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RFN 13: Ovaska vs Beleren PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazunori Kouya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silberio ZasZas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazunori Kouya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silberio ZasZas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ZasZas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kouya wants to clinch up but ZasZas keeps it at a distance.
ZasZas drops Kouya with a beautiful combination! Kouya stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - ZasZas is looking for the KO!
It looks like Kazunori Kouya has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kouya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ZasZas connects with a combination that backs up Kouya into the cage. ZasZas lands a flurry of punches that gets past Kouya's guard. Kouya is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! ZasZas bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silberio ZasZas!
Silberio ZasZas made sure to mention his sponsor, Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry in his post fight interview.
The defeated Kazunori Kouya had this to say: 'Battle Lost but the War continues Team Goroshi - Vandal Fight Boutique - Kore Fight Nutrition - Academia Ipanema - FuRIOus Fight Nights -'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Joaquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin darts in looking for a takedown but Jensen gets double underhooks and turns Joaquin into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joaquin as Jensen tries to tie him up.
Jensen lands an elbow inside that Joaquin shrugs off.
Joaquin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Joaquin has had enough of the clinch but Jensen keeps him there for the moment.
Joaquin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jensen looking for a takedown.
Jensen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jensen throws an elbow that misses.
Jensen throws an elbow but it misses.
Jensen pushes off an throws an elbow but Joaquin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jensen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joaquin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocky Joaquin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Jensen.
Joaquin blocks an elbow strike from Jensen.
Joaquin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jensen.
Jensen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Joaquin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jensen pulls his head out easily.
Joaquin kicks off Jensen and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen has Joaquin up against the cage in a clinch.
Jensen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joaquin has had enough of the clinch but Jensen keeps him there for the moment.
Jensen lands an elbow inside that Joaquin shrugs off.
Joaquin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joaquin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jensen has him pressed against the cage.
Jensen stalling against the cage.
Joaquin tries to circle away but Jensen has him pinned against the cage.
Jensen misses with an elbow over the top.
Jensen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Joaquin goes for a takedown attempt but Jensen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joaquin wants to clinch up but Jensen keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen clinches with his opponent.
Joaquin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joaquin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jensen prevents it.
Jensen keeps control of Joaquin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joaquin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jensen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Rocky Joaquin has been cut.
Joaquin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joaquin wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Joaquin fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jensen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joaquin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joaquin is trying to pull guard but Jensen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jensen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jensen.
Joaquin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joaquin blocks an elbow strike from Jensen.
Jensen throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jensen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jensen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joaquin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jensen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joaquin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joaquin pushes off an throws an elbow but Jensen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jensen throws an elbow that misses.
Joaquin misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jensen prevents the takedown attempt.
Jensen misses with an elbow over the top.
Joaquin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jensen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jensen can't get the takedown.
Jensen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joaquin tries to circle away but Jensen has him pinned against the cage.
Joaquin tries to throw a body punch but Jensen avoids it by throwing Joaquin back against the cage.
Jensen trying to stall but Joaquin improves his position.
We've been informed that Jensen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants a takedown.
Jensen blocks the elbow strike.
Jensen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Joaquin is trying to break free.
Joaquin dodges an elbow strike from Jensen.
Joaquin blocks the elbow strike.
Joaquin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joaquin is trying to break the clinch but Jensen has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jensen wants a takedown.
Jensen pushes off an throws an elbow but Joaquin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jensen misses with an elbow strike.
Joaquin avoids the elbow strike from Jensen, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joaquin is trying to force a seperation but Jensen has the dominant position.
Jensen misses with an elbow strike.
Jensen has Joaquin pressed against the cage, preventing Joaquin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jensen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Jensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Joaquin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jensen is looking to clinch.
Jensen is looking to clinch.
Joaquin misses with an uppercut. Jensen saw that one coming.
Jensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joaquin throws a push kick but Jensen slaps the foot to one side.
Jensen moves in looking to clinch but Joaquin pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joaquin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joaquin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jensen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joaquin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jensen enables Joaquin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jensen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Joaquin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Joaquin from controlling successfully.
Jensen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joaquin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joaquin drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Joaquin as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jensen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Joaquin! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rocky Joaquin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Weichel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Anderson's choice of entrance music: The Prince. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicholas Weichel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weichel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weichel connects with a couple of short punches.
Weichel trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Weichel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weichel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weichel trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weichel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weichel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Weichel wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weichel.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weichel is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weichel wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nicholas Weichel just wasn't active enough.
Weichel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Weichel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Weichel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control here.
Weichel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weichel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Weichel trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Weichel wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weichel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Weichel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Weichel is stalling here. Anderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Weichel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Anderson swings around for an armbar but Weichel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anderson's guard.
Weichel trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weichel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weichel has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson postures up.
Weichel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Weichel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weichel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weichel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Weichel is keeping the position.
Weichel pulls Anderson in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Weichel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Weichel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weichel somewhat.
Weichel throws a big shot that misses.
Weichel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weichel misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Weichel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Weichel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch but Weichel is having none of it.
Weichel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weichel shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Weichel stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Weichel defends the submission attempt.
Weichel is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weichel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Weichel trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Weichel defending well.
Anderson working over Weichel with some ground and pound. Weichel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Weichel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
Weichel lands strikes to the head.
Weichel seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Anderson's chin but Anderson turns very nicely into Weichel's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Anderson.
Anderson won't allow Weichel to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Weichel holds on and takes a little breather.
Nicholas Weichel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weichel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weichel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Weichel trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Weichel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Weichel shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Weichel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Weichel pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weichel shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Weichel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Weichel is avoiding it.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weichel shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weichel fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Weichel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Weichel circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Weichel is avoiding it.
David Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weichel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weichel.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson tries to clinch but Weichel is having none of it.
Weichel tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Weichel fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weichel keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Weichel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a sloppy strike and Weichel has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Anderson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Weichel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicholas Weichel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Krajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Ben Faur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Faur has chosen remember the name as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jean Ben Faur was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karol Krajewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Ben Faur!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ben Faur.
Ben Faur fails to land the takedown.
Krajewski lands a right hook to the body.
Krajewski shoots for a double leg takedown but Ben Faur sprawls well. He's pushed Krajewski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krajewski moves into range and clinches up with Ben Faur.
Krajewski avoiding damage as Ben Faur throws knees to the body.
Krajewski breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Krajewski coming out on top.
Krajewski tries to close the distance and clinch but Ben Faur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krajewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ben Faur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krajewski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ben Faur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ben Faur blocks an elbow strike from Krajewski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Faur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krajewski wants to break free but Ben Faur has control.
Krajewski is trying to push Ben Faur away but Ben Faur has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krajewski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ben Faur smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Krajewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Krajewski lands.
Krajewski jabs Ben Faur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karol Krajewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krajewski scores with a body shot.
Ben Faur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krajewski misses with a two punch combination.
Krajewski avoids the head kick by Ben Faur.
We've been told by Krajewski's head coaches at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ben Faur.
Ben Faur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krajewski lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krajewski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krajewski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Krajewski.
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!
A punch combination from Krajewski misses.
Ben Faur stuffs the takedown attempt from Krajewski. Krajewski gets slowly back to his feet.
Krajewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ben Faur counters with a head kick.
Krajewski is breathing heavily.
Ben Faur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krajewski moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Krajewski.
Ben Faur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krajewski is looking to wear down Ben Faur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Krajewski misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Faur tries to move into range but Krajewski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown by Ben Faur or perhaps it was just good defense by Krajewski which made him look bad.
Krajewski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ben Faur gets a clinch.
Ben Faur throws a punch but it's blocked by Krajewski.
Krajewski has had enough of the clinch but Ben Faur keeps him there for the moment.
Ben Faur tries to work over Krajewski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ben Faur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krajewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Ben Faur won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krajewski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krajewski manages to break the clinch.
Krajewski cracks Ben Faur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ben Faur wants to clinch.
Ben Faur throws a solid leg kick but Krajewski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ben Faur.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krajewski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ben Faur but Ben Faur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krajewski throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Krajewski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Krajewski is looking to clinch but Ben Faur is avoiding it.
Krajewski slaps away a takedown attempt from Ben Faur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krajewski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ben Faur has had enough of the clinch but Krajewski keeps him there for the moment.
Krajewski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krajewski is pressed up against the cage. Ben Faur has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krajewski down to the mat. Krajewski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ben Faur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ben Faur closes the distance and clinches.
Ben Faur wants to break free but Krajewski has control.
Ben Faur throws a head punch that misses.
Ben Faur is trying to pull guard but Krajewski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karol Krajewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Ben Faur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Faur has Krajewski pressed against the cage, preventing Krajewski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ben Faur tries to pull guard but Krajewski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ben Faur looking to stall.
Ben Faur has Krajewski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krajewski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ben Faur breaks the clinch.
Krajewski lands with a cross.
Karol Krajewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Krajewski lands with a nice combination. Ben Faur backs away looking to recover.
Krajewski lunges at Ben Faur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ben Faur's hand.
Krajewski cracks Ben Faur with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Krajewski. Those never looked like landing.
Ben Faur is trying desperately to land a takedown but Krajewski is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ben Faur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krajewski leaves Ben Faur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ben Faur is breathing heavily.
Krajewski scores with a jab.
Ben Faur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krajewski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Krajewski scores with a sloppy right hand. Ben Faur should have avoided that one.
Krajewski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Krajewski duly obliges.
Ben Faur is rocked!
Krajewski pushes Ben Faur up against the cage in a clinch.
Ben Faur is still on wobbly legs! Can Krajewski finish him?
Krajewski wants to break free but Ben Faur has control.
Ben Faur jumps into guard, dragging Krajewski to the mat.
Ben Faur seems to have recovered his senses.
Krajewski throws a big right hand that misses.
Ben Faur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krajewski.
Krajewski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krajewski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Faur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ben Faur isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Krajewski stacks Ben Faur on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Krajewski!
Krajewski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Krajewski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Krajewski scores with a four punch combination!
Krajewski shoots in looking for a takedown. Ben Faur tries to sprawl out of it but Krajewski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ben Faur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Krajewski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben Faur gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ben Faur looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krajewski is avoiding damage well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krajewski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ben Faur's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Krajewski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ben Faur is trying to control the action in half guard but Krajewski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krajewski with the active half guard here but Ben Faur passes nicely into side control.
Ben Faur trying to control the position but Krajewski is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Krajewski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Krajewski. Those never looked like landing.
Krajewski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ben Faur keeps the fight on the outside.
Ben Faur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krajewski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ben Faur's waist but Ben Faur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krajewski off to one side.
Krajewski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ben Faur drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ben Faur advances position into side control!
Ben Faur takes a little break here. Krajewski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ben Faur is trying to get an arm triangle but Krajewski is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krajewski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ben Faur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krajewski keeps working.
Krajewski tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Faur is looking to take a break and control but Krajewski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Krajewski is trying to buck Ben Faur off.
Ben Faur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krajewski keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Ben Faur are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jean Ben Faur.
Ben Faur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krajewski circles away.
Ben Faur takes one to the side of the head.
Krajewski has closed the distance and engaged Ben Faur in a clinch.
Krajewski breaks from the clinch.
Krajewski jabs Ben Faur right on the nose. Ben Faur blinks but takes it well.
Krajewski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ben Faur.
Krajewski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krajewski has had enough of the clinch but Ben Faur keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krajewski looking for a takedown.
Krajewski can't break the clinch.
Ben Faur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krajewski prevents the takedown attempt.
Karol Krajewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Ben Faur.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krajewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ben Faur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karol Krajewski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krajewski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Krajewski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Karol Krajewski thanked Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jace Beleren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimo Ovaska has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimo Ovaska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jace Beleren!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beleren slips under a jab from Ovaska.
Beleren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ovaska.
Beleren moves in looking to clinch but Ovaska pushes him off.
Ovaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beleren.
Beleren has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ovaska is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ovaska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beleren lands with an uppercut that bounces Ovaska off the cage and back into range.
Ovaska throws a head kick but Beleren moves out of range.
Ovaska closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ovaska fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Beleren.
Ovaska tries to bum rush Beleren with a series of wild strikes but Beleren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beleren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ovaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Beleren misses.
Kimo Ovaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beleren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ovaska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Beleren counter with a right hand.
Beleren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ovaska misses with the combination.
Ovaska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beleren wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beleren connects with a body shot that sends Ovaska's belly button to the back.
Ovaska scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ovaska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ovaska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ovaska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ovaska connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Beleren covering up! Ovaska comes in with a big uppercut and Beleren goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kimo Ovaska!
Kimo Ovaska retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Purple Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Purple Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a head kick but Haze moves out of range.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gordon.
Gordon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gordon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gordon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Haze tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Haze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haze.
Haze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gordon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Haze has tightened it up now! Gordon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Purple Haze!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyro Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Nation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyro Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolai Nation!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia gets the takedown into side control.
Maia working the head with strikes.
Maia cracks Nation with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nation takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maia is looking to take a break and control but Nation is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maia is putting a hurting on Nation here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Maia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Maia working the ground and pound but Nation is defending the strikes.
Nation taking a bit of punishment here - Maia scoring with strikes.
Maia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maia throws a strike aimed at the side of Nation's head but Nation avoids it well.
Maia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nation some visible discomfort.
Nation is looking to regain half guard here but Maia keeps moving and retains side control.
Nation regains half guard, as Maia was trying to land strikes.
Maia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nation is concentrating on defense, preventing Maia from advancing position.
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!
Maia working the head and body with strikes.
Nation trying to hold on to Maia's head to control him but Maia postures up.
Maia looks to land a strike but Nation avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Maia trying to control but Nation is working from the bottom.
Nation can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maia controls the pace.
Maia won't allow Nation to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nation is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Nation gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maia is trying to keep Nation in close.
My spies in The Sweat Lodge inform me that Nation has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nation manages to get himself to full guard.
Maia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maia trying to control but Nation is working from the bottom.
Nation is trying to keep Maia in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to control from the top but Nation keeps moving.
Maia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nation looking to control.
Nation wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia misses with a body shot.
Nation throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia.
Nation's corner calls for a 1-2. Nation obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyro Maia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nation's corner calls for a 1-2. Nation obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nation throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nation lands with a cross.
Nation connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nation swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nation looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maia closes the distance and clinches up with Nation, looking for a takedown. Maia pushes Nation against the cage but Nation circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Maia - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Nation.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nation throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
Nation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maia.
Nation pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nation moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation digs a good body shot into Maia's ribs.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nation throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Nation lands a slapping body shot.
Nation moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Nation is just out of range.
Maia shoots in for a double leg but Nation sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyro Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Nation.
Nikolai Nation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nation.
Nation lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Nation moves out of range as Maia strikes.
Nation throws the left hand but Maia avoids the punch easily.
Maia slips under a jab from Nation.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses the shot to the body.
Nation cracks a nice hook into Maia's ribs.
A big right from Nation misses.
Nation looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Maia looks to land a left hand but Nation moved out of range nicely.
Nation throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nation, as that shot connected.
Nation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maia.
Maia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nation might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nation. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nation throws a lazy right hand but Maia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nation scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia cracks a nice hook into Nation's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Maia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nation doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Maia.
Nation lunges at Maia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maia's hand.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maia is rocked!
Maia connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Nation throws the left hand but Maia avoids the punch easily.
Maia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nation.
A big right from Nation misses.
Nation moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nation looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
Nation misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nation looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Nation finds it's way through Maia's defenses.
Nation swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nation leaves Maia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nation getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nation cracks Maia with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maia looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nation finish him?
Oh Maia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nation slips a jab from Maia.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nation dances in with a quick combination. Maia is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nation snaps Maia's head back. Maia stumbles backwards against the cage. Nation steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Maia's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Maia just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikolai Nation!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Ludwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tom Rodriguez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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26
189 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ludwig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rodriguez prevents Ludwig from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig trying to control here.
Ludwig manages to get to full guard.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Ludwig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ludwig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ludwig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ludwig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Ludwig has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rodriguez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ludwig.
Ludwig wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Rodriguez has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Ludwig's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Ludwig is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tom Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long has chosen remember the name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jack Long struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Long!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Long throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Long seems a little lost for a moment, as Johnson dominates the positioning.
We've been hearing good reports from Johnson'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.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Long to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Long throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Long has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Long delivers a nice body kick.
Long throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson 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.
Johnson 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 one minute gone in the round.
Long working a defensive guard here.
Johnson gets to his feet - Long follows without any prompting.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Long sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Long is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Long sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Long looks winded!
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Long on his heels. He'll look to pass Long's guard now, I'm sure.
Long can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long trying to control here.
Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Long throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Nice sprawl there from Long as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Long looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Long tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Long throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Long.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Long's guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson passes Long's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Long wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
Long throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Long stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Long wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Long quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Long is looking to escape.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of William Johnson.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Long sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Long is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Long looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. William Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Long misses.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Long.
Long tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Long stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Long is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Long's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Long.
Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Long defends the submission attempt.
Johnson decides to return to a standing position.
Johnson leaves Long with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Long's guard.
Johnson pushing down on Long's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Long is defending well.
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Long can do to turn this around?
Long wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Long's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Johnson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Long is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Long is being controlled here.
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Long get back to his feet.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Long to the mat! Long manages to get full guard.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Long, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Long is letting Johnson control him for a moment.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Long for as long as he can get away with.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Long misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Long gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Long manages to retain guard.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson gets to his feet - Long follows without any prompting.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson shoots in but Long avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Long.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Long is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Long's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Long, up you get!
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Long was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
William Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Long pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Long is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson stands up from Long's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Long to the mat! Long manages to get full guard.
Johnson stays in close to Long's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Long, up you get!
William Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Long avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Long continues to drive forward.
Johnson has Long pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Long manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Long lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Long is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long breaks the clinch.
Long throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Long on his heels. He'll look to pass Long's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson gets to his feet. Long looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Long did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Long wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Long. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Jack Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Long pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Johnson!
Jack Long was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. Fitter. Faster. Stronger. And I will come away with the win'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coaker Kluge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Coaker Kluge!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluge works Walters's body with a nice hook.
Walters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coaker Kluge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters shoots in for a takedown but Kluge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kluge scores with a jab to the body.
Walters has been working on his balance at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kluge.
Walters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walters darts in looking for a takedown but Kluge gets double underhooks and turns Walters into the cage.
Kluge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kluge tries to break the clinch but Walters is controlling the position.
Walters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Kluge misses with a series of wild punches.
Walters walks into a left hand.
Kluge drops Walters with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Walters looks back up at him and smiles so Kluge waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Walters is rocked!
Kluge misses with an uppercut.
Oh Walters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walters slips a straight right by Kluge.
Kluge swinging wildly here.
Walters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluge.
Kluge swinging wildly here.
Kluge misses with a series of wild punches.
Walters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kluge.
Kluge misses with a wild combination.
Kluge loads up on a big right hand but Walters slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluge throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Kluge.
Kluge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kluge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kluge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walters seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Walters.
A head kick misses from Walters.
Walters blocks a jab.
Walters lands a body shot.
Kluge fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Walters to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Walters looks to clinch but Kluge throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Walters taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Coaker Kluge!
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