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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Locke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Star Wars - Imperial March. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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198 lbs
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184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dummy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke gets caught flat footed, as Dummy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Locke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Dummy from controlling successfully.
Locke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dummy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dummy looking to pass the guard.
Locke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dummy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dummy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Locke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dummy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dummy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke is looking for a triangle but Dummy pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Locke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dummy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Locke has his foot on Dummy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dummy works his way back into a safe position though.
Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Locke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dummy defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy tries to free his leg and advance position but Locke is retaining full guard.
Dummy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Locke keeping full guard, as Dummy tries to pass.
Locke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dummy trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dummy wants to pass the guard but Locke is keeping the position.
Locke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dummy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dummy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Locke looking for a guillotine here but Dummy defends easily.
Locke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Locke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dummy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke is looking for a triangle but Dummy pushes his legs off easily.
Dummy trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Locke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dummy uses it to pass to side control.
Locke is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dummy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Locke, who protects the arm well.
Locke is trying to get back to half guard.
Dummy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Locke is looking to reverse the position.
Locke is working hard here to advance position.
Locke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dummy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dummy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Locke keeps working.
Dummy is looking for a kimura but Locke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dummy to get the leverage.
Locke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dummy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dummy's back!
Locke is looking for the choke from the back position but Dummy is controlling his hands well.
Locke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dummy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Locke's arms.
Dummy fending off the submission attempt from Locke.
Dummy turns into Locke and is now in his guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dummy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Locke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dummy has managed to get both his arms back between Locke's legs - danger averted.
Locke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dummy stacks Locke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dummy!
Dummy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dummy trying to control the position but Locke is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dummy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Locke gets back to half guard.
Locke manages to get to full guard.
Locke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Locke working for a triangle but Dummy defends it easily.
Dummy trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Locke keeping full guard, as Dummy tries to pass.
Locke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dummy is aware though and is defending well.
Dummy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Locke is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dummy keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dummy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Locke's guard.
Dummy trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom.
Locke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dummy has picked Locke up and slammed him! Locke can't keep hold of the triangle and Dummy manages to pass to side control!
Locke is looking to reverse the position.
Dummy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Locke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Locke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dummy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
John Locke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dummy trying to control the action but Locke is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke is looking for a sweep.
Locke is not content to let Dummy control the position.
Dummy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Locke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dummy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Locke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Locke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Locke is pressing down on Dummy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Locke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dummy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dummy is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Locke is looking to regain half guard here but Dummy keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Locke seems to be working for a kimura but Dummy defends the submission attempt.
Dummy wants to improve his position but Locke is controlling well.
Dummy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Locke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke wants to free his trapped foot but Dummy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dummy is looking to improve his position.
Dummy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Locke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Locke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dummy is breathing heavily.
Dummy keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Locke has gone for a leg lock! Dummy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Locke's guard.
Dummy wants to pass the guard but Locke is keeping the position.
Locke is looking for a triangle but Dummy pushes his legs off easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Locke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dummy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dummy passes into half guard.
Dummy trying to control from half guard but Locke is working away.
Locke moves into full guard.
Dummy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Locke looking for a sweep. Not yet Locke, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Locke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dummy passes into half guard.
Locke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dummy pulls his head out easily.
Locke actively working from the bottom here.
Locke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Locke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dummy is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dummy wants to advance to full mount but Locke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Locke working for a triangle but Dummy defends it easily.
Locke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dummy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dummy trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dummy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Locke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dummy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dummy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Locke is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dummy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dummy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dummy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dummy looking to control but instead Locke has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Locke is looking to improve his position.
Locke works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dummy has his hands clasped together but Locke extends and breaks Dummy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Locke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Locke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Garelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garelli is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Patriarch on a Vespa. 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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180 lbs
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184 lbs
32 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Garelli!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon misses with a takedown
and Garelli counters with a single leg into guard. Dixon didn't expect that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garelli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garelli passes Dixon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garelli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garelli is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
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.
Garelli trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garelli advances to half guard.
Dixon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Garelli seems to be looking for submissions.
Garelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garelli is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back.
Garelli trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Garelli wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dixon has his takedown stuffed
and Garelli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garelli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Garelli slips nicely into half guard.
Garelli tries to pass to full mount but Dixon defends it.
Garelli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dixon reverses the position - he's now on top in Garelli's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garelli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dixon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garelli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dixon reverses the position - he's now on top in Garelli's guard.
Garelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Garelli trying to control the position here.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Garelli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garelli pushing down on Dixon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garelli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garelli stalling away here and it's allowed Dixon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Garelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dixon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garelli has managed to get both his arms back between Dixon's legs - danger averted.
Garelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garelli is looking to advance position but Dixon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Garelli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Garelli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dixon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Garelli is holding on tight.
Garelli tries to lock up and control but Dixon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dixon trying to control but Garelli is having none of it.
Garelli 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.
Garelli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dixon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garelli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dixon moves to his opponent's back but Garelli bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Dixon.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Garelli from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Garelli was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Garelli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon scores with a takedown into Garelli's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon trying to control but Garelli is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Garelli wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
Garelli is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
Dixon forces his way into half guard.
Dixon is trying to control. Garelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garelli wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Garelli 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.
Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garelli.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garelli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garelli keeps working.
Dixon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Garelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garelli can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garelli keeps working.
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garelli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Garelli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dixon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dixon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garelli is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Dixon tries for a kimura but Garelli is defending well.
Garelli regains half guard.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Garelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is keen to just control but Garelli is a slippery customer.
Dixon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garelli is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon.
Dixon prevents Garelli from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garelli is still trying to improve position.
Garelli trying to control from the bottom.
Dixon trying to control the action but Garelli is working from the bottom.
Garelli is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon.
Garelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking for a kimura but Garelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dixon to get the leverage.
Dixon moves into full mount! Garelli won't be happy about that!
Garelli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garelli is trying to maintain the position but Dixon is very close to passing his half guard.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Garelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon is working for a kimura but Garelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Dixon is pressing down on Garelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garelli is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Garelli is in trouble now - Dixon has advanced to mount!
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garelli is looking to escape.
Dixon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garelli to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garelli shrugs it off.
Garelli wants to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Dixon prevents Garelli from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working for a submission but Garelli is keeping him at bay.
Garelli is trying to escape the mount.
Dixon avoids the attempt from Garelli to control.
Dixon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Garelli has worked his arm free - good work by Garelli!
Garelli is looking for a sweep.
Garelli struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to control but Garelli is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Garelli's face as Dixon controls the position.
Dixon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garelli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dixon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garelli can't do much from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Garelli gets back to half guard.
Dixon is thwarting Garelli's attempts to control the position.
Garelli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Garelli is defending well.
Garelli wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garelli is doing well to control the position and prevent Dixon from advancing to side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Garelli is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Dixon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Dixon as Garelli shoots in.
Dixon tries to sprawl but Garelli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Garelli is controlling well.
Garelli is trying to control. Dixon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joe Garelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garelli works his way into full mount!
Garelli wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Garelli.
Garelli controlling his opponent.
Garelli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garelli mounts Dixon! Really nice guard pass there!
Garelli wants to take Dixon's back here but Dixon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garelli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garelli is working for a guillotine from mount but Dixon frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garelli with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Garelli is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dixon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dixon!
Dixon trying to control but Garelli is working from the bottom.
Dixon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garelli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dixon passes Garelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dixon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garelli is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Garelli actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Garelli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dixon is working away from the top position though.
Dixon is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garelli wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dixon is trying to control. Garelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garelli tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Garelli gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Garelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon preventing the sweep.
Garelli keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Garelli 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.
Dixon trying to control but Garelli is working from the bottom.
Adam Dixon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Garelli gets the takedown into side control.
Garelli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dixon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Garelli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dixon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Garelli swings around for an armbar but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Garelli's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Garelli controlling Dixon's posture.
Garelli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Garelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garelli being controlled here, momentarily.
Garelli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dixon trying to control but Garelli is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Garelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garelli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Joe Garelli!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Joe Garelli!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Joe Garelli!
Joe Garelli wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Joe Garelli 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 Squirtle Blastoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blastoise comes to the ring accompanied by The Rolling Stones: Sympathy For The Devil. Diaz has chosen Fort Minor-Remember The Name as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Squirtle Blastoise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blastoise closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Blastoise fails to land the takedown.
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blastoise to the mat! Blastoise manages to get full guard.
Diaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blastoise manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diaz has Blastoise in his guard.
Blastoise postures up.
Blastoise is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Blastoise has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz tries to roll over but Blastoise keeps him under control.
Blastoise is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Blastoise is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blastoise trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Blastoise is controlling well.
Blastoise seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blastoise 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.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Blastoise has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blastoise pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blastoise's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blastoise's back!
Diaz working for a choke but Blastoise is defending well.
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has got his arm under Blastoise's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Blastoise has spun round into Diaz's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Diaz keeping full guard, as Blastoise tries to pass.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blastoise is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to hit a switch here but Blastoise passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
Blastoise prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz regains half guard.
Blastoise is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blastoise prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Blastoise tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blastoise is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blastoise is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blastoise advances position into side control!
Blastoise is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blastoise tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to escape the position but Blastoise is controlling the position.
Blastoise tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Blastoise is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz tries to buck Blastoise off but Blastoise is having none of it.
Blastoise working away.
Blastoise looking to control but instead Diaz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Blastoise is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Blastoise is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blastoise can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Blastoise looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Blastoise can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Blastoise is trying to take his opponent's back.
Blastoise takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Diaz turns into Blastoise and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blastoise is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Blastoise is working from the bottom.
Blastoise is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Blastoise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Squirtle Blastoise will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blastoise gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Diaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blastoise looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blastoise working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries for a kimura but Blastoise is defending well.
Diaz swings around for an armbar but Blastoise sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Blastoise advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz is controlling Blastoise's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Blastoise is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nick Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blastoise is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blastoise is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Blastoise is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blastoise wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Blastoise controlling the action here.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Blastoise is working for a submission of some sort.
Blastoise is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blastoise is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with the active half guard here but Blastoise passes nicely into side control.
Blastoise tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blastoise working away.
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.
Blastoise thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to bench press Blastoise off him but Blastoise keeps the position.
Diaz is not content to let Blastoise control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Blastoise drags him back down.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz pushes Blastoise away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blastoise gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Blastoise is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Blastoise dominates the positioning.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz regains half guard.
Blastoise trying to control the pace.
Blastoise is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Blastoise trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Blastoise is looking for a kimura here.
Blastoise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blastoise to get the leverage.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Blastoise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blastoise.
Blastoise passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Blastoise with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diaz tries to hold on but Blastoise postures up.
Blastoise wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Diaz is holding on tight.
Diaz regains half guard.
Blastoise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz gets full guard.
Blastoise prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Blastoise trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Squirtle Blastoise will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Blastoise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blastoise tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz swings around for an armbar but Blastoise sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Blastoise from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blastoise sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Blastoise defends easily.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blastoise passes into half guard.
Blastoise is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Blastoise moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blastoise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blastoise is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Blastoise is controlling him
Blastoise is just content to waste time from the top position. Diaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blastoise wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blastoise gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blastoise trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blastoise wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Blastoise passes into half guard.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Blastoise trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Blastoise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise preventing the sweep.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Blastoise trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blastoise has passed into half guard!
Diaz won't allow Blastoise to pass to mount.
Blastoise is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blastoise slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blastoise is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blastoise is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz is not content to let Blastoise control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Blastoise postures up.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blastoise's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blastoise seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blastoise is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Blastoise is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Blastoise has control of the leg.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to hold on to Blastoise's head to control him but Blastoise postures up.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Blastoise.
Blastoise is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control here.
Blastoise trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Blastoise is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Blastoise is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blastoise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blastoise working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diaz's thigh. Diaz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blastoise tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blastoise wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Blastoise stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Squirtle Blastoise.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blastoise, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Squirtle Blastoise!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Squirtle Blastoise!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Squirtle Blastoise!
Squirtle Blastoise wins by unanimous decision!
Squirtle Blastoise thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herb Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Heid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the ring accompanied by Down - Hail The Leaf. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herb Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aj Heid!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heid misses with a takedown attempt
and Green counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've been hearing that Green has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Heid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Green manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Green trying to control the position.
Green is looking for a triangle but Heid pushes his legs off easily.
Heid pushing down on Green's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heid tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Heid wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Heid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heid wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heid sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Green doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Heid paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Green - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Herb Green!
Our winner, Herb Green, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ai Za (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lonely - The Swedish Magazines. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
14 - 1 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ai Za!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Za with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Za'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.
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva is trying to ground and pound but Za uses the momentary lack of control by Silva to regain half guard.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Za does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Za is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Za has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is pressing down on Za's thigh, looking to free his foot. Za is holding on for now.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Za's head.
Za looking for submissions off his back.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Za looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Za gets full guard.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Za is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Za looking for a sweep. Not yet Za, not yet.
Za will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Za swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva thows a huge punch but Za dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Za manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Za is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Za works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Za performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Za is looking for a kimura here.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Za is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Za to get the leverage.
Silva is staying active underneath Za, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Za seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Za from controlling successfully.
Silva 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.
Za pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Za is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Za to get the leverage.
Silva 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.
Za tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Za prevents Silva from improving his position.
Za is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Za sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Za is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Za is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Za has control of the leg.
Za wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Za is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Za is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Za wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Za is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Za to get the leverage.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Za looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva wants to improve his position but Za is controlling well.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Za has passed into side control.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Za thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Za keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Za working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Za trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Za is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Za tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Za has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Za has control of the leg.
Za really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Za is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Za to get the leverage.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Za doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Za manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Za passes into half guard.
Za is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Za to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ai Za will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Za doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Za's guard now.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Za is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva passes Za's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Za!
Silva looking to ground and pound but Za is blocking nicely.
Za keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Za is controlling an arm, preventing Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Za is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Za turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
Za works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Za is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Za to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep but Za has passed to side control!
Silva tries to bench press Za off him but Za keeps the position.
Za tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Za wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Za tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Za wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Za thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Za has control of the leg.
Za tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Za wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Za is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Za is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Za wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Za is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva wants to improve his position but Za is controlling well.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Za tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Za is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Za to get the leverage.
Silva tries to roll over but Za keeps him under control.
Za trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Za seems to be looking for submissions.
Za wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Za is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Za.
Za works his way into side control.
Silva tries to bench press Za off him but Za keeps the position.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Ai Za overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Za working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Za is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Za trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Za wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Za looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Za is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Za off and has taken his back!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to hold on to the position here but Za rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Za is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Za is keeping the position for now.
Za bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Za from controlling successfully.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Za pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Za trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Za passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Ai Za will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Za misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Za fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Za is keeping the position.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Za uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Za!
Silva keeping moving, preventing Za from controlling successfully.
Za pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Za got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Za has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Za can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Za wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Za 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.
Za stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Za trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Za pushes his legs off easily.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Za wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Za works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Za wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Za pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Za seems to be looking for submissions.
Za is looking for a kimura here.
Za is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Za is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva moves into full guard.
Za wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Za wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Za passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Za 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.
Well, if Za is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Za trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Za has passed into side control.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Za keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Za seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Za trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Za is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Za looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Za is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Za trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Za seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Za defends it easily.
Za passes into half guard.
Silva is not content to let Za control the position.
Silva tries to roll over but Za keeps him under control.
Za works his way into full mount!
Silva tries to reverse the position but Za maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Za trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Za forces the positional change into back control.
Silva is trying to break free.
Za is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Za let's go of the attempt for now.
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!
Za looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Silva is controlling Za 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Za is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Za is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva trying to control but Za is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ai Za.
Well Za has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Ai Za!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Ai Za!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Ai Za!
Ai Za wins by unanimous decision!
Ai Za took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
145 lbs
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150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eduardo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Camatta defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Camatta into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Camatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camatta's guard.
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Camatta is working away.
Alvarez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Camatta is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Camatta to take his back!
Camatta wants to control his opponent's hands but Alvarez gets his hands free.
Camatta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alvarez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Camatta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Camatta for a finish.
Camatta is holding onto Alvarez's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Alvarez is hanging on to Camatta's back as he tries to escape.
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Camatta wants to control his opponent's hands but Alvarez gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Camatta is defending well though. Alvarez let's go of the attempt for now.
Alvarez is trying to stick to Camatta's back but Camatta is turning into Alvarez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alvarez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Camatta.
Alvarez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Camatta stacks Alvarez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Camatta!
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!
Camatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvarez has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camatta off and has taken his back!
Camatta is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Camatta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alvarez.
Camatta trying to control the position but Alvarez manages to sink in the hooks.
Camatta is in bad spot here.
Camatta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camatta defends it well.
Camatta tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarez sits in half guard.
Camatta wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camatta trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alvarez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Camatta is surviving well by controlling Alvarez's body position as best he can.
Alvarez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Camatta tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta regains half guard.
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Camatta trying to control here.
Camatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camatta wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camatta sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez wants to control but Camatta is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camatta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Camatta is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to control from the bottom.
Alvarez 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camatta wants to control but Alvarez passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Alvarez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Camatta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Camatta trying to move into half guard but instead Alvarez has managed to sweep!
Alvarez trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Camatta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Camatta manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Camatta's guard.
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
Alvarez 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez passes Camatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camatta wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Camatta's thigh. Camatta counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camatta is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Camatta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Camatta has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is pushing down on Camatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alvarez is trying to control. Camatta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camatta wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez works his way into side control.
Alvarez wants to control but Camatta is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Camatta is defending well.
Camatta struggling a bit here.
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez advances nicely into full mount.
Camatta tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.
Camatta is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez wants to take Camatta's back here but Camatta is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Camatta tries to control the position but Alvarez now has his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to control but not successfully.
Camatta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Camatta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta working a defensive guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camatta is keeping the position for now.
Camatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Camatta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Camatta manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Camatta's guard.
Camatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
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 Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Camatta gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the ropes.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Camatta blocks it.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Camatta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Camatta prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta uses his free foot to push down on Alvarez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alvarez.
Camatta with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Camatta looking to secure an arm triangle but Alvarez defends it well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alvarez has worked his arm free - good work by Alvarez!
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camatta pulls his head out easily.
Camatta is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Camatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camatta is looking for submissions but instead, Alvarez has regained full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Camatta defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Antonio Camatta wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Camatta sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Camatta working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alvarez's thigh. Alvarez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Camatta passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alvarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camatta pushes down on Alvarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camatta is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Camatta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Eduardo Alvarez!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Eduardo Alvarez!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Eduardo Alvarez!
Eduardo Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Eduardo Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hefner comes to the ring accompanied by Puff The Magic Dragon. Reid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sub Focus - Rock it. Hugh Hefner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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33
153 lbs
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167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Hugh Hefner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lincoln Reid!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hefner pushes Reid up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hefner.
Hefner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hefner jumps into guard, dragging Reid to the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hefner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hefner is looking for a triangle but Reid pushes his legs off easily.
Hefner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reid drops back looking for a leg! Hefner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hefner manages to kick Reid off! Reid jumps back into Hefner's guard.
Hefner is looking for a triangle but Reid pushes his legs off easily.
Reid stands and throws Hefner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reid tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hefner is looking to regain half guard here but Reid keeps moving and retains side control.
Reid working away.
Reid tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reid working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reid wants to control but Hefner is keeping him busy.
Hefner is looking for a sweep.
Hefner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reid off and has taken his back!
Hefner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Reid defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hefner has the hooks in. Reid is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hefner looking to break Reid's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reid remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hefner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hefner working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Reid is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hefner gets his way!
Hefner not allowing Reid to control his hands.
Reid showing good submission defense here.
Reid trying to control the hands but Hefner won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hefner has managed to slip his arm under Reid's chin. This could be all over... yep, Reid is tapping out! Submission win for Hefner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugh Hefner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is The Bravery - time won't let me go. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: system of a down - violent pornography. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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233 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rickson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to control.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Silva wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is trying to keep Silva in close.
We're going to have a standup here because Kron Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Silva tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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!
Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Silva right now.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie working for the choke.
Silva can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Silva is controlling Gracie 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
My spies in Hellcademy inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Silva trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.
Gracie goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Silva escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Silva is working for a kimura here but Gracie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Silva's guard.
Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Silva extends and breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Silva!
Our winner, Rickson Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gleiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elbrys Gora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gora's choice of entrance music: Cadillac Records - Howlin' Wolf Sings . 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Gleiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Elbrys Gora!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gleiser tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gora defends well and Gleiser ends up having to push Gora into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gleiser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gora drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gleiser changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gora fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gora throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gleiser tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gora is in Gleiser's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gora tries to free his leg and advance position but Gleiser is retaining full guard.
Gora trying to control but Gleiser is working from the bottom.
Gora won't allow Gleiser to sweep him here.
Gleiser trying to keep a closed guard but Gora is proving a slippery customer.
Gora wants to pass the guard but Gleiser is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora forces his way into half guard.
Gora is working for a kimura but Gleiser is defending it quite comfortably.
Gleiser is defending against the submission attempts here by Gora.
Gleiser wants to get back to full guard.
Gleiser's coaches at McGarrys plant works 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.
Gleiser is looking to control Gora's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gleiser avoid being mounted?
Gora is keen to just control but Gleiser is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gleiser wants to control but Gora passes into side.
Gleiser manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser trying to control the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gora is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gleiser's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gleiser's back!
Well, with Gora on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gleiser is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gora is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gleiser with him. Gleiser is trying to defend but Gora has an arm under the chin now! Gleiser grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elbrys Gora!
During a confident post fight interview, Elbrys Gora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royler Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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164 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greco Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royler Bot!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roman won't allow Bot to sweep him here.
Roman wants to control from the top but Bot keeps moving.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bot being controlled here, momentarily.
Roman wants to control from the top but Bot keeps moving.
Greco Roman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bot slaps away a takedown attempt from Roman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Bot is keeping the position.
Roman trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
Roman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bot has escaped and now he's on top!
Bot tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bot drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bot has Roman in his guard.
Roman trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bot's guard.
Roman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bot is staying active underneath Roman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bot.
Roman trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
Bot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roman!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bot wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bot takes Roman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Roman is in trouble.
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.
Bot looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bot seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Roman's chin but Roman turns very nicely into Bot's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Roman.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Bot looking for a sweep. Not yet Bot, not yet.
Bot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roman defends it easily.
Roman advances position into side control!
Bot is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bot is not content to let Roman control the position.
Bot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roman off and has taken his back!
Bot is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Roman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bot has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Roman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman rolls, trying to escape but Bot keeps control of the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Roman'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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bot goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Roman escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Bot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bot can't keep his opponent in guard - Roman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roman 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Greco Roman 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.
Bot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roman goes for a double leg but Bot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Bot continues to drive forward.
Bot is trying to pull guard but Roman turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Bot is trying to pull guard but Roman has him pressed against the ropes.
Greco Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royler Bot.
Bot pulls guard.
Bot being controlled here, momentarily.
Roman looking to sit in guard and control but Bot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot is looking to pass into half guard but Roman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Roman is in guard.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Bot is keeping the position.
Roman trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
Roman is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
Roman preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at The Black Hand inform us that Bot has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref stands the fighters back up because Greco Roman just wasn't active enough.
Bot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Bot goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bot but great work by Roman.
Roman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bot rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roman's guard! Nice work there by Bot!
Bot wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bot lying in Roman's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Roman decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bot taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greco Roman!
In his post fight interview, Greco Roman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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