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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Milyukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helix Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milyukov comes to the ring accompanied by 94 Hours by As I Lay Dying. Cabrera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sparzanza - Follow Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Milyukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Helix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Milyukov defends it nicely.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Milyukov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cabrera has a takedown stuffed.
Fedor Milyukov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helix Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cabrera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cabrera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Milyukov!
Milyukov is looking to get to half guard.
Cabrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Milyukov is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Milyukov is surviving well by controlling Cabrera's body position as best he can.
Milyukov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Milyukov makes his way to full guard, as Cabrera worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Milyukov is on top in guard.
Milyukov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Milyukov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milyukov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cabrera's guard.
Milyukov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cabrera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Milyukov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Milyukov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milyukov tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away.
Milyukov is really struggling to control Cabrera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Milyukov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cabrera has worked his arm free - good work by Cabrera!
Cabrera regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera manages to get to full guard.
Milyukov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cabrera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cabrera tries to get to full guard but Milyukov has control of the leg.
Milyukov trying to mount his opponent but Cabrera defends it.
Cabrera is in trouble now - Milyukov has advanced to mount!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Milyukov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cabrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Milyukov has a good base and remains in mount.
Milyukov moves to the back.
Cabrera wants to control his opponent's hands but Milyukov gets his hands free.
Cabrera tries to roll but Milyukov sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera prevents Milyukov from getting a body triangle.
Milyukov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cabrera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cabrera tries to roll but Milyukov sticks to his back.
Milyukov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera breaks Milyukov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Milyukov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cabrera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Milyukov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milyukov looking for a guillotine here but Cabrera defends easily.
Milyukov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cabrera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cabrera is looking to stall here but Milyukov recovers full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Milyukov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Milyukov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Milyukov is retaining full guard.
Cabrera is pushing down on Milyukov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Milyukov is fighting to maintain full guard but Cabrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cabrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Milyukov won't allow Cabrera to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera seems to be working for a kimura but Milyukov defends the submission attempt.
Cabrera is pressing down on Milyukov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Milyukov is holding on for now.
Milyukov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Milyukov is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabrera trying to control from half guard but Milyukov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fedor Milyukov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Milyukov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cabrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Milyukov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cabrera's guard now.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabrera has his foot on Milyukov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Milyukov works his way back into a safe position though.
Cabrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Milyukov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
Milyukov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milyukov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cabrera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cabrera tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Milyukov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cabrera tries to hold on but Milyukov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera working to try and regain half guard.
Cabrera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cabrera trying to hold on to Milyukov's head to control him but Milyukov postures up.
Milyukov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cabrera sees it coming and defends easily.
Cabrera is not content to let Milyukov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milyukov prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Milyukov is trying to control. Cabrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Milyukov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cabrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Milyukov is looking for a kimura but Cabrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Milyukov to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milyukov is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Milyukov is looking for a kimura here.
Cabrera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Milyukov tries to pass.
Cabrera has his foot on Milyukov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Milyukov works his way back into a safe position though.
Cabrera working a defensive guard but Milyukov passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Milyukov seems to be working for a kimura but Cabrera defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cabrera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cabrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Milyukov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cabrera is breathing heavily.
Milyukov looking to pass the guard.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Milyukov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milyukov stands and throws Cabrera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cabrera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Milyukov trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Milyukov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Milyukov prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Cabrera is trying to control but can't.
Milyukov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cabrera tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Milyukov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Milyukov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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183 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergio Moraes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stephen Moraes fails with the takedown
so Sergio Moraes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sergio Moraes pushes down on Stephen Moraes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stephen Moraes is not content to let Sergio Moraes control the position.
Stephen Moraes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stephen Moraes looking for submissions off his back.
Sergio Moraes is working for a kimura but Stephen Moraes is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes trying to control here.
Stephen Moraes is not content to let Sergio Moraes control the position.
Sergio Moraes is really struggling to control Stephen Moraes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sergio Moraes moves into full mount! Stephen Moraes won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stephen Moraes is now in Sergio Moraes's guard. A big mistake from Sergio Moraes there, giving up the dominant position!
Sergio Moraes wants to control but Stephen Moraes passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stephen Moraes wants to advance to full mount but Sergio Moraes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Stephen Moraes looking to sit in guard and control but Sergio Moraes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stephen Moraes keeping moving, preventing Sergio Moraes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes wants to pass the guard but Stephen Moraes is keeping the position.
Sergio Moraes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stephen Moraes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sergio Moraes trying to control but Stephen Moraes is working from the bottom.
Stephen Moraes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sergio Moraes uses it to pass to side control.
Stephen Moraes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sergio Moraes off and has taken his back!
Sergio Moraes tries to roll but Stephen Moraes sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sergio Moraes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stephen Moraes is trying to stick to Sergio Moraes's back but Sergio Moraes is turning into Stephen Moraes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stephen Moraes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sergio Moraes.
Stephen Moraes has his foot on Sergio Moraes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sergio Moraes works his way back into a safe position though.
Sergio Moraes passes Stephen Moraes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sergio Moraes wants to control but Stephen Moraes is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stephen Moraes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sergio Moraes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sergio Moraes trying to control from half guard but Stephen Moraes is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes is looking to improve his position.
Stephen Moraes is staying active underneath Sergio Moraes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sergio Moraes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sergio Moraes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stephen Moraes's head backwards.
Stephen Moraes shoots in and drives through. Sergio Moraes sprawls well.
Sergio Moraes forces Stephen Moraes back against the ropes and clinches.
Stephen Moraes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Sergio Moraes to keep the fight standing.
Sergio Moraes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Moraes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sergio Moraes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sergio Moraes wants it to stay on the feet.
Sergio Moraes lands a really nice looking cross but Stephen Moraes seems unphased.
Donk. Sergio Moraes catches Stephen Moraes right on the button with a cross.
Sergio Moraes tries to clinch there but Stephen Moraes circles away.
Stephen Moraes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sergio Moraes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephen Moraes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sergio Moraes shoots in for a double leg but Stephen Moraes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sergio Moraes slaps away a takedown attempt from Stephen Moraes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stephen Moraes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sergio Moraes catches Stephen Moraes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sergio Moraes connects with a body shot.
Stephen Moraes swats away the attempt to clinch by Sergio Moraes.
Stephen Moraes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sergio Moraes lands with a shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stephen Moraes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes tries to improve position but can't.
Stephen Moraes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sergio Moraes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stephen Moraes but great work by Sergio Moraes.
Stephen Moraes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sergio Moraes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sergio Moraes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sergio Moraes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stephen Moraes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sergio Moraes trying to control the position but Stephen Moraes is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sergio Moraes trying to control the action but Stephen Moraes is working from the bottom.
Sergio Moraes taking a break here but Stephen Moraes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Stephen Moraes is trying to maintain the position but Sergio Moraes is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes is keen to just control but Stephen Moraes is a slippery customer.
Sergio Moraes wants to pass to mount but Stephen Moraes is defending the position.
Stephen Moraes tries to roll over but Sergio Moraes keeps him under control.
Sergio Moraes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephen Moraes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stephen Moraes is looking to improve his 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sergio Moraes passes to side control.
Sergio Moraes is looking to take a break and control but Stephen Moraes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Moraes dominated that round.
That's time! Sergio Moraes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab lands there for Sergio Moraes.
Stephen Moraes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sergio Moraes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephen Moraes somewhat.
Stephen Moraes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sergio Moraes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sergio Moraes scores with a hook to the body. Stephen Moraes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stephen Moraes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sergio Moraes counters with a single leg into guard. Stephen Moraes didn't expect that.
Sergio Moraes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephen Moraes is keeping the position for now.
Stephen Moraes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sergio Moraes controls the pace.
Sergio Moraes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephen Moraes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stephen Moraes keeping moving, preventing Sergio Moraes from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sergio Moraes lands a head shot.
Stephen Moraes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sergio Moraes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sergio Moraes looking for submissions off his back.
Stephen Moraes is trying to control. Sergio Moraes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stephen Moraes seems to be working for a kimura but Sergio Moraes defends the submission attempt.
Stephen Moraes is working for a submission of some sort.
Sergio Moraes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephen Moraes pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes trying to hold on to Stephen Moraes's head to control him but Stephen Moraes postures up.
Stephen Moraes is trying to work for a kimura but Sergio Moraes is defending well.
Sergio Moraes is refusing to be controlled, as Stephen Moraes sits in half guard.
Stephen Moraes tries to pass to full mount but Sergio Moraes defends it.
Stephen Moraes works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stephen Moraes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sergio Moraes is looking for a sweep.
Sergio Moraes regains half guard.
Stephen Moraes wants to work for an arm triangle but Sergio Moraes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sergio Moraes!
Stephen Moraes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sergio Moraes working to try and regain half guard.
Sergio Moraes prevents Stephen Moraes from taking his back.
Stephen Moraes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sergio Moraes is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sergio Moraes flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stephen Moraes looking to secure an arm triangle but Sergio Moraes defends it well.
Stephen Moraes avoids the attempt from Sergio Moraes to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes looking to control but Sergio Moraes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sergio Moraes is trying to escape the mount.
Sergio Moraes has given up his back here. Will Stephen Moraes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stephen Moraes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sergio Moraes is defending well though. Stephen Moraes let's go of the attempt for now.
Stephen Moraes trying to control momentarily.
Stephen Moraes seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sergio Moraes's chin but Sergio Moraes turns very nicely into Stephen Moraes's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sergio Moraes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes trying to control but Stephen Moraes is working from the bottom.
Stephen Moraes looking for a guillotine here but Sergio Moraes defends easily.
Sergio Moraes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephen Moraes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes pushes down on Stephen Moraes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sergio Moraes trying to control from half guard but Stephen Moraes is working away.
Sergio Moraes passes to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephen Moraes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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 Sergio Moraes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sergio Moraes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephen Moraes.
Stephen Moraes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stephen Moraes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stephen Moraes looks for a takedown but Sergio Moraes sprawls well.
Stephen Moraes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephen Moraes shoots in for a takedown but Sergio Moraes shows good takedown defense.
Sergio Moraes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Moraes.
Sergio Moraes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stephen Moraes momentarily.
Sergio Moraes tests Stephen Moraes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Sergio Moraes. No joy for Stephen Moraes on that attempt.
Stephen Moraes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Sergio Moraes - just one landing.
Stephen Moraes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sergio Moraes avoids it really well and circles away.
Sergio Moraes scores with a hook.
Stephen Moraes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sergio Moraes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sergio Moraes lunges at Stephen Moraes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stephen Moraes's hand.
Stephen Moraes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sergio Moraes's guard.
Sergio Moraes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephen Moraes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephen Moraes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sergio Moraes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sergio Moraes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephen Moraes defends well.
Sergio Moraes keeping full guard, as Stephen Moraes tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes working for submissions but it's allowed Stephen Moraes to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sergio Moraes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephen Moraes pulls his head out easily.
Stephen Moraes wants to pass to mount but Sergio Moraes is defending the position.
Stephen Moraes uses his free foot to push down on Sergio Moraes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sergio Moraes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes is squirming around, avoiding Stephen Moraes's attempts to control the action.
Stephen Moraes tries to take Sergio Moraes's back but instead Sergio Moraes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sergio Moraes trying to control but Stephen Moraes postures up.
Stephen Moraes wants to take a breather but Sergio Moraes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes is pressing down on Sergio Moraes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sergio Moraes is holding on for now.
Stephen Moraes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sergio Moraes regains half guard.
Stephen Moraes trying to control from half guard but Sergio Moraes is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes tries to get to full guard but Stephen Moraes has control of the leg.
Stephen Moraes is taking a breather. Sergio Moraes 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.
Sergio Moraes tries to roll over but Stephen Moraes keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stephen Moraes.
Sergio Moraes lands with an overhand left.
Sergio Moraes lands a jab to the nose.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes moves forwards but Sergio Moraes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stephen Moraes shoots in for a takedown but Sergio Moraes shows good takedown defense.
Sergio Moraes with a hook.
Stephen Moraes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sergio Moraes throws a good cross that connects.
Sergio Moraes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stephen Moraes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good shot there by Sergio Moraes.
Stephen Moraes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sergio Moraes circles away.
Sergio Moraes lands a nice shot that snaps Stephen Moraes's head back.
Sergio Moraes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sergio Moraes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stephen Moraes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sergio Moraes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Sergio Moraes won't allow Stephen Moraes to sweep him here.
Sergio Moraes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sergio Moraes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephen Moraes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephen Moraes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergio Moraes.
Sergio Moraes connects with a jab.
Sergio Moraes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sergio Moraes manages to pull guard.
Sergio Moraes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stephen Moraes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stephen Moraes wants to control from the top but Sergio Moraes keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stephen Moraes forces his way into half guard.
Sergio Moraes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephen Moraes pulls his head out easily.
Sergio Moraes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes wants to control but Sergio Moraes is keeping him busy.
Sergio Moraes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stephen Moraes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sergio Moraes keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephen Moraes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Moraes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sergio Moraes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Sergio Moraes!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Sergio Moraes!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Sergio Moraes!
Sergio Moraes wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Sergio Moraes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Burt Wharf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Kulkunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veikko Kulkunen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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160 lbs
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Burt Wharf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veikko Kulkunen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulkunen shoots in for a takedown but Wharf shows good takedown defense.
Kulkunen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wharf is trying to control but can't.
Wharf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulkunen pulls his head out easily.
Wharf wants to improve his position but Kulkunen is controlling well.
Wharf could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wharf is doing well to control the position and prevent Kulkunen from advancing to side control.
Wharf is looking to control Kulkunen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wharf avoid being mounted?
Kulkunen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulkunen trying to control the action but Wharf is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Kulkunen as Wharf shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulkunen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kulkunen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wharf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulkunen pulls his head out easily.
Wharf gets back to full guard.
Kulkunen is stalling in the full guard.
Kulkunen pushing down on Wharf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wharf wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wharf'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.
Kulkunen is just content to waste time from the top position. Wharf takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wharf is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulkunen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulkunen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wharf is looking to pass into half guard but Kulkunen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulkunen is in guard.
Kulkunen stays in close to Wharf's body and controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulkunen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wharf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kulkunen is now in half guard.
Kulkunen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulkunen moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Kulkunen stalls from top position.
Wharf sneaks back 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulkunen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wharf is staying active underneath Kulkunen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wharf is trying to maintain the position but Kulkunen is very close to passing his half guard.
Wharf is refusing to be controlled, as Kulkunen sits in half guard.
Wharf tries to get to full guard but Kulkunen has control of the leg.
Kulkunen trying to control from half guard but Wharf is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen is looking for a kimura but Wharf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kulkunen to get the leverage.
Kulkunen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wharf is looking to control Kulkunen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wharf avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kulkunen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Kulkunen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Veikko Kulkunen.
Wharf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wharf is looking to pass Kulkunen's guard but actually Kulkunen recovers to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wharf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kulkunen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wharf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulkunen keeping moving, preventing Wharf from controlling successfully.
Kulkunen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wharf trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulkunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulkunen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gangsterdamage. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wharf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulkunen keeping moving, preventing Wharf from controlling successfully.
Kulkunen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wharf looking to sit in guard and control but Kulkunen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wharf being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wharf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kulkunen defends it easily.
Kulkunen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kulkunen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kulkunen passes Wharf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kulkunen uses his free foot to push down on Wharf's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wharf.
Wharf manages to control the position for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wharf is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wharf wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kulkunen looking to break Wharf's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wharf remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kulkunen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kulkunen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Wharf right now.
Wharf is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulkunen.
Kulkunen has got one arm under Wharf's chin. This could be trouble... Wharf trying to control the other hand but Kulkunen gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Wharf has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Veikko Kulkunen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Riberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Andre Riberio has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andre Riberio seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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168 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Riberio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riberio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santiago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Riberio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riberio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santiago tries to bench press Riberio off him but Riberio keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Santiago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riberio wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy.
Riberio tries for a kimura but Santiago is defending well.
Riberio working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riberio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santiago keeps working.
Santiago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Santiago controlling the action here.
Riberio is not content to let Santiago control the position.
Santiago passes to full mount!
Riberio stops Santiago from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Riberio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santiago in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riberio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago.
Santiago is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Riberio reverses the position - he's now on top in Santiago's guard.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Riberio from controlling successfully.
Riberio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santiago is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riberio trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riberio defends well.
Riberio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santiago looking for a guillotine here but Riberio defends easily.
Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riberio defends it easily.
Santiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riberio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riberio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santiago is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Riberio rolls with it to try and escape but Santiago cranks on the arm and Riberio is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Santiago!
A very excited looking Miguel Santiago 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaap Thiadens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisu Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thiadens might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Yellow Submarine. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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169 lbs
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179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaap Thiadens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sisu Okunaba!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okunaba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Okunaba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thiadens's coaches at White Dragon Tactical have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Okunaba is looking to take a break and control but Thiadens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thiadens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okunaba controls the position.
Okunaba has hold of Thiadens's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Thiadens tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Okunaba cranks the arm and Thiadens screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Thiadens, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sisu Okunaba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Nujoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano has chosen Uniikki - Pätkätöis as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Nujoma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano shoots in for a double leg but Nujoma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nujoma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hermano's half guard.
Hermano felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hermano gets full guard.
Hermano looking for a guillotine here but Nujoma defends easily.
Nujoma passes Hermano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nujoma wants to pass the guard but Hermano is defending well.
Hermano is trying to control but can't.
Nujoma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nujoma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hermano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nujoma trying to control from Hermano's half guard. Hermano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nujoma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano wants to sweep but no luck.
Hermano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nujoma defends well.
Nujoma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hermano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nujoma puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nujoma tries to pass to full mount but Hermano defends it.
Nujoma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hermano keeps working.
Nujoma seems to be looking for submissions.
Nujoma wants to control but Hermano is keeping him busy.
Hermano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hermano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nujoma is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nujoma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hermano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nujoma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nujoma keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hermano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nujoma is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hermano, into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nujoma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nujoma looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nujoma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Hermano regains half guard.
Nujoma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nujoma trying to pass the guard but Hermano defending well.
Nujoma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nujoma wants to control but Hermano is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hermano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nujoma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hermano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hermano won't allow Nujoma to pass to mount.
Hermano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nujoma wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Nujoma is really struggling to control Hermano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sam Nujoma just wasn't active enough.
Hermano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nujoma defends it nicely.
Hermano misses with a takedown
so Nujoma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sam Nujoma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
Nujoma trying to control but Hermano is working from the bottom.
Nujoma wants to pass the guard but Hermano is keeping the position.
Nujoma postures up.
Hermano wants to sweep here but Nujoma controlling him for the moment.
Nujoma being controlled here momentarily.
Hermano can't keep his opponent in guard - Nujoma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hermano is defending against the submission attempts here by Nujoma.
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!
Nujoma wants to pass the guard but Hermano is defending well.
Hermano trying to control here.
Nujoma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hermano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hermano tries to roll over but Nujoma keeps him under control.
Nujoma wants to pass to mount but Hermano is defending the position.
Nujoma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hermano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hermano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nujoma trying to control the pace.
Hermano is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Nujoma has latched onto it... Big trouble! Nujoma pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hermano is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Nujoma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Nujoma!
Sam Nujoma took some time post fight to say the following; 'Pelle Hermano is a great fighter who gave it all in the cage today! I will rip through the rest of the competition easily, seeing as I already dispatched the next best fighter in the tournament. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Putkilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ardan Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erkki Putkilo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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18
187 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erkki Putkilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ardan Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putkilo shoots in looking for a takedown but Chulainn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Putkilo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Putkilo stuffs the takedown.
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Putkilo shoots in for a takedown but Chulainn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ardan Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Putkilo. No joy for Chulainn on that attempt.
Erkki Putkilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardan Chulainn.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Putkilo shoots in and drives through. Chulainn sprawls well.
Chulainn tries for a takedown but Putkilo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chulainn has a takedown stuffed.
Putkilo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Putkilo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putkilo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Putkilo wants it to stay on the feet.
Chulainn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Putkilo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chulainn is in Putkilo's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chulainn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Putkilo's guard.
Chulainn is pressing down on Putkilo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Putkilo is holding on for now.
Chulainn is looking to take a break and control but Putkilo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putkilo wants to control but Chulainn is keeping busy.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard but Putkilo defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn slows the pace down in half guard.
Putkilo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Putkilo looking for a triangle here. Chulainn is fighting it but it looks tight! Putkilo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chulainn is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Erkki Putkilo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Abieezer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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191 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
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gideon Abieezer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
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.
Ivanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abieezer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abieezer.
Abieezer looking to pass the 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.
Abieezer looking to sit in guard and control but Ivanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Abieezer looking for a sweep. Not yet Abieezer, not yet.
Abieezer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abieezer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control but Abieezer is working from the bottom.
Abieezer controlling the position.
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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gideon Abieezer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ivanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abieezer did well to prevent Ivanov getting side control.
Ivanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Abieezer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Abieezer still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Abieezer has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Abieezer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abieezer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abieezer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Abieezer is trying to control. Ivanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but Abieezer is controlling well.
Ivanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ivanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanov, not yet.
Abieezer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abieezer's guard.
Ivanov won't allow Abieezer to sweep him here.
Ivanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Abieezer is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov pushing down on Abieezer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ivanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Abieezer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abieezer gets full guard.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Abieezer is retaining full guard.
Ivanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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!
Abieezer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ivanov!
Ivanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanov is looking to escape.
Abieezer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ivanov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ivanov!
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Abieezer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abieezer's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to pass to mount but Abieezer is defending the position.
Abieezer is looking to control Ivanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abieezer avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Abieezer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abieezer trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
Abieezer keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Abieezer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ivanov's best efforts.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to mount his opponent but Abieezer defends it.
Abieezer trying to control but Ivanov postures up.
Abieezer is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abieezer moves into full guard.
Abieezer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Abieezer keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Abieezer seems keen to control Ivanov's posture.
Ivanov postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Abieezer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aleksey Ivanov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ivanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abieezer is fending him off so far but Ivanov persists. Nope, Abieezer circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Abieezer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ivanov won't be happy with that.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ivanov is looking to regain half guard here but Abieezer keeps moving and retains side control.
Abieezer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abieezer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Abieezer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Abieezer circles away easily
and Abieezer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ivanov won't be happy with that.
Ivanov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Laoch Den, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gideon Abieezer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abieezer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ivanov trying to hold on to Abieezer's head to control him but Abieezer postures up.
Ivanov won't allow Abieezer to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abieezer is looking for a kimura here.
Abieezer wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is defending well.
Ivanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanov gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abieezer has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
Abieezer wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abieezer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abieezer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov looking for a guillotine here but Abieezer defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abieezer pushes down on Ivanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Abieezer is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control from the bottom.
Abieezer works his way into full mount!
Ivanov working to try and regain half guard.
Abieezer looking to secure an arm triangle but Ivanov defends it well.
Ivanov regains half guard.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abieezer is looking to advance position but Ivanov won't allow it.
Abieezer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abieezer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abieezer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abieezer trying to move into half guard but instead Ivanov has managed to sweep!
Abieezer seems keen to control Ivanov's posture.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Abieezer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Abieezer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gideon Abieezer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Abieezer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov darts in looking for a takedown but Abieezer gets double underhooks and turns Ivanov into the ropes.
Abieezer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Abieezer manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Ivanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abieezer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ivanov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Abieezer's guard! Nice work there by Ivanov!
Ivanov trying to control but Abieezer is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Abieezer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ivanov is trying to keep Abieezer in close.
Abieezer wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abieezer stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Abieezer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abieezer's waist but Abieezer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Abieezer tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Abieezer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abieezer leaves Ivanov 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 Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov shoots in and bounces Abieezer off the ropes to secure the takedown into 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Abieezer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov stopping the sweep attempt from Abieezer.
Abieezer trying to control the position.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Abieezer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aleksey Ivanov.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abieezer as he avoids it easily.
Abieezer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ivanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Abieezer is retaining full guard.
Ivanov preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Abieezer is retaining full guard.
Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abieezer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Abieezer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abieezer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ivanov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Abieezer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abieezer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivanov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abieezer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ivanov working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Abieezer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abieezer tries to buck Ivanov off but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov tries to move to mount but Abieezer blocks the move with his legs.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abieezer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abieezer isn't going anywhere.
Abieezer is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to control but Abieezer is keeping him busy.
Ivanov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abieezer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abieezer 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.
Ivanov wants to control but Abieezer is keeping him busy.
Ivanov is really struggling to control Abieezer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abieezer wants to control but Ivanov postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer sneaks back into half guard.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Abieezer is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abieezer trying to control here.
Ivanov prevents Abieezer from improving his position.
Abieezer moves into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Abieezer is retaining full guard.
Abieezer looking to control.
Abieezer keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov passes Abieezer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ivanov 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.
Abieezer trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksey Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abieezer 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 Gideon Abieezer!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Gideon Abieezer!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Gideon Abieezer!
Gideon Abieezer wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Gideon Abieezer 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 Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lavronenko comes to the ring accompanied by Ex-Sektor Gaza - 'Dopilsya'. Onizuka has chosen Nate Dogg - First We Pray as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Lavronenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shinichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Onizuka as he avoids it easily.
Onizuka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lavronenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavronenko stays in close to Onizuka's body and controls the position.
Onizuka looking for a sweep. Not yet Onizuka, not yet.
Onizuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lavronenko defends it easily.
Onizuka is looking for a triangle here but Lavronenko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Onizuka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka is being controlled here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Onizuka prevents Lavronenko from improving position.
Lavronenko wants to control but Onizuka is keeping him busy.
Onizuka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.
Lavronenko slows the pace down.
Onizuka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lavronenko wants to control but Onizuka is keeping him busy.
Ivan Lavronenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lavronenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Onizuka pinned against the ropes. Onizuka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown but Onizuka shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivan Lavronenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lavronenko is defended easily by Onizuka.
Onizuka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lavronenko sprawls well initially but Onizuka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is trying to control. Lavronenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavronenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Onizuka is trying to work for a kimura but Lavronenko is defending well.
Onizuka prevents Lavronenko from improving his position.
Onizuka is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavronenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka prevents Lavronenko from improving his position.
Lavronenko is working hard here to advance position.
Lavronenko is staying active underneath Onizuka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lavronenko trying to control from the bottom.
Onizuka wants to take a breather but Lavronenko is having none of it.
Onizuka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lavronenko is just riding it out for now. Onizuka eventually gives up the hold.
Onizuka trying to control the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Onizuka might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shinichi Onizuka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lavronenko has a takedown stuffed.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Onizuka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavronenko somewhat.
Lavronenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Onizuka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Onizuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavronenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onizuka wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position but Onizuka postures up.
Lavronenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lavronenko wants to control the pace but Onizuka is squirming around nicely.
Onizuka tries to hold on but Lavronenko postures up.
Onizuka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavronenko wants to finish this one by submission but Onizuka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lavronenko.
Onizuka tries to improve his position but instead Lavronenko has taken his back!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is persistently looking for the submission but Onizuka is defending it well.
Lavronenko is not going to allow Onizuka to sit and survive in this position.
Onizuka defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Onizuka is in bad spot here.
Onizuka staying busy and making it hard for Lavronenko to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Lavronenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Lavronenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Onizuka is fending him off so far but Lavronenko persists. Nope, Onizuka circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Onizuka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lavronenko!
Lavronenko is not content to let Onizuka control the position.
Shinichi Onizuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Onizuka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lavronenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lavronenko is not content to let Onizuka control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavronenko is defending well.
Onizuka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Onizuka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lavronenko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Onizuka is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Onizuka seems keen to control Lavronenko's posture.
Onizuka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavronenko trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka trying to keep a closed guard but Lavronenko is proving a slippery customer.
Lavronenko stopping the sweep attempt from Onizuka.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Onizuka. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Onizuka has Lavronenko pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lavronenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Onizuka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onizuka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lavronenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lavronenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Onizuka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by Onizuka or perhaps it was just good defense by Lavronenko which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka stuffs the takedown.
Lavronenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Onizuka is fending him off so far but Lavronenko persists. Nope, Onizuka circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavronenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Onizuka counters with a single leg into guard. Lavronenko didn't expect that.
Lavronenko keeping moving, preventing Onizuka from controlling successfully.
Onizuka is pushing down on Lavronenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavronenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Onizuka has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
Onizuka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavronenko is trying to keep Onizuka in close.
Onizuka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is not content to let Onizuka control the position.
Onizuka tries to advance to mount but can't.
Onizuka is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lavronenko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Onizuka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lavronenko is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lavronenko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Onizuka but great work by Lavronenko.
Onizuka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lavronenko's best efforts.
Onizuka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Onizuka is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to mount his opponent but Onizuka defends it.
Onizuka is trying to escape back to his feet but Lavronenko uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lavronenko working away.
Onizuka is looking for a sweep.
Lavronenko taking a breather here.
Lavronenko wants to control but Onizuka is keeping him busy.
Lavronenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Onizuka will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Ivan Lavronenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lavronenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Onizuka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lavronenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Onizuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Lavronenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lavronenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Lavronenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavronenko forces his way into half guard.
Onizuka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka gets full guard.
Lavronenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavronenko trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka trying to keep a closed guard but Lavronenko is proving a slippery customer.
Lavronenko stopping the sweep attempt from Onizuka.
Onizuka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka looking to control.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Onizuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavronenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Onizuka is retaining full guard.
Lavronenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Ivan Lavronenko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lavronenko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka misses with a takedown attempt - Lavronenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Onizuka as he jumps to the side.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Onizuka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lavronenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Onizuka somewhat.
Lavronenko shoots for a takedown but Onizuka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lavronenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Onizuka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko looking for submissions off his back.
Onizuka wants to take a breather but Lavronenko is having none of it.
Onizuka controlling the pace.
Onizuka prevents Lavronenko from improving his position.
Onizuka is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavronenko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavronenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Onizuka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lavronenko is trying to keep Onizuka in close.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shinichi Onizuka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Onizuka shoots and misses
and Lavronenko counters with a single leg into guard. Onizuka didn't expect that.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Onizuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onizuka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Onizuka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is controlling an arm, preventing Onizuka from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavronenko has given up his back here. Will Onizuka look for the submission or keep pounding away?
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!
Lavronenko tries to escape but Onizuka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Onizuka controls the action.
Lavronenko staying busy and making it hard for Onizuka to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is in bad spot here.
Lavronenko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Onizuka.
Lavronenko defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Onizuka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavronenko is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavronenko trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shinichi Onizuka just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lavronenko fails with the takedown.
Lavronenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Onizuka sprawls well initially but Lavronenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lavronenko is looking to advance position but Onizuka won't allow it.
Onizuka trying to hold on to Lavronenko's head to control him but Lavronenko postures up.
Lavronenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Onizuka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Onizuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavronenko trying to control from Onizuka's half guard. Onizuka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lavronenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onizuka working a defensive guard here.
Onizuka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lavronenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Onizuka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lavronenko tries for a takedown but Onizuka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Lavronenko with that takedown attempt.
Onizuka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavronenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko feints and as Onizuka raises his hands in defense, Lavronenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Onizuka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Onizuka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Onizuka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lavronenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Onizuka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Onizuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavronenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavronenko trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ivan Lavronenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Onizuka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko dives in and grabs Onizuka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Onizuka pushes down on Lavronenko's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Onizuka as Lavronenko shoots in.
Lavronenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Onizuka swivels and escapes.
Onizuka fails with the takedown.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Onizuka's waist but Onizuka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lavronenko off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Onizuka.
Lavronenko has his takedown stuffed
and Onizuka counters with a takedown into side control.
Onizuka works to advance to full mount. Lavronenko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavronenko tries to hold on but Onizuka pushes him away.
Lavronenko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Onizuka slows the pace down in half guard.
Onizuka is looking for a kimura here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position but Onizuka postures up.
Lavronenko has Onizuka pulled in close to control his posture.
Lavronenko is looking for a triangle but Onizuka pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavronenko's guard.
Onizuka seems to be looking for submissions.
Lavronenko tries to get to full guard but Onizuka has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Onizuka seems content to control.
Lavronenko actively working from the bottom here.
Onizuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavronenko keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ivan Lavronenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lavronenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Onizuka is fending him off so far but Lavronenko persists. Nope, Onizuka circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavronenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Onizuka on his heels. He'll look to pass Onizuka's guard now, I'm sure.
Onizuka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lavronenko is looking to get to half guard.
Onizuka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka looking to secure an arm triangle but Lavronenko defends it well.
Onizuka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Onizuka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavronenko is looking to escape.
Lavronenko tries to reverse the position but Onizuka maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wants to control the pace but Lavronenko is squirming around nicely.
Lavronenko has given up his back. Will we see Onizuka going for some submissions?
Lavronenko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavronenko moves into full guard.
Lavronenko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lavronenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
Lavronenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Onizuka controls the pace.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Onizuka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shinichi Onizuka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lavronenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lavronenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lavronenko looking to pass the guard.
Lavronenko pushing down on Onizuka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Onizuka!
Onizuka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavronenko takes Onizuka's back.
Lavronenko avoiding Onizuka 's attempts to control his hands.
Onizuka prevents Lavronenko from getting a body triangle.
Onizuka tries to escape the position.
Lavronenko biding his time, controlling Onizuka.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko has his arm under Onizuka's chin here. Game over son! Lavronenko squeezes tightly and Onizuka is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Lavronenko!
Ivan Lavronenko retains his light heavyweight title!
Ivan Lavronenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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