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VFF 48: Gracie vs Melendez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Drapes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Drapes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drapes shoots for a double leg takedown but Overeem sprawls well. He's pushed Drapes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drapes walks into a straight right hand from Overeem.
It looks like Andy Drapes has been cut.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
Overeem slaps away a takedown attempt from Drapes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Drapes moves out of range easily.
Overeem instigates a clinch.
Overeem missing with knees to the body.
Overeem manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Overeem. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drapes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Drapes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem shoots for a takedown but Drapes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Overeem with that takedown attempt.
Drapes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drapes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drapes shoots in but no luck this time.
Drapes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Overeem shoots in for a double leg but Drapes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drapes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drapes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Overeem looking for a sweep but Drapes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Overeem looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Overeem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drapes lands shots from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is holding on to Drapes 's glove but Drapes gets free and slips his arm under Overeem 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Overeem is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Drapes!
A relieved looking Andy Drapes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shael Connen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevak Magakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rock You Like a Hurricane. Magakian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sevak Magakian Highlights. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sevak Magakian enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shael Connen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sevak Magakian!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magakian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Connen closes the distance and pushes Magakian back into the cage.
Connen is trying to push Magakian away but Magakian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Magakian has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Connen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Connen can't escape the position.
Magakian just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Connen tries to roll but Magakian sticks to his back.
Magakian is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Connen is defending well though. Magakian let's go of the attempt for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magakian is hanging on to Connen's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Magakian lands shots from the back.
Connen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Magakian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magakian not doing much here.
Connen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magakian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Connen sees it coming and defends easily.
Magakian wants to work for an arm triangle but Connen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Connen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magakian on the ground.
Connen connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Connen is trying to get back to full guard.
Magakian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magakian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magakian stalling.
Connen works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Connen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magakian 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.
Magakian won't allow Connen to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magakian wants to control from the top but Connen keeps moving.
Connen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Connen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Magakian jabs Connen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connen gets tackled into the cage by Magakian. Magakian maintains the clinch.
Magakian manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Connen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magakian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magakian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Connen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magakian is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magakian wants to stand up but Connen is controlling him.
Magakian is looking for a triangle but Connen pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magakian.
Connen throws a head kick but Magakian moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magakian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connen circles away.
Magakian misses with a takedown attempt - Connen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magakian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connen circles away.
Shael Connen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sevak Magakian.
Magakian looks winded!
Connen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connen gets a clinch.
Connen working hard to break the clinch.
Connen tries to break free but Magakian pushes him back against the cage.
Magakian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Magakian manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magakian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Connen is pushing Magakian's head away, looking to escape. Magakian manages to hold on to the position though.
Connen tries to buck Magakian off but Magakian is having none of it.
Connen is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Magakian unloading with bombs!
Magakian mounts Connen! Really nice guard pass there!
Magakian is landing with some decent strikes but Connen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Magakian is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Connen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Connen is trying desperately to improve position.
Magakian quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Magakian but it's paid off an Connen is forced to tap! Nice work by Magakian.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sevak Magakian!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sevak Magakian thanked 5th Round Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hubert Godfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid DiBiase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godfrey comes to the cage accompanied by Ayla. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hubert Godfrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sid DiBiase!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godfrey moves away from the strike by DiBiase.
DiBiase stuns Godfrey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Godfrey connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Godfrey.
DiBiase looks to land a combination but Godfrey avoids it well.
Godfrey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by DiBiase.
It looks like Sid DiBiase has been cut.
DiBiase shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DiBiase tries a body shot but Godfrey blocks it.
Godfrey working hard to break the clinch.
Godfrey takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godfrey is trying to push DiBiase away but DiBiase has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Godfrey tries to break the clinch but DiBiase is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey is trying to break the clinch but DiBiase is controlling him.
Godfrey avoids the elbow strike from DiBiase, against the cage.
Godfrey is trying to break the clinch but DiBiase has him pressed against the cage.
DiBiase utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Godfrey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DiBiase using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Godfrey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DiBiase tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Godfrey avoids it.
DiBiase lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Godfrey blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from DiBiase.
DiBiase tries to land knees in the clinch but Godfrey avoids the damage to the body.
DiBiase scores with a nice hook to the head.
DiBiase lands a left hand.
DiBiase has Godfrey pressed against the cage, preventing Godfrey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DiBiase lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Hubert Godfrey has been cut.
DiBiase makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Godfrey tries to circle away but DiBiase has him pinned against the cage.
Godfrey blocks an elbow strike from DiBiase.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by DiBiase.
DiBiase lands an elbow just above Godfrey 's eye.
Godfrey blocks an uppercut.
DiBiase throws a punch but it's blocked by Godfrey.
DiBiase has Godfrey pressed against the cage, preventing Godfrey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DiBiase swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godfrey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Godfrey takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey breaks from the clinch.
DiBiase connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Godfrey's hands.
DiBiase pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DiBiase is looking to clinch.
Godfrey walks straight into a right hand from DiBiase - that's dropped him! DiBiase jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Godfrey from any more punishment! Godfrey complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sid DiBiase!
Sid DiBiase seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Golota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenk Schmellengartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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260 lbs
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Golota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frenk Schmellengartner!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golota clinches up against the cage.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but Golota is blocking nicely.
Schmellengartner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Golota blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee strike.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but Golota blocks with his arms.
Golota is trying to force a seperation but Schmellengartner has the dominant position.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Golota is trying to break the clinch but Schmellengartner is controlling him.
Schmellengartner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee strike.
Schmellengartner stalling.
Golota wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schmellengartner has him pressed against the cage.
Golota slowing the pace effectively.
Golota is trying to break the clinch but Schmellengartner is controlling him.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but Golota blocks with his arms.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Andrew Golota has been cut.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but Golota blocks with his arms.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmellengartner trying to stall but Golota improves his position.
Schmellengartner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schmellengartner lands a damaging elbow.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Golota has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Golota avoids a wild elbow strike from Schmellengartner.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Golota dodges an elbow strike from Schmellengartner.
Schmellengartner lands an elbow just above Golota 's eye.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Golota blocks it.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Golota takes an elbow to the forehead.
Golota lands a body punch.
Schmellengartner landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golota is trying to force a seperation but Schmellengartner has the dominant position.
Golota blocks the elbow strike.
Schmellengartner trying to control the position but instead, Golota has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schmellengartner into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Golota lands a nice shot to the body.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Golota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmellengartner throws a chopping leg kick but Golota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Golota throws a solid leg kick but Schmellengartner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Golota.
Schmellengartner tries to clinch but Golota moves out of range.
Schmellengartner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Golota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Golota throws a chopping leg kick but Schmellengartner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrew Golota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golota swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Golota throws a lazy right hand but Schmellengartner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golota connects with a right hand. Schmellengartner shakes it off.
It looks like Frenk Schmellengartner has been cut.
Golota misses with a two punch combination.
Golota lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmellengartner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schmellengartner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golota is looking to land body kicks.
Schmellengartner looks to throw a body kick
and Golota counters by moving into the clinch.
Schmellengartner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schmellengartner looking to stall.
Schmellengartner stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Golota's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Golota has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Golota misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schmellengartner.
Golota breaks from the clinch.
Golota rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schmellengartner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schmellengartner lands a slapping body shot.
Golota moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golota misses with a hook
and Schmellengartner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Schmellengartner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Andrew Golota will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Golota misses with a combination
and Schmellengartner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schmellengartner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schmellengartner misses with a hook. Golota ducked under it nicely.
Schmellengartner throws an overhand right that lands on Golota's shoulder, as Golota tries to avoid the shot.
Golota scores with a three punch combo!
Golota lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Golota 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmellengartner connects with a right hand. Golota shakes it off.
Golota swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmellengartner.
Golota throws a right hand that Schmellengartner ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmellengartner also avoids with ease.
Schmellengartner moves into the clinch.
Schmellengartner lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golota taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Golota blocks an elbow strike from Schmellengartner.
Schmellengartner keeps control of Golota as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schmellengartner lands an elbow that stopped Golota in his tracks for a moment.
Andrew Golota's cut is getting worse.
Schmellengartner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Schmellengartner in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Golota manages to break the clinch.
Golota keeps the fight on the outside.
Golota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Golota drops Schmellengartner with a right and a left! Golota comes rushing in but Schmellengartner regains his composure and manages to keep Golota in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Golota wants to stand and escape but instead Schmellengartner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Schmellengartner wants to control from the top but Golota keeps moving.
Golota looking to control.
Golota pushes Schmellengartner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Golota takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andrew Golota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schmellengartner scores with a one two! Golota had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Andrew Golota's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Golota throws a shot from downtown. Schmellengartner moves away and avoids it.
Golota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schmellengartner's sensitive parts.
Golota jabs Schmellengartner right on the nose. Schmellengartner blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golota moves into the clinch successfully.
Schmellengartner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golota wants to break the clinch but can't.
Golota takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but Golota blocks with his arms.
Golota avoids the elbow strike from Schmellengartner, against the cage.
Come on Schmellengartner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.
Golota has had enough of the clinch but Schmellengartner keeps him there for the moment.
Schmellengartner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jeez, Andrew Golota's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Schmellengartner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golota tries to bum rush Schmellengartner with a series of wild strikes but Schmellengartner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schmellengartner is looking to clinch.
Golota misses with a series of wild punches.
Schmellengartner misses with a body punch
and Golota counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schmellengartner tries to clinch but Golota is having none of it.
Golota gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmellengartner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schmellengartner lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrew Golota's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frenk Schmellengartner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Rowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rowan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anthrax - I Am The Law. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisuke Urahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Rowan!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urahara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rowan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urahara avoids the body shot from Rowan.
Rowan walks into a jab.
Samuel Rowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowan closes the distance and clinches.
Urahara scores a nice knee to the body.
Urahara avoiding damage as Rowan throws knees to the body.
Urahara being controlled against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rowan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Urahara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rowan fails to land.
Rowan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urahara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rowan manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Urahara is stalling in the full guard.
Urahara is looking to stand up but Rowan won't let him.
Rowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Urahara kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Urahara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urahara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Urahara wants it to stay on the feet.
Urahara catches Rowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rowan.
Rowan throws a head kick that misses
and Urahara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rowan throws a big shot that misses.
Rowan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good work by Urahara as he checks the leg kick.
Rowan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Urahara counters with a low kick, right behind Rowan 's knee.
Kisuke Urahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rowan.
Rowan moves into full mount!
Rowan dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara is desperately trying to improve his position but Rowan has a good base and remains in mount.
Urahara sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rowan throwing shots but Urahara is blocking nicely.
Rowan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Urahara's head.
Urahara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Urahara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rowan is one step ahead there.
Rowan postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Urahara holds on and takes a little breather.
Rowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Urahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urahara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kisuke Urahara.
Rowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rowan connects with an inside leg kick.
Urahara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urahara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rowan throws a lazy body kick
and Urahara counters with a straight right hand.
Rowan is rocked!
Rowan misses with a wild body shot.
Rowan is still on wobbly legs! Can Urahara finish him?
Rowan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rowan is looking to clinch.
Urahara connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Rowan covering up! Urahara comes in with a big uppercut and Rowan goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kisuke Urahara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Niles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Marcos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bryce Niles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niles tries to clinch up but Marcos circles away and keeps his distance.
Niles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marcos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Niles stops Marcos from standing up.
Niles has gone for a leg lock! Marcos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Niles's guard.
Niles looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.
Marcos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Niles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcos defends well.
Marcos is looking to work some ground and pound but Niles has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos throwing strikes from guard but Niles blocks nicely.
Marcos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Niles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcos is aware though and is defending well.
Niles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Niles is tightening it up a little... Marcos has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marcos reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marcos taps out! Nice BJJ there by Niles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bryce Niles!
A victorious Bryce Niles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Hoffer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
190 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Hoffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffer misses the shot to the body.
Hoffer shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Morgan gets a double leg takedown into Hoffer's guard.
Hoffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoffer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoffer tries to get out of the position.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoffer has wrist control.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffer managing to control the position.
Morgan throws a strike but Hoffer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer won't allow Morgan to get back to his feet.
Morgan pushes Hoffer off and gets back to his feet.
Morgan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoffer backs up against the cage.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoffer is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Hoffer circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoffer scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Hoffer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan shoots in and bounces Hoffer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoffer is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffer.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Hoffer keeps moving.
Morgan throws a strike but Hoffer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Hoffer postures up.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Hoffer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hoffer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoffer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morgan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hoffer shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morgan trying to mount his opponent but Hoffer defends it.
Hoffer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoffer defending well though.
Morgan thows a huge punch but Hoffer dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Hoffer won't allow it.
Morgan wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoffer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan is thwarting Hoffer's attempts to control the position.
Hoffer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Morgan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoffer's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffer is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Hoffer keeping hold of Morgan's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoffer's waist but Hoffer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Hoffer with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morgan is defended easily by Hoffer.
Jimmy Hoffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Hoffer throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Hoffer shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dexter Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Hoffer.
Horrible takedown by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoffer which made him look bad.
Morgan with a hook.
A left and a right from Hoffer both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Hoffer.
Hoffer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hoffer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morgan backs up against the cage.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoffer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoffer.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoffer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morgan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Hoffer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoffer swivels and escapes.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Hoffer misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Hoffer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoffer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morgan eats them both and turns towards Hoffer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoffer tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoffer to the ground. Hoffer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Jimmy Hoffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Hoffer is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Hoffer.
Hoffer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoffer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Hoffer.
Hoffer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan scores with a punch to the head.
Hoffer shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morgan misses with a hook. Hoffer ducked under it nicely.
Hoffer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morgan with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan misses with a hook. Hoffer ducked under it nicely.
Hoffer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morgan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoffer quickly recovers to half guard.
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Hoffer defends it.
Hoffer trying to control here.
Hoffer is pressing down on Morgan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoffer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Hoffer is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a strike but Hoffer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hoffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoffer throwing strikes but missing.
Hoffer with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Hoffer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoffer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morgan pushes Hoffer off and scrambles back to his feet.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoffer's waist but Hoffer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoffer sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good shot there by Hoffer.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hoffer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffer.
Morgan dives in and scores a takedown into Hoffer's guard.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dexter Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan connects with a couple of short punches.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffer keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Hoffer keeps moving.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoffer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoffer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoffer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoffer is retaining full guard.
Morgan throws an elbow that misses. Hoffer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morgan's guard. Nice move by Hoffer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer working some strikes from top position.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoffer.
Hoffer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoffer throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morgan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoffer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morgan wriggles free and stands up.
Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice takedown defense from Hoffer. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
Morgan has his takedown stuffed
and Hoffer counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hoffer is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan advances to mount.
Morgan lands a big shot there that rocks Hoffer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hoffer is looking to get to half guard.
Morgan avoids the attempt from Hoffer to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morgan 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!
Dexter Morgan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanex Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sumrall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kutless - Smile. Lewis has chosen Snoop DoGG as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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23
205 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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27
220 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Brawler
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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Sumrall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sanex Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sumrall's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lewis is looking to work some ground and pound but Sumrall has wrist control.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Sumrall is keeping the position.
Lewis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sumrall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sumrall has escaped and now he's on top!
Sumrall wants to get up but he can't break Lewis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sumrall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lewis pushes Sumrall off looking to stand but Sumrall dives back in and keeps control.
Lewis is staying active underneath Sumrall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sumrall not doing much here.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonah Sumrall wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sumrall keeps Lewis at a distance using the push kick.
Sumrall slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lewis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lewis throwing strikes but Sumrall manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looks to move to half guard but instead Sumrall has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Sumrall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sumrall decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall lands with a nice body kick.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Sumrall.
Lewis swinging wildly here.
Lewis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sumrall.
Jonah Sumrall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sumrall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sumrall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sumrall counters with a head kick. That will keep Lewis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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 Jonah Sumrall will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sumrall.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sumrall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt
and Sumrall counters with a body kick.
Sumrall circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Sumrall counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crunch! Sumrall slams his shin into Lewis's torso.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Sumrall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sumrall wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonah Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanex Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis shoots and misses
and Sumrall counters with a crisp one two that drops Lewis! Sumrall thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lewis to his feet! Lewis is in big trouble!
Lewis is rocked!
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!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Sumrall engages and cracks Lewis with a massive lead left hook - Lewis tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Sumrall is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonah Sumrall!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Coton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All Within My Hands. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Coton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman moves into the clinch.
Cartman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cartman is looking to break free of the clinch but Coton has double underhooks.
Coton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cartman tries to throw a body punch but Coton avoids it by throwing Cartman back against the cage.
Coton tries to land knees in the clinch but Cartman avoids the damage to the body.
Cartman managing to block the knees to the body from Coton.
Coton lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Eric Cartman has been cut.
Coton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cartman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coton working Cartman over with knees to the body.
Cartman looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coton blocks the elbow strike.
Cartman is trying to push Coton away but Coton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cartman is struggling to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cartman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coton's brow.
Coton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coton.
Coton misses with an elbow strike.
Coton manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coton clinches.
Coton lands an elbow inside.
Coton tries a knee to the head but Cartman blocks it.
Cartman is looking to control Coton's arms but Coton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cartman has his back to the cage.
Coton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coton clinches with his opponent.
Cartman tries to break the clinch but Coton is controlling the position.
Coton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartman throws a hook to the side of Coton's head but Coton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coton instigates a clinch.
Coton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cartman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cartman avoids the elbow strike from Coton, against the cage.
Cartman lands a hook that snaps the head of Coton backwards.
Coton avoids a wild elbow strike from Cartman.
Cartman just leaning against Coton, taking a breather.
Coton manages to break the clinch.
Coton has Cartman up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coton is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartman blocks an elbow strike.
Coton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coton clinches.
Cartman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coton's defenses.
Cartman dodges an elbow strike from Coton.
A nice left hand lands by Cartman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cartman's brow.
Coton pushes off an throws an elbow but Cartman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cartman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cartman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cartman is trying to maintain a safe position but Coton gets an underhook and turns Cartman into the cage.
Coton avoids the elbow strike from Cartman, against the cage.
Cartman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cartman misses with an elbow strike.
Cartman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cartman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coton's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman lands a damaging elbow.
Cartman scores with a shoulder strike.
Cartman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cartman avoiding damage as Coton throws knees to the body.
Coton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cartman is defending well for now.
Cartman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cartman is defending well for now.
Coton blocks the elbow strike.
Cartman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cartman tries to land knees in the clinch but Coton avoids the damage to the body.
Coton missing with knees to the body.
Cartman throws a punch but it's blocked by Coton.
Cartman lands a hook that snaps the head of Coton backwards.
Coton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cartman is defending well for now.
Coton missing with knees to the body.
Coton tries to land knees in the clinch but Cartman avoids the damage to the body.
Cartman throws an elbow but it misses.
Cartman lands with a light punch inside.
Cartman avoiding damage as Coton throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cartman is defending well for now.
Coton breaks from the clinch.
Coton fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cartman closes the distance and clinches.
Cartman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coton moves into range and clinches up with Cartman.
Coton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cartman's face.
Cartman is trying to break the clinch but Coton is controlling him.
Coton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cartman throws a head punch that misses.
Coton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coton has closed the distance and engaged Cartman in a clinch.
A short right from Cartman on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coton looking to throw knees to the head but Cartman is blocking nicely.
Coton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cartman is defending well for now.
Coton avoids a wild elbow strike from Cartman.
Cartman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Coton trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Coton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Cartman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cartman cracks Coton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cartman tries to keep at a distance but Coton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coton manages to break the clinch.
Coton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cartman is looking to clinch but Coton is avoiding it.
Cartman tries to close the distance and clinch but Coton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coton moves into the clinch successfully.
Cartman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jamie Coton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coton manages to break the clinch.
Cartman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Coton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Coton forces Cartman back against the cage and clinches.
Coton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coton trying to land knees to the body.
Coton connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coton lands a knee to the head.
Cartman tries to break free but Coton pushes him back against the cage.
Coton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cartman is defending well for now.
Cartman avoiding damage as Coton throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman looking to stall.
Coton throws an elbow but it misses.
Coton lands a damaging elbow.
Cartman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cartman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Cartman misses.
Cartman missing with a left hand there. Coton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coton rushes Cartman and presses him up against the cage.
Coton working Cartman over with knees to the body.
Cartman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coton moves into the clinch successfully.
Coton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cartman avoids it.
Coton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cartman has a couple of punches blocked by Coton.
A short uppercut from Cartman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coton cracks Cartman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coton throws a shot from downtown. Cartman moves away and avoids it.
Cartman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cartman walks into a straight right hand from Coton.
Coton throws a nice looking combination but Cartman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cartman tries to clinch but Coton moves out of range.
Cartman throws a big shot that misses.
Coton instigates a clinch.
Coton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartman scores with a body shot.
Cartman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Coton moves into the clinch.
Coton tries to land knees in the clinch but Cartman avoids the damage to the body.
Cartman looking to slow down the pace here.
Coton missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman tries to break the clinch but Coton is controlling the position.
Coton lands a knee to the body.
Cartman looking to stall.
Coton lands a damaging elbow.
Coton manages to break the clinch.
Cartman forces Coton back against the cage and clinches.
Coton looking to throw knees to the head but Cartman is blocking nicely.
Cartman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cartman looking to slow down the pace here.
Coton dodges an elbow strike from Cartman.
Cartman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cartman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coton manages to break the clinch.
Cartman is looking to clinch but Coton is avoiding it.
Coton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coton drives through and clinches with Cartman against the cage.
Coton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coton closes the distance and clinches.
Cartman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cartman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coton backwards.
Cartman blocks the elbow strike.
Cartman has a couple of punches blocked by Coton.
Cartman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jamie Coton has been cut.
Cartman managing to block the knees to the body from Coton.
Cartman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coton blocking some punches.
Cartman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coton avoids the elbow strike from Cartman, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cartman digs a right hand underneath Coton's ribcage. Coton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cartman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Cartman.
Coton scores a nice knee to the body.
Cartman struggles to land a body shot inside as Coton controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Coton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Coton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eric Cartman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartman scores with the left hand. Coton knows he should have avoided that one.
Coton moves into the clinch.
Cartman avoiding damage as Coton throws knees to the body.
Cartman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cartman avoids a wild elbow strike from Coton.
Coton throws an elbow but it misses.
Cartman throws an elbow but it misses.
Cartman throws an elbow but it misses.
Cartman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coton prevents Cartman from breaking the clinch.
Cartman manages to break the clinch.
Cartman has Coton up against the cage in a clinch.
Coton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartman blocks an elbow strike from Coton.
Cartman tries to throw a body punch but Coton avoids it by throwing Cartman back against the cage.
Cartman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartman.
Cartman is looking to control Coton's arms but Coton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cartman has his back to the cage.
Coton lands an elbow that stopped Cartman in his tracks for a moment.
Coton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cartman's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coton.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coton.
Coton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coton digs a good body shot into Cartman's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cartman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cartman blocks it with crossed arms.
Coton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartman.
Cartman throws a head punch that misses.
Coton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cartman is defending well for now.
Coton avoids a wild elbow strike from Cartman.
Cartman is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coton misses with an elbow strike.
Cartman managing to block the knees to the body from Coton.
Coton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cartman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartman.
Cartman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coton dodges an elbow strike from Cartman.
Cartman throws an elbow but it misses.
Coton misses with a knee strike.
Coton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartman.
Coton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartman can do to turn this around?
Cartman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cartman working aggressively here.
Coton blocks an elbow strike from Cartman.
Cartman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Coton blocks an elbow strike from Cartman.
Cartman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cartman blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartman.
Cartman is trying to break the clinch but Coton is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Cartman.
Cartman avoids a wild elbow strike from Coton.
Coton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cartman avoids it.
Cartman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cartman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coton backwards.
Cartman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Cartman.
Cartman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coton.
Cartman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coton throws an elbow but misses.
Cartman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cartman has a couple of punches blocked by Coton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartman tries to break free but Coton pushes him back against the cage.
Eric Cartman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cartman throws an elbow but misses.
Coton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coton landing knees to the body.
Coton tries to land knees in the clinch but Cartman avoids the damage to the body.
Cartman blocks an elbow strike from Coton.
Coton lands an elbow inside that Cartman shrugs off.
Coton scores a nice knee to the body.
Coton blocks the elbow strike.
Coton lands a good knee to the midsection. Cartman won't want to take too many of those.
Coton lands a good knee to the midsection. Cartman won't want to take too many of those.
Coton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cartman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coton lands an elbow inside.
Coton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coton tries to land knees in the clinch but Cartman avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Coton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coton 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Coton!
A relieved looking Jamie Coton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rayce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gilbert Melendez enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rayce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Melendez is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melendez taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Melendez is defending it quite comfortably.
Melendez tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melendez keeps working.
Melendez tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Melendez is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Melendez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Melendez won't allow it.
Melendez is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Melendez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Melendez has escaped and now he's on top!
Melendez postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melendez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Melendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Melendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melendez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
Melendez looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Melendez wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Melendez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Melendez keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melendez is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Melendez stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Melendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melendez defends well.
Melendez trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melendez defends well.
Melendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
Melendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Melendez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Melendez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melendez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Melendez is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Melendez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Melendez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Melendez 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melendez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
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 Rayce Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Melendez slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Melendez quickly recovers to half guard.
Melendez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Melendez.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Melendez is retaining full guard.
Melendez trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Melendez blocks nicely.
Melendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Melendez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Melendez tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Melendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Melendez is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melendez throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Melendez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Melendez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Melendez!
Gracie stops Melendez from passing to mount.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Melendez is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to control but Melendez postures up.
Gracie parries the strikes from Melendez easily there. Melendez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gracie to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie parries the strikes from Melendez easily there. Melendez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gracie to escape.
Melendez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Melendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
Melendez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Melendez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melendez.
Melendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melendez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melendez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gilbert Melendez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melendez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Melendez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Melendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melendez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Melendez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Melendez has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a triangle. Melendez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Melendez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rayce Gracie!
Rayce Gracie is the new lightweight champion!
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