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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korn Gracie (ranked 6455 p4p, 560 weight class) and Rory Rothstein (ranked 3917 p4p, 438 weight class). Rory Rothstein will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Korn Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Rothstein!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothstein thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rothstein is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Rothstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Rothstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rothstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rothstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Rothstein throwing strikes but missing.
Rothstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Rothstein pushes his legs off easily.
Rothstein is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rothstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rothstein scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is pulling down on Rothstein's head. It's preventing any offense from Rothstein, at least for the moment.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Rothstein controlling him for the moment.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rothstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rothstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rothstein has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Rothstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rothstein stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Rothstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korn Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Rothstein has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Rothstein decides to pull guard.
Rothstein trying to strike off his back.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Rothstein keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rothstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Rothstein's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rothstein is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Gracie 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.
Gracie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein misses with a strike from the bottom.
Gracie has hold of Rothstein's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rothstein tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and Rothstein screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rothstein, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Korn Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dinislam Gazimagomedov (ranked 4595 p4p, 445 weight class) and Andy King (ranked 4160 p4p, 425 weight class). King has chosen What's Up as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andy King was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dinislam Gazimagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy King!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazimagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
And King tries to counter it with a takedown but Gazimagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gazimagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King tries to improve position but can't.
King sneaks back into half guard.
Gazimagomedov trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Gazimagomedov is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, King manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gazimagomedov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, King has tightened it up now! Gazimagomedov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy King!
After winning the bout, Andy King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aly Cissokho (ranked 7171 p4p, 189 weight class) and Golden Sage Lll (ranked 5914 p4p, 175 weight class). Golden Sage Lll is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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271 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aly Cissokho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Golden Sage Lll!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sage Lll looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cissokho is fending him off so far but Sage Lll persists. Nope, Cissokho circles away and we're back to standing.
Cissokho takes the fight into the clinch.
Cissokho unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sage Lll jumps guard but Cissokho stands there with Sage Lll around his waist. Sage Lll gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sage Lll looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cissokho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cissokho is looking to control Sage Lll's arms but Sage Lll gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cissokho has his back to the cage.
Cissokho avoiding damage.
Cissokho wants to get back to striking at distance but Sage Lll won't allow it.
Cissokho can't find room to land a body shot as Sage Lll controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage Lll avoiding damage as Cissokho throws knees to the body.
Sage Lll jumps into guard, dragging Cissokho to the mat.
Sage Lll throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sage Lll looking for a guillotine here but Cissokho defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sage Lll working for a triangle but Cissokho defends it easily.
Cissokho wants to get up but he can't break Sage Lll's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cissokho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu inform us that Sage Lll has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cissokho working some strikes from top position.
Sage Lll keeping moving, preventing Cissokho from controlling successfully.
Sage Lll working for a triangle but Cissokho defends it easily.
Sage Lll is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cissokho content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sage Lll has locked up a guillotine! Sage Lll's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cissokho is holding on here and Sage Lll must be using up a lot of energy. Cissokho has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sage Lll gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Golden Sage Lll!
A relieved looking Golden Sage Lll thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Murry (ranked 24882 p4p, 554 weight class) and Henry Wang (ranked 3878 p4p, 401 weight class). Henry Wang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marlon Murry's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlon Murry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Wang!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murry darts in looking for a takedown but Wang gets double underhooks and turns Murry into the cage.
Wang misses with a hook
and Murry counters by moving into the clinch.
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wang slaps away a takedown attempt from Murry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wang lands a high kick!
It looks like Marlon Murry has been cut.
Henry Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang feints a jab and as Murry dips his head, Wang unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Murry right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Murry falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Wang smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henry Wang!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Nickelson (ranked 3772 p4p, 324 weight class) and Vladimir Simeonov (ranked 7155 p4p, 461 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Nickelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Simeonov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickelson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simeonov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nickelson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nickelson content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickelson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sloppy strikes from Simeonov. Those never looked like landing.
Nickelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simeonov is trying to defend but Nickelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickelson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickelson is trying for a kimura here. Simeonov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nickelson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Nickelson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Kush (ranked 5674 p4p, 541 weight class) and Dan Maia (ranked 3342 p4p, 406 weight class). Maia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Who Let the dogs out!!!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jason Kush is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Maia!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown but Kush manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Maia has eaten all the pies!
Kush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maia blocks a jab.
Kush throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maia.
It looks like Dan Maia has been cut.
Kush stuffs the takedown.
Maia dives in for a single leg takedown but Kush sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jason Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Maia.
A telegraphed right hand from Kush misses the target.
Maia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maia avoids the head kick by Kush.
Maia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kush tries to avoid it but Maia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kush to the ground. Kush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maia slips a straight right by Kush.
Maia shoots in but Kush avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jason Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Kush shows good takedown defense.
Jab, jab by Kush - just one landing.
Kush throws a looping overhand right but Maia ducks down to avoid it.
Kush moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kush is looking to score with low kicks.
Kush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kush loads up on a big right hand but Maia slips the punch.
A low kick from Kush misses
and Maia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maia trying to work for an americana but Kush has managed to regain full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kush is keeping the position for now.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Kush is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kush manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Kush's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
Kush keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Maia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kush is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kush has escaped and now he's on top!
Kush has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maia looking for a guillotine here but Kush defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Maia doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kush paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Maia - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dan Maia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dan Maia thanked Bloodsport clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bongrips (ranked 3133 p4p, 381 weight class) and Takashi Senju (ranked 5354 p4p, 520 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Bongrips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Senju!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bongrips misses its intended target.
Bongrips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Senju throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bongrips.
Bongrips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Senju moves away.
Senju tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bongrips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bongrips throws an overhand right that lands on Senju's shoulder, as Senju tries to avoid the shot.
Senju cracks Bongrips with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bongrips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Senju pushes Bongrips up against the cage in a clinch.
Senju is trying to pull guard but Bongrips turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bongrips wants a takedown.
Bongrips wants to take the fight to the mat but Senju manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senju fails to pull guard.
Senju manages to pull guard.
Senju being controlled here, momentarily.
Bongrips drops back looking for a leg! Senju is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Senju manages to kick Bongrips off! Bongrips jumps back into Senju's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongrips is working Senju over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Senju throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bongrips working some strikes from top position.
Bongrips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Senju works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bongrips lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bongrips decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongrips drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bongrips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Senju is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bongrips off and has taken his back!
Bongrips wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bongrips looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bongrips rolls, trying to escape but Senju keeps control of the position.
Senju really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bongrips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongrips is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bongrips turns into Senju and is now in his guard.
Senju keeping full guard, as Bongrips tries to pass.
Senju wants to control but Bongrips passes easily into half guard.
Bongrips is trying to work for a kimura but Senju is defending well.
Bongrips thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Senju's head.
Bongrips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Senju is just riding it out for now. Bongrips eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongrips is thwarting Senju's attempts to control the position.
Bongrips takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Senju is trying to control but can't.
Bongrips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Senju has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bongrips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Senju has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bongrips 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. Senju tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bongrips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Bongrips!
A relieved looking Billy Bongrips thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 6558 p4p, 440 weight class) and Dave Steele (ranked 6094 p4p, 426 weight class). Alessio Da Santiago has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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22
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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133 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Steele!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Santiago dives in and grabs Steele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steele pushes down on Da Santiago's head and hops out.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Da Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steele leaves Da Santiago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Santiago is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steele.
Alessio Da Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Santiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steele lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Santiago wants to clinch up but Steele keeps it at a distance.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Steele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Santiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steele is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago shoots for a takedown but Steele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Santiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Santiago darts in and clinches Steele up against the cage.
Steele prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steele is trying to push Da Santiago away but Da Santiago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Santiago leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago crunches a lovely knee into Steele's ribcage.
Da Santiago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steele after a bit of a struggle.
Da Santiago tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Da Santiago looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Steele gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Da Santiago.
Da Santiago fails to pull 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.
Steele is trying to break free.
Steele prevents the takedown attempt.
Da Santiago jumps guard but Steele turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Santiago tries to pull guard but Steele won't allow it.
Steele is trying to push Da Santiago away but Da Santiago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Steele 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.
No luck for Da Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Steele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Santiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steele throws a counter combo.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up.
Da Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but Da Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Steele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Santiago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Santiago somewhat.
Da Santiago instigates a clinch.
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.
Da Santiago pressing his opponent against the cage.
Da Santiago lands a damaging elbow.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago scores with a head kick. Steele tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steele throws a body punch but Da Santiago moves out of range.
Da Santiago is looking for a counter combo.
Da Santiago darts in and clinches Steele up against the cage.
Da Santiago wants to take the fight to the mat but Steele manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Santiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steele gets caught napping as Da Santiago dives in and scores a takedown. Steele manages to retain guard.
Da Santiago throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to control the position.
Da Santiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Steele is retaining full guard.
Steele is looking to sweep but instead, Da Santiago has passed into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steele can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Da Santiago wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele is looking to improve his position.
Da Santiago is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Da Santiago dominated that second round.
That's time! Da Santiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Da Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
Steele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Da Santiago rather than just go for the knockout.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dave Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Santiago wants to clinch
and Steele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Da Santiago thinking.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Santiago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with a straight right.
Steele swings for the body but Da Santiago moves out of range.
Da Santiago closes the distance and clinches up with Steele, looking for a takedown. Da Santiago pushes Steele against the cage but Steele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Steele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steele as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Santiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Santiago shoots in but Steele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steele swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Santiago.
Da Santiago rushes Steele and presses him up against the cage.
Da Santiago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steele working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Da Santiago is controlling him.
Da Santiago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steele avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Da Santiago goes for a takedown attempt but Steele pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Da Santiago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steele tries to avoid it but Da Santiago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steele to the ground. Steele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Da Santiago tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Da Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Da Santiago throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Da Santiago looks to clinch
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Da Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
As Steele looks to move away, Da Santiago throws a big counter combo but Steele just gets out of the way.
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Steele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Steele!
In his post fight interview, Dave Steele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Nilsen (ranked 1214 p4p, 181 weight class) and Luke Rockstar (ranked 5582 p4p, 536 weight class). Rockstar has chosen You're The Best Around as his entrance music. 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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36
212 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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197 lbs
24 - 17 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Excellent MT
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Nilsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockstar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nilsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rockstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Nilsen shoots in and drives through. Rockstar sprawls well.
Nilsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rockstar was covering up waiting for the punch and Nilsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Rockstar keeps moving.
Rockstar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockstar keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Rockstar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nilsen defends well.
Nilsen trying to control but Rockstar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nilsen 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.
Nilsen trying to control but Rockstar is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nilsen rushes Rockstar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rockstar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nilsen regains guard immediately.
Nilsen pulls Rockstar in close to his closed guard and prevents Rockstar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nilsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockstar defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rockstar is aware though and is defending well.
Nilsen is looking for a triangle but Rockstar pushes his legs off easily.
Rockstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockstar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockstar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockstar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nilsen working a defensive guard here.
Rockstar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nilsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockstar postures up.
Nilsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockstar defends it easily.
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Rockstar from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rockstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nilsen is keeping the position for now.
Nilsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rockstar lands a couple of elbows.
Rockstar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockstar connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockstar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nilsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockstar has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nilsen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rockstar is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nilsen pulls down on the head and he's put Rockstar to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dennis Nilsen!
Dennis Nilsen 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Aronna (ranked 2880 p4p, 359 weight class) and Alberto Moreno (ranked 2437 p4p, 314 weight class). Alberto Moreno has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
157 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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 Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Aronna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alberto Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno pushes Aronna up against the cage in a clinch.
Aronna has hold of one of Moreno's legs. Moreno is fighting the takedown attempt but Aronna gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Aronna postures up and lands a big shot to Moreno's brow.
Aronna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aronna 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.
Aronna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aronna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moreno is looking to stand up but Aronna isn't so interested in that idea.
Aronna 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.
Moreno is looking to stand up but Aronna isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aronna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aronna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aronna lands a couple of elbows.
Moreno wants to stand and escape but Aronna is having none of it.
Aronna advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aronna is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aronna asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Aronna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aronna tries for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Aronna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moreno is pushing Aronna's head away, looking to escape. Aronna manages to hold on to the position though.
Aronna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moreno is pushing Aronna's head away, looking to escape. Aronna manages to hold on to the position though.
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.
Aronna tries for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Moreno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Aronna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aronna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aronna is trying to get an arm triangle but Moreno is defending well.
Moreno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Aronna 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.
Aronna tries for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Aronna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is trying to buck Aronna off.
Aronna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moreno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Aronna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moreno, who protects the arm well.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Aronna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aronna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moreno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aronna is controlling him well.
Aronna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aronna tries for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet but Aronna drags him back down.
Aronna tries for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Aronna prevents Moreno from escaping the position.
Aronna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aronna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aronna is breathing heavily.
Moreno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aronna is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Aronna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moreno misses with a two punch combination.
Moreno misses with a few strikes there.
Aronna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moreno clinches.
Moreno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aronna has him pressed against the cage.
Moreno is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aronna is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Moreno to the mat. Moreno regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Aronna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aronna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aronna scoring with some ground and pound.
Moreno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aronna is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aronna drops back looking for a leg! Moreno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moreno manages to kick Aronna off! Aronna jumps back into Moreno's guard.
Aronna drops back looking for a leg! Moreno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moreno manages to kick Aronna off! Aronna jumps back into Moreno's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aronna 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.
Ricardo Aronna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aronna throws a big elbow that misses.
Moreno is looking to stand up but Aronna isn't so interested in that idea.
Aronna advances to half guard.
Moreno looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aronna is working for a submission of some sort.
Aronna prevents Moreno from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aronna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moreno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moreno is looking to escape.
Aronna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moreno is defending against the submission attempts here by Aronna.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aronna is looking for a kimura here.
Aronna stops Moreno from getting back to his feet.
Aronna is trying to work for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Aronna wants to work for an arm triangle but Moreno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is trying to stand.
Aronna 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.
Aronna 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.
Moreno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aronna.
Moreno is trying to stand up here but Aronna is controlling him well.
Aronna is working for a kimura but Moreno is defending it quite comfortably.
Moreno tries to kick Aronna off but Aronna keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
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. Aronna connects with a nice short shot to Moreno's temple.
Moreno tries to kick Aronna off but Aronna keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aronna is working for a submission of some sort.
Aronna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moreno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aronna.
Aronna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moreno sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aronna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moreno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aronna.
Aronna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moreno can do to turn this around?
Aronna wants to work for an arm triangle but Moreno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Aronna dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moreno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aronna under the eye.
It looks like Ricardo Aronna has been cut.
Moreno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moreno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moreno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aronna has clasped his hands together around Moreno's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Aronna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aronna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moreno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aronna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moreno sneaks out the side door and pushes Aronna away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno misses with a wild combination.
Aronna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alberto Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreno moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Aronna goes down! Can Moreno finish him!?
Aronna is rocked!
Moreno wants to stand and escape but instead Aronna has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Oh Aronna is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aronna with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aronna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aronna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aronna seems to have got his legs back now.
Moreno wants to stand but Aronna is controlling the position.
Moreno scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Aronna closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moreno quickly recovers to half guard.
Aronna thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aronna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moreno tries to kick Aronna off but Aronna keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aronna is looking for a kimura here.
Aronna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moreno sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Moreno is looking to escape.
Aronna seems to be working for a kimura but Moreno defends the submission attempt.
Aronna prevents Moreno from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moreno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aronna 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.
Aronna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moreno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aronna.
Moreno looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aronna has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moreno finds it's way round the side to connect with Aronna's head.
Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
Moreno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aronna has him pressed against the cage.
Aronna prevents Moreno from breaking the clinch.
Moreno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Moreno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moreno tries to circle away but Aronna has him pinned against the cage.
Aronna keeps control of Moreno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moreno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aronna tightens his grip and picks Moreno up, before dumping him to the ground. Moreno manages to land in guard.
Moreno is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Aronna goes for a takedown attempt but Moreno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moreno drives through and clinches with Aronna against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Moreno really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Aronna's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moreno moves into the clinch.
Aronna turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aronna manages to end up in side control.
Moreno is trying to buck Aronna off.
Aronna tries for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Moreno wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Aronna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moreno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aronna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moreno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aronna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moreno is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aronna has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aronna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aronna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aronna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aronna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moreno is trying to buck Aronna off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aronna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aronna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aronna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moreno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moreno is trying to get back to his feet.
Aronna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moreno is trying to get back to his feet.
Aronna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aronna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moreno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aronna is controlling him well.
Aronna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet but Aronna drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aronna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moreno is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aronna has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aronna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moreno managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aronna.
Aronna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreno wants to get back to his feet but Aronna drags him back down.
Aronna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Aronna had his way with Alberto Moreno in that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Aronna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moreno!
Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
Aronna using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aronna turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aronna manages to end up in side control.
Aronna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aronna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moreno is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aronna has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aronna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aronna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moreno pushes Aronna away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aronna gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aronna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moreno is pushing Aronna's head away, looking to escape. Aronna manages to hold on to the position though.
Aronna is trying to get an arm triangle but Moreno is defending well.
Aronna tries for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moreno tries to escape but Aronna is in control.
Aronna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aronna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moreno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Aronna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moreno tries to escape but Aronna is in control.
Aronna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aronna working the head with strikes.
Aronna tries for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Aronna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moreno tries to escape but Aronna is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moreno taking punishment in the form of punches.
Aronna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aronna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moreno bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Moreno connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moreno misses with a double jab.
Alberto Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moreno throws a big shot that misses.
Aronna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricardo Aronna.
I think Aronna has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Aronna!
Ricardo Aronna retains his welterweight title!
Ricardo Aronna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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