looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moh wants to get back to full guard.
Moh is working hard here to advance position.
LeBlond is pressing down on Moh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moh is holding on for now.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that LeBlond has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moh is refusing to be controlled, as LeBlond sits in half guard.
LeBlond trying to mount his opponent but Moh defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond controlling the action here.
LeBlond wants to pass the guard but Moh is defending well.
Moh gets back to full guard.
LeBlond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moh looking for a triangle here. LeBlond is fighting it but it looks tight! Moh pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, LeBlond is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tat Moh!
In his post fight interview, Tat Moh gave a big smile as he said 'If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Dixon (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Gribov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gribov fails with the takedown
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gribov won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dixon controlling from side mount.
Gribov tries to improve position but can't.
Dixon is trying to get an arm triangle but Gribov is defending well.
Gribov regains half guard.
Dixon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Gribov manages to get to full guard.
Dixon drops back looking for a leg! Gribov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gribov manages to kick Dixon off! Dixon jumps back into Gribov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gribov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gribov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gribov controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Gribov wants to stand but Dixon is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Gribov is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dixon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gribov keeps working.
Dixon passes to full mount!
Dixon trying to control but Gribov is having none of it.
Gribov is trying to escape the mount but Dixon keeps good control and instead manages to take Gribov's back.
Gribov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gribov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dixon's arms.
Gribov is trying to break free.
Gribov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dixon.
Gribov trying to control the hands but Dixon won't let him.
Dixon controlling well, preventing Gribov from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gribov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gribov for a finish.
Dixon is trying to control but Gribov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Gribov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dixon is looking for a kimura here.
Gribov is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gribov wants to get back to full guard.
Dixon stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gribov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gribov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Adam Dixon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gribov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gribov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is keen to just control but Dixon is a slippery customer.
Gribov seems to be looking for submissions.
Gribov wants to pass to mount but Dixon is defending the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gribov trying to control the pace.
Gribov wants to take a breather but Dixon is having none of it.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sergey Gribov just wasn't active enough.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gribov as he avoids it easily.
Dixon with a poor takedown
and Gribov counters with a shoot takedown. Dixon fights it but they end up in guard.
Gribov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gribov looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Gribov keeps moving.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Gribov is keeping the position.
Gribov keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dixon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gribov manages to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is trying to control but can't.
Gribov tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Gribov has his hands clasped together around Dixon's back. He's all about the action.
Gribov gets full guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gribov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dixon is just content to waste time from the top position. Gribov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Dixon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Dixon. No joy for Gribov on that attempt.
Gribov dives in and grabs Dixon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes down on Gribov's head and hops out.
Dixon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gribov is trying to control but Dixon passes into side control!
Gribov manages to get back to half guard.
Dixon trying to control the action but Gribov is working from the bottom.
Gribov tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Gribov is trying to stand up here but Dixon is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control the action but Gribov is working from the bottom.
Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
Gribov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dixon trying to control but Gribov is working from the bottom.
Gribov is pulling down on Dixon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dixon, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dixon trying to control but Gribov is working from the bottom.
Gribov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gribov, not yet.
Dixon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gribov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dixon has his feet on Gribov's thighs here. He's pushed Gribov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gribov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Dixon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Squirtle Blastoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tam Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blastoise comes into the arena with The Rolling Stones: Sympathy For The Devil blaring out of the sound system. Zeus has chosen Open Road as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Squirtle Blastoise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tam Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Blastoise with that takedown attempt.
Blastoise shoots for a takedown but Zeus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blastoise misses with a takedown
and Zeus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Squirtle Blastoise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blastoise won't allow Zeus to pass to mount.
Zeus slows the pace down in half guard.
Zeus is looking to advance position but Blastoise won't allow it.
Zeus trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus is trying to control. Blastoise wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zeus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tam Zeus.
Zeus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blastoise moves into full guard.
Zeus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise keeping full guard, as Zeus tries to pass.
Blastoise is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zeus defends well.
Zeus looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise keeping moving, preventing Zeus from controlling successfully.
Blastoise has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zeus has passed into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zeus trying to control the position but Blastoise is working away.
Zeus is staying tight to Blastoise's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus wants to take a breather but Blastoise manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Zeus.
Blastoise escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zeus tries to free his leg and advance position but Blastoise is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise keeping moving, preventing Zeus from controlling successfully.
Zeus is pushing down on Blastoise's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blastoise is fighting to maintain full guard but Zeus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blastoise is not content to let Zeus control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tam Zeus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blastoise closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zeus quickly recovers to half guard.
Blastoise is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zeus is just riding it out for now. Blastoise eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Zeus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blastoise is working away from the top position though.
Blastoise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zeus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zeus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zeus controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zeus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blastoise tries to free his leg and advance position but Zeus is retaining full guard.
Blastoise wants to control from the top but Zeus keeps moving.
Blastoise tries to free his leg and advance position but Zeus is retaining full guard.
Blastoise drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zeus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zeus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zeus!
Zeus advances to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zeus is working for a guillotine from mount but Blastoise frees his head quite easily.
Zeus prevents Blastoise from getting the reversal.
Zeus tries to control but Blastoise wriggling away.
Zeus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blastoise is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blastoise and Zeus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zeus is looking to take a break and control but Blastoise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zeus wants to control for a moment but Blastoise uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeus trying to mount his opponent but Blastoise defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Zeus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blastoise shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zeus is trying to defend but Blastoise finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zeus is trying to get back to full guard.
Blastoise is looking for a kimura here.
Blastoise trying to control from half guard but Zeus is working away.
Blastoise not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus is trying to maintain the position but Blastoise is very close to passing his half guard.
Blastoise is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Zeus to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Zeus working for a triangle but Blastoise defends it easily.
Zeus is trying to control the position but Blastoise postures up.
Zeus keeping moving, preventing Blastoise from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zeus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zeus is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blastoise doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zeus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tam Zeus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blastoise looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blastoise looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blastoise!
Zeus struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus is looking for a sweep.
Zeus is not content to let Blastoise control the position.
Blastoise working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zeus can't do much from the bottom here.
Blastoise wants to control but Zeus is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus can't do much from the bottom here.
Blastoise wants to control but Zeus is keeping him busy.
Zeus struggling a bit here.
Blastoise tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blastoise has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zeus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise wants to pass to mount but Zeus is defending the position.
Zeus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blastoise trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blastoise defends well.
Blastoise wants to control from the top but Zeus keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zeus keeping full guard, as Blastoise tries to pass.
Blastoise trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeus controls Blastoise momentarily but Blastoise frees himself.
Blastoise trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blastoise is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zeus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Squirtle Blastoise wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Blastoise doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zeus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blastoise's guard now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zeus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zeus passes Blastoise's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zeus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blastoise does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zeus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blastoise haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zeus is taking a breather. Blastoise 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.
Tam Zeus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zeus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blastoise did well to prevent Zeus getting side control.
Zeus tries to pass to full mount but Blastoise defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zeus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Blastoise's thigh. Blastoise counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zeus wants to pass the guard but Blastoise is keeping the position.
Blastoise keeping moving, preventing Zeus from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zeus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tam Zeus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zeus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blastoise tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zeus is in Blastoise's guard.
Zeus wants to control from the top but Blastoise keeps moving.
Zeus content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeus tries to free his leg and advance position but Blastoise is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Zeus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blastoise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Zeus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zeus is looking to take a break and control but Blastoise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blastoise regains half guard.
Zeus wants to take a breather but Blastoise is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zeus trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tam Zeus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Blastoise fails to land the takedown.
Zeus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blastoise napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zeus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blastoise keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus just content to control the position.
Zeus trying to control the action but Blastoise is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tam Zeus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zeus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blastoise napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zeus has an Americana. Blastoise didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Zeus is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Zeus hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tam Zeus!
Tam Zeus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes to the ring accompanied by Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mega Funkyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eduardo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Funkyama circles away easily
and Funkyama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Funkyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
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.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Funkyama 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.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Funkyama has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Funkyama looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Funkyama wants to take Alvarez's back but he can't do it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alvarez turns into him and now he's in Funkyama's guard.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez stands and throws Funkyama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Funkyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Funkyama is defending well.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez tries to move to mount but Funkyama blocks the move with his legs.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Funkyama is working away.
Funkyama is looking to reverse the position.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Alvarez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Funkyama is on top in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama forces his way into half guard.
Funkyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funkyama.
Alvarez wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control from Alvarez's half guard. Alvarez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Funkyama pushes down on Alvarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Funkyama is looking to advance position but Alvarez won't allow it.
Funkyama trying to advance position but Alvarez counters by regaining guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alvarez is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Funkyama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alvarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alvarez sneaks back into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funkyama wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
Funkyama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.
Funkyama tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Funkyama has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Funkyama, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Funkyama against the ropes but Funkyama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Funkyama pushes Alvarez against the ropes but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Funkyama sprawls well.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
Alvarez moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Funkyama has control of an arm but Alvarez manages to advance to Funkyama's back!
Alvarez gets his hands free as Funkyama looks to control.
Alvarez looking for the choke from the back.
Alvarez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alvarez is trying to stick to Funkyama's back but Funkyama is turning into Alvarez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alvarez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Funkyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alvarez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Funkyama keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
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.
Funkyama is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Funkyama has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Alvarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funkyama goes for an armbar but Alvarez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Funkyama dives on top into guard.
Funkyama stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Funkyama passes into half guard.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Funkyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Funkyama is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama moves into full mount! Alvarez won't be happy about that!
Funkyama goes for an armbar but Alvarez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alvarez.
Alvarez trying to move into half guard but instead Funkyama has managed to sweep!
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Funkyama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama preventing the sweep.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funkyama working a defensive guard here.
Funkyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Funkyama tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Funkyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkyama works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama moves to his opponent's back but Alvarez bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Funkyama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Funkyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkyama somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funkyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Funkyama.
Alvarez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Funkyama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Funkyama passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Funkyama has a good base and remains in mount.
Funkyama is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Alvarez is in real trouble.
Funkyama controlling well, preventing Alvarez from escaping the position.
Funkyama looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Alvarez is controlling Funkyama 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez being controlled here momentarily.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Funkyama tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez wants to control but Funkyama is keeping him busy.
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Funkyama haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Funkyama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Funkyama is defending the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Funkyama misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Funkyama defends it well.
Funkyama is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Funkyama wants to control the action here but instead Alvarez manages to pass to full mount!
Funkyama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funkyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez postures up.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Funkyama is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Funkyama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Funkyama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Funkyama's head to control him but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mega Funkyama did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Funkyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkyama somewhat.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Funkyama didn't expect that.
Funkyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funkyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Funkyama wants to hit a switch here but Alvarez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Funkyama there!
Funkyama is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Funkyama has given up his back. Will we see Alvarez going for some submissions?
Alvarez working for a choke but Funkyama is defending well.
Funkyama is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Alvarez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Funkyama knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Funkyama for a finish.
Funkyama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alvarez's guard. Nice work there by Funkyama.
Funkyama is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Funkyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Funkyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funkyama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Funkyama has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvarez regains half guard.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Funkyama defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Funkyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Funkyama stalling away here and it's allowed Alvarez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Funkyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alvarez is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mega Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvarez is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez prevents Funkyama from taking his back.
Funkyama wants to finish this one by submission but Alvarez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Funkyama.
Alvarez tries to control Funkyama's body but Funkyama pushes him off. Alvarez squirms to his side and now Funkyama has his back!
Funkyama is trying to stick to Alvarez's back but Alvarez is turning into Funkyama. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Funkyama's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alvarez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Funkyama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alvarez!
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funkyama is looking to take Alvarez's back but instead Alvarez gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Alvarez is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Funkyama defends it nicely.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkyama somewhat.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funkyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Funkyama wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Funkyama defends the submission attempt.
Funkyama tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control.
Alvarez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Funkyama rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alvarez's guard! Nice work there by Funkyama!
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funkyama defends well.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but instead Funkyama has moved into half guard.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
Funkyama frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Alvarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alvarez wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Alvarez is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Funkyama has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Alvarez taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mega Funkyama!
Mega Funkyama is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Mega Funkyama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Abieezer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Lindgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikael Lindgren has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gideon Abieezer's chin.
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177 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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gideon Abieezer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikael Lindgren!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abieezer shoots and misses
and Lindgren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lindgren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lindgren is working for a kimura but Abieezer is defending it quite comfortably.
Lindgren 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 Lindgren.
Lindgren prevents Abieezer from improving his position.
Lindgren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abieezer is just riding it out for now. Lindgren eventually gives up the hold.
Lindgren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abieezer is just riding it out for now. Lindgren eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren is keen to just control but Abieezer is a slippery customer.
Lindgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lindgren seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Abieezer is staying active underneath Lindgren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindgren trying to mount his opponent but Abieezer defends it.
Lindgren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abieezer is trying to maintain the position but Lindgren is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is working for a submission of some sort.
Lindgren is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Abieezer is trying to keep Lindgren in close.
Abieezer wants to sweep here but Lindgren controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Caveman Fight Team inform me that Lindgren has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Abieezer pulls Lindgren in close to prevent any damage.
Lindgren pushing down on Abieezer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abieezer works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abieezer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lindgren trying to control but Abieezer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abieezer is trying to control the position but Lindgren postures up.
Lindgren pushes down on Abieezer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Abieezer trying to control here.
Abieezer looking for submissions off his back.
Lindgren is trying to work for a kimura but Abieezer is defending well.
Lindgren frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Abieezer is looking to get to half guard.
Lindgren pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lindgren wants to control the pace but Abieezer is squirming around nicely.
Abieezer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abieezer trying to control but Lindgren postures up.
Lindgren 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 Lindgren.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is working for a kimura but Abieezer is defending it quite comfortably.
Lindgren is thwarting Abieezer's attempts to control the position.
Lindgren tries to pass to full mount but Abieezer defends it.
Abieezer tries to get to full guard but Lindgren has control of the leg.
Lindgren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abieezer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren 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.
Lindgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abieezer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lindgren is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Abieezer is pulling down on Lindgren's head. It's preventing any offense from Lindgren, at least for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lindgren won't allow Abieezer to sweep him here.
Lindgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abieezer is keeping the position for now.
Lindgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Abieezer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Abieezer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abieezer misses with a lunging right hand
and Lindgren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abieezer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lindgren is aware though and is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren preventing the sweep.
Lindgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abieezer is keeping the position for now.
Lindgren wants to control from the top but Abieezer keeps moving.
Lindgren being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abieezer wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Abieezer'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.
Lindgren wants to pass the guard but Abieezer is keeping the position.
Abieezer wants to sweep but no luck.
Lindgren is pushing down on Abieezer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abieezer is fighting to maintain full guard but Lindgren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lindgren is thwarting Abieezer's attempts to control the position.
Abieezer works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren pushes down on Abieezer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lindgren passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lindgren moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Abieezer has worked his arm free - good work by Abieezer!
You can see the frustration on Abieezer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abieezer is looking for a sweep.
Lindgren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Abieezer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lindgren's guard! Nice work there by Abieezer!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abieezer preventing the sweep.
Abieezer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindgren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Abieezer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abieezer tries for a takedown but Lindgren circles away easily
and Lindgren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abieezer's guard.
Lindgren wants to control from the top but Abieezer keeps moving.
Lindgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abieezer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abieezer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abieezer trying to control the position.
Lindgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Abieezer is retaining full guard.
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.
Lindgren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lindgren working for a submission but Abieezer is keeping him at bay.
Lindgren looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Abieezer working to try and regain half guard.
Abieezer gets back to half guard.
Lindgren is looking to advance position but Abieezer won't allow it.
Abieezer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abieezer.
Lindgren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abieezer is keeping the position for now.
Abieezer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lindgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Abieezer is retaining full guard.
Lindgren stands and throws Abieezer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abieezer wants to control but Lindgren postures up.
Lindgren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abieezer, who protects the arm well.
Abieezer struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren trying to control the position but Abieezer is working away.
Abieezer can't do much from the bottom here.
Abieezer is trying to get back to half guard.
Lindgren wants to control for a moment but Abieezer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Abieezer is pressing down on Lindgren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abieezer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abieezer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindgren stopping the sweep attempt from Abieezer.
Lindgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abieezer is trying to control the position but Lindgren postures up.
Lindgren wants to pass the guard but Abieezer is keeping the position.
Lindgren wants to control from the top but Abieezer keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lindgren leaves Abieezer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Abieezer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abieezer fails with the takedown
and Lindgren counters with a takedown into side control.
Lindgren has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lindgren trying to control but Abieezer is having none of it.
Abieezer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abieezer working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer is working hard here to advance position.
Abieezer tries to lock up and control but Lindgren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lindgren is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Abieezer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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!
Lindgren is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Abieezer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Abieezer shrugs it off.
Lindgren trying to control but Abieezer is having none of it.
Abieezer wants to control but Lindgren is having none of it.
Lindgren fails to move to back control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer wants to hold on but Lindgren pushes him away.
Abieezer regains half guard.
Lindgren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lindgren prevents Abieezer from getting the reversal.
Lindgren swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Abieezer is now in Lindgren's guard. A big mistake from Lindgren there, giving up the dominant position!
Abieezer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lindgren is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer is keen to just control but Lindgren is a slippery customer.
Lindgren actively working from the bottom here.
Lindgren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lindgren.
Lindgren is breathing heavily.
Abieezer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abieezer has managed to get both his arms back between Lindgren's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abieezer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindgren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abieezer preventing the sweep.
Lindgren keeping full guard, as Abieezer tries to pass.
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abieezer looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer trying to control but Lindgren is working from the bottom.
Lindgren manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Abieezer regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindgren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abieezer 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.
Mikael Lindgren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Abieezer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Abieezer fails with a takedown attempt.
Abieezer tries for a takedown but Lindgren circles away easily
and Lindgren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abieezer!
Lindgren advances to mount.
Lindgren pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lindgren jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Abieezer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Abieezer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren wants to get back to full guard.
Lindgren gets back to full guard.
Lindgren wants to sweep but no luck.
Lindgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abieezer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lindgren manages to get to full guard.
Lindgren looking for a guillotine here but Abieezer defends easily.
Abieezer advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren won't allow Abieezer to pass to mount.
Lindgren is trying to control but can't.
Mikael Lindgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abieezer wants to pass to mount but Lindgren is defending the position.
Lindgren is looking to improve his position.
Lindgren trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lindgren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindgren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren has given up his back.
Abieezer tries to get the hooks in deep but Lindgren pushed the leg off.
Lindgren has hold of Abieezer's leg, trying to break free but it's let Abieezer lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Lindgren is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Abieezer throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gideon Abieezer!
An out of breath Gideon Abieezer 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 Shinichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onizuka has chosen The Weeknd - Kiss Land as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shinichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Onizuka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ivanov defends well and Onizuka ends up having to push Ivanov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Onizuka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Onizuka pulls Ivanov into guard.
Onizuka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Onizuka is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Ivanov trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Onizuka is on top in guard.
Ivanov is trying to hold Onizuka in close to prevent damage but Onizuka has managed to pass into half guard.
Onizuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka is thwarting Ivanov's attempts to control the position.
Ivanov is staying active underneath Onizuka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Onizuka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ivanov!
Ivanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ivanov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Don Frye's Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ivanov stops Onizuka from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka trying to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
Onizuka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ivanov wants to control but Onizuka is having none of it.
Onizuka looking to control but Ivanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ivanov is staying active underneath Onizuka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Onizuka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Onizuka is looking to advance position but Ivanov won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shinichi Onizuka.
Ivanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivanov with a poor takedown
and Onizuka counters with a single leg into guard. Ivanov didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ivanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Onizuka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Onizuka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Onizuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Onizuka is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Onizuka trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Onizuka defends well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka stays in close to Ivanov's body and controls 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.
Onizuka pushing down on Ivanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Onizuka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ivanov is refusing to be controlled, as Onizuka sits in half guard.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep. Onizuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Onizuka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ivanov trying to control from the bottom.
Onizuka is keen to just control but Ivanov is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shinichi Onizuka.
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
Onizuka tries to sprawl but Ivanov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Onizuka wants to get back to full guard.
Onizuka gets back to full guard.
Onizuka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Onizuka keeps moving.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onizuka looking to control.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Onizuka is keeping the position for now.
Onizuka keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Onizuka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanov defends well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Onizuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Onizuka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Onizuka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Onizuka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov keeping full guard, as Onizuka tries to pass.
Ivanov trying to control the position.
Onizuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov working a defensive guard but Onizuka manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ivanov seems a little lost for a moment, as Onizuka dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Onizuka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Onizuka shoots for a takedown but Ivanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ivanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Onizuka is fending him off so far but Ivanov persists. Nope, Onizuka circles away and we're back to standing.
Onizuka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice sprawl there from Onizuka as Ivanov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Onizuka!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ivanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shinichi Onizuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Onizuka 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.
Onizuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ivanov's thigh. Ivanov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Onizuka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Onizuka has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
Onizuka trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Onizuka stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanov.
Onizuka trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Onizuka preventing the sweep.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shinichi Onizuka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ivanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Onizuka is fending him off so far but Ivanov persists. Nope, Onizuka circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Onizuka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Onizuka is working to get back to half guard.
Onizuka tries to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Onizuka is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Onizuka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Onizuka regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov passes to side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Onizuka keeps working.
Onizuka wants to control but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Onizuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Onizuka is looking to reverse the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Ivanov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Onizuka!
Onizuka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ivanov is just content to waste time from the top position. Onizuka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov won't allow Onizuka to sweep him here.
Onizuka keeps trying to improve his position.
Onizuka is pulling down on Ivanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ivanov, at least for the moment.
Onizuka trying to control the position.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Onizuka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Onizuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Onizuka from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shinichi Onizuka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ivanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Onizuka is fending him off so far but Ivanov persists. Nope, Onizuka circles away and we're back to standing.
Onizuka misses with a takedown attempt
and Ivanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ivanov.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov controlling from the top position.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Onizuka keeps moving.
Onizuka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Onizuka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov is really struggling to control Onizuka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aleksey Ivanov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ivanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Onizuka counters with a takedown into side control.
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 Aleksey Ivanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Onizuka tries to sprawl but Ivanov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Onizuka trying to control here.
Onizuka 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.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Onizuka working for a triangle but Ivanov defends it easily.
Ivanov trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Onizuka is on top in guard.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Onizuka is proving a slippery customer.
Onizuka trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Onizuka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Onizuka trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Onizuka has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Onizuka is aware though and is defending well.
Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov looking for a guillotine here but Onizuka defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka advances position into side control!
Onizuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
Ivanov is looking to regain half guard here but Onizuka keeps moving and retains side control.
Onizuka trying to control the position but Ivanov is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to bench press Onizuka off him but Onizuka keeps the position.
Onizuka is staying tight to Ivanov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Onizuka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Onizuka 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.
Onizuka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ivanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ivanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Onizuka working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Onizuka trying to control the position but Ivanov is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
Onizuka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ivanov is looking to regain half guard here but Onizuka keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy.
Onizuka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
Onizuka is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ivanov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ivanov is not content to let Onizuka control the position.
Onizuka 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shinichi Onizuka.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onizuka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Onizuka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinichi Onizuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Onizuka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Shinichi Onizuka!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Shinichi Onizuka!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Shinichi Onizuka!
Shinichi Onizuka wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Shinichi Onizuka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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