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HBGG 7 - Luck PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex De Paiva Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deschain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Giving In-- As made famous by Adema. Alex De Paiva Santos had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
29 - 20 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex De Paiva Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roland Deschain!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Paiva Santos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Hellcademy inform us that Deschain has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Deschain trying to keep a closed guard but De Paiva Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Deschain keeping full guard, as De Paiva Santos tries to pass.
De Paiva Santos preventing the sweep.
Deschain is still trying to improve position.
Deschain keeping moving, preventing De Paiva Santos from controlling successfully.
De Paiva Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deschain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deschain looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Paiva Santos is one step ahead there.
De Paiva Santos wants to control from the top but Deschain keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos wants to pass the guard but Deschain is keeping the position.
Deschain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Paiva Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Paiva Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deschain has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Paiva Santos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Deschain.
De Paiva Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deschain can't do much from the bottom here.
De Paiva Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Deschain, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deschain is trying to get back to half guard.
Deschain is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but De Paiva Santos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
De Paiva Santos looking to control but Deschain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Deschain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Paiva Santos fails to advance to Deschain's back.
De Paiva Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Deschain is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos mounts Deschain! Really nice guard pass there!
Deschain tries to reverse the position but De Paiva Santos maintains control.
Deschain keeps trying to improve his position.
De Paiva Santos goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Deschain is on top in guard.
De Paiva Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deschain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Paiva Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deschain defends well.
Deschain stands and throws De Paiva Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on De Paiva Santos's face as Deschain controls the position.
De Paiva Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Paiva Santos is looking to improve his position.
De Paiva Santos gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deschain trying to control the position from guard on top but De Paiva Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deschain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Paiva Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deschain controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Paiva Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deschain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deschain trying to control the position from guard on top but De Paiva Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Paiva Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Deschain passes into half guard.
Deschain seems to be looking for submissions.
Deschain works his way into side control.
De Paiva Santos is not content to let Deschain control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Paiva Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Paiva Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deschain trying to mount his opponent but De Paiva Santos defends it.
Deschain is trying to work for a kimura but De Paiva Santos is defending well.
De Paiva Santos is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Paiva Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
De Paiva Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deschain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deschain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Paiva Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deschain defends it easily.
De Paiva Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
De Paiva Santos working for a triangle but Deschain defends it easily.
De Paiva Santos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Deschain uses it to pass to side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deschain happy to just control the position for now.
Deschain taking a break here but De Paiva Santos is having none of it and regains half guard.
De Paiva Santos is trying to control but Deschain passes into side control!
De Paiva Santos is looking for a sweep.
De Paiva Santos is not content to let Deschain control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Paiva Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deschain wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Paiva Santos keeps working.
De Paiva Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deschain off and has taken his back!
De Paiva Santos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Deschain wants to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deschain trying to control the hands but De Paiva Santos breaks the grip.
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 Alex De Paiva Santos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Paiva Santos.
Alex De Paiva Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Paiva Santos trying to control the action but Deschain is working from the bottom.
De Paiva Santos is trying to move to mount but Deschain reverses beautifully and ends up in De Paiva Santos's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Paiva Santos is on top in guard.
De Paiva Santos is looking to stand up but Deschain won't let him.
Deschain keeping moving, preventing De Paiva Santos from controlling successfully.
Deschain looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Paiva Santos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain wants to control but De Paiva Santos is keeping busy.
De Paiva Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deschain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Paiva Santos.
De Paiva Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Deschain is staying active underneath De Paiva Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Paiva Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deschain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain wants to control but De Paiva Santos is keeping busy.
Deschain is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute De Paiva Santos jumps into side control!
Deschain being controlled for a moment.
De Paiva Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Paiva Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Paiva Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is trying to improve his position.
Deschain sneaks back into half guard.
De Paiva Santos wants to take a breather but Deschain is having none of it.
De Paiva Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Deschain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Deschain controls De Paiva Santos momentarily but De Paiva Santos frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos trying to control but Deschain is working from the bottom.
Deschain wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Deschain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Paiva Santos defends it easily.
De Paiva Santos wants to control from the top but Deschain keeps moving.
Deschain working a defensive guard but De Paiva Santos manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Deschain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Paiva Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Deschain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Paiva Santos pulls his head out easily.
Deschain manages to get to full guard.
De Paiva Santos trying to control but Deschain is working from the bottom.
De Paiva Santos is really struggling to control Deschain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deschain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Paiva Santos looking to pass the guard.
De Paiva Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Deschain can't keep his opponent in guard - De Paiva Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deschain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Paiva Santos pulls his head out easily.
Deschain trying to hold on to De Paiva Santos's head to control him but De Paiva Santos postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deschain trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
De Paiva Santos is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Deschain is in real trouble.
De Paiva Santos looking for the RNC.
Deschain rolls, trying to escape but De Paiva Santos keeps control of the position.
De Paiva Santos looking for the choke but no joy.
De Paiva Santos has got his arm under Deschain's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Deschain has spun round into De Paiva Santos's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deschain manages to get himself to full guard.
Deschain pushes a forearm under De Paiva Santos's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, De Paiva Santos is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland Deschain!
Our winner, Roland Deschain, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rener Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Bashor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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202 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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199 lbs
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Great wrestler
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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Bashor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rener Gracie!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Rener Gracie has been cut.
Bashor gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Bashor postures up.
Bashor wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bashor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie seems keen to control Bashor's posture.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie moves to the back position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets his hands free as Bashor looks to control.
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie has the hooks in. Bashor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bashor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bashor fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
Bashor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashor trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Bashor tries to break free.
Bashor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashor is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Bashor can't escape the position.
Bashor is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bashor is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie trying to control but Bashor is having none of it.
Bashor has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bashor fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bashor has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashor is keeping busy.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bashor defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bashor tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bashor defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie has the hooks in. Bashor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bashor is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Bashor is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rener Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rener Gracie's cut.
That's time! Bashor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bashor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bashor's best efforts.
Gracie wants to control but Bashor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Bashor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Bashor wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to roll over but Bashor keeps him under control.
Bashor is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashor wants to stand but Gracie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bashor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bashor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Bashor eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Bashor trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Bashor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gracie to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bashor gets the takedown into side control.
Bashor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is trying to control Bashor's posture but Bashor avoids it.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Bashor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bashor wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his arm.
Gracie regains half guard.
Bashor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bashor is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to control but Bashor is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bashor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashor trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bashor trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Bashor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rener Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bashor lands with a cross.
Bashor looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Bashor drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard.
Bashor postures up.
Bashor trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is controlling Bashor's posture.
Bashor wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesse Bashor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bashor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has an active guard here but Bashor has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Bashor is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bashor connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Gracie is staying active underneath Bashor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bashor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jesse Bashor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashor is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bashor wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie controls Bashor momentarily but Bashor frees himself.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bashor is one step ahead there.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Bashor postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Bashor from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to control the position but Bashor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
Gracie is trying to keep Bashor in close.
Bashor won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bashor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bashor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Bashor postures up.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bashor is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bashor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bashor has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bashor controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie wants to control but Bashor is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bashor wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashor is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Bashor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bashor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Rener Gracie!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight as a draw!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jesse Bashor!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Position (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dengel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Papillon. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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167 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gus Dengel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sub Position!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dengel darts in looking for a takedown but Position gets double underhooks and turns Dengel into the ropes.
Position has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dengel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dengel pushes Position back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Position takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Sub Position has been cut.
Position jumps guard but Dengel turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Dengel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Position.
Gus Dengel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Position.
Dengel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Position's face.
Dengel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dengel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Position is trying to drag Dengel to the mat but Dengel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Position's coach down at The Rat Cage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Position's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dengel scores with a knee to the head.
Position goes for a takedown attempt but Dengel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dengel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Position counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dengel's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Position doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Position manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Position wants to control from the top but Dengel keeps moving.
Dengel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dengel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Position's guard.
Dengel wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.
Position wants to sweep here but Dengel controlling him for the moment.
Position working for a triangle but Dengel defends it easily.
Dengel wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel preventing the sweep.
Dengel trying to control but Position is working from the bottom.
Dengel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Position is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dengel, into his guard.
Position looking to sit in guard and control but Dengel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Position keeping full guard, as Dengel tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel forces his way into half guard.
Position wants to improve his position but Dengel is controlling well.
Dengel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Position is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Position is not content to let Dengel control the position.
Dengel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Position doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dengel.
Dengel seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dengel is trying to work for a kimura but Position is defending well.
Dengel is thwarting Position's attempts to control the position.
Dengel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dengel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Position has managed to free his arm - good work.
Position is concentrating on defense, preventing Dengel from advancing position.
Position is trying to control but can't.
Dengel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Position defends it well.
Position gets full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dengel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Position is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dengel, into his guard.
Dengel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Position works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Position is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dengel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dengel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dengel is trying to get an arm triangle but Position is defending well.
Position is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dengel trying to control the action but Position is working from the bottom.
Position is looking for a sweep.
Dengel working away.
Dengel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dengel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Position rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dengel's guard! Nice work there by Position!
Dengel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Position is pushing down on Dengel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dengel is fighting to maintain full guard but Position has managed to sneak the leg through.
Position is keen to just control but Dengel is a slippery customer.
Position tries to pass to full mount but Dengel defends it.
Dengel wants to sweep but Position has passed to side control!
Dengel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Position's best efforts.
Position is thwarting Dengel's attempts to control the position.
Position looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dengel is looking for a sweep. Position is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Position is working for a kimura but Dengel is defending it quite comfortably.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Position passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dengel!
Position controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Position can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dengel is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sub Position will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sub Position's cut.
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.
Dengel closes the distance and clinches up with Position, looking for a takedown. Dengel pushes Position against the ropes but Position circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dengel shoots in for a takedown but Position shows good takedown defense.
Position looking to score a takedown here. Dengel is defending well but Position drives through and ends up in Dengel's guard.
Position tries to free his leg and advance position but Dengel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Position pushes down on Dengel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dengel is looking for a sweep. Position is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Position is pressing down on Dengel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dengel is holding on for now.
Position is looking for a kimura but Dengel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Position to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Position slows the pace down in half guard.
Position wants to free his trapped foot but Dengel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Position is trying to control the action in half guard but Dengel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dengel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Position's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Position's back!
Dengel not allowing Position to control his hands.
Dengel working for a choke but Position reverses nicely into Dengel 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel keeping full guard, as Position tries to pass.
Position trying to control the position from guard on top but Dengel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dengel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Position passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dengel is just riding it out for now. Position eventually gives up the hold.
Dengel is looking for a sweep. Position is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Position trying to control the action but Dengel is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Position is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dengel won't allow Position to pass to mount.
Dengel trying to get back to full guard but Position takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sub Position has got the better of the ground game so far.
Position is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dengel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dengel!
Dengel wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dengel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Position's guard.
Dengel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Position is looking to control Dengel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Position avoid being mounted?
Dengel seems to be working for a kimura but Position defends the submission attempt.
Dengel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Position keeps working.
Dengel wants to work for an arm triangle but Position is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dengel is thwarting Position's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Position looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Position is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dengel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dengel's back!
Dengel rolls, trying to escape but Position keeps control of the position.
Position tightening his grip on Dengel, looking for the choke.
Position is persistently looking for the submission but Dengel is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dengel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Position is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dengel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Position.
Position wants to control but Dengel is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Position is working for a kimura but Dengel is defending it quite comfortably.
Position trying to pass the guard but Dengel defending well.
Position seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dengel works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Position is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dengel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dengel has escaped and now he's on top!
Position keeping full guard, as Dengel tries to pass.
Dengel trying to control the position from guard on top but Position is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dengel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Position is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Position is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Position showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sub Position's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dengel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Position defends it nicely.
Dengel shoots in and drives through. Position sprawls well.
Position misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dengel tries for a takedown but Position circles away easily
and Position counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Dengel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dengel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dengel wants to sweep here but Position controlling him for the moment.
Position stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dengel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Position trying to control but Dengel is working from the bottom.
Position drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dengel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dengel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dengel!
Dengel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Position has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Position is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dengel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dengel is keen to just control but Position is a slippery customer.
Dengel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Position makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Position.
Dengel wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.
Position is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel wants to pass the guard but Position is keeping the position.
Position working for a triangle but Dengel defends it easily.
Position had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dengel defends it easily.
Dengel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dengel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dengel is looking to take a break and control but Position is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dengel swings around for an armbar but Position sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dengel's guard.
Position is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Position looking to sit in guard and control but Dengel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Position keeping moving, preventing Dengel from controlling successfully.
Position trying to keep a closed guard but Dengel is proving a slippery customer.
Dengel wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Position looking to control.
Dengel looking to sit in guard and control but Position gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Position slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sub Position has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dengel with a poor takedown
and Position counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dengel wants to improve his position but Position is controlling well.
Dengel is working hard here to advance position.
Position not doing much here.
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!
Position is looking to advance position but Dengel won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Position is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dengel is just riding it out for now. Position eventually gives up the hold.
Position trying to control from half guard but Dengel is working away.
Position is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Position is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dengel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Position.
Position is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dengel has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dengel is looking for a sweep. Position is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Position is looking to take a break and control but Dengel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dengel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Position stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dengel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Position comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Position winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Sub Position!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Sub Position!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Sub Position!
Sub Position wins by unanimous decision!
Sub Position took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Dixon is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon tries for a takedown but Dummy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dummy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dixon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dummy somewhat.
Dummy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dixon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dummy tries for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.
Dummy wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon wants to control but Dummy postures up.
Dummy is trying to get an arm triangle but Dixon is defending well.
Dummy tries for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dixon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dummy but great work by Dixon.
Dixon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dummy, who protects the arm well.
Dixon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dummy, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dummy's face as Dixon controls the position.
Dummy tries to improve position but can't.
Dummy can't do much from the bottom here.
Dummy is looking to regain half guard here but Dixon keeps moving and retains side control.
Dixon trying to control the action but Dummy is working from the bottom.
Dummy is trying to improve his position.
Dixon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dummy is trying to escape and Dixon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dummy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dixon! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Dixon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Lindgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoshi Tamatso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikael Lindgren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikael Lindgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindgren goes for a double leg but Tamatso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Tamatso continues to drive forward.
Tamatso gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lindgren is looking to improve his position.
Tamatso is taking a breather. Lindgren says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lindgren is looking for a sweep. Tamatso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamatso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lindgren is trying to maintain the position but Tamatso is very close to passing his half guard.
Tamatso wants to pass the guard but Lindgren is defending well.
Tamatso prevents Lindgren from improving his position.
My spies in Outer Heaven Dojo - PIT Inc. inform me that Tamatso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lindgren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamatso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lindgren looking for a guillotine here but Tamatso defends easily.
Lindgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tamatso defends it easily.
Tamatso trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is looking for a triangle but Tamatso pushes his legs off easily.
Tamatso trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lindgren looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tamatso has picked Lindgren up and slammed him! Lindgren can't keep hold of the triangle and Tamatso manages to pass to side control!
Tamatso has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lindgren!
Lindgren bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lindgren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lindgren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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!
Tamatso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lindgren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindgren defends well.
Tamatso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lindgren passes Tamatso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lindgren is working for a submission of some sort.
Lindgren is trying to work for a kimura but Tamatso is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is working for a submission of some sort.
Tamatso moves into full guard.
Tamatso wants to sweep here but Lindgren controlling him for the moment.
Lindgren forces his way into half guard.
Lindgren seems to be working for a kimura but Tamatso defends the submission attempt.
Tamatso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso trying to hold on to Lindgren's head to control him but Lindgren postures up.
Lindgren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tamatso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tamatso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tamatso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lindgren wants to control from the top but Tamatso keeps moving.
Tamatso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamatso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindgren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tamatso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lindgren, into his guard.
Tamatso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tamatso slips nicely into half guard.
Tamatso slows the pace down in half guard.
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is refusing to be controlled, as Tamatso sits in half guard.
Tamatso stalling.
Tamatso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindgren keeps working.
Lindgren is looking to improve his position.
Tamatso trying to control from half guard but Lindgren is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso is working for a submission of some sort.
Lindgren makes his way to full guard, as Tamatso worked for a kimura.
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindgren keeping moving, preventing Tamatso from controlling successfully.
Tamatso pushing down on Lindgren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is looking to improve his position.
Tamatso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindgren keeps working.
Lindgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamatso pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lindgren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tamatso trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamatso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamatso passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lindgren shoots and misses
and Tamatso counters with a takedown into side control.
Tamatso is looking to take a break and control but Lindgren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lindgren tries to buck Tamatso off but Tamatso is having none of it.
Tamatso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lindgren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lindgren is looking for a sweep.
Lindgren is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tamatso's best efforts.
Tamatso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Tamatso has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lindgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamatso pulls his head out easily.
Tamatso is working for a kimura but Lindgren is defending it quite comfortably.
Lindgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamatso pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is refusing to be controlled, as Tamatso sits in half guard.
Tamatso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lindgren haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tamatso is looking for a kimura here.
Tamatso is looking to take a break and control but Lindgren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamatso wants to pass the guard but Lindgren is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso is trying to control. Lindgren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back.
Tamatso is trying to control the action in half guard but Lindgren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lindgren is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamatso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lindgren is looking for a sweep. Tamatso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is refusing to be controlled, as Tamatso sits in half guard.
Lindgren trying to control from the bottom.
Tamatso frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lindgren is looking to get to half guard.
Tamatso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tamatso wants to take his opponent's back but Lindgren doesn't allow it.
Tamatso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is trying to escape the mount.
Tamatso moves to back control.
Lindgren trying to control the hands but Tamatso won't let him.
Tamatso is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lindgren has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tamatso looking for the RNC.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tamatso's guard. Nice work there by Lindgren.
Lindgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamatso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindgren is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tamatso is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tamatso has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindgren looking for subs off his back but Tamatso has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindgren keeps working.
Tamatso is working for a kimura but Lindgren is defending it quite comfortably.
Tamatso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lindgren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lindgren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamatso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lindgren is trying to control the position but Tamatso postures up.
Tamatso advances position into side control!
Tamatso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindgren keeps working.
Lindgren manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is pressing down on Tamatso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tamatso is holding on for now.
Tamatso tries to roll over but Lindgren keeps him under control.
Tamatso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lindgren wants to control from the top but Tamatso keeps moving.
Lindgren being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindgren trying to control but Tamatso is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lindgren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tamatso counters by clinching up.
Tamatso is pressed up against the ropes. Lindgren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tamatso down to the mat. Tamatso avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tamatso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tamatso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lindgren's half guard.
Tamatso seems to be working for a kimura but Lindgren defends the submission attempt.
Lindgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamatso pulls his head out easily.
Tamatso passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamatso trying to control the action but Lindgren is working from the bottom.
Tamatso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lindgren is looking for a sweep.
Tamatso has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren can't escape the position.
Lindgren slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lindgren wants to control but Tamatso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tamatso 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.
Tamatso is trying to work for a kimura but Lindgren is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tamatso escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tamatso!
Lindgren is looking for a sweep.
Tamatso tries to move to mount but Lindgren blocks the move with his legs.
Tamatso laying and praying for a moment but Lindgren takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lindgren actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tamatso wants to take a breather but Lindgren is having none of it.
Lindgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tamatso stalling away here and it's allowed Lindgren to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lindgren working for a triangle but Tamatso defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren working for a triangle but Tamatso defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamatso passes Lindgren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lindgren trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lindgren working to try and regain half guard.
Tamatso looking to control but Lindgren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren can't escape the position.
Tamatso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lindgren is controlling an arm, preventing Tamatso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lindgren keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mikael Lindgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lindgren is looking to escape.
Tamatso content just to control the position here.
Tamatso tries to control but Lindgren wriggling away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lindgren sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lindgren.
Lindgren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lindgren is looking for a triangle but Tamatso pushes his legs off easily.
Lindgren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tamatso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lindgren's guard.
Tamatso works his way into full mount!
Tamatso fails to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lindgren to take his back!
Lindgren rolls, trying to escape but Tamatso keeps control of the position.
Lindgren trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamatso is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lindgren has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuyoshi Tamatso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tamatso winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
Tsuyoshi Tamatso wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Tsuyoshi Tamatso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Rosenzweig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli comes to the ring accompanied by Mario theme. Rosenzweig comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stamina kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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39
282 lbs
41 - 22 - 0 |
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26
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Solomon Rosenzweig!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Betoli is defended easily by Rosenzweig.
Rosenzweig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rosenzweig scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Betoli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A lull in the action here.
Rosenzweig is looking to take a break and control but Betoli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rosenzweig is trying to get an arm triangle but Betoli is defending well.
Betoli struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Betoli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rosenzweig off and has taken his back!
Rosenzweig defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rosenzweig doesn't escape.
Betoli working for a choke but Rosenzweig is defending well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Betoli controlling the positon.
Betoli wants to control but Rosenzweig is keeping busy.
Betoli is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rosenzweig defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I would not like to be Rosenzweig right now.
Betoli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Betoli tries to keep control of the position but Rosenzweig is staying busy.
Betoli 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, Rosenzweig has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rosenzweig is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli trying to control.
Rosenzweig tries to escape but Betoli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rosenzweig is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Betoli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rosenzweig for as long as he can get away with.
Betoli trying to control.
Betoli has the hooks in. Rosenzweig is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mario Betoli wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rosenzweig drives through with a takedown into guard.
Betoli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Betoli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rosenzweig's guard.
Betoli trying to control but Rosenzweig is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Betoli stands and throws Rosenzweig's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Betoli slows the pace down.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig tries to improve position but can't.
Rosenzweig regains half guard there - taking advantage of Betoli's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Betoli wants to control but Rosenzweig is keeping him busy.
Betoli wants to pass the guard but Rosenzweig is defending well.
Rosenzweig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Betoli controlling the action here.
Betoli passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Betoli wants to control the pace but Rosenzweig is squirming around nicely.
Betoli goes for an armbar but Rosenzweig turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rosenzweig.
Rosenzweig pushing down on Betoli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Betoli won't allow Rosenzweig to pass to mount.
Betoli keeping hold of Rosenzweig's head, controlling as best he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Betoli actively working from the bottom here.
Rosenzweig is thwarting Betoli's attempts to control the position.
Rosenzweig works his way into full mount!
Rosenzweig looking to control but Betoli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rosenzweig is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Betoli is in real trouble.
Betoli wants to escape the position.
Betoli looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rosenzweig has the hooks in. Betoli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig looking for the choke but no joy.
Betoli trying to control the hands but Rosenzweig breaks the grip.
Betoli is keeping busy.
Rosenzweig avoiding Betoli 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Betoli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betoli prevents Rosenzweig from getting a body triangle.
Rosenzweig doesn't have the hooks in and Betoli manages to turn into his guard.
Betoli tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosenzweig is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Solomon Rosenzweig.
Rosenzweig looking to score a takedown here. Betoli is defending well but Rosenzweig drives through and ends up in Betoli's guard.
Betoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rosenzweig slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rosenzweig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Betoli is keeping the position for now.
Betoli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rosenzweig tries to hold on but Betoli pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betoli trying to control but Rosenzweig is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Betoli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Betoli gets caught napping as Rosenzweig dives in and scores a takedown. Betoli manages to retain guard.
Rosenzweig postures up.
Rosenzweig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rosenzweig is looking to take a break and control but Betoli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Betoli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rosenzweig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Betoli prevents Rosenzweig from moving into mount.
Betoli manages to get back to half guard.
Rosenzweig is looking for a kimura here.
Betoli wants to control but Rosenzweig is keeping busy.
Betoli is doing well to control the position and prevent Rosenzweig from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rosenzweig has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Betoli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rosenzweig trying to keep a closed guard but Betoli is proving a slippery customer.
Rosenzweig 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.
Rosenzweig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Betoli content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli looking to pass the guard.
Betoli trying to control but Rosenzweig is working from the bottom.
Mario Betoli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rosenzweig shoots in and bounces Betoli off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Betoli is controlling Rosenzweig's posture.
Rosenzweig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Betoli is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenzweig wants to control from the top but Betoli keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig is fighting to break Betoli's control of his arms but Betoli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Betoli is defended easily by Rosenzweig.
Betoli shoots in and gets a takedown into Rosenzweig's guard.
Rosenzweig wants to sweep here but Betoli controlling him for the moment.
Betoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenzweig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Betoli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Betoli looking to sit in guard and control but Rosenzweig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosenzweig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Betoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Betoli is pulling down on Rosenzweig's head. It's preventing any offense from Rosenzweig, at least for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Betoli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenzweig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rosenzweig trying to control but Betoli is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betoli looking to control.
Betoli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Betoli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rosenzweig is on top in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig wants to control from the top but Betoli keeps moving.
Betoli trying to keep a closed guard but Rosenzweig is proving a slippery customer.
Betoli keeping full guard, as Rosenzweig tries to pass.
Betoli is adopting a defensive guard.
Betoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rosenzweig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Betoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Betoli shoots in looking for a takedown. Rosenzweig tries to sprawl out of it but Betoli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rosenzweig manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Betoli misses with a takedown
and Rosenzweig counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Betoli!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosenzweig tries for a kimura but Betoli is defending well.
Rosenzweig working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Betoli is looking for a sweep.
Betoli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rosenzweig off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betoli controlling from the back.
Betoli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Betoli looking to hold on to the position here but Rosenzweig rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Betoli trying to control but Rosenzweig is working from the bottom.
Betoli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosenzweig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Betoli looking to sit in guard and control but Rosenzweig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Betoli keeping moving, preventing Rosenzweig from controlling successfully.
Rosenzweig slips nicely into half guard.
Betoli is pressing down on Rosenzweig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rosenzweig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Betoli regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Betoli wants to sweep here but Rosenzweig controlling him for the moment.
Rosenzweig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rosenzweig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Betoli pulls Rosenzweig in close to prevent any damage.
Betoli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betoli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rosenzweig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mario Betoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosenzweig looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig keeps trying to improve his position.
Betoli looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rosenzweig is defending well. Betoli quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rosenzweig has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Betoli celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Betoli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ruent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merrimac Mjolnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mjolnir has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
244 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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35
271 lbs
33 - 9 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Ruent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Merrimac Mjolnir!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruent just misses with a punch to the body.
Merrimac Mjolnir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Mjolnir has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mjolnir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruent moves away.
Ruent walks into a straight right hand from Mjolnir.
It looks like Rick Ruent has been cut.
Mjolnir misses with a body shot.
Ruent has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Void Training Facility - PIT Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mjolnir.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mjolnir lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mjolnir. Ruent does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Ruent, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mjolnir.
Ruent gets a clinch.
Mjolnir tries to work over Ruent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mjolnir misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjolnir swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruent softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Mjolnir - that landed with a thud.
Ruent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ruent looking to slow down the pace here.
Ruent missing with knees to the body.
Mjolnir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mjolnir misses with a punch to the body.
Ruent is leaning against Mjolnir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mjolnir.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mjolnir misses with a body punch.
Ruent takes a shot to the head.
Ruent is trying to break the clinch but Mjolnir is controlling him.
Mjolnir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mjolnir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruent pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ruent wants to stall.
Mjolnir tries a body shot but Ruent blocks it.
Mjolnir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruent blocks a body shot from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir pushes Ruent back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ruent is breathing heavily.
Mjolnir avoiding damage.
Mjolnir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mjolnir misses with some punches.
Come on Mjolnir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mjolnir lands a right hand.
Mjolnir scores with a shot to the side of Ruent's head.
Mjolnir misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruent blocks an uppercut.
Ruent blocks a body shot from Mjolnir.
Ruent lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Merrimac Mjolnir has been cut.
Ruent misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mjolnir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mjolnir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mjolnir holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ruent tries to work over Mjolnir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ruent fails to land.
Mjolnir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mjolnir misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruent blocks a body shot from Mjolnir.
A hook to the body from Ruent.
Mjolnir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruent misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruent tries to stall but Mjolnir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mjolnir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mjolnir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruent trying to stall but Mjolnir improves his position.
Mjolnir is trying to stall.
Mjolnir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mjolnir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruent breaks from the clinch.
Mjolnir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mjolnir takes a swing at Ruent's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mjolnir bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mjolnir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruent moves forwards but Mjolnir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrimac Mjolnir dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mjolnir misses with a body shot.
Ruent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mjolnir.
Mjolnir tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mjolnir lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruent off the ropes and back into range.
Merrimac Mjolnir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mjolnir throws a hook but Ruent avoids it easily.
Ruent misses with a head kick.
Mjolnir thows a body shot but no joy.
Mjolnir throws a head kick that misses.
Ruent throws a big shot that misses.
Mjolnir thows a body shot but no joy.
Mjolnir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruent was well out of range. Poor timing from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir throws a hook to the side of Ruent's head but Ruent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mjolnir checks a low kick from Ruent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjolnir lands a jab to Ruent's midsection.
Mjolnir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruent manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Mjolnir misses.
Mjolnir throws a leg kick that misses.
Mjolnir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mjolnir keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mjolnir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruent rather than just go for the knockout.
Ruent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mjolnir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mjolnir thows a body shot but no joy.
Mjolnir lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruent lands a jab to the head.
Mjolnir scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mjolnir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruent drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruent moves out of range of the leg kick from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir lands a big uppercut and Ruent crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ruent looks OK. Mjolnir waves Ruent back to his feet!
Ruent is rocked!
Mjolnir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Ruent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A thudding body kick lands there by Mjolnir!
Crunch! Mjolnir slams his shin into Ruent's torso.
Ruent seems to have got his legs back now.
Mjolnir cracks Ruent with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Ruent falls to his knees and Mjolnir doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merrimac Mjolnir!
Our winner, Merrimac Mjolnir, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sith One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sith . Sith One has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
190 lbs
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188 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sith One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ivanov trying to control the position but One is working away.
Ivanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ivanov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, One rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ivanov's guard! Nice work there by One!
One is looking to pass into half guard but Ivanov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ivanov is in guard.
Ivanov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to pass into half guard but One pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now One is in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
One looking to pass the guard.
Ivanov is looking for a triangle but One pushes his legs off easily.
Ivanov looking to control.
One wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because One has passed into half guard!
One is trying to control. Ivanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is controlling the pace.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but One is controlling well.
One trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
One trying to pass the guard but Ivanov defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is not content to let One control the position.
One is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
One wants to free his trapped foot but Ivanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ivanov.
One passes Ivanov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy.
One is working for a kimura but Ivanov is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
One wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
One trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
One won't allow Ivanov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanov is on top in guard.
One keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
One working for submissions but it's allowed Ivanov to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
One wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy.
Ivanov is trying to control the action in half guard but One is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ivanov 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.
Ivanov stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying to control the action in half guard but One is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ivanov 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.
Ivanov stalling away here and it's allowed One to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
One looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
Ivanov trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from One'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov 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.
One shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ivanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ivanov.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control One haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ivanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! One looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. One looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from One!
Aleksey Ivanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
One looking to control but instead Ivanov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is defending well.
One is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ivanov defends it well.
One wants to take a breather but Ivanov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is defending well.
Ivanov trying to hold on to One's head to control him but One postures up.
Ivanov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but One is staying active.
Ivanov wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
One trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ivanov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
One shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ivanov is trying to defend but One finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
One is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanov is defending well.
One is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One trying to pass the guard but Ivanov defending well.
Ivanov is defending against the submission attempts here by One.
One is looking for a kimura here.
Ivanov wants to control the action here but instead One manages to pass to full mount!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
One working for a guillotine from mount but Ivanov is in no mood to give up.
One trying to control but he's not successful this time.
One goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ivanov is on top in 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.
One keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ivanov trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ivanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Ivanov is working for a kimura but One is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but One keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ivanov wants to pass to mount but One is defending the position.
Ivanov is just content to waste time from the top position. One takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aleksey Ivanov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ivanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivanov defends it nicely.
One misses with a takedown attempt
and Ivanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in One's guard now.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but One gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ivanov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for One!
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One tries to hold on but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov looking to control but One is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
One wants to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to take One's back here but One is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ivanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as One is looking to escape.
Ivanov controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ivanov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now One is on top in guard.
One trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksey Ivanov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ivanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. One manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
One being controlled here, momentarily.
Ivanov trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aleksey Ivanov wasn't active enough on the ground.
One with a poor takedown
and Ivanov counters with a shoot takedown. One fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sith One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov advances to half guard.
Ivanov trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to stall here but One recovers full guard.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
Ivanov advances to half guard.
Sith One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
One is looking to improve his position.
Ivanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. One doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ivanov.
Ivanov trying to mount his opponent but One defends it.
That's eight 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.
Ivanov is trying to control the action in half guard but One is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ivanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
One regains half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura but One is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksey Ivanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ivanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksey Ivanov!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Aleksey Ivanov!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Aleksey Ivanov!
Aleksey Ivanov wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Aleksey Ivanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lavronenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ex-Sektor Gaza - 'Dopilsya'. Ivan Lavronenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
25 - 12 - 2 |
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182 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Lavronenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emanoel Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavronenko closes the distance and clinches up with Moreno, looking for a takedown. Lavronenko pushes Moreno against the ropes but Moreno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moreno fails with the takedown
and Lavronenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moreno won't be happy with that.
Lavronenko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lavronenko is working hard here to advance position.
Lavronenko working away.
Lavronenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
Lavronenko working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Lavronenko'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.
Moreno is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko working away.
Lavronenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lavronenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moreno tries to avoid it but Lavronenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moreno to the ground. Moreno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lavronenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moreno counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavronenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moreno postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to sweep here but Moreno controlling him for the moment.
Moreno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavronenko is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moreno postures up.
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!
Lavronenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Moreno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lavronenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreno has managed to get both his arms back between Lavronenko's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Moreno is looking to pass into half guard but Lavronenko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavronenko is in guard.
Moreno is pulling down on Lavronenko's head to control his posture.
Lavronenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno wants to sweep but no luck.
Moreno is trying to control the position but Lavronenko postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moreno keeping full guard, as Lavronenko tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko content to stall in guard here.
Moreno manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moreno wants to control the action but instead Lavronenko gets a body lock and reverses into Moreno's guard! Nice work!
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Lavronenko from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno keeping full guard, as Lavronenko tries to pass.
Moreno pulls Lavronenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Lavronenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavronenko stays in close to Moreno's body and controls the position.
Ivan Lavronenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lavronenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moreno's guard.
Moreno wants to sweep here but Lavronenko controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavronenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavronenko preventing the sweep.
Moreno wants to improve his position but instead Lavronenko has moved into half guard.
Moreno is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.
Moreno tries to get to full guard but Lavronenko has control of the leg.
Lavronenko trying to control the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavronenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to take a breather but Moreno is having none of it.
Lavronenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moreno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moreno is looking for a sweep. Lavronenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moreno is trying to maintain the position but Lavronenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavronenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Lavronenko.
Moreno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lavronenko pinned against the ropes. Lavronenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Moreno as Lavronenko shoots in.
Lavronenko stuffs the takedown.
Moreno darts in looking for a takedown but Lavronenko gets double underhooks and turns Moreno into the ropes.
Moreno jumps guard.
Moreno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavronenko stays in close to Moreno's body and controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Lavronenko from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Ivan Lavronenko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt - Moreno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lavronenko shoots and misses
and Moreno counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lavronenko!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavronenko is looking for a sweep.
Lavronenko is not content to let Moreno control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Lavronenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moreno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lavronenko closes the distance and clinches up with Moreno, looking for a takedown. Lavronenko pushes Moreno against the ropes but Moreno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Moreno. No joy for Lavronenko on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavronenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moreno's guard.
Moreno trying to control the position.
Moreno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Lavronenko looking to sit in guard and control but Moreno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is keeping the position.
Lavronenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavronenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moreno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moreno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Lavronenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavronenko, not yet.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is keeping the position.
Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Moreno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavronenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moreno pushing down on Lavronenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moreno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lavronenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moreno.
Moreno seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is trying to maintain the position but Moreno is very close to passing his half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moreno working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lavronenko is looking to improve his position.
Moreno tries to pass to full mount but Lavronenko defends it.
Moreno is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lavronenko!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno goes for an armbar but Lavronenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lavronenko.
Moreno is trying to keep Lavronenko in close.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Lavronenko from controlling successfully.
Moreno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moreno controlling the position.
Lavronenko postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Emanoel Moreno hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lavronenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moreno is aware though and is defending well.
Moreno is looking to advance position but Lavronenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno is working to get back to half guard.
Lavronenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moreno is looking to escape.
Lavronenko controlling from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moreno is looking to escape.
Lavronenko is really struggling to control Moreno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ivan Lavronenko just wasn't active enough.
Lavronenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moreno works his way into full mount!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is looking to get to half guard.
Moreno is working for a guillotine from mount but Lavronenko frees his head quite easily.
Lavronenko regains half guard.
Moreno is trying to control. Lavronenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lavronenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Lavronenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavronenko is pressing down on Moreno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lavronenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moreno is pushing down on Lavronenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavronenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Moreno has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emanoel Moreno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moreno gets a takedown into half guard.
Moreno wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping him busy.
Moreno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lavronenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Moreno looking to control but Lavronenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko is trying to escape the mount.
Lavronenko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moreno wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno is controlling Lavronenko's posture.
Emanoel Moreno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moreno looking to control but Lavronenko passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
Lavronenko wants to free his trapped foot but Moreno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lavronenko in particular looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moreno moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko looking to pass the guard.
Lavronenko trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ivan Lavronenko just wasn't active enough.
Lavronenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Moreno counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lavronenko keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.
Moreno advances to half guard.
Moreno wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is defending well.
Lavronenko wants to improve his position but Moreno is controlling well.
Moreno is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavronenko reverses the position - he's now on top in Moreno's guard.
Lavronenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno working a defensive guard here.
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!
Moreno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Lavronenko from controlling successfully.
Lavronenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ivan Lavronenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lavronenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Moreno tries to sprawl out of it but Lavronenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Moreno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavronenko fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lavronenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lavronenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moreno is trying to get back to full guard.
Moreno is staying active underneath Lavronenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moreno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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!
Lavronenko seems to be working for a kimura but Moreno defends the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to mount his opponent but Moreno defends it.
Moreno is holding on to half guard well.
Moreno is trying to maintain the position but Lavronenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavronenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Lavronenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to get back to full guard.
Lavronenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moreno holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lavronenko is trying to work for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Moreno is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.
Lavronenko is thwarting Moreno's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lavronenko manages to pass to mount!
Lavronenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavronenko controlling his opponent.
Moreno tries to lock up and control but Lavronenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavronenko prevents Moreno from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ivan Lavronenko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moreno's waist but Moreno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lavronenko off to one side.
Lavronenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moreno counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lavronenko's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavronenko is keeping the position for now.
Lavronenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Moreno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moreno is looking to stall here but Lavronenko recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is keeping the position.
Lavronenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavronenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moreno is looking to advance position but Lavronenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lavronenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moreno is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moreno sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lavronenko is pressing down on Moreno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moreno is holding on for now.
Moreno wants to improve his position but Lavronenko is controlling well.
Lavronenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is keen to just control but Moreno is a slippery customer.
Lavronenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moreno is controlling an arm, preventing Lavronenko from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moreno is squirming around, avoiding Lavronenko's attempts to control the action.
Moreno tries to control the position but Lavronenko now has his back.
Lavronenko tries to keep control of the position but Moreno is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is really stuck here.
Moreno 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 Lavronenko gets his way!
Moreno prevents Lavronenko from getting a body triangle.
Lavronenko has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Moreno's body.
Lavronenko is not going to allow Moreno to sit and survive in this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to break free.
Lavronenko slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Will Lavronenko go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Moreno is in bad spot here.
Moreno is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Moreno right now.
Moreno is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lavronenko.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is not going to allow Moreno to sit and survive in this position.
Moreno is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lavronenko.
Lavronenko wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
Moreno is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Will Lavronenko go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lavronenko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moreno knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moreno for a finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Moreno right now.
Lavronenko looking for the choke but no joy.
Lavronenko is trying to control but Moreno is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Moreno tries to lock up and control but Lavronenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavronenko wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moreno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lavronenko is pressing down on Moreno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moreno is holding on for now.
Moreno trying to control here.
Moreno tries to get to full guard but Lavronenko has control of the leg.
Moreno is controlling Lavronenko's trapped leg to prevent Lavronenko from advancing to side control.
Moreno wants to control but Lavronenko passes into side.
Moreno can't do much from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to bench press Lavronenko off him but Lavronenko keeps the position.
Lavronenko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Moreno tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavronenko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Moreno prevents Lavronenko from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ivan Lavronenko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko shoots in and drives through. Moreno sprawls well.
Ivan Lavronenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Lavronenko. No joy for Moreno on that attempt.
Lavronenko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moreno sprawls well. Moreno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lavronenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lavronenko looking to pass the guard.
Moreno is pulling down on Lavronenko's head to control his posture.
Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Lavronenko.
Lavronenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moreno's waist but Moreno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lavronenko off to one side.
Lavronenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moreno is fending him off so far but Lavronenko persists. Nope, Moreno circles away and we're back to standing.
Moreno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lavronenko as he avoids it easily.
Lavronenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Moreno counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lavronenko's guard now.
Lavronenko keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.
Lavronenko keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavronenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno pushing down on Lavronenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moreno works his way into side control.
Moreno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno has knee on belly momentarily but Lavronenko bucks him off and regains half guard.
Moreno is pressing down on Lavronenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavronenko is holding on for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavronenko wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
Moreno is looking for a kimura but Lavronenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moreno to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko tries to get to full guard but Moreno has control of the leg.
Lavronenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lavronenko.
Moreno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavronenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moreno manages to get himself to full guard.
Lavronenko looking to pass the guard.
Lavronenko stays in close to Moreno's body and controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to control the position but Lavronenko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Moreno holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lavronenko is controlling the pace.
Moreno wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreno keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moreno slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavronenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lavronenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lavronenko fails to land the takedown.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moreno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lavronenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moreno working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lavronenko's thigh. Lavronenko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lavronenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavronenko, not yet.
Lavronenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lavronenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.
Moreno lying in Lavronenko's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lavronenko decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Moreno taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Lavronenko!
Ivan Lavronenko retains his light heavyweight title!
Ivan Lavronenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Emanoel Moreno spoke after the fight, saying 'Kudo's to my opponent. He was the better man tonight.'.
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