DSOF 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lodzov Hugs (ranked 7924 p4p, 362 weight class) and Chris Miller (ranked 25645 p4p, 438 weight class). Lodzov Hugs has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hugs
vs
Miller

170 cm
18
141 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lodzov Hugs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Miller!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miller instigates a clinch.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Hugs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hugs tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Hugs can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hugs.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Miller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hugs uses from the top position.
Hugs stays in close to Miller's body and controls the position.
Hugs tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Hugs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hugs scoring with punches to the head and body.

Hugs drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Hugs off! Hugs jumps back into Miller's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hugs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hugs stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hugs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hugs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miller for as long as he can get away with.
Hugs 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.
Hugs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hugs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hugs working the ground and pound from side control.
Hugs controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hugs just content to control the position.
Hugs working the head and body with strikes.

That's four 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.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face as Hugs controls the position.
Hugs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miller down.
Hugs in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hugs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Miller to see if he's OK.
Hugs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hugs is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miller will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hugs working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check out the look on Hugs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miller is trying to escape the position but Hugs is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lodzov Hugs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hugs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miller 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.
Miller trying to control here.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Hugs in his half guard.
Hugs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hugs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've been hearing good reports from Hugs'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hugs drops an elbow to the side of Miller's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hugs connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hugs.
Hugs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hugs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hugs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lodzov Hugs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Hugs in his half guard.
Hugs is taking a breather. Miller 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.
Hugs working the head and body with strikes.
Hugs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs lands strikes from half guard.
Hugs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hugs connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Hugs lands with a punch from half guard.
Hugs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hugs controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugs landing punches.
Hugs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hugs lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Miller hang on?
Hugs lands a big shot there that rocks Miller but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hugs unloading with bombs!

Miller is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Hugs.
Miller is still in real trouble! Can Hugs finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hugs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hugs unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Miller wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Hugs celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lodzov Hugs!
A very excited looking Lodzov Hugs 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atreyu Nakamotto (ranked 5601 p4p, 674 weight class) and Type Here (ranked 8199 p4p, 807 weight class). Type Here is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nakamotto
vs
Here

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atreyu Nakamotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Type Here!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Here slips a straight right by Nakamotto.
Here throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakamotto tests Here's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakamotto looks to land a left hand but Here moved out of range nicely.
Nakamotto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Here manages to avoid it.
Nakamotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakamotto checks a leg kick.
Here tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakamotto swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Here gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Here wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakamotto has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Here has Nakamotto pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Here manages to pull guard.
Nakamotto stops Here from standing up.
Nakamotto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nakamotto looking to sit in guard and control but Here gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Nakamotto trying to control the position.
Here landing with the ground and pound.
Nakamotto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Here pushing down on Nakamotto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Here seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Here tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nakamotto controls his leg.
Here looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakamotto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Here is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nakamotto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Here is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Here has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Here controlling the action here.

Here seems to be looking for submissions.
Here is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nakamotto!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Here landing strikes from the mount and Nakamotto is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Here lands a heavy elbow.
Nakamotto taking shots to the head.
Here content just to control the position here.
Nakamotto is in a horrible position here. Here smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Here is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Here!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Type Here!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Bezymyanny (ranked 4167 p4p, 476 weight class) and Gerard Heinrich (ranked 5519 p4p, 609 weight class). Bezymyanny comes to the cage accompanied by Little Richard - Long Tall Sally. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bezymyanny
vs
Heinrich

188 cm
25
245 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

189 cm
24
221 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Bezymyanny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerard Heinrich!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heinrich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bezymyanny as he jumps to the side.

Bezymyanny takes the fight into the clinch.
Heinrich has Bezymyanny pressed against the cage, preventing Bezymyanny from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Heinrich is trying to pull guard but Bezymyanny has him pressed against the cage.
Bezymyanny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heinrich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bezymyanny just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dmitry Bezymyanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Heinrich.
Heinrich misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bezymyanny manages to break the clinch.
Bezymyanny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heinrich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bezymyanny misses with an uppercut. Heinrich saw that one coming.
Bezymyanny throws a looping overhand right but Heinrich ducks down to avoid it.
Heinrich dives in for a single leg takedown but Bezymyanny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinrich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bezymyanny.
Heinrich with the counter takedown but Bezymyanny avoids it easily.
Bezymyanny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bezymyanny misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bezymyanny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bezymyanny.
Bezymyanny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bezymyanny lands a jab to the head.

Oooh a lovely combination from Bezymyanny sends Heinrich down but not out. Bezymyanny dives into side control looking to finish.

Heinrich is rocked!
Bezymyanny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heinrich regains half guard.
Bezymyanny content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bezymyanny is thwarting Heinrich's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezymyanny looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bezymyanny'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.
Bezymyanny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heinrich on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Heinrich tries to roll over but Bezymyanny keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bezymyanny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heinrich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bezymyanny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heinrich somewhat.
Bezymyanny is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heinrich.
Heinrich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heinrich slips under a jab.

Bezymyanny moves into the clinch.
Heinrich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bezymyanny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heinrich trying to control the position but instead, Bezymyanny has worked for underhooks and has pushed Heinrich into the cage.
Bezymyanny is trying to push Heinrich away but Heinrich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich tries to pull guard but Bezymyanny holds him up against the cage and eventually Heinrich drops back down to his feet.
Bezymyanny has had enough of the clinch but Heinrich keeps him there for the moment.
Heinrich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bezymyanny walks away with a smile on his face. Heinrich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Bezymyanny rushes Heinrich and presses him up against the cage.
Heinrich jumps guard but Bezymyanny stands there with Heinrich around his waist. Heinrich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bezymyanny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heinrich is looking for a takedown.
Bezymyanny is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bezymyanny - that landed with a thud.
Heinrich looks winded!

Bezymyanny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Bezymyanny dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bezymyanny tests Heinrich's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Bezymyanny takes the fight into the clinch.
Bezymyanny lands a nice shot to the body.
Bezymyanny lands a body shot in the clinch.

Bezymyanny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Bezymyanny does no damage.
Heinrich feints the counter takedown.

Bezymyanny forces Heinrich back against the cage and clinches.
Bezymyanny wants to get back to striking at distance but Heinrich won't allow it.
Bezymyanny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heinrich can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezymyanny dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bezymyanny scores with a shoulder strike.
Bezymyanny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heinrich is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezymyanny taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bezymyanny tries to circle away but Heinrich has him pinned against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bezymyanny takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Heinrich is trying to break the clinch but Bezymyanny is controlling him.
Bezymyanny lands a nice uppercut.

Heinrich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Bezymyanny has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bezymyanny.
Heinrich takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Heinrich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dmitry Bezymyanny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bezymyanny tries to circle away but Heinrich has him pinned against the cage.

Bezymyanny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bezymyanny clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezymyanny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Bezymyanny breaks the clinch.
Heinrich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heinrich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Gerard Heinrich has been cut.
Bezymyanny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heinrich's hands.
Dmitry Bezymyanny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Bezymyanny misses with the combination.
Heinrich takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Bezymyanny clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bezymyanny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Bezymyanny breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heinrich.
Bezymyanny misses with a body shot.
Dmitry Bezymyanny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bezymyanny throws a right and a left that Heinrich avoids nicely.

Bezymyanny catches Heinrich napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Heinrich to the canvas!
Bezymyanny sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bezymyanny.
Heinrich wants to hit a switch here but Bezymyanny passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Heinrich there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezymyanny looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bezymyanny thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Bezymyanny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Heinrich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bezymyanny swings for the body but Heinrich moves out of range.
Heinrich with the counter takedown but Bezymyanny avoids it easily.
Bezymyanny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Bezymyanny moves into the clinch successfully.
Heinrich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bezymyanny is defending well.
Bezymyanny has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bezymyanny is trying to break the clinch but Heinrich has him pressed against the cage.
Bezymyanny pushes Heinrich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bezymyanny displaying some good clinch control by pressing Heinrich up against the cage.
Bezymyanny lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezymyanny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Bezymyanny.
Heinrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bezymyanny lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinrich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bezymyanny is trying to force a seperation but Heinrich has the dominant position.
Heinrich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bezymyanny prevents it.

Heinrich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bezymyanny throws out a loose jab but Heinrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bezymyanny throws a hook but Heinrich avoids it easily.

Bezymyanny pushes Heinrich up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Heinrich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bezymyanny to keep the fight standing.
Dmitry Bezymyanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Heinrich.
A right hook to the body lands for Bezymyanny.
A right handed body shot lands from Bezymyanny.
Bezymyanny wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezymyanny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heinrich.
Bezymyanny is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Bezymyanny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Bezymyanny as he connects with a hook.
Bezymyanny ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Heinrich's jaw. Heinrich's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bezymyanny does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitry Bezymyanny!
Dmitry Bezymyanny tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damen Mayer (ranked 3808 p4p, 387 weight class) and Energy Rating (ranked 4850 p4p, 451 weight class). Damen Mayer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mayer
vs
Rating

170 cm
23
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damen Mayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Energy Rating!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mayer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rating looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Mayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Rating is defending well.
Rating is trying to control Mayer's posture but Mayer avoids it.

Mayer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rating has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mayer but great work by Rating.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer tries to bench press Rating off him but Rating keeps the position.
Rating trying to control the position but Mayer is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer is looking for a sweep.
Mayer parries the strikes from Rating easily there. Rating is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mayer to escape.
Rating working the body and head with strikes.
Mayer is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer is trying to work for a sweep but Rating has mounted him!
Rating wants to control the pace but Mayer is squirming around nicely.
Mayer is looking to get to half guard.
Mayer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mayer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rating throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rating trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Mayer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rating defends it easily.
Rating in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Mayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rating can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rating trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Rating controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rating paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rating tries to counter by closing the distance.

Rating pushes Mayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayer tries to pull guard but Rating won't allow it.
Rating stops a takedown attempt from Mayer.

Rating pulls guard successfully.
Mayer slips nicely into half guard.

Mayer seems to be working for a kimura but Rating defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rating knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Energy Rating 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.

Mayer misses with an uppercut. Rating saw that one coming.

Rating fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mayer to the ground. Rating is now in Mayer's guard.
Rating wants to stand but Mayer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rating has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Rating from controlling successfully.
Mayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayer, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mayer pushes a forearm under Rating's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rating is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damen Mayer!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Kawaguchi (ranked 3559 p4p, 372 weight class) and Orange Crush (ranked 3449 p4p, 362 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kawaguchi
vs
Crush

170 cm
25
152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Kawaguchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orange Crush!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kawaguchi as Crush shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Crush.
Kawaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Crush dives in and scores a takedown into Kawaguchi's guard.
Crush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crush throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush distracts Kawaguchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kawaguchi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crush throwing strikes but missing.
Crush works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kawaguchi has hold of Crush's hands but Crush slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kawaguchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crush on the ground.
Crush thows a huge punch but Kawaguchi dodges it nicely.
Kawaguchi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crush scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kawaguchi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kawaguchi tries to get out of the position.
Crush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crush drops an elbow to the side of Kawaguchi's head.
Crush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crush stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kawaguchi gets caught flat footed, as Crush shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crush throws a big elbow that misses.
Kawaguchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kawaguchi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crush throwing strikes but missing.
Kawaguchi is breathing heavily.
Crush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kawaguchi's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crush controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kawaguchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crush postures up in Kawaguchi's guard and throws a big left but Kawaguchi blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crush landing with the ground and pound.
Crush throwing strikes from guard but Kawaguchi blocks nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Crush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kawaguchi wants to get back to his feet but Crush passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crush trying to control the pace.
Crush lands strikes from half guard.
Crush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've been informed that Crush has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Crush drops an elbow to the side of Kawaguchi's head.
Crush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kawaguchi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crush scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crush thows a huge punch but Kawaguchi dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orange Crush dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kawaguchi misses with an uppercut

and Crush holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kawaguchi lands an uppercut.

Crush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crush manages to avoid it.

Crush shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kawaguchi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crush 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.
Crush trying to control but Kawaguchi is working from the bottom.
Crush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crush is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crush controlling the action here.
Orange Crush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Crush.
Kawaguchi taking some punishment here, with Crush in his half guard.
Kawaguchi is looking to get back to full guard here but Crush has managed to pass to side control instead.
Crush scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kawaguchi to see if he's OK.
Crush lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crush working the ground and pound.
Crush working the ground and pound but Kawaguchi is defending the strikes.
Crush lands a nice forearm strike.
Crush in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crush lands a few punches from side control.
Crush controlling the position.
Crush connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kawaguchi some visible discomfort.
Crush remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Crush connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kawaguchi some visible discomfort.

Kawaguchi is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crush is chipping away with strikes.
Crush is working Kawaguchi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Kawaguchi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crush misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Crush looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kawaguchi is avoiding damage well.
Kawaguchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Crush looks up at the clock and then as Kawaguchi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crush smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Crush takes a little break here. Kawaguchi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Crush scoring with punches and elbows.
Crush creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crush creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Crush scores with a couple of short elbows.
Crush lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Crush taking a breather here.
Crush advances to mount.
Crush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawaguchi taking shots to the head.
Crush postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kawaguchi looks a forlorn figure.
Crush scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orange Crush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Crush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crush connects with a nice short shot to Kawaguchi's temple.
Crush lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kawaguchi quite badly. Kawaguchi pulls Crush in close trying to recover. Crush postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kawaguchi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kawaguchi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orange Crush!
Orange Crush is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Orange Crush waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

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RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Braddock (ranked 1993 p4p, 245 weight class) and Wlazusck Bravezinsky (ranked 3479 p4p, 410 weight class). Bravezinsky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Braddock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Braddock
vs
Bravezinsky

185 cm
25
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Braddock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wlazusck Bravezinsky!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravezinsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Braddock.
Bravezinsky misses with a two punch combination.
Braddock clobbers Bravezinsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Braddock tries to clinch but Bravezinsky is having none of it.
Bravezinsky swings for the body but Braddock moves out of range.
Bravezinsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bravezinsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braddock.
Braddock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravezinsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Braddock to score with a decent uppercut.
Braddock scores with a nice right hand.
Bravezinsky tries to move into range but Braddock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Braddock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravezinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braddock.
John Braddock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravezinsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bravezinsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Braddock looks to land a combination but Bravezinsky avoids it well.
A jab from Braddock finds it's way through Bravezinsky's defenses.

Bravezinsky is rocked!
Braddock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bravezinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Braddock finish him?
Bravezinsky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Braddock counters with a huge right that knocks Bravezinsky out cold! Braddock is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Braddock!
John Braddock retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, John Braddock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Wlazusck Bravezinsky stepped up to the mic, saying 'I trained a lot for this fight and i failed, but i will raise my head and go for next challenging!'.

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

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