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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cordimana Ocypode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamour Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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166 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cordimana Ocypode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lamour Ferdinand!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand fails with the takedown
and Ocypode counters with a shoot takedown. Ferdinand fights it but they end up in guard.
Ferdinand wants to sweep but no luck.
Ocypode works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ocypode is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferdinand defends it well.
Ocypode wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferdinand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferdinand wants to improve his position but Ocypode is controlling well.
Ocypode tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferdinand knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferdinand tries to get to full guard but Ocypode has control of the leg.
Ocypode is looking to advance position but Ferdinand won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand gets back to full guard.
Ferdinand working for submissions but it's allowed Ocypode to get to half guard.
Ferdinand is looking to improve his position.
Ferdinand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ocypode pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand actively working from the bottom here.
Ocypode is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferdinand won't allow Ocypode to pass to mount.
Ferdinand is trying to maintain the position but Ocypode is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferdinand actively working from the bottom here.
Ocypode is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferdinand is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode wants to control but Ferdinand is keeping him busy.
Ocypode trying to mount his opponent but Ferdinand defends it.
Ferdinand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ocypode pulls his head out easily.
Ocypode is looking to advance position but Ferdinand won't allow it.
Ocypode definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferdinand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferdinand is defending against the submission attempts here by Ocypode.
Ferdinand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferdinand gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode pushes down on Ferdinand's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ocypode is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ferdinand!
Ferdinand has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ocypode is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ferdinand to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ferdinand shrugs it off.
Ocypode goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ferdinand is on top in guard.
Ferdinand controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferdinand trying to control the position from guard on top but Ocypode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ocypode dives on top into guard.
Ocypode tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferdinand is retaining full guard.
Ferdinand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferdinand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferdinand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ocypode pushing down on Ferdinand's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode controlling the action here.
Ocypode is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferdinand defends it well.
Ferdinand trying to hold on to Ocypode's head to control him but Ocypode postures up.
Ferdinand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ocypode pulls his head out easily.
Ferdinand trying to control but Ocypode postures up.
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.
Ferdinand is looking to improve his position.
Ocypode is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferdinand has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ocypode works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode avoids the attempt from Ferdinand to control.
Ocypode is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ocypode avoids the attempt from Ferdinand to control.
Ocypode has isolated one of Ferdinand's arms. Ferdinand looking to fight him off but Ocypode twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cordimana Ocypode!
Cordimana Ocypode gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atsushi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tat Moh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Smoke Serpent - Jiu Jitsu. Atsushi Gracie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atsushi Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Moh!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moh is in Gracie's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moh wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Moh tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
Moh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Moh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is pressing down on Moh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moh preventing the sweep.
Moh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moh stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moh manages to get himself to full guard.
Moh keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Moh seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Moh can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Moh defends the submission attempt.
Moh is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Moh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from Moh's half guard. Moh has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Moh keeps moving.
Gracie won't allow Moh to sweep him here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Moh keeps moving.
Moh is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Moh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Atsushi Gracie just wasn't active enough.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Moh off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie won't allow Moh to sweep him here.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moh is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Moh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Moh advances to half guard.
Moh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Moh seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moh trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moh working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moh stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Moh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moh moves to take his opponent's back.
Moh looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Moh will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Moh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moh tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moh has got one arm under Gracie's chin. This could be trouble... Gracie trying to control the other hand but Moh gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Gracie has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tat Moh!
Post fight, an emotional Tat Moh said 'It's not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparry McSubberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli comes to the ring accompanied by Mario theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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282 lbs
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255 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparry McSubberton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betoli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McSubberton defends well and Betoli ends up having to push McSubberton into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McSubberton wants the takedown. Betoli is fighting it off but McSubberton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Betoli's guard against the ropes.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McSubberton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Betoli is keeping the position for now.
McSubberton is still trying to improve position.
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.
Betoli is trying to control the position but McSubberton postures up.
McSubberton stopping the sweep attempt from Betoli.
Betoli has McSubberton pulled in close to control his posture.
Betoli is trying to keep McSubberton in close.
McSubberton stays in close to Betoli's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mario Betoli.
Betoli fails to land the takedown.
McSubberton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Betoli's guard.
Betoli keeping full guard, as McSubberton tries to pass.
Betoli looking to control.
Betoli pulls McSubberton in close to prevent any damage.
Betoli looking to control.
Betoli controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mario Betoli wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betoli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Betoli showed some decent athleticism there.
Betoli is trying to control. McSubberton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McSubberton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Betoli trying to control the pace.
McSubberton trying to hold on to Betoli's head to control him but Betoli postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mario Betoli just wasn't active enough.
McSubberton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Betoli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Betoli can't do much from the bottom here.
Betoli is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli struggling a bit here.
Betoli stops McSubberton from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Betoli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McSubberton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Betoli tries to bench press McSubberton off him but McSubberton keeps the position.
Betoli can't do much from the bottom here.
Betoli is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McSubberton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli working to try and regain half guard.
Betoli is working hard here to advance position.
McSubberton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Betoli is holding on tight.
McSubberton is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Betoli is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Betoli flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. McSubberton anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Betoli and secures both hooks! This could be bad! McSubberton slips an arm under Betoli chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. McSubberton has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. McSubberton is squeezing on Betoli like an anaconda would it's prey. Betoli fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparry McSubberton!
Sparry McSubberton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cha Cha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caeser Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
14 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cha Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeser Augustus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cha to the ground. Augustus is now in Cha's guard.
Augustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cha is keeping the position for now.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Cha keeps moving.
Augustus looking to pass the guard.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Cha keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Caeser Augustus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Augustus shoots in and drives through. Cha sprawls well.
Cha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Augustus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Augustus prevents Cha from improving his position.
Augustus trying to control from Cha's half guard. Cha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
My spies in Hellcademy inform me that Augustus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Augustus wants to control from the top but Cha keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augustus passes into half guard.
Augustus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Augustus is working for a kimura but Cha is defending it quite comfortably.
Augustus is trying to work for a kimura but Cha is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus seems to be working for a kimura but Cha defends the submission attempt.
Augustus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Augustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cha keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Augustus is stalling here. Cha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Augustus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cha working away.
Cha is looking to take a break and control but Augustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cha swings around for an armbar but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cha's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Augustus looking to sit in guard and control but Cha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Augustus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cha is pushing down on Augustus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Augustus is fighting to maintain full guard but Cha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Augustus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cha seems to be working for a kimura but Augustus defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Cha's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cha wants to take a breather but Augustus is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Augustus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cha.
Augustus wants to improve his position but Cha is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cha is trying to control the action in half guard but Augustus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cha is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Augustus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Augustus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Augustus trying to control the position but Cha is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Augustus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Augustus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cha, who protects the arm well.
Augustus wants to control for a moment but Cha uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying to control the action but Cha is working from the bottom.
Augustus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Augustus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cha gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caeser Augustus 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.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Cha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Augustus. That snapped Cha's head back.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cha sprawls well. Cha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Augustus gets slowly back to his feet.
Augustus throws a right hand that misses
and Cha counters with a takedown into side control.
Cha wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Cha swings around for an armbar but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cha's guard.
Cha can't keep his opponent in guard - Augustus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cha is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus seems to be working for a kimura but Cha defends the submission attempt.
Augustus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Caeser Augustus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Augustus wants to take his opponent's back but Cha doesn't allow it.
Augustus tries to control but Cha wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cha has worked his arm free - good work by Cha!
Augustus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cha has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Augustus but great work by Cha.
Augustus is not content to let Cha control the position.
Augustus is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cha wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Cha tries for a kimura but Augustus is defending well.
Augustus is not content to let Cha control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Augustus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Augustus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Augustus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cha's guard! Nice work there by Augustus!
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Cha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Caeser Augustus.
Augustus throws a nice looking combination but Cha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Augustus.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Augustus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cha swivels and escapes.
Cha dives in for a single leg takedown but Augustus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Augustus misses with a body punch.
Augustus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cha avoids it.
Augustus is working for takedown but Cha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cha Cha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caeser Augustus.
Augustus pulls guard effortlessly.
Cha slips nicely into half guard.
Cha trying to control from half guard but Augustus is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Augustus defends it well.
Cha trying to advance position but Augustus counters by regaining guard.
Cha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Augustus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Augustus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Augustus!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Augustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cha keeps working.
Cha tries to improve position but can't.
Augustus is looking to take a break and control but Cha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Augustus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cha Cha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Augustus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus throws a body punch but Cha moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cha.
Cha is trying to get an arm triangle but Augustus is defending well.
Cha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Augustus, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Augustus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cha but great work by Augustus.
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.
Cha tries to buck Augustus off but Augustus is having none of it.
Augustus trying to control the action but Cha is working from the bottom.
Augustus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cha has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Augustus but great work by Cha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha tries for a kimura but Augustus is defending well.
Cha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Augustus, who protects the arm well.
Augustus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is keen to just control but Cha is a slippery customer.
Augustus seems to be working for a kimura but Cha defends the submission attempt.
Augustus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cha reverses the position - he's now on top in Augustus's guard.
Cha wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cha looking to pass the guard.
Cha stands and throws Augustus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Augustus is looking for a sweep.
Cha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cha looking to control but instead Augustus has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is refusing to be controlled, as Cha sits in half guard.
Cha passes to full mount!
Augustus 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.
Cha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustus keeps working.
Augustus is looking for a sweep. Cha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Augustus defends it well.
Cha passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Augustus!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cha goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Augustus is on top in guard.
Augustus looking to sit in guard and control but Cha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cha trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cha is looking for a kimura but Augustus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cha to get the leverage.
Cha seems to be looking for submissions.
Cha wants to pass the guard but Augustus is defending well.
Cha stalling away here and it's allowed Augustus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cha advances position into side control!
Augustus is looking for a sweep.
Cha tries for a kimura but Augustus is defending well.
Cha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Augustus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cha Cha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Caeser Augustus!
Judge James Glass scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Caeser Augustus!
Caeser Augustus wins by majority decision!
A victorious Caeser Augustus 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 Sith One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex De Paiva Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One comes to the ring accompanied by Sith . Alex De Paiva Santos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex De Paiva Santos!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Paiva Santos is fending him off so far but One persists. Nope, De Paiva Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
One has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
One fails with a takedown attempt.
One looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sith One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Paiva Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Paiva Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. One knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Paiva Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Paiva Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Paiva Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Paiva Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Paiva Santos wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
One might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Paiva Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. One knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Paiva Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, One has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Paiva Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but One is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by One, who protects the arm well.
De Paiva Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Paiva Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, One has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is not content to let De Paiva Santos control the position.
De Paiva Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by One, who protects the arm well.
De Paiva Santos tries for a kimura but One is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Paiva Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Paiva Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. One knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos moves into full mount!
De Paiva Santos trying to control but One is having none of it.
De Paiva Santos controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and One is now in De Paiva Santos's guard. A big mistake from De Paiva Santos there, giving up the dominant position!
De Paiva Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Paiva Santos keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
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.
De Paiva Santos pulls One in to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos trying to control the position.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but De Paiva Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Paiva Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
One stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Paiva Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
One shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches De Paiva Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
One trying to control the position but De Paiva Santos is working away.
De Paiva Santos wants to control but One postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Paiva Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on One's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
One wants to control but De Paiva Santos is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos trying to control but One postures up.
De Paiva Santos manages to get to full guard.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but De Paiva Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Paiva Santos looking for a guillotine here but One defends easily.
De Paiva Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
One wants to control from the top but De Paiva Santos keeps moving.
One slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex De Paiva Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from One.
De Paiva Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
De Paiva Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Paiva Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Paiva Santos wants to free his trapped foot but One is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Paiva Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos is working for a kimura but One is defending it quite comfortably.
De Paiva Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so One is just riding it out for now. De Paiva Santos eventually gives up the hold.
De Paiva Santos is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Paiva Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
One trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos is trying to work for a kimura but One is defending well.
De Paiva Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Paiva Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but One keeps working.
De Paiva Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. One knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
One looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos wants to pass to mount but One is defending the position.
One has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Paiva Santos is working away from the top position though.
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 concentrating on defense, preventing De Paiva Santos from advancing position.
De Paiva Santos is looking for a kimura but One is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Paiva Santos to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
De Paiva Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and One defends it well.
One is defending against the submission attempts here by De Paiva Santos.
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.
De Paiva Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, One has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Paiva Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Paiva Santos is trying to work for a kimura but One is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
One is looking to improve his position.
De Paiva Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Paiva Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so One is just riding it out for now. De Paiva Santos eventually gives up the hold.
One is trying to get back to full guard.
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Paiva Santos pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
One is not content to let De Paiva Santos control the position.
One wants to control but De Paiva Santos is keeping busy.
De Paiva Santos is looking for a kimura but One is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Paiva Santos to get the leverage.
De Paiva Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and One defends it well.
De Paiva Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but One sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex De Paiva Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
De Paiva Santos drives through with a takedown into One's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
De Paiva Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Paiva Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
One 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.
De Paiva Santos wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alex De Paiva Santos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from De Paiva Santos. No joy for One on that attempt.
One shoots in looking for a takedown but De Paiva Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing One's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
One tries for a takedown but De Paiva Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sith One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Paiva Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
One shoots in and drives through. De Paiva Santos sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
One misses with a takedown
and De Paiva Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Paiva Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
De Paiva Santos forces his way into half guard.
De Paiva Santos is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and One reverses the position - he's now on top in De Paiva Santos's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Paiva Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. One manages to get himself to full guard.
De Paiva Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Paiva Santos content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because One has locked up a guillotine! One's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? De Paiva Santos is holding on here and One must be using up a lot of energy. De Paiva Santos has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! One gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sith One!
A victorious Sith One 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 Jesse Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Lindgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
177 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikael Lindgren!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lindgren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lindgren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lindgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindgren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lindgren wants to control from the top but Bashor keeps moving.
Lindgren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Lindgren is trying to get an arm triangle but Bashor is defending well.
Lindgren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bashor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lindgren trying to control the position but Bashor is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lindgren tries for a kimura but Bashor is defending well.
Bashor wants to control but Lindgren postures up.
Bashor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lindgren is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bashor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lindgren with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lindgren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lindgren is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bashor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lindgren seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bashor is holding on tight.
Lindgren is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bashor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bashor!
Lindgren keeping moving, preventing Bashor from controlling successfully.
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!
Lindgren keeping full guard, as Bashor tries to pass.
Bashor wants to control from the top but Lindgren keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lindgren 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 Lindgren.
Bashor wants to control but Lindgren is keeping busy.
Lindgren wants to pass to mount but Bashor is defending the position.
Bashor wants to improve his position but Lindgren is controlling well.
Lindgren is keen to just control but Bashor is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lindgren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lindgren wants to control but Bashor is keeping him busy.
Bashor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lindgren wants to free his trapped foot but Bashor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lindgren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bashor sees it coming and defends easily.
Lindgren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bashor sees it coming and defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bashor gets back to full guard.
Lindgren advances to half guard.
Lindgren is trying to control. Bashor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lindgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Bashor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Lindgren wants to control but Bashor is keeping him busy.
Lindgren is trying to work for a kimura but Bashor is defending well.
Bashor is defending against the submission attempts here by Lindgren.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bashor tries to get to full guard but Lindgren has control of the leg.
Bashor is defending against the submission attempts here by Lindgren.
Bashor is looking to improve his position.
Lindgren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bashor wants to control but Lindgren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lindgren is trying to work for a kimura but Bashor is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bashor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lindgren is working away from the top position though.
Lindgren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bashor sees it coming and defends easily.
Lindgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lindgren 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.
Bashor looking for submissions off his back.
Lindgren is working for a kimura here but Bashor manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lindgren's guard.
Lindgren has his foot on Bashor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bashor works his way back into a safe position though.
Lindgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bashor defends it easily.
Lindgren looks winded!
Bashor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lindgren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lindgren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lindgren!
Lindgren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bashor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lindgren's best efforts.
Bashor tries to get to full guard but Lindgren has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindgren 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. Lindgren eventually gives up the hold.
Bashor tries to roll over but Lindgren keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Bashor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bashor is trying to maintain the position but Lindgren is very close to passing his half guard.
Lindgren is looking to take a break and control but Bashor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bashor wants to control but Lindgren is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindgren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bashor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bashor is looking to control Lindgren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bashor avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindgren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bashor misses with a takedown attempt
so Lindgren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bashor looking for a guillotine here but Lindgren defends easily.
Lindgren drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bashor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lindgren has Bashor in his guard.
Bashor wants to pass the guard but Lindgren is keeping the position.
Bashor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bashor stopping the sweep attempt from Lindgren.
Bashor tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindgren is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren keeping moving, preventing Bashor from controlling successfully.
Lindgren has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bashor doesn't defend quickly enough and Lindgren has managed to lock this one up! Can Bashor escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lindgren on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mikael Lindgren!
Mikael Lindgren 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 Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deschain comes to the ring accompanied by Giving In-- As made famous by Adema. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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188 lbs
24 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roland Deschain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deschain on his heels. He'll look to pass Deschain's guard now, I'm sure.
Deschain keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
Deschain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deschain seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ivanov is pushing down on Deschain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Deschain is fighting to maintain full guard but Ivanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
My spies in Don Frye's Fight Club inform me that Ivanov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ivanov wants to control but Deschain is keeping him busy.
Deschain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but Deschain defending well.
Ivanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ivanov is trying to control. Deschain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ivanov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Deschain is looking to get to half guard.
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deschain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Ivanov seems content to control.
Deschain looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Deschain reverses the position - he's now on top in Ivanov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ivanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Deschain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivanov is refusing to be controlled, as Deschain sits in half guard.
Deschain is really struggling to control Ivanov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanov trying to control from the bottom.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
Ivanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivanov is staying active underneath Deschain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Deschain wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Deschain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Deschain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov has an active guard here but Deschain has managed to pass into half guard.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control but Deschain postures up.
Deschain wants to take a breather but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Deschain is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanov is defending well.
Ivanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deschain is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanov is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Deschain wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Deschain from controlling successfully.
Deschain trying to move into half guard but instead Ivanov has managed to sweep!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov preventing the sweep.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Deschain keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ivanov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ivanov seems to have locked his on tight now - Deschain screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ivanov, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Aleksey Ivanov!
A relieved looking Aleksey Ivanov 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Abieezer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onizuka comes to the ring accompanied by Dirt Nasty - Pussy Too Hot. 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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181 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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192 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinichi Onizuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gideon Abieezer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abieezer with a poor takedown
letting Onizuka counter with a right hand.
Abieezer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Onizuka swivels and escapes.
Onizuka dives in and grabs Abieezer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abieezer pushes down on Onizuka's head and hops out.
Abieezer misses with a takedown
and Onizuka counters with a nice uppercut.
Shinichi Onizuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Abieezer.
Onizuka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abieezer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Onizuka won't be happy with that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Onizuka gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Onizuka tries to hold on but Abieezer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abieezer fails to take his opponent's back.
Onizuka is desperately trying to improve his position but Abieezer has a good base and remains in mount.
Abieezer wants to finish this one by submission but Onizuka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Abieezer.
Onizuka just holding on.
Abieezer trying to control but Onizuka is having none of it.
Onizuka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Onizuka's coaches at Lawson MMA (UK) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer tries to control but Onizuka wriggling away.
Onizuka tries to hold on but Abieezer pushes him away.
Onizuka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Abieezer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Onizuka is trying to control but can't.
Onizuka has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Abieezer. Oh but Onizuka has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Abieezer goes limp - he's gone! Onizuka jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinichi Onizuka!
A less than humble Shinichi Onizuka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Gideon Abieezer was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you guys. Time to hang them up.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Wentz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowan Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentz comes to the ring accompanied by Dance, Dance. Atkinson has chosen Set to Fail as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wentz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atkinson pinned against the ropes. Atkinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wentz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atkinson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
My spies in Kebab House inform me that Atkinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Wentz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Atkinson passes Wentz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Atkinson not doing much here.
Atkinson prevents Wentz from improving his position.
Atkinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wentz!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wentz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson controlling from the full mount.
Atkinson trying to control but Wentz is having none of it.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now.
Wentz is working to get back to half guard.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentz tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Wentz can't escape the position.
Wentz is squirming around, avoiding Atkinson's attempts to control the action.
Wentz wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Wentz just holding on.
Atkinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson looking to control but Wentz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Atkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rowan Atkinson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Atkinson as Wentz shoots in.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wentz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Atkinson gets back to half guard.
Wentz trying to control the pace.
Wentz trying to mount his opponent but Atkinson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is keen to just control but Atkinson is a slippery customer.
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Wentz has control of the leg.
Wentz controlling the action here.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wentz drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atkinson is on top in guard.
Wentz controls Atkinson momentarily but Atkinson frees himself.
Wentz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Wentz keeps moving.
Wentz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wentz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Atkinson has passed into side control.
Wentz tries to control but Atkinson manages to take his back.
Atkinson has the hooks in. Wentz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Atkinson controlling from the back.
Atkinson is trying to stick to Wentz's back but Wentz is turning into Atkinson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Atkinson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wentz.
Wentz stays in close to Atkinson's body and controls the position.
Wentz wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Atkinson has his hands on Wentz's head, controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wentz 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pete Wentz.
Atkinson misses with a takedown attempt - Wentz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wentz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Atkinson is trying is best to control the position here.
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Wentz wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Wentz is pressing down on Atkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atkinson is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wentz trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Atkinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wentz pinned against the ropes. Wentz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wentz fails with the takedown
and Atkinson counters with a single leg into guard. Wentz didn't expect that.
Atkinson stays in close to Wentz's body and controls the position.
Atkinson is fighting to break Wentz's control of his arms but Wentz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Atkinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rowan Atkinson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Atkinson. No joy for Wentz on that attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wentz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atkinson defends it nicely.
Wentz dives in for a single leg takedown but Atkinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wentz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Atkinson looks for a takedown but Wentz sprawls well.
Wentz shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wentz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wentz closes the distance and clinches up with Atkinson, looking for a takedown. Wentz pushes Atkinson against the ropes but Atkinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pete Wentz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wentz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wentz enables Atkinson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wentz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wentz is retaining full guard.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Wentz keeps moving.
Atkinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wentz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wentz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wentz controls Atkinson momentarily but Atkinson frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Atkinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wentz did well to prevent Atkinson getting side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wentz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wentz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rowan Atkinson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Atkinson shoots in and drives through. Wentz sprawls well.
We've been told by Wentz's head coaches at KyläHullujen Huone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atkinson as he avoids it easily.
Atkinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wentz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Wentz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentz shoots in for a double leg but Atkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wentz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atkinson defends it nicely.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Atkinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wentz circles away.
Wentz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Atkinson 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 Atkinson off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentz shoots and misses
and Atkinson counters with a shoot takedown. Wentz fights it but they end up in guard.
Wentz is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wentz is retaining full guard.
Atkinson 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.
Wentz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wentz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atkinson tries to avoid it but Wentz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atkinson to the ground. Atkinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atkinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wentz avoids it really well and circles away.
Atkinson tries for a takedown but Wentz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wentz shoots in looking for a takedown but Atkinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wentz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentz shoots in but no luck this time.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wentz. Wentz gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atkinson goes for a double leg but Wentz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Wentz continues to drive forward.
Wentz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Atkinson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wentz to the mat. Wentz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Atkinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wentz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Wentz keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rowan Atkinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rowan Atkinson.
Atkinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown but Wentz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wentz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atkinson circles away.
Wentz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wentz shoots in and drives through. Atkinson sprawls well.
Atkinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wentz stuffs the takedown.
Atkinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Atkinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wentz controls Atkinson momentarily but Atkinson frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentz pulls Atkinson in to control the position.
Atkinson passes Wentz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wentz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atkinson is working away from the top position though.
Wentz gets back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkinson 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.
Wentz wants to sweep here but Atkinson controlling him for the moment.
Atkinson content to stall in guard here.
Wentz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atkinson as he avoids it easily.
Wentz shoots in and gets a takedown into Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Wentz from controlling successfully.
Atkinson controls Wentz momentarily but Wentz frees himself.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Wentz from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pete Wentz just wasn't active enough.
Atkinson dives in and grabs Wentz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wentz pushes down on Atkinson's head and hops out.
Wentz misses with a takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wentz won't be happy with that.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atkinson controls the position.
Wentz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Atkinson off and has taken his back!
Atkinson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wentz's guard. Nice work there by Atkinson.
Atkinson controlling from the top position.
Wentz has his hands on Atkinson's head, controlling the position.
Wentz looking for a sweep. Not yet Wentz, not yet.
Wentz trying to control the position.
Atkinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wentz is trying to keep Atkinson in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pete Wentz.
Wentz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Atkinson fails with the takedown
and Wentz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wentz is trying to trip Atkinson. He has hold of a leg but Atkinson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wentz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Atkinson seems keen to control Wentz's posture.
Atkinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wentz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Atkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Atkinson has control of Wentz's left arm, preventing Wentz from doing any damage.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wentz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Atkinson is fending him off so far but Wentz persists. Nope, Atkinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Atkinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wentz pinned against the ropes. Wentz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wentz doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Atkinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Wentz working a defensive guard here.
Atkinson advances to half guard.
Wentz wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Wentz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is controlling Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson looking to sit in guard and control but Wentz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wentz wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pete Wentz.
No luck for Wentz with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Atkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wentz doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Atkinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wentz being controlled here, momentarily.
Atkinson postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wentz holds on and takes a little breather.
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Wentz.
Wentz is working hard here to advance position.
Wentz managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pete Wentz.
Wentz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Atkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wentz keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Wentz trying to keep a closed guard but Atkinson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wentz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Wentz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Atkinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Atkinson's guard now, I'm sure.
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wentz is one step ahead there.
Atkinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wentz advances to half guard.
Atkinson wants to control but Wentz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wentz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wentz is pressing down on Atkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atkinson is holding on for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkinson is not content to let Wentz control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Atkinson fails with the takedown
and Wentz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wentz is thwarting Atkinson's attempts to control the position.
Wentz is pressing down on Atkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atkinson is holding on for now.
Wentz wants to stand up but Atkinson manages to regain full guard.
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Wentz from controlling successfully.
Atkinson controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentz postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wentz won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wentz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wentz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atkinson somewhat.
Atkinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wentz defends well and Atkinson ends up having to push Wentz into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wentz looking for a takedown.
Wentz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Atkinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Atkinson dives in and grabs Wentz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wentz pushes down on Atkinson's head and hops out.
Wentz shoots in and drives through. Atkinson sprawls well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wentz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Atkinson counters with a shoot takedown. Wentz fights it but they end up in guard.
Wentz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Atkinson!
Atkinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wentz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atkinson is looking to escape.
Wentz is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wentz controlling the position easily from mount.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Wentz pushes him away.
Wentz trying to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wentz controlling from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wentz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pete Wentz.
Wentz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atkinson circles away.
Atkinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wentz.
Horrible takedown by Wentz or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson which made him look bad.
Wentz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atkinson tries to avoid it but Wentz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atkinson to the ground. Atkinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wentz fails to land the takedown.
Wentz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson tries for a takedown but Wentz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wentz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Atkinson.
Wentz shoots for a takedown but Atkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wentz gets caught napping as Atkinson dives in and scores a takedown. Wentz manages to retain guard.
Atkinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Wentz keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wentz controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rowan Atkinson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.
Atkinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wentz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Atkinson fails with the takedown
and Wentz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wentz wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentz wants to take a breather but Atkinson is having none of it.
Wentz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pete Wentz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Atkinson darts in looking for a takedown but Wentz gets double underhooks and turns Atkinson into the ropes.
Wentz is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Atkinson can't fight it off and eventually Wentz manages to take the fight to the floor. Atkinson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wentz preventing the sweep.
Wentz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wentz trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Wentz controlling him for the moment.
Wentz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Wentz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atkinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wentz dives in and grabs Atkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkinson pushes down on Wentz's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Wentz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wentz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wentz wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Atkinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atkinson sneaks back into half guard.
Wentz trying to mount his opponent but Atkinson defends it.
Atkinson is not content to let Wentz control the position.
Wentz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Atkinson misses with a takedown attempt - Wentz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wentz drives through with a takedown into Atkinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Atkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Wentz is proving a slippery customer.
Wentz wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Wentz wants to get up but he can't break Atkinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wentz is one step ahead there.
Wentz trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Atkinson shoots in but Wentz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wentz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Atkinson as Wentz shoots in.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson shows good takedown defense.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown but Wentz shows good takedown defense.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atkinson as he avoids it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wentz is trying to defend but Atkinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wentz wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson wants to pass to mount but Wentz is defending the position.
Wentz wants to get back to full guard but Atkinson has passed into side control.
Atkinson trying to control the position but Wentz is working away.
Wentz is trying to improve his position.
Atkinson controls the position from side control.
Wentz is looking to regain half guard here but Atkinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Wentz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is controlling Wentz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wentz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Wentz keeps him under control.
Wentz wants to pass to mount but Atkinson is defending the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wentz.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wentz swivels and escapes.
Atkinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wentz wants to sweep here but Atkinson controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Wentz or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson which made him look bad.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wentz misses with a takedown
and Atkinson counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wentz is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Wentz tries to improve position but can't.
Wentz is trying to control Atkinson's posture but Atkinson avoids it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Atkinson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wentz wants to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Wentz is looking to improve his position but Atkinson isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pete Wentz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Wentz is keeping the position.
Wentz pulls Atkinson in close to prevent any damage.
Atkinson trying to control but Wentz is working from the bottom.
Wentz looking to control but Atkinson passes into half guard.
Atkinson is thwarting Wentz's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wentz trying to control from the bottom.
Wentz tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg.
Atkinson controlling the action here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Wentz. No joy for Atkinson on that attempt.
Atkinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wentz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atkinson somewhat.
Atkinson with a poor takedown
and Wentz moves into the clinch.
Pete Wentz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rowan Atkinson.
Wentz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Atkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wentz looking for a takedown.
Wentz tries to score a body lock takedown but Atkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atkinson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wentz trying to control the position.
Atkinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentz controls Atkinson momentarily but Atkinson frees himself.
Wentz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is pulling down on Atkinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Atkinson, at least for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Pete Wentz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Atkinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Atkinson 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.
Wentz controls Atkinson momentarily but Atkinson frees himself.
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Wentz.
Wentz keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentz managing to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Pete Wentz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wentz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atkinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pete Wentz is winning the standup battle so far.
Wentz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wentz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atkinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wentz somewhat.
Wentz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wentz wants it to stay on the feet.
Atkinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wentz counters by moving into the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wentz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wentz trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentz wanted to stand there but Atkinson had control of the position.
Wentz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wentz is controlling the pace.
Atkinson is pressing down on Wentz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wentz wants to get back to full guard.
Wentz trying to control from the bottom.
Atkinson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Wentz is defending well.
Wentz trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Wentz is squirming around nicely.
Wentz is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson controlling from the full mount.
Wentz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wentz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wentz is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rowan Atkinson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Atkinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wentz avoids it really well and circles away.
Atkinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wentz fails with the takedown.
Atkinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wentz is fending him off so far but Atkinson persists. Nope, Wentz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson dives in and grabs Wentz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wentz pushes down on Atkinson's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wentz.
Wentz goes for a double leg but Atkinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Atkinson continues to drive forward.
Wentz wants a takedown but no success here.
Wentz has hold of one of Atkinson's legs. Atkinson is fighting the takedown attempt but Wentz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wentz trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Wentz controlling him for the moment.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Wentz from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Atkinson holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rowan Atkinson.
I think Atkinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Rowan Atkinson!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Pete Wentz!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Rowan Atkinson!
Rowan Atkinson wins by split decision!
Rowan Atkinson is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Rowan Atkinson said 'I'm the champ bitch, I ain't gotta show the belt'.
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