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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hefner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Puff The Magic Dragon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
14 - 15 - 1 |
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150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Hugh Hefner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hefner has managed to clinch.
Hefner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hefner breaks the clinch.
Camatta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hefner to the ground. Camatta is now in Hefner's guard.
Hefner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camatta passes into half guard.
Hefner trying to control from the bottom.
Hefner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hefner is looking to get back to full guard here but Camatta has managed to pass to side control instead.
Camatta tries to move to mount but Hefner blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner can't do much from the bottom here.
Hefner is looking for a sweep.
Hefner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hefner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hefner moves into full guard.
Camatta trying to control but Hefner is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hefner is looking for a triangle here but Camatta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Camatta is trying to get an arm triangle but Hefner is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hefner is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Hefner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camatta trying to control the action but Hefner is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner is trying to escape the position but Camatta is controlling the position.
Hefner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Camatta presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hefner tries to hold on but Camatta postures up.
Hefner tries to control the position but Camatta now has his back.
Camatta working for the choke.
Hefner tries to roll but Camatta sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hefner breaks Camatta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hefner trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Hefner stands up over Camatta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camatta is looking for a triangle but Hefner pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hefner landing some decent shots from guard.
Hefner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hefner postures up in Camatta's guard and throws a big left but Camatta blocks it.
Hefner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camatta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hefner has managed to get both his arms back between Camatta's legs - danger averted.
Camatta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hefner defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camatta controls Hefner momentarily but Hefner frees himself.
Hefner trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugh Hefner just wasn't active enough.
Hefner scores with a leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hefner tries to clinch but Camatta is having none of it.
Hefner moves into the clinch.
Hefner scores a nice knee to the body.
Hefner jumps guard and drags Camatta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Camatta preventing the sweep.
Hefner looking for a guillotine here but Camatta defends easily.
Hefner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camatta defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hefner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Hefner is retaining full guard.
Hefner looking for a sweep. Not yet Hefner, not yet.
Camatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hefner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Hefner keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hefner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hefner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hefner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hefner trying to control the position.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hefner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Hefner is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camatta is looking to pass into half guard but Hefner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hefner is in guard.
Hefner trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Hefner dominated that 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.
Hefner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camatta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camatta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hefner quickly recovers to half guard.
Hefner looking for submissions off his back.
Camatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hefner wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Hefner actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta trying to mount his opponent but Hefner defends it.
Camatta trying to control from half guard but Hefner is working away.
Hefner is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hefner with the active half guard here but Camatta passes nicely into side control.
Camatta wants to control but Hefner is keeping him busy.
Hefner tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to control but Hefner is keeping him busy.
Camatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hefner is trying to control Camatta's posture but Camatta avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta gets to mount! Hefner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Camatta working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hefner turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Camatta off and cradles Hefner's limp body as Camatta celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Antonio Camatta!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Camatta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli comes into the arena with Mario theme blaring out of the sound system. Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Bravery - time won't let me go. 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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39
282 lbs
41 - 20 - 0 |
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35
198 lbs
26 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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TWGC Champion
World class boxer
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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
41 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Betoli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Betoli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Betoli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Betoli tries to pass.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Betoli controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli controlling from the top position.
Betoli looking to pass the guard.
Betoli advances to half guard.
Betoli wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Betoli passes the guard and advances to mount!
Betoli tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Betoli maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Betoli controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mario Betoli.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Betoli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie prevents Betoli from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Betoli defends the submission attempt.
Betoli trying to control here.
Betoli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Betoli tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Betoli is having none of it.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Betoli is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Betoli is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli works his way to full guard. Good work.
Betoli trying to control the position.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Betoli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Betoli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Betoli is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Betoli avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betoli is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Betoli has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Betoli is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Betoli is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Betoli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie prevents Betoli from improving his position.
Betoli is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Betoli's guard.
Betoli is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Betoli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Betoli 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.
Betoli controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Betoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betoli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Mario Betoli wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Betoli has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Betoli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Betoli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Betoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Betoli keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Betoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Betoli is working from the bottom.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Betoli's guard.
Betoli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Betoli wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Betoli trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Betoli is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Betoli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Betoli sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betoli trying to control here.
Betoli tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Betoli is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Betoli is defending well.
Betoli wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Betoli defending well.
Betoli wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Betoli is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Betoli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Betoli not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betoli wants to control but Gracie manages to buck him off and is now in Betoli's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Betoli pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Betoli has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Betoli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Betoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gracie. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Betoli has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Betoli keeps moving.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Betoli.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kron Gracie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Betoli fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Betoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Betoli wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Betoli is working from the bottom.
Betoli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Betoli is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Betoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Betoli with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Betoli didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli trying to control the position.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kron Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie trying to control but Betoli is working from the bottom.
Betoli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Betoli is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Betoli is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Betoli is trying to get back to full guard.
Betoli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Betoli trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Betoli is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Betoli keeps moving.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Betoli is retaining full guard.
Betoli trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Betoli goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Betoli regains guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Betoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Betoli controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Betoli keeps moving.
Betoli keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Betoli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Betoli trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Betoli frees his head quite easily.
Betoli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Betoli is holding on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has control of Betoli's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Betoli regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Betoli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Betoli 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.
Betoli wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Betoli is having none of it.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Betoli is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Betoli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Betoli wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Kron Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Betoli.
Betoli looking to control but instead Gracie has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Betoli is controlling well.
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!
Betoli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Betoli is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Betoli wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Betoli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Betoli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is pressing down on Betoli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Betoli trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Betoli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Betoli trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Betoli keeps him under control.
Betoli wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Betoli trying to control the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mario Betoli.
Gracie feints and as Betoli raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Betoli wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Betoli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Betoli keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Betoli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Betoli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Betoli trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Betoli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kron Gracie.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Betoli.
Betoli drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Betoli.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Betoli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Betoli trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Betoli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Betoli is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie won't allow Betoli to pass to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Betoli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Betoli is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Betoli keeps working.
Betoli is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Betoli, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Betoli's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli tries to improve position but can't.
Betoli is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Betoli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Betoli tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Betoli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Betoli is trying to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Betoli is working away.
Betoli sneaks back into half guard.
Betoli is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Betoli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Betoli defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
The fighters are battling for position here. Betoli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Betoli is keeping the position for now.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Betoli keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betoli 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kron Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to control but Betoli is working from the bottom.
Betoli is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Betoli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Betoli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Betoli slows the pace down in half guard.
Betoli is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Betoli trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Betoli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betoli works his way into full mount!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Betoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Betoli controlling the position easily from mount.
Betoli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Betoli is stalling here but it's allowed Gracie to get half guard.
Betoli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mario Betoli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Betoli did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie pushing down on Betoli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Betoli is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Betoli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Betoli wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Betoli is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Betoli avoid being mounted?
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie trying to control the action but Betoli is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kron Gracie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Betoli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie controls Betoli momentarily but Betoli frees himself.
Betoli content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betoli slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Betoli control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mario Betoli.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Kron Gracie!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Kron Gracie!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Kron Gracie 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Locke comes to the ring accompanied by Star Wars - Imperial March. Green has chosen Down - Hail The Leaf as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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198 lbs
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31
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herb Green!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Green drives through with a takedown into Locke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Green trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom.
Locke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Green has picked Locke up and slammed him! Locke can't keep hold of the triangle and Green manages to pass to side control!
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Locke, who protects the arm well.
Locke is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control.
Locke is working hard here to advance position.
Locke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Green's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Locke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Locke has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Locke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Green trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom.
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control from the top but Locke keeps moving.
Locke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Locke wants to sweep but no luck.
Green 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.
Locke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
Locke looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Locke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into side control.
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Locke, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control for a moment but Locke uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Green is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Locke defends it well.
Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Locke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Locke makes his way to full guard, as Green worked for a kimura.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Locke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Locke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Green escapes and throws Locke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Locke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Green swings around for an armbar but Locke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Green's guard.
Locke trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Locke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Green has his foot on Locke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Locke works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Locke trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Locke forces his way into half guard.
Locke is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Locke is trying to work for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Locke wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green moves into full guard.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Locke controls the pace.
Locke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Locke has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Green controls Locke momentarily but Locke frees himself.
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Locke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green is trying to keep Locke in close.
Locke wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Locke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Locke trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green is looking for a triangle but Locke pushes his legs off easily.
Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Locke defends it easily.
Locke looking to pass the guard.
Locke drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Locke off! Locke jumps back into Green's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Locke 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.
A close round but Herb Green will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Locke's half guard.
Green is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Locke defends it well.
Locke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Herb Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green wants to pass the guard but Locke is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is keen to just control but Locke is a slippery customer.
Green is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Locke defends it well.
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green is looking for a kimura but Locke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Locke actively working from the bottom here.
Locke wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke looking for submissions off his back.
Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Locke sees it coming and defends easily.
Green is looking for a kimura here.
Locke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to advance position but Locke won't allow it.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Locke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Locke tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke is looking to improve his position.
Locke actively working from the bottom here.
Locke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Locke sees it coming and defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Green works his way into side control.
Green trying to control the action but Locke is working from the bottom.
Locke seems a little lost for a moment, as Green dominates the positioning.
Locke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Green tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Green has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Locke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control the action but Locke is working from the bottom.
Locke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Green trying to control the position but Locke is working away.
Green goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Locke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Green but great work by Locke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Locke advances to full mount.
Locke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Locke working for a submission but Green is keeping him at bay.
Locke looking to secure an arm triangle but Green defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Locke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to hold on but Locke pushes him away.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
Locke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Green has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Green wants to control but Locke is having none of it.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green tries to hold on but Locke postures up.
Locke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Green tries to hold on but Locke postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Locke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Locke is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Green is keen to just control but Locke is a slippery customer.
Locke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke trying to control momentarily.
Green tries to escape the position.
Locke is trying to stick to Green's back but Green is turning into Locke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Locke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Green.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Locke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Locke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Green gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Green uses it to pass to side control.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Locke regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Locke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Locke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
Green turns into Locke and is now in his guard.
Locke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Locke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into side control.
Locke is not content to let Green control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is staying tight to Locke's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Locke, who protects the arm well.
Locke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Green off and has taken his back!
Locke looking for the RNC.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke has the hooks in. Green is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Green manages to reverse the position and now he's in Locke's guard. Nice work there by Green.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Locke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Green pushing down on Locke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
Locke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green is working for a kimura but Locke is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Locke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Locke.
Locke has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Green doesn't defend quickly enough and Locke has managed to lock this one up! Can Green escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Locke on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Locke!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greco Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eduardo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Roman didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roman!
Roman happy to just control the position for now.
Alvarez gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alvarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roman won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Roman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face as Roman controls the position.
Roman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roman trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Roman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Roman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Roman keeps him under control.
Roman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Alvarez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Alvarez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Alvarez wants to control for a moment but Roman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roman is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roman is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Roman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Roman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Roman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alvarez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roman but great work by Alvarez.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Roman.
Roman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alvarez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roman but great work by Alvarez.
Alvarez working away.
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Roman.
Roman trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Roman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roman taking a break here but Alvarez is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roman checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck for Roman with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez wants to land a leg kick but Roman is out of range.
Roman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alvarez won't allow Roman to pass to mount.
Roman trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Roman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roman passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Roman's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez tries to reverse the position but Roman maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Roman's attempts to control the action.
Roman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alvarez turns into him and now he's in Roman's guard.
Alvarez pushing down on Roman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alvarez works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Alvarez has taken his back.
Alvarez working for the choke.
Roman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
Alvarez is just content to waste time from the top position. Roman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six 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.
Roman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roman trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Roman is working away.
Alvarez tries to advance to mount but Roman denies him.
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Roman.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman has an Americana. Alvarez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Roman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Roman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Greco Roman!
In his post fight interview, Greco Roman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoshi Tamatso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsuyoshi Tamatso is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
202 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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35
178 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Bashor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tamatso avoids it really well and circles away.
Jesse Bashor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamatso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tamatso is trying to control the action in half guard but Bashor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tamatso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bashor defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bashor tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tamatso has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tamatso avoids the attempt from Bashor to control.
Bashor is working to get back to half guard.
Tamatso works his way to his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamatso trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bashor doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tamatso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Tamatso on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bashor is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bashor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tamatso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bashor's body.
Bashor looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tamatso.
Bashor showing good submission defense here.
Bashor trying to control the hands but Tamatso won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashor is keeping busy.
Bashor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bashor is keeping busy.
Tamatso is persistently looking for the submission but Bashor is defending it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tamatso looking to break Bashor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bashor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tamatso will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashor fending off the submission attempt from Tamatso.
Bashor manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tamatso's guard. Nice work there by Bashor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso keeping moving, preventing Bashor from controlling successfully.
Bashor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tamatso manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tamatso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tamatso is keen to just control but Bashor is a slippery customer.
Bashor is looking to improve his position.
Tamatso is thwarting Bashor's attempts to control the position.
Bashor tries to roll over but Tamatso keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashor wants to control but Tamatso is keeping busy.
Tamatso trying to mount his opponent but Bashor defends it.
Tamatso works his way into full mount!
Bashor is looking to get to half guard.
Tamatso looking to control but Bashor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bashor wants to hold on but Tamatso pushes him away.
Tamatso jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bashor is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bashor and Tamatso has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bashor wants to control but Tamatso postures up.
Bashor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tamatso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tamatso wants to control but Bashor is keeping him busy.
Tamatso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bashor!
Bashor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tamatso.
Bashor 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bashor is looking for a sweep. Tamatso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bashor is refusing to be controlled, as Tamatso sits in half guard.
Bashor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamatso is working away from the top position though.
Tamatso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bashor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamatso is trying to control. Bashor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tamatso trying to advance position but Bashor counters by regaining guard.
Tamatso slips nicely into half guard.
Bashor tries to get to full guard but Tamatso has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bashor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tamatso is taking a breather. Bashor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tamatso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bashor is just riding it out for now. Tamatso eventually gives up the hold.
Bashor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bashor.
Tamatso slips nicely into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tamatso in particular looking to stall.
Tamatso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bashor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tamatso.
Bashor with the active half guard here but Tamatso passes nicely into side control.
Tamatso wants to control but Bashor is keeping him busy.
Tamatso tries for a kimura but Bashor is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tamatso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Bashor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tamatso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bashor struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bashor is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Tamatso gets a double leg takedown into Bashor's guard.
Tamatso 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.
Bashor looking to control.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bashor keeping moving, preventing Tamatso from controlling successfully.
Tamatso stopping the sweep attempt from Bashor.
Tamatso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bashor is keeping the position for now.
Tamatso 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.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tamatso gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamatso trying to control the action but Bashor is working from the bottom.
Bashor trying to get back to full guard but Tamatso takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bashor working to try and regain half guard.
Bashor wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bashor rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bashor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso is stalling in the full guard.
Bashor can't keep his opponent in guard - Tamatso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bashor looking for submissions off his back.
Tamatso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tamatso swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bashor is now in Tamatso's guard. A big mistake from Tamatso there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamatso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor wants to pass the guard but Tamatso is keeping the position.
Bashor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tamatso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bashor, into his guard.
Tamatso wants to pass the guard but Bashor is keeping the position.
Tamatso trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso content to stall in guard here.
Tamatso wants to pass the guard but Bashor is keeping the position.
Tamatso trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashor has his foot on Tamatso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tamatso works his way back into a safe position though.
Tamatso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamatso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bashor is keeping the position for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tsuyoshi Tamatso hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bashor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tamatso counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Tamatso 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.
Bashor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamatso pulls his head out easily.
Tamatso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bashor sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso tries to pass to full mount but Bashor defends it.
Tamatso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tamatso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bashor keeps working.
Tamatso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamatso passes to side control.
Bashor is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bashor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tamatso's best efforts.
Tamatso has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bashor defend it? Tamatso steps over the head and cranks it - Bashor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tamatso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sith One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Lindgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One comes into the arena with Sith blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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25
177 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sith One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikael Lindgren!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One tries for a takedown but Lindgren circles away easily
and Lindgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lindgren is looking to advance position but One won't allow it.
Lindgren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but One sees it coming and defends easily.
One is trying to maintain the position but Lindgren is very close to passing his half guard.
Lindgren is looking to pass One's guard but actually One recovers to full guard.
One might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
One is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lindgren is aware though and is defending well.
Lindgren trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindgren defends well.
Lindgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindgren advances to half guard.
Lindgren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lindgren looking for a submission but One manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lindgren is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Lindgren drops back, looking for a kneebar! One looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. One looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from One!
Lindgren wants to control but One postures up.
Lindgren is not content to let One control the position.
One tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no One has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
One wants to control but Lindgren is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lindgren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
One working away.
One is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lindgren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lindgren gets back to half guard.
Lindgren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One is keen to just control but Lindgren is a slippery customer.
Lindgren is trying to control but can't.
One performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lindgren wants to sweep here but One controlling him for the moment.
Lindgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
One is pushing down on Lindgren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lindgren is fighting to maintain full guard but One has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back.
One is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lindgren sees it coming and defends easily.
Lindgren actively working from the bottom here.
Lindgren wants to control but One is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
One is working for a submission of some sort.
One is looking for a kimura here.
One is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
One controlling his opponent.
One moves to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I really don't envy Lindgren right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lindgren showing good submission defense here.
Lindgren tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
One trying to control but Lindgren is having none of it.
One wants to finish this one by submission but Lindgren is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from One.
Lindgren tries to hold on but One pushes him away.
One fails to advance to Lindgren's back.
One wants to control the pace but Lindgren is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
One avoids the attempt from Lindgren to control.
One looking to control but Lindgren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
One fails to advance to Lindgren's back.
One with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lindgren is wriggling around trying to escape.
One wants to control the pace but Lindgren is squirming around nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindgren slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
One is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lindgren sees it coming and defends easily.
One is thwarting Lindgren's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
One 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.
Lindgren wants to get back to full guard.
One wants to take a breather but Lindgren is having none of it.
Lindgren is trying to maintain the position but One is very close to passing his half guard.
Lindgren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of One's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take One's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
One defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lindgren's arms.
Lindgren working for the choke.
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 Sith One will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
One darts in looking for a takedown but Lindgren gets double underhooks and turns One into the ropes.
Lindgren tightens his grip and picks One up, before dumping him to the ground. One manages to land in guard.
Lindgren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lindgren looking to sit in guard and control but One gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lindgren trying to keep a closed guard but One is proving a slippery customer.
One looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One 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.
Lindgren trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
One sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lindgren's guard.
One is looking for a kimura but Lindgren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for One to get the leverage.
Lindgren is trying to get back to full guard.
Lindgren manages to get to full guard.
One trying to control but Lindgren is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.
One is pushing down on Lindgren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lindgren is fighting to maintain full guard but One has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mikael Lindgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lindgren manages to get to full guard.
One is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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!
One 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.
Lindgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Lindgren, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. One defends it easily.
Lindgren keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
One avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
One showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
One wants to control from the top but Lindgren keeps moving.
Lindgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. One defends it easily.
One looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. One doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. One manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lindgren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. One doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. One manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
One trying to control but Lindgren is working from the bottom.
One advances position into side control!
Lindgren regains half guard.
Lindgren is defending against the submission attempts here by One.
One wants to pass to mount but Lindgren is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is looking to improve his position.
One wants to control but Lindgren is keeping him busy.
One tries to pass to full mount but Lindgren defends it.
Lindgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but One pulls his head out easily.
One trying to control the action but Lindgren is working from the bottom.
One is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
One is looking for a kimura but Lindgren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for One to get the leverage.
Lindgren trying to get back to full guard but One takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
One trying to control but Lindgren is having none of it.
Lindgren is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lindgren sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
One has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lindgren defend it? One steps over the head and cranks it - Lindgren is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for One!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sith One!
Our winner, Sith One, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aran Schmeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes to the ring accompanied by Kiyoshi Yoshida - Spirit. Masahiko Kimura could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aran Schmeck's chin.
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39
268 lbs
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165 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Masahiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aran Schmeck!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura dives in and scores a takedown into Schmeck's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimura postures up.
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmeck keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Masahiko Kimura.
Schmeck misses with a takedown attempt - Kimura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schmeck is trying to get back to half guard.
Schmeck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schmeck keeps trying to improve his position.
Schmeck regains half guard.
Schmeck manages to get to full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmeck throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kimura escapes and throws Schmeck's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Schmeck is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kimura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schmeck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schmeck is persistently looking for the submission but Kimura is defending it well.
Schmeck has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Schmeck doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Kimura pushes down on Schmeck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schmeck is trying to escape the mount.
Kimura is stalling here but it's allowed Schmeck to get half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schmeck actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmeck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schmeck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schmeck.
Schmeck trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck pulls Kimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Kimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kimura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schmeck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kimura, into his guard.
Schmeck trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Schmeck preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Schmeck from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schmeck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aran Schmeck wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schmeck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kimura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schmeck somewhat.
Kimura stuffs the takedown attempt from Schmeck. Schmeck gets slowly back to his feet.
Masahiko Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aran Schmeck.
Schmeck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schmeck looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kimura trying to control the position but Schmeck is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmeck is looking to reverse the position.
Schmeck being controlled for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck prevents Kimura from improving position.
Kimura works to advance to full mount. Schmeck defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Schmeck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura trying to control but Schmeck is having none of it.
Kimura prevents Schmeck from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura fails to advance to Schmeck's back.
Schmeck working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura wants to control the pace but Schmeck is squirming around nicely.
Schmeck tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck is trying to escape the mount.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schmeck is looking to escape.
Kimura is really struggling to control Schmeck but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimura prevents Schmeck from getting the reversal.
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 Masahiko Kimura will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schmeck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schmeck shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed Schmeck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kimura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schmeck manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmeck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmeck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schmeck looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kimura is defending well. Schmeck quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kimura has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Schmeck celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aran Schmeck!
Aran Schmeck made sure to mention his sponsor, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Garelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex De Paiva Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Garelli might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Patriarch on a Vespa. Alex De Paiva Santos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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195 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Garelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex De Paiva Santos!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Paiva Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Garelli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
De Paiva Santos wants a takedown.
Garelli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Paiva Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garelli is looking for a takedown.
De Paiva Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joe Garelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex De Paiva Santos.
Garelli tries for a takedown but De Paiva Santos manages to get underhooks.
Garelli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Paiva Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Garelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Paiva Santos prevents it.
De Paiva Santos has hold of one of Garelli's legs. Garelli is fighting the takedown attempt but De Paiva Santos gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
De Paiva Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Garelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Paiva Santos pushing down on Garelli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garelli controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garelli wants to control but De Paiva Santos is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Paiva Santos trying to control from half guard but Garelli is working away.
De Paiva Santos is pressing down on Garelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garelli is holding on for now.
Garelli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Paiva Santos is working away from the top position though.
Garelli is staying active underneath De Paiva Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from De Paiva Santos as Garelli shoots in.
Garelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garelli wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Paiva Santos but De Paiva Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garelli shoots and misses
and De Paiva Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Garelli didn't expect that.
De Paiva Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Garelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Paiva Santos postures up.
De Paiva Santos trying to control but Garelli is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Paiva Santos is pushing down on Garelli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garelli is fighting to maintain full guard but De Paiva Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Paiva Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garelli sees it coming and defends easily.
De Paiva Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Paiva Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garelli has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Paiva Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garelli keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garelli is pressing down on De Paiva Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Paiva Santos won't allow Garelli to sweep him here.
Garelli is trying to keep De Paiva Santos in close.
De Paiva Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Garelli is retaining full guard.
De Paiva Santos trying to control but Garelli is working from the bottom.
De Paiva Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De Paiva Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex De Paiva Santos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Garelli with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Paiva Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Garelli wants to improve his position but De Paiva Santos is controlling well.
De Paiva Santos wants to take a breather but Garelli is having none of it.
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!
Garelli is defending against the submission attempts here by De Paiva Santos.
De Paiva Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Garelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garelli is refusing to be controlled, as De Paiva Santos sits in half guard.
De Paiva Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
De Paiva Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Garelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Paiva Santos is working for a kimura but Garelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Garelli is looking to control De Paiva Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garelli avoid being mounted?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garelli has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Paiva Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Paiva Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Paiva Santos is looking to stall here but Garelli recovers full guard.
Garelli wants to sweep here but De Paiva Santos controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Garelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Paiva Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Paiva Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Paiva Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garelli trying to control here.
De Paiva Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Garelli trying to control from the bottom.
Garelli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
De Paiva Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Paiva Santos 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.
Garelli is trying is best to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos trying to control the action but Garelli is working from the bottom.
De Paiva Santos is working for a kimura but Garelli is defending it quite comfortably.
De Paiva Santos has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Garelli defend it? De Paiva Santos steps over the head and cranks it - Garelli is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for De Paiva Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex De Paiva Santos!
A relieved looking Alex De Paiva Santos 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 Pete Wentz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentz comes to the ring accompanied by Dance, Dance. On his way into the ring it seems that Pete Wentz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pete Wentz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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158 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Wentz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Quintana!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wentz wants to control from the top but Quintana keeps moving.
Quintana has his foot on Wentz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wentz works his way back into a safe position though.
Quintana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quintana has his foot on Wentz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wentz works his way back into a safe position though.
Wentz looking to pass the guard.
Wentz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quintana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wentz controls the pace.
Wentz wants to control from the top but Quintana keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Pete Wentz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wentz fails with a takedown attempt.
Quintana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wentz trying to hold on to Quintana's head to control him but Quintana postures up.
Wentz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wentz tries to roll over but Quintana keeps him under control.
Quintana wants to work for an arm triangle but Wentz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wentz trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Quintana uses his free foot to push down on Wentz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wentz.
Quintana looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wentz tries to reverse the position but Quintana maintains control.
Wentz tries to hold on but Quintana postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentz is squirming around, avoiding Quintana's attempts to control the action.
Wentz is controlling an arm, preventing Quintana from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Quintana with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wentz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana stops Wentz from getting back to his feet.
Wentz wants to get back to full guard.
Quintana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Quintana looking for a guillotine from mount but Wentz is having none of it.
Quintana looking to secure an arm triangle but Wentz defends it well.
Quintana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wentz is looking to escape.
Quintana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wentz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wentz tries to lock up and control but Quintana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wentz is working to get back to half guard.
Wentz tries to hold on but Quintana pushes him away.
Wentz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Quintana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wentz is looking to escape.
Wentz tries to hold on but Quintana postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Quintana controlling his opponent.
Wentz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Quintana working for a guillotine from mount but Wentz is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wentz is looking to get to half guard.
Wentz is squirming around, avoiding Quintana's attempts to control the action.
Wentz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quintana working for a guillotine from mount but Wentz is in no mood to give up.
Wentz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is refusing to be controlled, as Quintana sits in half guard.
Wentz tries to get to full guard but Quintana has control of the leg.
Wentz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Quintana is working for a submission of some sort.
Wentz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Quintana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quintana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quintana is pushing down on Wentz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wentz is fighting to maintain full guard but Quintana has managed to sneak the leg through.
Quintana looking for a submission but Wentz manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Wentz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quintana manages to get himself to full guard.
Quintana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wentz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wentz stands and throws Quintana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Quintana trying to remain calm as Wentz controls from the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Quintana tries to improve position but can't.
Quintana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quintana struggling a bit here.
Quintana is being controlled here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quintana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wentz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wentz trying to control the action but Quintana is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wentz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Quintana!
Wentz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quintana keeps working.
Wentz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Quintana's shoulder. That is not cool.
Quintana is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wentz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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 Pete Wentz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quintana as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Wentz. No joy for Quintana on that attempt.
Quintana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wentz.
Quintana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wentz tries to avoid it but Quintana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wentz to the ground. Wentz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wentz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Wentz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentz stuffs the takedown.
Wentz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Quintana's guard.
Wentz stands and throws Quintana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wentz tries to stand but Quintana is controlling his head.
Quintana tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentz slows the pace down.
Wentz working away.
Pete Wentz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quintana is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wentz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wentz controlling the pace for now.
Quintana wants to control but Wentz is having none of it.
Wentz looking to control but Quintana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quintana is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wentz trying to control but Quintana is having none of it.
Quintana regains half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Quintana is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pete Wentz.
Quintana shoots in and drives through. Wentz sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Wentz or perhaps it was just good defense by Quintana which made him look bad.
Pete Wentz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wentz shoots in but Quintana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wentz.
Horrible takedown by Wentz or perhaps it was just good defense by Quintana which made him look bad.
Wentz fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quintana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Quintana tries to pass to full mount but Wentz defends it.
Quintana trying to control from Wentz's half guard. Wentz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wentz wants to sweep but no luck.
Wentz is trying to control the position but Quintana postures up.
Wentz pulls Quintana in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wentz trying to keep a closed guard but Quintana is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wentz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Quintana tries to get to full guard but Wentz has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wentz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quintana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quintana looking for submissions off his back.
Wentz wants to take a breather but Quintana is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Quintana wants to get back to full guard.
Quintana actively working from the bottom here.
Quintana is trying to maintain the position but Wentz is very close to passing his half guard.
Wentz controlling the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wentz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quintana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quintana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wentz pulls his head out easily.
Wentz is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is trying to control the action in half guard but Quintana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quintana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wentz pulls his head out easily.
Wentz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wentz wants to take a breather but Quintana is having none of it.
Quintana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wentz looking to pass the guard.
Wentz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pete Wentz just wasn't active enough.
Wentz closes the distance and clinches up with Quintana, looking for a takedown. Wentz pushes Quintana against the ropes but Quintana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wentz shoots in looking for a takedown. Quintana tries to sprawl out of it but Wentz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Quintana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wentz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quintana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wentz as he avoids it easily.
Quintana stuffs the takedown.
Wentz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wentz wants it to stay on the feet.
Quintana looks for a takedown but Wentz sprawls well.
Wentz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quintana.
Wentz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quintana on his heels. He'll look to pass Quintana's guard now, I'm sure.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Quintana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quintana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wentz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wentz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quintana looking for subs off his back but Wentz has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wentz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quintana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wentz is keen to just control but Quintana is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wentz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Quintana tries to roll over but Wentz keeps him under control.
Wentz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Quintana is not content to let Wentz control the position.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Wentz. No joy for Quintana on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wentz is defended easily by Quintana.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quintana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wentz pinned against the ropes. Wentz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quintana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wentz pinned against the ropes. Wentz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Wentz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Quintana has a takedown stuffed.
Quintana gets caught flat footed, as Wentz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wentz trying to control the position from guard on top but Quintana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quintana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wentz passes Quintana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wentz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quintana keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Quintana wants to control but Wentz is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana is trying to get back to full guard.
Wentz stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wentz shoots in and drives through. Quintana sprawls well.
Quintana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wentz's waist but Wentz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quintana off to one side.
Wentz leaves Quintana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pete Wentz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Quintana.
Quintana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quintana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wentz is fending him off so far but Quintana persists. Nope, Wentz circles away and we're back to standing.
Wentz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wentz wants it to stay on the feet.
Wentz misses with a takedown attempt - Quintana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quintana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintana leaves Wentz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quintana as he jumps to the side.
Quintana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wentz swivels and escapes.
Wentz shoots in and bounces Quintana off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Quintana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wentz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wentz forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz wants to control but Quintana is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Quintana tries to roll over but Wentz keeps him under control.
Quintana is still trying to improve position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wentz fails to land the takedown.
Quintana dives in for a single leg takedown but Wentz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Quintana gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wentz is just riding it out for now. Quintana eventually gives up the hold.
Wentz is looking for a sweep. Quintana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wentz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wentz is looking for a sweep. Quintana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quintana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wentz keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wentz keeping control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wentz fails with a takedown attempt.
Wentz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quintana defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Quintana as Wentz shoots in.
Wentz dives in for a single leg takedown but Quintana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Wentz gets underhooks to prevent Quintana's takedown attempt.
Wentz is trying to drag Quintana to the mat but Quintana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Quintana tightens his grip and picks Wentz up, before dumping him to the ground. Wentz manages to land in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Quintana slips nicely into half guard.
Wentz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Quintana preventing the sweep.
Quintana trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quintana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quintana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wentz seems keen to control Quintana's posture.
Wentz keeping moving, preventing Quintana from controlling successfully.
Quintana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Quintana trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentz wants to sweep but no luck.
Quintana tries to free his leg and advance position but Wentz is retaining full guard.
Jesus Quintana has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Quintana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wentz but Wentz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wentz shoots in but no luck this time.
Quintana fails with the takedown.
Wentz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quintana avoids it really well and circles away.
Wentz dives in for a single leg takedown but Quintana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Quintana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Quintana tries to score a body lock takedown but Wentz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wentz wants a takedown but no success here.
Quintana looking for a takedown.
Quintana is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wentz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wentz tries to score a body lock takedown but Quintana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quintana gets a trip 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!
Quintana stops Wentz from getting back to his feet.
Wentz wants to control but Quintana is keeping busy.
Wentz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wentz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quintana is one step ahead there.
Quintana trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Quintana preventing the sweep.
Wentz trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wentz wants to sweep here but Quintana controlling him for the moment.
Wentz looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Quintana is looking to sweep but instead, Wentz has passed into half guard.
Wentz trying to pass the guard but Quintana defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentz trying to control the action but Quintana is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Wentz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wentz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Pete Wentz!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Pete Wentz!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Pete Wentz!
Pete Wentz wins by unanimous decision!
Pete Wentz is the new lightweight champion!
Pete Wentz 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deschain kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Giving In-- As made famous by Adema. Lavronenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ex-Sektor Gaza - 'Dopilsya'. 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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197 lbs
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212 lbs
24 - 12 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roland Deschain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Lavronenko!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavronenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Deschain wants to sweep here but Lavronenko controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Deschain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lavronenko defends well.
Lavronenko trying to control but Deschain is working from the bottom.
Deschain controls Lavronenko momentarily but Lavronenko frees himself.
Deschain 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.
Lavronenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deschain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavronenko is one step ahead there.
Lavronenko trying to control but Deschain is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ivan Lavronenko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lavronenko looking to score a takedown here. Deschain is defending well but Lavronenko drives through and ends up in Deschain's guard.
Lavronenko wants to control from the top but Deschain keeps moving.
Lavronenko looking to pass the guard.
Lavronenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deschain keeping moving, preventing Lavronenko from controlling successfully.
Lavronenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deschain keeping moving, preventing Lavronenko from controlling successfully.
Lavronenko stopping the sweep attempt from Deschain.
Deschain keeping moving, preventing Lavronenko from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Lavronenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lavronenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deschain keeping full guard, as Lavronenko tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lavronenko preventing the sweep.
Deschain being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavronenko pushes down on Deschain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavronenko is keen to just control but Deschain is a slippery customer.
Lavronenko tries to pass to full mount but Deschain defends it.
Deschain wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deschain defends it well.
Deschain is looking to improve his position.
Deschain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Deschain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lavronenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deschain is keeping the position for now.
Deschain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lavronenko uses it to pass to side control.
Lavronenko advances to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavronenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deschain is looking to improve his position but Lavronenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Deschain tries to lock up and control but Lavronenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavronenko prevents Deschain from getting the reversal.
Deschain is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is trying to escape the mount but Lavronenko keeps good control and instead manages to take Deschain's back.
What can Deschain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lavronenko is persistently looking for the submission but Deschain is defending it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Deschain is really stuck here.
Deschain turns into Lavronenko and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deschain wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
Lavronenko looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deschain is one step ahead there.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deschain wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is keeping the position.
Lavronenko keeping moving, preventing Deschain from controlling successfully.
Deschain won't allow Lavronenko to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Deschain or perhaps it was just good defense by Lavronenko which made him look bad.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko leaves Deschain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deschain shoots for a takedown but Lavronenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Deschain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavronenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deschain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Deschain is looking for a sweep.
Deschain is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.
Lavronenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deschain tries to buck Lavronenko off but Lavronenko is having none of it.
Lavronenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deschain keeps working.
Deschain wants to control but Lavronenko postures up.
Lavronenko is looking to take a break and control but Deschain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lavronenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deschain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Lavronenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Deschain has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Lavronenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deschain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lavronenko tries to avoid it but Deschain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lavronenko to the ground. Lavronenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lavronenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Deschain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deschain lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lavronenko!
Lavronenko working to try and regain half guard.
Deschain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lavronenko is now in Deschain's guard. A big mistake from Deschain there, giving up the dominant position!
Deschain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lavronenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lavronenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deschain looking for a sweep. Not yet Deschain, not yet.
Lavronenko slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lavronenko tries to control but Deschain wriggling away.
Deschain wants to control but Lavronenko is having none of it.
Deschain is squirming around, avoiding Lavronenko's attempts to control the action.
Deschain is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Deschain tries to lock up and control but Lavronenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavronenko trying to control but Deschain is having none of it.
Lavronenko is looking to work his way around to Deschain's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lavronenko prevents Deschain from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavronenko wants to take his opponent's back but Deschain doesn't allow it.
Deschain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavronenko trying to control but Deschain is having none of it.
Deschain is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lavronenko has taken his back.
I would not like to be Deschain right now.
Lavronenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lavronenko is hanging on to Deschain's back as he tries to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deschain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Deschain tries to escape but Lavronenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Deschain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavronenko trying to pass the guard but Deschain defending well.
Deschain wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deschain is pressing down on Lavronenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deschain is on top in guard.
Deschain wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko keeping moving, preventing Deschain from controlling successfully.
Deschain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavronenko's guard.
Deschain prevents Lavronenko from improving his position.
Deschain trying to pass the guard but Lavronenko defending well.
Lavronenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Deschain.
Lavronenko is trying to maintain the position but Deschain is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivan Lavronenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deschain trying to pass the guard but Lavronenko defending well.
Lavronenko actively working from the bottom here.
Lavronenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deschain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lavronenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Lavronenko looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deschain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deschain is looking for a kimura but Lavronenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deschain to get the leverage.
Lavronenko is looking for a sweep. Deschain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavronenko gets back to full guard.
Lavronenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deschain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lavronenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deschain has Lavronenko in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Lavronenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lavronenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Deschain has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lavronenko escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lavronenko!
Deschain tries to buck Lavronenko off but Lavronenko is having none of it.
Lavronenko advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain is squirming around, avoiding Lavronenko's attempts to control the action.
Deschain looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Deschain is trying to defend against the choke here but Lavronenko has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lavronenko Tightens the hold and Deschain taps out furiously! Lavronenko displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Lavronenko!
Ivan Lavronenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ivan Lavronenko 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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