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Sin City Throwdown 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osulf Durin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Gideon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durin comes to the cage accompanied by Feuer Frei. The key to victory for Osulf Durin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osulf Durin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Gideon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gideon avoids a kick to the body.
Durin misses with a body shot.
Gideon looks for a takedown but Durin sprawls well.
Gideon ducks under a wild hook from Durin.
Durin connects with a superb combination that knocks Gideon out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Durin before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Gideon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Osulf Durin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Watchdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendon Luke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watchdog has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Glenn Watchdog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Watchdog!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendon Luke!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watchdog shoots in looking for a takedown. Luke tries to sprawl out of it but Watchdog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Watchdog throws a low kick, looking for Luke's leg but Luke calmly moves out of range.
Watchdog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luke is fending him off so far but Watchdog persists. Nope, Luke circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Luke.
Watchdog tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watchdog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Watchdog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luke checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watchdog shoots in but no luck this time.
Glenn Watchdog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watchdog is breathing heavily.
Luke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watchdog slips a straight right by Luke.
Watchdog fails to land the takedown.
Watchdog throws a head kick that misses
and Luke counters with a stiff right hand.
Luke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Luke tries to stand but can't do so whilst Watchdog controls his leg.
Watchdog actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luke stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Watchdog to get to his feet.
Watchdog scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Watchdog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Watchdog is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Watchdog is looking to advance position but Luke won't allow it.
Watchdog is working hard here to advance position.
Watchdog decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watchdog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Watchdog clinches but Luke breaks the clinch
and Luke counters with a stiff right hand.
Luke clinches up against the cage.
Luke is looking to break free of the clinch but Watchdog has double underhooks.
Watchdog fails to pull guard.
Watchdog wants to break free but Luke has control.
Watchdog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luke.
Luke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendon Luke dominated that round.
That's time! Watchdog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Watchdog moves out of range of the leg kick from Luke.
Luke is looking to chop away at Watchdog's legs.
Watchdog wants to clinch but Luke slips to the side
and Luke counters with a stiff right hand.
Watchdog misses with a low kick.
Watchdog looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Watchdog.
Watchdog stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luke wants to get back to his feet.
Luke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Watchdog scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
Watchdog seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Luke for as long as he can get away with.
Watchdog slips a nice elbow through Luke's hands, connecting with Luke's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Watchdog in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Luke taking some punishment here, with Watchdog in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Watchdog connects with a nice short shot to Luke's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog controlling the action here.
Watchdog is looking for a kimura but Luke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Watchdog to get the leverage.
Watchdog seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Glenn Watchdog just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Watchdog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luke throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Watchdog dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A lazy body kick from Watchdog
and Luke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Watchdog won't be happy with that.
Watchdog manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Watchdog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Watchdog manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Watchdog pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watchdog landing strikes from the mount.
Watchdog looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Luke that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Watchdog with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Watchdog content just to control the position here.
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.
Watchdog stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Watchdog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog misses with a wild combination.
Watchdog throws a leg kick
and Luke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Watchdog is looking to break free of the clinch but Luke has double underhooks.
Watchdog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Watchdog has him pressed against the cage.
Luke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watchdog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luke smiles and moves away.
Luke circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Watchdog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watchdog shoots and misses
and Watchdog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watchdog has his takedown stuffed
and Luke counters with a single leg into guard. Watchdog didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Watchdog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watchdog striking off his back but it's not causing Luke any problems.
Watchdog manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Watchdog won't let Luke get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendon Luke really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luke throws a head kick that Watchdog semi-blocks.
Luke misses with a wild combination.
Watchdog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luke.
Watchdog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luke counters with a two punch combo.
Watchdog has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watchdog tries to clinch up but Luke circles away and keeps his distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Watchdog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Watchdog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watchdog tries to avoid it but Luke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watchdog to the ground. Watchdog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watchdog has his takedown stuffed
and Luke counters with a left and a right that stings Watchdog.
Luke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Watchdog tries to roll over but Luke keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luke is thwarting Watchdog's attempts to control the position.
Luke tries to stand and escape but Watchdog is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog gets back to full guard.
Luke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Watchdog, up you get!
Watchdog is looking to clinch but Luke is avoiding it.
Luke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watchdog closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luke has one foot on Watchdog's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luke showed some decent athleticism there.
Luke decides to return to a standing position.
Watchdog fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Luke sprawls well initially but Watchdog persists and gets the takedown into half 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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Watchdog in particular looking to stall.
Luke makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendon Luke dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Luke misses with a series of wild punches.
Watchdog throws a nice looking combination but Luke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watchdog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Luke keeping moving, preventing Watchdog from controlling successfully.
Luke wants to stand up but Watchdog is controlling him.
Luke keeping full guard, as Watchdog tries to pass.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watchdog's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Watchdog stops Luke from standing up.
Luke being controlled here, momentarily.
Watchdog gets to his feet - Luke follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watchdog waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Luke.
Luke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watchdog closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luke is trying to stand back up but Watchdog is controlling him
Watchdog works his way into full mount!
Luke wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watchdog has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Luke's face.
Watchdog controlling the position easily from mount.
Luke tries to buck Watchdog off but Watchdog takes his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Luke is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Watchdog slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Watchdog tightening his grip on Luke, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watchdog controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Watchdog showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendon Luke!
Brendon Luke is the new heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crucifixio Capuccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Hedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capuccio comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. Crucifixio Capuccio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crucifixio Capuccio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Hedberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capuccio shoots for a takedown but Hedberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hedberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Capuccio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hedberg won't be happy with that.
Capuccio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Capuccio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Capuccio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hedberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Capuccio's best efforts.
Hedberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Capuccio 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.
Capuccio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capuccio is working for a submission of some sort.
Hedberg is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Capuccio pulls his head out easily.
Hedberg is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Capuccio.
Capuccio is breathing heavily.
Hedberg is looking to control Capuccio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hedberg avoid being mounted?
Hedberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Capuccio. 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Capuccio wants to work for an arm triangle but Hedberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Capuccio seems to be working for a kimura but Hedberg defends the submission attempt.
Hedberg tries to roll over but Capuccio keeps him under control.
Hedberg trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hedberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hedberg working for a triangle but Capuccio defends it easily.
Capuccio drops back looking for a leg! Hedberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hedberg manages to kick Capuccio off! Capuccio jumps back into Hedberg's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedberg is trying to control the position but Capuccio postures up.
Capuccio drops back looking for a leg! Hedberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hedberg manages to kick Capuccio off! Capuccio jumps back into Hedberg's guard.
Hedberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hedberg closes the distance and clinches.
Hedberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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.
Hedberg gets underhooks to prevent Capuccio's takedown attempt.
Hedberg successfully pulls guard.
Hedberg is looking to stand up but Capuccio isn't so interested in that idea.
Capuccio preventing the sweep.
Hedberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hedberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Capuccio drops back looking for a leg! Hedberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hedberg manages to kick Capuccio off! Capuccio jumps back into Hedberg's guard.
Capuccio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Capuccio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capuccio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Capuccio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crucifixio Capuccio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hedberg fails with the takedown
and Capuccio counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hedberg!
Capuccio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hedberg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Capuccio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capuccio working for a guillotine from mount but Hedberg is in no mood to give up.
Hedberg's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Capuccio looking for a guillotine from mount but Hedberg is having none of it.
Capuccio looking to secure an arm triangle but Hedberg defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedberg tries to hold on but Capuccio pushes him away.
Hedberg has given up his back here. Will Capuccio look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Capuccio is hanging on to Hedberg's back as he tries to escape.
Capuccio not allowing Hedberg to control his hands.
Hedberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hedberg defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio looking for the choke but no joy.
Capuccio is looking for the choke from the back position but Hedberg is controlling his hands well.
Hedberg rolls, trying to escape but Capuccio keeps control of the position.
Hedberg wants to get back to his feet.
Hedberg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Capuccio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capuccio looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hedberg has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hedberg trying to control the position but Capuccio manages to sink in the hooks.
Capuccio is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hedberg has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Capuccio has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hedberg taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Capuccio doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Crucifixio Capuccio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatsujiri Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enver Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatsujiri Matsui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enver Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matsui looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koskinen gets to his feet - Matsui follows without any prompting.
Koskinen misses the shot to the body.
Matsui has his takedown stuffed
and Koskinen counters with a single leg into guard. Matsui didn't expect that.
Koskinen looking to pass the guard.
Koskinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koskinen gets to his feet. Matsui looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen feints and as Matsui raises his hands in defense, Koskinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koskinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsui's guard.
Matsui won't allow Koskinen to pass to mount.
It looks like Koskinen is going to stand back up.
Koskinen is thwarting Matsui's attempts to control the position.
Matsui is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsui is working hard here to advance position.
Koskinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsui keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matsui moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koskinen looks gassed!
Matsui keeping moving, preventing Koskinen from controlling successfully.
Matsui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koskinen wants to control from the top but Matsui keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen is stalling in the full guard.
Koskinen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matsui is proving hard to escape from.
Matsui is trying to keep Koskinen in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koskinen gets to his feet. Matsui looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Koskinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsui doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsui tries to close the distance and clinch but Koskinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsui tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Koskinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Matsui chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koskinen can pounce on him.
Koskinen throws a head kick but Matsui moves out of range.
Matsui really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koskinen clinches up with Matsui and pushes him back against the cage.
Koskinen manages to pull guard.
Koskinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsui is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enver Koskinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koskinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Koskinen is looking to take a break and control but Matsui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Matsui's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koskinen trying to control the position but Matsui is working away.
Koskinen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui can't do much from the bottom here.
Koskinen trying to control the position but Matsui is working away.
Koskinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matsui kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Koskinen tries to advance to mount but Matsui denies him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koskinen feints and as Matsui raises his hands in defense, Koskinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koskinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koskinen stopping the sweep attempt from Matsui.
Koskinen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Koskinen looks to land a combination but Matsui avoids it well.
Matsui closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Koskinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Matsui shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matsui trying to land knees to the body.
Matsui prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tatsujiri Matsui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enver Koskinen.
Matsui tries to pull guard but Koskinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsui drops back down to his feet.
Koskinen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Matsui uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsui trying to control the position from guard on top but Koskinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koskinen wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Matsui tries to free his leg and advance position but Koskinen is retaining full guard.
Koskinen trying to keep a closed guard but Matsui is proving a slippery customer.
Matsui wants to control from the top but Koskinen keeps moving.
Koskinen wants to control the position but Matsui says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Koskinen is not content to let Matsui control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Koskinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Matsui is not content to let Koskinen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enver Koskinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Matsui has his takedown stuffed
and Koskinen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Koskinen.
Koskinen pulls guard successfully.
Koskinen wants to improve his position but instead Matsui has moved into half guard.
Matsui wants to stand up but Koskinen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Enver Koskinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matsui missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen is pressing down on Matsui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koskinen pulls Matsui in close to prevent any damage.
Koskinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui tries to free his leg and advance position but Koskinen is retaining full guard.
Koskinen pulls Matsui in close to prevent any damage.
Koskinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matsui 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.
Koskinen keeping full guard, as Matsui tries to pass.
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.
Koskinen has his hands on Matsui's head, controlling the position.
Matsui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koskinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matsui gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matsui looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsui, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koskinen preventing the sweep.
Koskinen looking to pass the guard.
Koskinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koskinen has gone for a leg lock! Matsui slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koskinen's guard.
Matsui is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Koskinen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Matsui is looking to defend but Koskinen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Matsui! Koskinen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Matsui taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enver Koskinen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Jasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Winning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Jasper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb Winning!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasper fails to land the takedown.
Jasper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winning is not content to let Jasper control the position.
Jasper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winning is looking for a sweep.
Winning is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jasper trying to control the position but Winning is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jasper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winning is trying to get back to half guard.
Winning looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasper tries to stand but Winning is controlling his head.
Jasper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jasper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Winning knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winning is trying to improve his position.
Jasper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winning tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jasper trying to control the position but Winning is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasper wants to stand but Winning has his arm trapped.
Winning is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Winning is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jasper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winning can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jasper is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Winning slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jasper won't allow Winning to sweep him here.
Winning had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jasper is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Winning Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jasper's back instead.
Winning working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Winning has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jasper has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasper has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Winning is looking for a rear naked choke here but Jasper reverses the position brilliantly into Winning's guard!
Winning has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jasper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jasper 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Winning shoots and misses
so Jasper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jasper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Winning looking for a guillotine here but Jasper defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasper wants to control from the top but Winning keeps moving.
Jasper wants to get up but he can't break Winning's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Winning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jasper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winning had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jasper is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Winning Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jasper's back instead.
Winning is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Jasper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winning gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jasper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winning's guard.
Jasper trying to control the position from guard on top but Winning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jasper is stalling in the full guard.
Winning keeping moving, preventing Jasper from controlling successfully.
Jasper stands up from Winning's guard - Jasper perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jasper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winning counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jasper won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winning looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winning is trying to get an arm triangle but Jasper is defending well.
Jasper explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Winning with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jasper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Winning tries to get to full guard but Jasper has control of the leg.
Jasper is working for a submission of some sort.
Jasper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jasper.
Winning is pressing down on Jasper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winning is looking for a triangle but Jasper pushes his legs off easily.
Jasper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winning keeping moving, preventing Jasper from controlling successfully.
Jasper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jasper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winning looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rich Jasper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jasper gets to his feet - Winning follows without any prompting.
Winning tries for a takedown but Jasper circles away easily
and Jasper counters with a single leg into guard. Winning didn't expect that.
Rich Jasper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Winning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jasper decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Winning, up you get!
Jasper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Winning is looking for a sweep. Jasper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasper is looking to take a break and control but Winning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winning wants to get back to full guard but Jasper has mounted him!
Winning is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jasper is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jasper extends the arm and Winning is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Jasper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicolae Carpathia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mizygati Hikohoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolae Carpathia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mizygati Hikohoma's chin.
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolae Carpathia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mizygati Hikohoma!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpathia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carpathia stuffs the takedown attempt from Hikohoma. Hikohoma gets slowly back to his feet.
Carpathia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hikohoma throws the kick towards the body but Carpathia avoids it.
Hikohoma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hikohoma fails with a takedown attempt.
Crunch! Carpathia slams his shin into Hikohoma's torso.
Carpathia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hikohoma looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carpathia is trying to ground and pound but Hikohoma uses the momentary lack of control by Carpathia to regain half guard.
Carpathia is looking to take a break and control but Hikohoma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpathia decides to stand and escape the position.
Hikohoma wants to clinch.
Carpathia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carpathia is pressing down on Hikohoma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hikohoma is holding on for now.
Carpathia stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hikohoma to get to his feet.
A lazy left from Carpathia finds it's target.
Carpathia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hikohoma's guard.
Carpathia postures up in Hikohoma's guard and throws a big left but Hikohoma blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpathia throws a big right hand that misses.
Carpathia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpathia trying to control but Hikohoma is working from the bottom.
Carpathia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hikohoma trying to keep a closed guard but Carpathia is proving a slippery customer.
Hikohoma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carpathia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hikohoma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carpathia feints and as Hikohoma raises his hands in defense, Carpathia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpathia 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.
Hikohoma looking to control.
Carpathia throwing strikes but missing.
Hikohoma wants to sweep but no luck.
Carpathia drops back looking for a leg! Hikohoma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hikohoma manages to kick Carpathia off! Carpathia jumps back into Hikohoma's guard.
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.
Carpathia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hikohoma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hikohoma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carpathia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nicolae Carpathia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mizygati Hikohoma.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carpathia controlling the action here for a moment.
Carpathia pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolae Carpathia dominated that round.
That's time! Carpathia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carpathia has Hikohoma up against the cage in a clinch.
Hikohoma prevents the takedown attempt.
Carpathia breaks the clinch.
Hikohoma with a poor takedown
and Carpathia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hikohoma's guard.
Hikohoma trying to keep a closed guard but Carpathia is proving a slippery customer.
Carpathia trying to control but Hikohoma is working from the bottom.
Carpathia stands up and waves to Hikohoma to follow him.
Hikohoma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Carpathia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carpathia 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hikohoma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpathia trying to control but Hikohoma is working from the bottom.
Carpathia throwing strikes but missing.
Hikohoma working a defensive guard here.
Carpathia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nicolae Carpathia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hikohoma wants to stand but Carpathia is controlling the position.
Carpathia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hikohoma misses with the body kick
and Carpathia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hikohoma won't be happy with that.
Carpathia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Carpathia misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Carpathia tries to control but Hikohoma wriggling away.
Carpathia lands a big shot there that rocks Hikohoma but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpathia misses with a head shot.
Hikohoma tries to improve his position but instead Carpathia has taken his back!
Carpathia tightening his grip on Hikohoma, looking for the choke.
Hikohoma wants to control his opponent's hands but Carpathia gets his hands free.
Hikohoma turns into Carpathia and is now in his guard.
Hikohoma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hikohoma won't allow Carpathia to get back to his feet.
Carpathia trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Carpathia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hikohoma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hikohoma wants to control from the top but Carpathia keeps moving.
Hikohoma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carpathia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carpathia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carpathia!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carpathia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolae Carpathia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hikohoma tries to clinch but Carpathia moves away
and Carpathia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carpathia tries to stand and escape but Hikohoma is controlling the position.
Carpathia trying to pass the guard but Hikohoma defending well.
Hikohoma wants to improve his position but Carpathia is controlling well.
Hikohoma tries to kick Carpathia off in order to stand up. Carpathia Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Carpathia tries for a kimura but Hikohoma is defending well.
Hikohoma avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carpathia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hikohoma is looking to regain half guard here but Carpathia keeps moving and retains side control.
Carpathia tries for a kimura but Hikohoma is defending well.
Hikohoma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carpathia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carpathia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Carpathia is just content to waste time from the top position. Hikohoma takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Carpathia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carpathia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carpathia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hikohoma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carpathia won't allow Hikohoma to get back to his feet.
Carpathia gets to his feet - Hikohoma follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hikohoma as Carpathia shoots in.
Carpathia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hikohoma as he avoids it easily.
Hikohoma closes the distance but Carpathia moves to the side
and Carpathia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carpathia.
Carpathia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hikohoma pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolae Carpathia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpathia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hikohoma wants to clinch
and Carpathia moves into the clinch.
Carpathia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hikohoma backwards.
Carpathia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hikohoma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hikohoma tries to score a body lock takedown but Carpathia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hikohoma jumps guard but Carpathia stands there with Hikohoma around his waist. Hikohoma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hikohoma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carpathia walks away with a smile on his face. Hikohoma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carpathia rushes Hikohoma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carpathia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hikohoma throws a head kick but Carpathia moves out of range.
Carpathia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hikohoma sprawls well initially but Carpathia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carpathia trying to control from half guard but Hikohoma is working away.
Hikohoma is pressing down on Carpathia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mizygati Hikohoma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolae Carpathia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hikohoma working for a triangle but Carpathia defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolae Carpathia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carpathia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolae Carpathia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bajrang Jakhotia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grayson Rambo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bajrang Jakhotia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakhotia misses with a hook.
Oooh a lovely combination from Jakhotia sends Rambo down but not out. Jakhotia dives into side control looking to finish.
Rambo is rocked!
It looks like Grayson Rambo has been cut.
Rambo is trying to control Jakhotia's posture but Jakhotia avoids it.
Oh Rambo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rambo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rambo seems to have got his legs back now.
Jakhotia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rambo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rambo!
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakhotia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakhotia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rambo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jakhotia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakhotia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakhotia has Rambo pulled in close to control his posture.
Rambo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rambo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jakhotia is pulling down on Rambo's head to control his posture.
Jakhotia keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Jakhotia had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rambo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jakhotia Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rambo's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakhotia avoiding Rambo 's attempts to control his hands.
Jakhotia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rambo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rambo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four 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.
Rambo tries to hold on but Jakhotia postures up.
Rambo tries to reverse the position but Jakhotia maintains control.
Jakhotia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jakhotia looks gassed!
Rambo is working to get back to half guard.
Rambo tries to hold on but Jakhotia postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bajrang Jakhotia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grayson Rambo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jakhotia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Jakhotia misses the jab.
Rambo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jakhotia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rambo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jakhotia's waist but Jakhotia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rambo off to one side.
Rambo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rambo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rambo closes the distance and pushes Jakhotia back into the cage.
Rambo trying to land knees to the body.
Jakhotia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rambo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jakhotia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jakhotia breaks the clinch.
Jakhotia looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambo is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakhotia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jakhotia looks to throw the jab but Rambo is out of range.
Grayson Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jakhotia is breathing heavily.
Rambo shoots in looking for a takedown. Jakhotia tries to sprawl out of it but Rambo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jakhotia 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 Grayson Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakhotia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakhotia cracks Rambo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jakhotia throws an overhand right that lands on Rambo's shoulder, as Rambo tries to avoid the shot.
Jakhotia blocks a head kick by Rambo.
Rambo fails with the takedown.
Rambo has a takedown stuffed.
Jakhotia connects with a single shot there.
Jakhotia just misses with a punch to the body.
Rambo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jakhotia sprawls well initially but Rambo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jakhotia is in trouble now - Rambo has advanced to mount!
Jakhotia tries to lock up and control but Rambo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakhotia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rambo wants to control the pace but Jakhotia is squirming around nicely.
Rambo with good strikes from the mount here!
Rambo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jakhotia?
Rambo lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rambo stands up from mount. Strange move.
The fighters circling - Jakhotia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rambo throws a head kick but Jakhotia moves out of range.
Rambo feints and as Jakhotia raises his hands in defense, Rambo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jakhotia has a closed guard, preventing Rambo from standing up.
Jakhotia has Rambo pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakhotia keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Jakhotia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rambo trying to control but Jakhotia is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Rambo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grayson Rambo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jakhotia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bajrang Jakhotia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakhotia throws a jab when Rambo was well out of range.
Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jakhotia circles away.
Jakhotia throws a body punch but Rambo moves out of range.
Jakhotia looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambo is just out of range.
Rambo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rambo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jakhotia throws a series of punches but Rambo moves out of range.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo shoots in and bounces Jakhotia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rambo wants to stand but Jakhotia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakhotia keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo is looking to work some ground and pound but Jakhotia has wrist control.
Rambo passes Jakhotia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two 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.
Rambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Jakhotia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rambo controlling the pace.
Jakhotia tries to get to full guard but Rambo has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rambo wants to finish this one by submission but Jakhotia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rambo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakhotia tries to hold on but Rambo postures up.
Rambo controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rambo wants to control the pace but Jakhotia is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Rambo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Grayson Rambo'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.
Rambo shoots in but no luck this time.
Jakhotia misses with a looping right.
Jakhotia misses with a body shot.
Rambo moves out of range as Jakhotia strikes.
Rambo shoots in but no luck this time.
Jakhotia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rambo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jakhotia tries to improve position but can't.
Jakhotia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rambo advances to mount.
BOOM! Rambo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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.
Rambo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rambo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Rambo.
Jakhotia tries to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.
Rambo looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Rambo looking for a guillotine from mount but Jakhotia is having none of it.
Rambo lands a heavy elbow.
Rambo scoring with strikes but Jakhotia is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakhotia looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rambo is looking for the choke from the back position but Jakhotia is controlling his hands well.
Jakhotia prevents Rambo from getting a body triangle.
Rambo has Jakhotia flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jakhotia is trying to get back to his feet but Rambo has full control of the position and if anything, Jakhotia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rambo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rambo is not going to allow Jakhotia to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Rambo had his way with Bajrang Jakhotia in that round.
The cut man is working on Grayson Rambo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jakhotia misses with a looping left.
Jakhotia scores with a sloppy right hand. Rambo should have avoided that one.
Jakhotia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Rambo blocks a jab.
Jakhotia throws a lazy right hand but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rambo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rambo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jakhotia tries to avoid it but Rambo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jakhotia to the ground. Jakhotia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rambo is looking to clinch.
Rambo closes the distance and clinches up with Jakhotia, looking for a takedown. Rambo pushes Jakhotia against the cage but Jakhotia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jakhotia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rambo stands and throws Jakhotia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakhotia regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rambo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jakhotia is trying to get back to full guard.
Bajrang Jakhotia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rambo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jakhotia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rambo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jakhotia defends it well.
Rambo wants to control but Jakhotia is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jakhotia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grayson Rambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jakhotia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambo moves away.
Rambo looks for a takedown but Jakhotia sprawls well.
Rambo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jakhotia tries to avoid it but Rambo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jakhotia to the ground. Jakhotia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jakhotia misses with the combination.
Jakhotia misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rambo controlling the position easily from mount.
Rambo throws some wild stikes that Jakhotia manages to avoid easily.
Jakhotia throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rambo. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakhotia is in a horrible position here. Rambo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Grayson Rambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rambo get's back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grayson Rambo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rambo 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grayson Rambo!
Grayson Rambo is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosmo Kramer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cosmo Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton gets a takedown into half guard.
Kramer trying to get back to full guard but Hampton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hampton prevents Kramer from getting the reversal.
Kramer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kramer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hampton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hampton stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hampton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Hampton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kramer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hampton pulls his head out easily.
Kramer looks gassed!
Hampton prevents Kramer from improving his position.
Hampton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kramer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Hampton!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Norifumi Makayata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Johnston is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norifumi Makayata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makayata shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnston has closed the distance and engaged Makayata in a clinch.
Johnston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makayata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makayata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Makayata tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnston avoids the damage to the body.
Makayata connects with a knee to the head.
Makayata gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnston regains guard.
Johnston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makayata wants to get up but he can't break Johnston's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makayata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makayata trying to control but Johnston is working from the bottom.
Makayata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Makayata is controlling him well.
Johnston is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makayata off and has taken his back!
Makayata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnston's guard. Nice work there by Makayata.
Johnston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makayata postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makayata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnston trying to keep a closed guard but Makayata is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Makayata looking to pass the guard.
Johnston working for a triangle but Makayata defends it easily.
Makayata wants to control from the top but Johnston keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnston is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makayata is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnston dives into side control.
Makayata is breathing heavily.
Johnston stands up.
Johnston with a poor takedown
and Makayata decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnston's guard.
Norifumi Makayata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Johnston.
Johnston uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnston throws a sloppy head kick and Makayata moves out of range easily.
Johnston staying out of range there.
Johnston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnston lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makayata seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makayata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Makayata controlling the position.
Makayata scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnston lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Norifumi Makayata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Makayata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Makayata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnston counters with a one-two to the body.
Makayata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Norifumi Makayata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnston trying to control but Makayata is working from the bottom.
Makayata trying to keep a closed guard but Johnston is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makayata keeping full guard, as Johnston tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston won't allow Makayata to sweep him here.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Makayata is retaining full guard.
Makayata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makayata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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.
Johnston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makayata counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makayata.
Makayata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makayata trying to control but Johnston is working from the bottom.
Makayata won't allow Johnston to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston looking for a guillotine here but Makayata defends easily.
Johnston can't keep his opponent in guard - Makayata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnston is trying to control but Makayata manages to pass to mount!
Johnston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Makayata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Makayata with the ground and pound from mount.
Makayata takes Johnston's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Johnston is in trouble.
Johnston can't escape the position.
Makayata gets his hands free as Johnston looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norifumi Makayata dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnston misses with a takedown attempt
and Makayata counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnston's guard now.
Makayata connects with a couple of short punches.
Makayata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makayata wants to control from the top but Johnston keeps moving.
Makayata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston keeping moving, preventing Makayata from controlling successfully.
Johnston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makayata won't allow Johnston to sweep him here.
Johnston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makayata stands up over Johnston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makayata shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnston's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnston wants to sweep here but Makayata controlling him for the moment.
Johnston keeping moving, preventing Makayata from controlling successfully.
Makayata is fighting to break Johnston's control of his arms but Johnston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Makayata throwing strikes from guard but Johnston blocks nicely.
Makayata's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makayata has gone for a leg lock! Johnston slips out almost immediately though and dives into Makayata's guard.
Johnston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Norifumi Makayata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makayata wants to stand and escape but Johnston is having none of it.
Makayata looking to control.
Makayata keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Makayata looking for subs off his back but Johnston has passed one foot through into half guard.
Makayata tries to roll over but Johnston keeps him under control.
Johnston is thwarting Makayata's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norifumi Makayata clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Makayata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnston. Johnston obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnston tries for a takedown but Makayata circles away easily
and Makayata counters with a nice leg kick.
Makayata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnston counters with a takedown into side control.
Makayata is not content to let Johnston control the position.
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.
Makayata regains half guard.
Johnston trying to control the action but Makayata is working from the bottom.
Makayata is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Johnston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makayata wants to get back to his feet.
Johnston seems to be looking for submissions.
Makayata manages to get to full guard.
Johnston wants to control from the top but Makayata keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnston trying to control but Makayata is working from the bottom.
Johnston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makayata wants to sweep but no luck.
Makayata trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnston shoots and misses
and Makayata counters with a single leg into guard. Johnston didn't expect that.
Makayata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makayata preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norifumi Makayata had his way with Rich Johnston in that round.
That's time! Makayata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Makayata tries to clinch up
and Johnston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Makayata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makayata.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Makayata is retaining full guard.
Makayata keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully.
Makayata pulls Johnston in close to prevent any damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnston wants to control from the top but Makayata keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Makayata is retaining full guard.
Makayata looking for a triangle here. Johnston is fighting it but it looks tight! Makayata pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnston is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Norifumi Makayata!
Norifumi Makayata retains his featherweight title!
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