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Causing Havoc 13 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicolae Filipescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makar Vershinin (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicolae Filipescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Makar Vershinin !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vershinin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipescu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Filipescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Filipescu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vershinin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vershinin lands with a left to the head.
Vershinin stops a takedown attempt from Filipescu.
Vershinin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filipescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Filipescu.
Filipescu misses with an elbow strike.
Filipescu prevents a body shot from Vershinin .
Vershinin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filipescu's elbow.
Vershinin avoiding damage as Filipescu throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vershinin tries to work over Filipescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filipescu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vershinin avoids it.
Filipescu misses with some punches.
Filipescu taking a breather.
Filipescu prevents a body shot from Vershinin .
Vershinin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filipescu backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipescu stalling in the clinch but Vershinin improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Filipescu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vershinin working aggressively here.
Filipescu is trying to stall.
Vershinin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Filipescu up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Filipescu fails to land.
Filipescu presses Vershinin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Vershinin as the two fighters clinch.
Vershinin lands a left hand.
Vershinin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vershinin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filipescu tries to work over Vershinin 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vershinin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filipescu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipescu is looking for a takedown.
Filipescu looking to stall.
Filipescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Vershinin .
Filipescu blocks an uppercut.
Filipescu gets through Vershinin 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vershinin pushes Filipescu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vershinin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filipescu backwards.
Filipescu looking to stall.
Filipescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Filipescu misses.
A nice side step and Vershinin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vershinin forces Filipescu back against the ropes and clinches.
Nice body punch from Vershinin .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vershinin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Filipescu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vershinin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vershinin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filipescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Filipescu.
Filipescu is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolae Filipescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipescu misses with a knee to the head.
Filipescu trying to control the position but instead, Vershinin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Filipescu into the ropes.
Vershinin effectively controlling the action here.
Filipescu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vershinin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipescu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipescu throws a low kick, looking for Vershinin 's leg but Vershinin calmly moves out of range.
Filipescu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Filipescu wants to clinch.
Vershinin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Filipescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Filipescu.
Filipescu dives in and grabs Vershinin 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vershinin pushes down on Filipescu's head and hops 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!
Filipescu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vershinin throws a lazy right hand but Filipescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vershinin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filipescu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makar Vershinin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Filipescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vershinin .
Filipescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Filipescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vershinin scores with a decent looking hook.
Filipescu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vershinin circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipescu misses with a hook.
Filipescu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vershinin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filipescu, pushing him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Filipescu fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Vershinin .
Vershinin takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vershinin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Filipescu is stalling here.
Vershinin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vershinin has Filipescu pushed against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Filipescu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vershinin after a bit of a struggle.
Filipescu has a couple of punches blocked by Vershinin .
Filipescu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Filipescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vershinin up against the ropes.
Vershinin prevents a body shot from Filipescu.
Vershinin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makar Vershinin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vershinin as Filipescu tries to tie him up.
Vershinin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vershinin .
Vershinin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filipescu.
Vershinin tries to work over Filipescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipescu holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vershinin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vershinin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vershinin dodges an elbow strike from Filipescu.
Vershinin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vershinin .
Vershinin is trying to stall.
Filipescu has Vershinin pushed against the ropes.
Vershinin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filipescu taking a breather.
Vershinin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vershinin .
Vershinin blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipescu missing with knees to the body.
Vershinin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filipescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vershinin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vershinin has managed to clinch.
Filipescu blocks an uppercut.
Filipescu blocks a body shot from Vershinin .
Filipescu stalling in the clinch.
Vershinin taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vershinin .
Filipescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vershinin lands a body shot.
Filipescu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vershinin controls his hands.
Vershinin scores with a hook to the body.
Filipescu misses with an elbow over the top.
Vershinin tries a body shot but Filipescu blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vershinin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vershinin stalls.
Filipescu lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vershinin misses with a punch to the body.
Vershinin cracks Filipescu with a nice body shot.
Vershinin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vershinin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Vershinin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vershinin digs a right hand underneath Filipescu's ribcage. Filipescu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vershinin .
Vershinin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Vershinin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vershinin .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Makar Vershinin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Vershinin misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Vershinin as Filipescu shoots in.
Filipescu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vershinin is out of range and Filipescu settles back down.
Nicolae Filipescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Filipescu blocks a leg kick.
Filipescu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Filipescu!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vershinin . Filipescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filipescu throws a head kick that half lands.
Nicolae Filipescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Vershinin misses
and Filipescu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Filipescu throws the left hand but Vershinin avoids the punch easily.
Filipescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vershinin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filipescu has Vershinin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vershinin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Filipescu's efforts to push away.
Filipescu looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vershinin struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipescu controls his hands.
Vershinin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Good body shot from Vershinin .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vershinin .
Vershinin misses with a punch to the body.
Filipescu takes a shot to the head.
Vershinin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Filipescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Filipescu tries to land a knee to the head but Vershinin blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Vershinin .
Vershinin swings wildly with an uppercut but Filipescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vershinin gets through Filipescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipescu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vershinin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vershinin .
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Filipescu blocks a body shot from Vershinin .
Vershinin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filipescu has Vershinin pressed against the ropes, preventing Vershinin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Filipescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vershinin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vershinin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vershinin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filipescu's elbow.
Filipescu throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vershinin struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipescu controls his hands.
Vershinin digs a right hand into Filipescu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filipescu's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Vershinin .
Vershinin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vershinin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vershinin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filipescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vershinin struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipescu controls his hands.
Filipescu tries a body shot but Vershinin blocks it.
Filipescu misses with the head strike.
Filipescu throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vershinin .
Filipescu goes for a takedown attempt but Vershinin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vershinin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Filipescu is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vershinin is looking to slow Filipescu down with leg kicks.
Filipescu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vershinin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolae Filipescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vershinin sends Filipescu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vershinin is motioning to the referee to let Filipescu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nicolae Filipescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Filipescu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Nicolae Filipescu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipescu gets tackled into the ropes by Vershinin . Vershinin maintains the clinch.
Vershinin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filipescu tries to land knees in the clinch but Vershinin avoids the damage to the body.
Vershinin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Filipescu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Filipescu drops to his knees and Vershinin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makar Vershinin !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stoyak Stoyachnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ollie Sakahura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoyak Stoyachnikov had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stoyak Stoyachnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ollie Sakahura!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoyachnikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sakahura trying to stall but Stoyachnikov improves his position.
Stoyachnikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakahura.
Stoyachnikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoyachnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakahura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakahura blocks an uppercut.
Stoyachnikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakahura backwards.
Stoyachnikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sakahura fails to land.
Sakahura told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sakahura missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakahura.
Stoyachnikov avoiding damage as Sakahura throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov misses with a punch to the body.
Sakahura lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoyachnikov avoiding damage as Sakahura throws knees to the body.
Stoyachnikov misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov avoiding damage as Sakahura throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoyachnikov lands a shoulder strike.
Sakahura throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoyachnikov.
Sakahura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoyachnikov lands a right hand.
Sakahura prevents a body shot from Stoyachnikov.
Sakahura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakahura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakahura tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoyachnikov avoids the damage to the body.
Stoyachnikov has Sakahura pressed against the ropes, preventing Sakahura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stoyachnikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Stoyachnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakahura misses with a punch to the body.
Sakahura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoyachnikov blocking some punches.
Sakahura blocking some punches.
Sakahura missing with knees to the body.
Stoyachnikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Sakahura gets an underhook and turns Stoyachnikov into the ropes.
Sakahura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stoyachnikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Sakahura's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoyachnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoyachnikov dodges an elbow strike from Sakahura.
Stoyachnikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakahura or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoyachnikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakahura.
Stoyachnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stoyachnikov fails to land.
Sakahura stalling in the clinch but Stoyachnikov improves position.
Sakahura scores with a shoulder strike.
Stoyachnikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakahura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stoyachnikov lands with a right to the head.
Stoyachnikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakahura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoyachnikov. Sakahura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakahura wants to counter the offense by Stoyachnikov and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakahura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sakahura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakahura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakahura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakahura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stoyachnikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ollie Sakahura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Stoyachnikov.
Sakahura is rocked!
Stoyachnikov knocks out Sakahura with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Stoyachnikov before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Stoyachnikov picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stoyak Stoyachnikov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Wates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Wates!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wates tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wates knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wates trying to control here.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wates won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Wates trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva trying to control the action but Wates is working from the bottom.
Wates avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Wates wants to get back to his feet.
Wates manages to get to full guard.
Wates keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wates wants to control the position but Silva says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wates trying to control from the bottom.
Wates has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silva not doing much here.
Wates is looking to improve his position.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Wates defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wates has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Wates is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is trying to control. Wates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva is looking to advance position but Wates won't allow it.
Wates is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Silva has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wates's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wates hang on?
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wates is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Wates wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wates.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wates in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Wates looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Wates controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Wates is breathing heavily.
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wates can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wates keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position but Wates is working away.
Wates prevents Silva from moving into mount.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wates stops Silva from passing to mount.
Silva trying to control the action but Wates is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wates has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wates prevents Silva from moving into mount.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ernesto Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva trying to control the action but Wates is working from the bottom.
Wates is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva controls the position.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wates knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Wates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Wates is defending well.
Wates wants to control but Silva postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wates avoids it.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Gary Wates has been cut.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva working for a triangle but Wates defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to stand but Wates is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wates is aware though and is defending well.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wates manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Wates.
Silva passes Wates's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva 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.
Silva trying to control the action but Wates is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is taking a breather. Wates 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.
Wates tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to take a breather but Wates is having none of it.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wates is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ernesto Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdul Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbar wants to clinch.
Jabbar moves into the clinch successfully.
Jabbar has Hamidovich Saitiev pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Hamidovich Saitiev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hamidovich Saitiev is pressed up against the ropes. Jabbar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamidovich Saitiev down to the mat. Hamidovich Saitiev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jabbar clinches up against the ropes.
Jabbar is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hamidovich Saitiev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Jabbar.
Jabbar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hamidovich Saitiev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jabbar wants a takedown.
Jabbar wants a takedown.
Hamidovich Saitiev is pressed up against the ropes. Jabbar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamidovich Saitiev down to the mat. Hamidovich Saitiev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamidovich Saitiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabbar manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar is looking to clinch.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jabbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev gets a double leg takedown into Jabbar's guard.
Jabbar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Hamidovich Saitiev from controlling successfully.
Jabbar wants to get back to his feet but Hamidovich Saitiev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hamidovich Saitiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamidovich Saitiev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jabbar takes the fight into the clinch.
Jabbar has clasped his hands together around Hamidovich Saitiev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hamidovich Saitiev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hamidovich Saitiev tries to get out of the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jabbar off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jabbar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jabbar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jabbar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with punches from the back.
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.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jabbar is trying to remain composed but Hamidovich Saitiev is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with an elbow to the head.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hamidovich Saitiev has the hooks in. Jabbar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hamidovich Saitiev connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jabbar to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jabbar is trying to remain composed but Hamidovich Saitiev is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Hamidovich Saitiev connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jabbar to escape the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jabbar could be in trouble here!
Hamidovich Saitiev struggling to land strikes to the head as Jabbar covers up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamidovich Saitiev scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hamidovich Saitiev is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Jabbar up.
Even with his hooks in, Hamidovich Saitiev manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jabbar could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jabbar tries to clinch but Hamidovich Saitiev moves out of range.
Hamidovich Saitiev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
It looks like Abdul Jabbar has been cut.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbar is just out of range.
Jabbar wants to counter with a clinch but Hamidovich Saitiev pushes him away.
Hamidovich Saitiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabbar manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hamidovich Saitiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jabbar can do to turn this around?
Jabbar looking for a takedown.
Hamidovich Saitiev gets underhooks to prevent Jabbar's takedown attempt.
Jabbar goes for a takedown attempt but Hamidovich Saitiev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Jabbar.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jabbar's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hamidovich Saitiev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamidovich Saitiev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jabbar is in trouble now - Hamidovich Saitiev has advanced to mount!
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jabbar is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a couple of good shots and Jabbar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That has opened up Abdul Jabbar's cut even more.
Hamidovich Saitiev loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jabbar hold on?
Abdul Jabbar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abdul Jabbar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Varce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Fort Minor - Remember The Name as his entrance music. John Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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223 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Varce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Varce counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
Varce wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Varce is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Varce distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Varce is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Varce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Varce throws a big right hand that misses.
Varce might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Varce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Varce defends easily.
Varce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Varce trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varce with a nice head shot there.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varce defends well.
Varce content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Varce postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Varce working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Varce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Varce is having none of it.
Varce scoring with punches to the head and body.
Varce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones is rocked!
Varce makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Varce finish him?
Varce gets to his feet and stands over Jones, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jones felt that one! Varce unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jones from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonah Varce!
A victorious Jonah Varce thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
John Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Be Back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PePe Hapitchou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granger comes into the arena with Jiu-Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Hapitchou is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blackalicious - Sky is falling. PePe Hapitchou will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, PePe Hapitchou!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger shoots in and bounces Hapitchou off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Granger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hapitchou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Granger controlling from the top position.
Hapitchou keeping moving, preventing Granger from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou controls Granger momentarily but Granger frees himself.
Granger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hapitchou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Granger with a poor takedown
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hapitchou counters with a nice body shot.
Granger shoots in and gets a takedown into Hapitchou's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Granger trying to control but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
Hapitchou trying to keep a closed guard but Granger is proving a slippery customer.
Hapitchou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Granger 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.
Hapitchou keeping full guard, as Granger tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Granger trying to control but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Granger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger shoots in and drives through. Hapitchou sprawls well.
Hapitchou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Granger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hapitchou swivels and escapes.
Hapitchou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Granger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hapitchou sizes up Granger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger dives in and scores a takedown into Hapitchou's guard.
Granger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hapitchou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Granger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hapitchou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Granger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Granger trying to control the position but Hapitchou is working away.
Hapitchou wants to control but Granger postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Granger lands a few punches from side control.
Hapitchou is not content to let Granger control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Granger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Hapitchou misses.
Granger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Granger is looking to take a break and control but Hapitchou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Granger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hapitchou some visible discomfort.
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.
Granger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hapitchou keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou seems a little lost for a moment, as Granger dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger trying to control the position but Hapitchou is working away.
John Granger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hapitchou is trying to control Granger's posture but Granger avoids it.
Granger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hapitchou rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Granger's guard! Nice work there by Hapitchou!
Granger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hapitchou defends it easily.
Hapitchou slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou looking to pass the guard.
Granger looking for a guillotine here but Hapitchou defends easily.
Hapitchou wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving.
Granger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hapitchou manages to get himself to full guard.
Granger stands and throws Hapitchou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger looking to control but instead Hapitchou has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hapitchou tries to get to full guard but Granger has control of the leg.
Granger is thwarting Hapitchou's attempts to control the position.
Hapitchou 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.
Granger moves nicely into side control.
Hapitchou struggling a bit here.
Granger trying to control the action but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hapitchou prevents Granger from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Granger trying to control the action but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
Hapitchou tries to improve position but can't.
Granger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hapitchou wants to control but Granger postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Granger dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hapitchou cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Granger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hapitchou counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Granger shoots in and bounces Hapitchou off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Hapitchou looking to control.
Granger throwing strikes from guard but Hapitchou blocks nicely.
Granger forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger is looking to advance position but Hapitchou won't allow it.
Hapitchou controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou wants to control but Granger is keeping busy.
Granger passes the guard and advances to mount!
Granger controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Granger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hapitchou can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger controlling from mount.
Granger wants to take Hapitchou's back here but Hapitchou is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hapitchou tries to lock up and control but Granger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Granger wants to control the pace but Hapitchou is squirming around nicely.
Granger with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Granger wants to control but instead Hapitchou manages to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Granger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hapitchou is not content to let Granger control the position.
Granger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hapitchou is trying to get back to full guard.
Granger is thwarting Hapitchou's attempts to control the position.
John Granger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
PePe Hapitchou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hapitchou lands with a right hand.
Hapitchou connects with a single shot there.
Granger misses with a takedown
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
Granger fails with a takedown attempt.
Hapitchou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hapitchou gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Granger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Granger, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Granger!
A very excited looking John Granger 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otso Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Otso Koski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darren Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otso Koski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski stuffs the takedown.
Koski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Koski is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown 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.
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Brown throwing shots but Koski is blocking nicely.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Koski pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koski is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Koski is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Brown!
An out of breath Darren Brown 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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