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Ajax Friday Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sloa Poison (ranked 5698 p4p, 24851 weight class) and Johnny Liew (ranked 364 p4p, 376 weight class). Sloa Poison had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sloa Poison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Liew!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liew has Poison up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liew.
Poison misses with a knee to the head.
Liew jumps guard but Poison stands there with Liew around his waist. Liew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Liew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poisons head.
Liew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poison backwards.
Liew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poison jumps guard but Liew turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Liew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liew has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sloa Poison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Liew.
Liew throws a knee to the head but misses.
Liew jumps guard.
Liew trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poison pushes down on Liew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poison content to control rather than advance.
Liew wants to get back to his feet.
Poison prevents Liew from improving his position.
Poison slows the pace down in half guard.
Liew on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Liew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poison. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poison is thwarting Liew's attempts to control the position.
Poison throwing shots but Liew is blocking nicely.
Liew won't allow Poison to pass to mount.
Liew trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poison controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liew is bucking up trying to escape but Poison cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Poison controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poison lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Liew is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Poison cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Liew in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Liew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liew wants to control but Poison is having none of it.
Poison lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sloa Poison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Poison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Poison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liew.
Liew throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Liew.
Sloa Poison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poison with a poor takedown
and Liew counters with a stiff right hand.
Poison misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Poison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liew is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Poison shoots in for a takedown but Liew shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Liew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sloa Poison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poison shoots and misses
enabling Liew to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liew has managed to clinch.
Poison tries to stall but Liew uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Liew breaks the clinch.
Liew connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Liew.
Poison breaks from the clinch.
Poison misses with a wild combination.
Liew has managed to clinch.
Liew drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Poison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Poison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liew forces Poison back against the cage and clinches.
Liew throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Liew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liew prevents the takedown attempt.
Poison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Liew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liew stops a takedown attempt from Poison.
Liew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poison tries to clinch there but Liew circles away.
Liew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liew lands a nice shot that snaps Poison's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poison dives in and grabs Liew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liew pushes down on Poison's head and hops out.
Poison shoots in but Liew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liew closes the distance and clinches.
Johnny Liew seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poison throws a head punch that misses.
Liew breaks the clinch.
Poison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liew.
Poison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liew is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Poison has his takedown stuffed
and Liew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liew clinches up with Poison and pushes him back against the cage.
Poison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poison backwards.
Liew is trying to pull guard but Poison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Liew with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poison has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liew after a bit of a struggle.
Liew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liew breaks from the clinch.
Johnny Liew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poison looks for a takedown but Liew sprawls well.
Liew pushes Poison up against the cage in a clinch.
Liew has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Liew 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!
Liew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poison has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Liew breaks from the clinch.
Liew is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Liew moves into the clinch.
Liew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liew throws a series of punches but Poison moves out of range.
Liew clinches with his opponent.
Liew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liew clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liew has Poison up against the cage in a clinch.
Poison is trying to force a seperation but Liew has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poison is trying to drag Liew to the mat but Liew just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poison backwards.
Liew is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sloa Poison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poison wants to break free but Liew has control.
Liew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liew misses with an elbow over the top.
Liew prevents a takedown attempt there.
Liew gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Liew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poison shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Liew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liew moves away from the strike by Poison.
Poison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liew.
Liew moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Poison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Poison shoots in but Liew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liew darts in and clinches Poison up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liew breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poison shoots for a takedown but Liew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liew moves into the clinch successfully.
Liew tries for a takedown but Poison manages to get underhooks.
Poison has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Liew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liew rushes Poison and presses him up against the cage.
Liew breaks from the clinch.
Poison tries to close the distance and clinch but Liew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poison shoots and misses
and Liew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liew takes the fight into the clinch.
Liew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poison tries for a takedown but Liew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Liew finds it's way through Poison's defenses.
Liew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liew as he avoids it easily.
Johnny Liew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Poison shoots in for a double leg but Liew sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poison thows a leg kick but Liew checks it
and Liew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liew moves in looking to clinch but Poison pushes him off.
Poison attempts a counter takedown but Liew avoids it well and moves away.
Liew tries to clinch but Poison is having none of it.
Poison darts in and clinches Liew up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Liew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liew 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Liew!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steelo Steez (ranked 4153 p4p, 3931 weight class) and Javontonius Smiff (ranked 566 p4p, 542 weight class). Javontonius Smiff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 New York, Steelo Steez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javontonius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smiff momentarily.
Smiff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smiff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steez throws a good cross that connects.
Smiff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smiff manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smiff is trying to control the action in half guard but Steez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smiff perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smiff passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steez has left one of his arms exposed and Smiff doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Steez screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javontonius Smiff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Olivera (ranked 3100 p4p, 5455 weight class) and Ninja Siberian (ranked 366 p4p, 508 weight class). Ninja Siberian told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Olivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ninja Siberian!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olivera moves into the clinch.
Olivera pulls guard.
Siberian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siberian advances to half guard.
Olivera is looking for a sweep. Siberian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siberian seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Olivera is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ninja Siberian!
A victorious Ninja Siberian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Davies (ranked 3999 p4p, 3781 weight class) and Balogh Szabolcs (ranked 550 p4p, 525 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balogh Szabolcs!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szabolcs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szabolcs takes a swing at Davies's ribcage but misses.
Davies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Szabolcs throws an off balance right hand
and Davies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Balogh Szabolcs has been cut.
Davies throws a hook but Szabolcs avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Davies misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Davies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szabolcs feints a counter leg kick.
Davies moves out of range of the body kick from Szabolcs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Davies. Beautiful body shot.
Szabolcs ducks under a wild hook from Davies.
Davies fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szabolcs misses with a left hand
and Davies counters with a left to the body.
Szabolcs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davies doesn't seem bothered though.
Szabolcs avoids the body shot from Davies.
A low kick lands for Szabolcs.
Szabolcs moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Davies.
Nice uppercut there from Davies.
A low kick from Szabolcs misses
and Davies counters with a nice body shot.
Davies connects with a body shot.
Davies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szabolcs moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies throws a looping overhand right but Szabolcs ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davies.
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!
Szabolcs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szabolcs looks to land a body kick but Davies moved away.
Davies smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davies darts in and clinches Szabolcs up against the cage.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Davies.
Davies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards.
Szabolcs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Szabolcs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davies has him pressed against the cage.
Szabolcs can't break the clinch.
Davies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szabolcs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davies keeps control of Szabolcs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davies throws a punch but it's blocked by Szabolcs.
Davies digs a right hand underneath Szabolcs's ribcage. Szabolcs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Szabolcs working hard to break the clinch.
Szabolcs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davies tries a body shot but Szabolcs blocks it.
Davies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards.
Davies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That has opened up Balogh Szabolcs's cut even more.
Szabolcs is trying to push Davies away but Davies has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Szabolcs wants to break free but Davies has control.
Szabolcs wants to break free but Davies has control.
Come on Davies - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Davies throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Szabolcs looks winded!
Davies lands a nice uppercut.
Davies lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szabolcs tries to throw a body punch but Davies avoids it by throwing Szabolcs back against the cage.
Davies digs a right hand underneath Szabolcs's ribcage. Szabolcs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Davies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szabolcs misses with a body punch.
Davies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards.
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davies lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davies.
Szabolcs breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Davies. Beautiful body shot.
Davies closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Davies.
Davies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szabolcss head.
 Szabolcs is rocked!
The cut above Balogh Szabolcs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Szabolcs misses with a body punch.
Szabolcs is still on wobbly legs! Can Davies finish him?
Davies unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Szabolcs! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Davies is unloading with more strikes now! Szabolcs drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Davies!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Buddha (ranked 3358 p4p, 2975 weight class) and Sinatra Pesonen (ranked 488 p4p, 449 weight class). Buddha comes to the cage accompanied by Rhyme Asylum - Smoke Screens and Pipe Dreams. 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 Sinatra Pesonen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sinatra Pesonen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesonen connects with a looping right hand.
Buddha slips a straight right by Pesonen.
Buddha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Buddha misses with an uppercut
and Pesonen counters with a left to the body.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pesonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buddha at a distance.
Buddha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pesonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pesonen misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha misses with a combination
letting Pesonen counter with a right hand.
Buddha throws a poor cross that misses
and Pesonen counters with a left to the body.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buddha throws out the jab.
Buddha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pesonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pesonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buddha is breathing heavily.
Pesonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pesonen advances to full mount.
Buddha wants to hold on but Pesonen pushes him away.
Pesonen is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Buddha is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sinatra Pesonen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marino (ranked 2625 p4p, 2747 weight class) and Aziz Mehamedov (ranked 214 p4p, 225 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Marino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Aziz Mehamedov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marino misses with a double jab
so Mehamedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mehamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mehamedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mehamedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mehamedov is working Marino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehamedov throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mehamedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mehamedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marino tries to get out of the position.
Mehamedov is working Marino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mehamedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mehamedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mehamedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mehamedov 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.
Mehamedov throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mehamedov works the jab nicely.
Marino avoids the body shot from Mehamedov.
Frank Marino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mehamedov closes the distance and clinches up with Marino, looking for a takedown. Mehamedov pushes Marino against the cage but Marino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mehamedov throws a hook but Marino avoids it easily.
Marino throws a big counter combination but Mehamedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mehamedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marino.
Mehamedov misses with a looping left.
Mehamedov misses with a wild body shot.
Mehamedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mehamedov.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mehamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mehamedov clinches up with Marino and pushes him back against the cage.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mehamedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mehamedov is trying to drag Marino to the mat but Marino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marino breaks from the clinch.
Mehamedov takes a swing at Marino's ribcage but misses.
Marino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mehamedov cracks a nice hook into Marino's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marino ducks under a wild hook from Mehamedov.
Marino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Mehamedov looks to move away, Marino throws a big counter combo but Mehamedov just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Mehamedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mehamedov. Mehamedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marino is looking for a counter combo.
Mehamedov moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mehamedov.
A left hand lands to the body for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov can't find room to land a body shot as Marino controls the action.
Mehamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Mehamedov avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mehamedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marino.
Mehamedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mehamedov has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mehamedov.
Marino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mehamedov prevents a body shot from Marino.
Marino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marino wants to break free but Mehamedov has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marino.
A hook to the body from Marino.
Mehamedov blocking some punches.
Marino tries a body shot but Mehamedov blocks it.
Marino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov working aggressively here.
Mehamedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Marino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aziz Mehamedov.
Mehamedov lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marino.
Mehamedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Marino.
Mehamedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mehamedov lands with a light punch inside.
Mehamedov can't find room to land a body shot as Marino controls the action.
Marino breaks the clinch.
Marino slips a straight right by Mehamedov.
A jab from Mehamedov misses.
A quick step to the side and Marino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Mehamedov - just one landing.
Mehamedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marino has a couple of punches blocked by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov tries to throw a body punch but Marino avoids it by throwing Mehamedov back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marino ducks right into an uppercut from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marino under the eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mehamedov.
Marino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mehamedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mehamedov misses with a straight right.
Marino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mehamedov misses with a body shot.
As Mehamedov looks to move away, Marino throws a big counter combo but Mehamedov just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov throws a shot from downtown. Marino moves away and avoids it.
Mehamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mehamedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mehamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Marino's shoulder, as Marino tries to avoid the shot.
Marino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov misses with an uppercut. Marino saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Marino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mehamedov looks to land a right hand but Marino moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Mehamedov 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!
Marino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marino.
Mehamedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mehamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mehamedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marino.
Marino slips a jab from Mehamedov.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aziz Mehamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov throws a hook but Marino blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marino slips under a jab from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mehamedov is looking to clinch.
Aziz Mehamedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marino keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Mehamedov finds it's target.
Marino misses with the combination.
Mehamedov wants to counter the offense by Marino and move into the clinch position.
Marino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aziz Mehamedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marino in his tracks.
Frank Marino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mehamedov connects with a jab.
Frank Marino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mehamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mehamedov wants to counter with a clinch but Marino pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mehamedov misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mehamedov. Marino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marino.
It looks like Aziz Mehamedov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mehamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Mehamedov looks to move away, Marino throws a big counter combo but Mehamedov just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mehamedov.
Marino is looking for a counter combo.
A combination from Marino does no damage.
Mehamedov thuds a left hand into Marino's body.
Mehamedov tries to clinch but Marino is having none of it.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mehamedov misses the jab.
Mehamedov defending well as Marino loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marino throws a right and a left that Mehamedov avoids nicely.
Mehamedov throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Marino misses its target.
Mehamedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marino is letting Mehamedov control him for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mehamedov staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aziz Mehamedov.
Well Mehamedov 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Mehamedov!
After winning the bout, Aziz Mehamedov 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loke Axelsen (ranked 2410 p4p, 3091 weight class) and Gilberto Pilao (ranked 387 p4p, 463 weight class). Axelsen comes to the cage accompanied by Cha Cha PT2- Freddie Dredd . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loke Axelsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilberto Pilao!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilao wants to clinch up but Axelsen keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Axelsen finds it's way through Pilao's defenses.
It looks like Gilberto Pilao has been cut.
Axelsen throws a combination that misses
and Pilao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Axelsen drops Pilao with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pilao looks back up at him and smiles so Axelsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've been told by Axelsen's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Pilao slips under a jab.
Pilao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Axelsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pilao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pilao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pilao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Axelsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pilao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Axelsen tries to roll over but Pilao keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pilao.
Pilao throwing shots but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
Pilao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pilao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Axelsen controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsen is looking to control Pilao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Axelsen avoid being mounted?
Pilao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Axelsen is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pilao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Axelsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pilao is working away from the top position though.
Axelsen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Axelsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pilao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Axelsen is looking to control Pilao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Axelsen avoid being mounted?
Axelsen wants to get back to full guard.
Pilao working over Axelsen with some ground and pound. Axelsen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Axelsen tries to get to full guard but Pilao has control of the leg.
Pilao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Axelsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pilao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pilao's back!
Axelsen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Axelsen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Axelsen controlling well, preventing Pilao from escaping the position.
Axelsen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pilao trying to control the hands but Axelsen breaks the grip.
Pilao is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Axelsen.
Pilao felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Axelsen.
Axelsen wants to control but Pilao is keeping busy.
Axelsen is not going to allow Pilao to sit and survive in this position.
Axelsen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Axelsen trying to control.
Axelsen is trying to stick to Pilao's back but Pilao is turning into Axelsen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Axelsen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pilao.
Pilao throws a big right hand that misses.
Pilao won't allow Axelsen to sweep him here.
Axelsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Axelsen tries to get out of the position.
Pilao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pilao throws a big right hand that misses.
Axelsen managing to control the position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Axelsen is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilao is in close to Axelsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Axelsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pilao manages to get himself to full guard.
Axelsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pilao keeping moving, preventing Axelsen from controlling successfully.
Pilao trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pilao being controlled here, momentarily.
Pilao wants to sweep here but Axelsen controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Axelsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Pilao's cut.
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.
Pilao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsen.
Pilao slips a straight right by Axelsen.
Axelsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pilao.
Pilao moves out of range as Axelsen strikes.
Axelsen misses with a looping left.
And Pilao tries to counter it with a takedown but Axelsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pilao avoids the body shot from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Axelsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Pilao.
Axelsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pilao manages to avoid it.
And Pilao tries to counter it with a takedown but Axelsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Axelsen loads up on a big right hand but Pilao slips the punch.
Axelsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pilao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axelsen misses with a left hand
and Pilao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loke Axelsen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen moves away from the strike by Pilao.
Axelsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pilao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Axelsen.
Some wild striking there from Axelsen.
Pilao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilao blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Pilao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pilao can do to turn this around?
Axelsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Pilao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axelsen throws out a loose jab but Pilao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pilao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pilao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axelsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pilao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Axelsen is keeping busy.
Axelsen is trying to push Pilao away but Pilao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pilao has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Axelsen is trying to keep an underhook but Pilao manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Pilao.
Axelsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pilao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pilao winds up and cracks Axelsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pilao is looking to advance position but Axelsen won't allow it.
Axelsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pilao lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Axelsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pilao throwing shots but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
Axelsen trying to hold on to Pilao's head to control him but Pilao postures up.
Axelsen gets full guard.
Pilao works over Axelsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Axelsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Axelsen, not yet.
Axelsen pulls Pilao in close to his closed guard and prevents Pilao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pilao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Axelsen's head.
Axelsen looking to control.
Pilao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pilao scoring with some ground and pound.
Pilao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pilao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pilao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pilao postures up in Axelsen's guard and throws a big left but Axelsen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pilao.
Pilao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Axelsen trying to control the position.
Axelsen pulls Pilao in close to prevent any damage.
Pilao throwing strikes from guard but Axelsen blocks nicely.
Pilao works over Axelsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Axelsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Pilao with a nice head shot there.
Axelsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pilao cracks Axelsen with a solid left hand.
Pilao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Axelsen has Pilao pulled in close to control his posture.
Axelsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pilao's guard.
Axelsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Axelsen preventing the sweep.
Pilao looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pilao is on top in guard.
Axelsen controls Pilao momentarily but Pilao frees himself.
Pilao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Axelsen trying to control the position.
Axelsen seems keen to control Pilao's posture.
Pilao landing some decent shots from guard.
Pilao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Pilao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Pilao's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Axelsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pilao.
Axelsen misses with a looping left.
Axelsen looks to land a right hand but Pilao moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pilao.
Loke Axelsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsen throws a shot from downtown. Pilao moves away and avoids it.
Axelsen swinging wildly here.
Axelsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pilao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsen.
Axelsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pilao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pilao looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pilao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pilao winds up and cracks Axelsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen wants to control but Pilao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pilao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Pilao there.
Ground and pound from Pilao.
Pilao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pilao is thwarting Axelsen's attempts to control the position.
Pilao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Axelsen tries to get to full guard but Pilao has control of the leg.
Pilao thows a huge punch but Axelsen dodges it nicely.
Axelsen is looking for a sweep. Pilao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Axelsen wants to control but Pilao is keeping busy.
Pilao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Pilao.
Pilao throwing shots but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
Pilao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pilao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pilao connects with a nice short shot to Axelsen's temple.
Pilao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pilao is nestled in close to Axelsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Axelsen wants to improve his position but Pilao is controlling well.
Pilao drops an elbow to the side of Axelsen's head.
Axelsen is looking to improve his position.
Axelsen keeping control of the position.
Pilao is nestled in close to Axelsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Axelsen is positioning himself well to prevent Pilao advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Axelsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pilao throws a big elbow that misses.
Axelsen has control of Pilao's left arm, preventing Pilao from doing any damage.
Axelsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilao won't allow Axelsen to sweep him here.
Pilao works over Axelsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Axelsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pilao postures up in Axelsen's guard and throws a big left but Axelsen blocks it.
Pilao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pilao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pilao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pilao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pilao landing some decent shots from guard.
Pilao postures up in Axelsen's guard and throws a big left but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Axelsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pilao lands a couple of elbows.
Axelsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilao stands up over Axelsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Axelsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Axelsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pilao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pilao postures up.
Axelsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pilao manages to get himself to full guard.
Axelsen content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Axelsen looking to pass the guard.
Axelsen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilberto Pilao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pilao 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberto Pilao!
A very excited looking Gilberto Pilao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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