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Friday Night Fights ll PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cerberus Dionisy (ranked 5797 p4p, 461 weight class) and Juan Pique (ranked 5108 p4p, 439 weight class). Juan Pique is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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213 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cerberus Dionisy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Pique!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dionisy shoots in and drives through. Pique sprawls well.
Pique closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dionisy did well to prevent Pique getting side control.
Dionisy manages to get to full guard.
Pique tries to free his leg and advance position but Dionisy is retaining full guard.
Pique is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pique engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy trying to control the position.
Pique drops back looking for a leg! Dionisy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dionisy manages to kick Pique off! Pique jumps back into Dionisy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dionisy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pique is aware though and is defending well.
Pique trying to control the position from guard on top but Dionisy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pique pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dionisy is keeping the position for now.
Pique trying to control the position from guard on top but Dionisy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pique pushes down on Dionisy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dionisy pushes Pique off looking to stand but Pique dives back in and keeps control.
Pique is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dionisy sees it coming and defends easily.
Dionisy 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.
Pique 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pique looking for a submission but Dionisy manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Pique trying to control the position from guard on top but Dionisy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dionisy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dionisy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pique defends well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pique passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy wants to control but Pique is keeping busy.
Pique passes to full mount!
Pique has control of Dionisy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dionisy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pique with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dionisy is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pique wants to take Dionisy's back here but Dionisy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pique is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dionisy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pique tries to control but Dionisy wriggling away.
Dionisy has given up his back here. Will Pique look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Dionisy fending off the submission attempt from Pique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dionisy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pique dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dionisy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dionisy enables Pique to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dionisy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dionisy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pique passes Dionisy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pique takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pique is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dionisy is not content to let Pique control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pique wants to free his trapped foot but Dionisy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dionisy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dionisy tries to get out of the position.
Dionisy is trying to maintain the position but Pique is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dionisy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pique trying to control the pace.
Pique seems to be looking for submissions.
Dionisy makes his way to full guard, as Pique worked for a kimura.
Dionisy keeping moving, preventing Pique from controlling successfully.
Dionisy working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pique is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dionisy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pique postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dionisy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pique, into his guard.
Pique keeping moving, preventing Dionisy from controlling successfully.
Pique is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pique is working for a submission of some sort.
Dionisy tries to roll over but Pique keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pique is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dionisy sees it coming and defends easily.
Dionisy is defending against the submission attempts here by Pique.
Dionisy pushes Pique off looking to stand but Pique dives back in and keeps control.
Dionisy has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pique escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pique!
Dionisy tries to buck Pique off but Pique is having none of it.
Pique has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pique tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pique has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pique trying to control the action but Dionisy is working from the bottom.
Pique goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dionisy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pique but great work by Dionisy.
Pique tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juan Pique has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dionisy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pique has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pique is trying to get back to half guard.
Dionisy tries to move to mount but Pique blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pique showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dionisy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dionisy looking to control but Pique passes into half guard.
Dionisy is trying to stand back up but Pique is controlling him
Pique is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dionisy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pique.
Pique trying to control the action but Dionisy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pique is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dionisy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pique.
Pique seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pique is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pique is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dionisy defends it well.
Pique is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dionisy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dionisy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cerberus Dionisy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pique looking to pass the guard.
Dionisy keeping moving, preventing Pique from controlling successfully.
Dionisy is looking for a triangle but Pique pushes his legs off easily.
Pique works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dionisy is staying active underneath Pique, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pique is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dionisy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pique.
Pique is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pique prevents Dionisy from improving his position.
Pique is thwarting Dionisy's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pique closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pique is looking for a kimura but Dionisy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pique to get the leverage.
Pique is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pique is trying to work for a kimura but Dionisy is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pique is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dionisy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dionisy is trying to control but Pique manages to pass to mount!
Pique controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dionisy wants to control but Pique is having none of it.
Pique trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Pique comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pique has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pique!
An out of breath Juan Pique 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Gracie (ranked 7270 p4p, 628 weight class) and Phil Mickelson (ranked 7367 p4p, 633 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mauricio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Mickelson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mickelson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mickelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mickelson drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Mickelson off! Mickelson jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie has his foot on Mickelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mickelson works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickelson wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mickelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mickelson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mickelson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mauricio Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Smith (ranked 4759 p4p, 503 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 2245 p4p, 283 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as George Arias enters the cage!
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Arias.
Nice sprawl there from Arias as Smith shoots in.
Arias scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Arias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arias wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arias connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arias keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith looks to clinch
and Arias decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Arias 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.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arias on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias lands a couple of elbows.
Arias passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arias lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Arias lands some shots froms side control.
Arias takes a little break here. Smith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Arias landing strikes.
Arias taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias landing a few strikes.
Smith tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Arias controls the position.
Arias grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Smith trying to remain calm as Arias controls from the top position.
Arias lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Arias 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.
A good leg kick by Arias.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Arias takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith tries to clinch but Arias moves out of range.
Smith tries for a takedown but Arias circles away easily
and Arias counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arias.
Arias is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arias persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Arias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias slips nicely into half guard.
Arias lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias passes to full mount!
Smith reaches up and pulls Arias towards him, trying to control the position. Arias manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Smith! Smith tries to roll over - now Arias is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Smith has to tap out! Great work there by Arias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Arias!
George Arias took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Just call me champ! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Diallo (ranked 3164 p4p, 384 weight class) and Dek Bucknut (ranked 6947 p4p, 590 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeMarcus Diallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dek Bucknut!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bucknut tries to land a front kick but Diallo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diallo has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diallo.
Come on Diallo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diallo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucknuts head.
A shot in the inside from Diallo.
Bucknut tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diallo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diallo leaning against his opponent.
Diallo lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diallo.
Diallo is working Bucknut over against the cage.
Diallo lands a left hand.
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!
Diallo lands with a short shot to the head.
Bucknut is rocked!
Diallo lands an uppercut.
Bucknut is still on wobbly legs! Can Diallo finish him?
Diallo controlling the action here for a moment.
Bucknut seems to have recovered his senses.
Diallo lands a hook that snaps the head of Bucknut backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Diallo - that landed with a thud.
Bucknut looks winded!
Diallo lands a right hand.
Diallo lands a right hand.
Bucknut is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diallo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diallo.
Still in the clinch, Diallo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diallo creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Bucknut out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMarcus Diallo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Datu Rizalia (ranked 6789 p4p, 489 weight class) and Colin Kaepernick (ranked 6382 p4p, 476 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Datu Rizalia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Kaepernick!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizalia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaepernick.
Nice shot by Rizalia.
Rizalia looks to land a body kick but Kaepernick moved away.
Kaepernick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rizalia connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizalia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaepernick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rizalia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rizalia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rizalia misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaepernick tries to clinch there but Rizalia circles away.
Rizalia throws a head kick but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Rizalia lands with a slapping head kick.
Rizalia throws a nice looking combination but Kaepernick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaepernick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaepernick dodges the punch combination from Rizalia.
Kaepernick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rizalia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaepernick doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizalia circles away.
Colin Kaepernick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizalia works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick pushes Rizalia up against the cage in a clinch.
Rizalia managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the head but Rizalia blocks with his arms.
Kaepernick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rizalia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaepernick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaepernick.
Kaepernick lands a knee to the body.
Rizalia is breathing heavily.
Kaepernick connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Datu Rizalia has been cut.
Kaepernick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaepernick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaepernick connects with a knee to the head.
Kaepernick missing with knees to the body.
Kaepernick looking to throw knees to the head but Rizalia is blocking nicely.
Kaepernick pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaepernick receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaepernick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaepernick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rizalia's efforts to push away.
Kaepernick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rizalia is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaepernick has double underhooks.
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the head but Rizalia blocks with his arms.
Kaepernick scores a nice knee to the body.
Rizalia being controlled against the cage.
Kaepernick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizalia blocks it with crossed arms.
Rizalia tries to throw a body punch but Kaepernick avoids it by throwing Rizalia back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colin Kaepernick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Datu Rizalia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rizalia looks for the body kick but Kaepernick saw that one coming.
Kaepernick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizalia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rizalia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rizalia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rizalia throws a head kick but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Kaepernick wants to counter the offense by Rizalia and move into the clinch position.
Kaepernick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rizalia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaepernick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kaepernick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaepernick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizalia blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizalia avoids it.
Rizalia managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
Colin Kaepernick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaepernick misses with a knee strike.
Rizalia managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaepernick misses with a knee strike.
Kaepernick scores with a knee to the head.
Rizalia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rizalia keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Rizalia.
Rizalia tries to keep at a distance but Kaepernick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rizalia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizalia managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Kaepernick.
Rizalia avoiding damage as Kaepernick throws knees to the body.
Kaepernick connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rizalia is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaepernick prevents Rizalia from breaking the clinch.
Kaepernick lands a good knee to the midsection. Rizalia won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaepernick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rizalia is defending well for now.
Kaepernick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaepernick missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaepernick.
Kaepernick landing knees to the body.
Kaepernick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rizalia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kaepernick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kaepernick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kaepernick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaepernick has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Rizalia - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kaepernick, and another! Rizalia is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Colin Kaepernick!
Colin Kaepernick spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Total Badass (ranked 5252 p4p, 210 weight class) and Rodimus Prime (ranked 4741 p4p, 200 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Total Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass shoots in looking for a takedown but Prime manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Badass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Prime looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Badass!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Badass struggling a bit here.
Prime just content to control the position.
Prime tries to move into full mount but can't pass Badass's legs.
Badass is looking to regain half guard here but Prime keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass struggling a bit here.
Prime misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime wants to control but Badass is keeping him busy.
Prime stands up.
Prime plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Prime shoots in and bounces Badass off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Prime is standing up over Badass. Badass looks to escape but Prime dives into side control.
Prime taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
Prime advances to mount.
Badass tries to hold on but Prime postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodimus Prime dominated that round.
That's time! Badass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Badass doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Prime counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Prime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prime is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Badass can't fight it off and eventually Prime manages to take the fight to the floor. Badass looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Badass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prime content to stall in guard here.
Badass seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime prevents Badass from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass is working an open guard so Prime takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Badass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Badass fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prime avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Total Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Prime lands in his opponent's guard.
Prime scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass is looking for a triangle but Prime pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prime showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prime controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prime stands and steps away. Badass gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodimus Prime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Prime moves into the clinch.
Badass is fighting off a takedown attempt but Prime is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Badass to the mat. Badass regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Badass wants to sweep but no luck.
Prime decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Badass, up you get!
Badass shoots and misses
and Prime counters by moving into the clinch.
Prime pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Prime looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass won't allow Prime to sweep him here.
Prime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Badass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Badass pushing down on Prime's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Prime works his way to full guard. Good work.
Badass drops back, looking for a kneebar! Prime looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Prime looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Prime!
Badass is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Prime is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Prime landing shots from mount.
Badass tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Badass tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prime pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Prime looking to control and managing it successfully.
Badass is trying desperately to improve position.
Total Badass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prime tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodimus Prime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prime has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodimus Prime!
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