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HBGG 11 - Dirty 30s PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Heid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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184 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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175 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aj Heid!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heid misses with a takedown attempt
and Dummy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Heid's guard now.
Heid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dummy's guard.
Dummy wants to sweep but no luck.
Dummy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dummy is trying to control. Heid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dummy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Heid is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dummy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heid sees it coming and defends easily.
Heid gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heid is trying to control the position but Dummy postures up.
Dummy pushes down on Heid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Heid tries to roll over but Dummy keeps him under control.
Dummy 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.
Heid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dummy pulls his head out easily.
Heid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
Dummy trying to mount his opponent but Heid defends it.
Dummy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dummy.
Heid is trying to get back to full guard.
Heid wants to get back to full guard but Dummy has passed into side control.
Heid manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dummy's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heid wants to improve his position but Dummy is controlling well.
Dummy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dummy prevents Heid from improving his position.
Dummy is taking a breather. Heid 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.
Heid won't allow Dummy to pass to mount.
Dummy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heid sees it coming and defends easily.
Dummy tries to pass to full mount but Heid defends it.
Heid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dummy is keen to just control but Heid is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heid looking for submissions off his back.
Heid with the active half guard here but Dummy passes nicely into side control.
Dummy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heid keeps working.
Heid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dummy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dummy is looking to take a break and control but Heid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heid is trying to improve his position.
Heid is not content to let Dummy control the position.
Dummy happy to just control the position for now.
Dummy trying to control the position but Heid is working away.
Dummy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heid manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Heid is looking for a sweep. Dummy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dummy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dummy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Heid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dummy 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.
Dummy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Heid wants to control but Dummy is keeping busy.
Dummy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Heid stops Dummy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Heid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dummy controlling the pace for now.
Dummy looking for a guillotine from mount but Heid is having none of it.
Dummy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Heid tries to roll but Dummy sticks to his back.
Dummy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Heid defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Heid fending off the submission attempt from Dummy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dummy keeps control of the position as Heid tries to break free.
Dummy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dummy keeps control of the position as Heid tries to break free.
Dummy working for the choke.
I really don't envy Heid right now.
Dummy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Heid is in bad spot here.
Heid turns into Dummy and is now in his guard.
Dummy keeping full guard, as Heid tries to pass.
Dummy keeping moving, preventing Heid from controlling successfully.
Heid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dummy is keeping the position for now.
Heid keeps trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dummy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heid is aware though and is defending well.
Heid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dummy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heid has managed to get both his arms back between Dummy's legs - danger averted.
Heid looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dummy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Heid misses with a takedown attempt
and Dummy counters with a single leg into guard. Heid didn't expect that.
Dummy looking to pass the guard.
Dummy wants to control from the top but Heid keeps moving.
Heid is looking for a triangle here but Dummy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dummy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dummy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Heid is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dummy slows the pace down in half guard.
Heid is staying active underneath Dummy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dummy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heid wants to get back to full guard.
Heid gets back to full guard.
John Dummy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dummy trying to control the position from guard on top but Heid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dummy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dummy trying to control but Heid is working from the bottom.
Heid working for a triangle but Dummy defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy trying to control but Heid is working from the bottom.
Heid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dummy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dummy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dummy is aware though and is defending well.
Heid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dummy is aware though and is defending well.
Heid has his foot on Dummy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dummy works his way back into a safe position though.
Heid is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dummy trying to control the position from guard on top but Heid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dummy trying to control but Heid is working from the bottom.
Dummy is pushing down on Heid's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heid is fighting to maintain full guard but Dummy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Heid is in trouble now - Dummy has advanced to mount!
Dummy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dummy fails to advance to Heid's back.
Heid is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dummy trying to control but Heid is having none of it.
Heid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dummy wants to control the pace but Heid is squirming around nicely.
Heid has given up his back.
Heid is trying to break free.
Heid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heid is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Heid tries to roll but Dummy sticks to his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Heid defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dummy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Heid tries to break free.
Heid wants to control his opponent's hands but Dummy gets his hands free.
Heid fending off the submission attempt from Dummy.
Heid rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Heid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dummy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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!
Heid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heid.
Heid working for submissions but it's allowed Dummy to get to half guard.
Heid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dummy pulls his head out easily.
Dummy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heid is staying active underneath Dummy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Heid wants to control but Dummy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dummy is taking a breather. Heid 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.
Dummy is looking for a kimura here.
Heid is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dummy is tapping! Great win for Heid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aj Heid!
During a confident post fight interview, Aj Heid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen Down - Hail The Leaf as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herb Green!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns Dixon into the ropes.
Green manages to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dixon'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.
Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dixon is aware though and is defending well.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Dixon postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dixon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Green has his foot on Dixon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dixon works his way back into a safe position though.
Dixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Green is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dixon won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green looking for a guillotine here but Dixon defends easily.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Green is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
Dixon is pushing down on Green's leg trying to pass to half guard. Green is fighting to maintain full guard but Dixon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dixon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Green tries to lock up and control but Dixon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Green 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.
Green wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Green is looking to improve his position but Dixon isn't that keen on the idea.
Green tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Dixon looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Green is still trying to improve position.
Green prevents Dixon from taking his back.
Green really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dixon tries to control but Green wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying desperately to improve position.
Green keeps trying to improve his position.
Green wants to control but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon looking to secure an arm triangle but Green defends it well.
Dixon has hold of Green's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Green manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half 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.
Dixon wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely.
Green regains half guard.
Green is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
Green trying to control the position.
Green keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dixon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dixon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon content to stall in guard here.
Dixon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dixon working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to buck Dixon off but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Dixon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dixon trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Green being controlled for a moment.
Green is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Green's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Green manages to get back to half guard.
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green trying to hold on to Dixon's head to control him but Dixon postures up.
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 Adam Dixon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Dixon persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Dixon tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Dixon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green leaves Dixon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adam Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dixon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dixon seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Dixon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Dixon working for a submission but Green is keeping him at bay.
Dixon works his way to his opponent's back.
Green wants to control his opponent's hands but Dixon gets his hands free.
Green breaks Dixon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
Green controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
Dixon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Green working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily.
Dixon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Adam Dixon just wasn't active enough.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Dixon shoots and misses
so Green counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Green is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dixon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dixon has escaped and now he's on top!
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
Dixon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Dixon is very close to passing his half guard.
Dixon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green is doing well to control the position and prevent Dixon from advancing to side control.
Adam Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dixon moves nicely into side control.
Dixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Green knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Dixon just content to control the position.
Green regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dixon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Green looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Dixon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dixon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Green's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dixon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dixon trying to control the position but Green is working away.
Dixon tries for a kimura but Green is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
Green wants to control but Dixon postures up.
A lull in the action here as Dixon stalls from top position.
Green can't do much from the bottom here.
Dixon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Green has escaped the position, nice work there.
Green manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Dixon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Dixon works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Dixon is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dixon to get the leverage.
Green gets full guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Green controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Green 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.
Green trying to control the position.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dixon content to stall in guard here.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Dixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dixon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green working for submissions but it's allowed Dixon to get to half guard.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Dixon is very close to passing his half guard.
Dixon controlling the action here.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Dixon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Adam Dixon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Green defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Green into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dixon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Green jumps guard and drags Dixon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon forces his way into half guard.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dixon is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dixon to get the leverage.
Green keeping control of the position.
Dixon is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Green is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
Dixon is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Green looking for submissions off his back.
Green looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dixon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Adam Dixon!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Adam Dixon!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Adam Dixon!
Adam Dixon wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mahti Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonni kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aki & Turo - Mahtisonni - . Reid has chosen Sub Focus - Rock it as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mahti Sonni has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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151 lbs
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25
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mahti Sonni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lincoln Reid!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reid wants it to stay on the feet.
Reid looks for a takedown but Sonni sprawls well.
Sonni gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sonni trying to control the action but Reid is working from the bottom.
Reid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reid 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.
Sonni is working for a kimura but Reid is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sonni tries to free his leg and advance position but Reid is retaining full guard.
Sonni is posturing up here but Reid has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sonni tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sonni has to tap! Slick submission there by Reid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lincoln Reid!
Lincoln Reid took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'yes, I tried to break his arm.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atsushi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mario theme. Gracie has chosen Smoke Serpent - Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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282 lbs
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28
278 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
42 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atsushi Gracie!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Betoli's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie trying to control but Betoli is working from the bottom.
Betoli is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Betoli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Betoli is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mario Betoli.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Betoli wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Betoli moves into full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Betoli is working from the bottom.
Betoli is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Betoli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Betoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Betoli's guard.
Betoli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Betoli is looking to improve his position.
Betoli trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Betoli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Betoli wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Betoli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Betoli trying to control here.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Betoli is defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Betoli wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a 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!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Atsushi Gracie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Betoli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to sprawl but Betoli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Betoli trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Betoli is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Betoli seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Betoli is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Betoli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the position but Betoli is working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is trying to get back to half guard.
Betoli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Betoli is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
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 wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
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!
Gracie keeps control of the position as Betoli tries to break free.
Betoli trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
Gracie is trying to stick to Betoli's back but Betoli is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Betoli.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Betoli is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Betoli wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Betoli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at Wake and Bake inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Betoli stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Betoli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
Betoli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Betoli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie 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 Betoli.
Betoli is trying to get back to half guard.
Betoli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Betoli is trying is best to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Betoli tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Betoli is working from the bottom.
Betoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Betoli wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Betoli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Betoli is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Atsushi Gracie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Betoli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Betoli wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Betoli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Betoli is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Betoli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Betoli will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betoli can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Mario Betoli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie leaves Betoli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Betoli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Betoli shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Betoli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Betoli!
Betoli struggling a bit here.
Betoli tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Betoli tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Betoli trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Betoli keeps working.
Betoli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Betoli is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Betoli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli trying to control from the bottom.
Betoli won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Betoli looking for submissions off his back.
Betoli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Betoli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Betoli is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Betoli looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Betoli is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Betoli tries to break free.
Mario Betoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is trying to stick to Betoli's back but Betoli is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Betoli.
Gracie controlling Betoli's posture.
Betoli wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie has control of Betoli's left arm, preventing Betoli from doing any damage.
Betoli stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mario Betoli wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Betoli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Betoli shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Betoli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Betoli's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Betoli is working from the bottom.
Betoli throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Betoli's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Betoli keeps working.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Betoli is defending well.
A control attempt from Betoli but he's now mounted!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Betoli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Betoli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betoli wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Betoli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Betoli tries to control the position but Gracie now has his back.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Betoli is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Betoli is in bad spot here.
Betoli trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie has the hooks in. Betoli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Betoli wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Betoli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Betoli 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 Gracie gets his way!
Betoli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Betoli is trying to break free.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Betoli is really stuck here.
Betoli wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracie not allowing Betoli to control his hands.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Betoli tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Betoli trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atsushi Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Betoli.
Betoli darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Betoli into the ropes.
Betoli is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie gets control of Betoli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Betoli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Betoli is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Betoli is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Betoli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie 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.
Betoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Betoli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Betoli is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Betoli is trying to get back to full guard.
Betoli won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Betoli is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Betoli's guard.
Betoli working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Betoli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Betoli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Betoli is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Betoli is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Betoli wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
Gracie fending off the submission attempt from Betoli.
Betoli working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Betoli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Betoli is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Betoli is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie is in a bad position with Betoli working for a choke. Gracie manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Betoli wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Betoli is defending well.
Betoli tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Betoli is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Betoli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Betoli.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Betoli is keeping the position for now.
Betoli wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Betoli there!
Betoli is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Betoli is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie tries to control but Betoli wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is trying to escape the mount.
Betoli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Betoli wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Betoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Betoli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Betoli's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Betoli trying to control the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Betoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Betoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie trying to control but Betoli is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Betoli misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Betoli's knee momentarily.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Betoli's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atsushi Gracie.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Atsushi Gracie!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Atsushi Gracie!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Atsushi Gracie!
Atsushi Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
Atsushi Gracie really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Meet the Future logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caeser Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Caeser Augustus enters the ring!
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202 lbs
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181 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jesse Bashor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeser Augustus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bashor enables Augustus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bashor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Bashor keeps moving.
Augustus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bashor is trying to control but Augustus manages to pass to mount!
Augustus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Augustus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bashor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Augustus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bashor is surviving well by controlling Augustus's body position as best he can.
Augustus looking to control but Bashor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashor stops Augustus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bashor is squirming around, avoiding Augustus's attempts to control the action.
Bashor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Augustus.
Augustus trying to control but Bashor is having none of it.
Augustus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Augustus.
Augustus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bashor is looking to escape.
Bashor wants to hold on but Augustus pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Augustus trying to control but Bashor is having none of it.
Augustus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bashor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bashor shrugs it off.
Bashor is squirming around, avoiding Augustus's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor tries to buck Augustus off but he can't manage it.
Augustus prevents Bashor from getting the reversal.
Bashor is squirming around, avoiding Augustus's attempts to control the action.
Bashor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Augustus trying to control but Bashor is having none of it.
Bashor tries to hold on but Augustus postures up.
Augustus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Augustus looking to control but Bashor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Augustus controlling his opponent.
Augustus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Augustus goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bashor turns into him and now he's in Augustus's guard.
Bashor trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Bashor looking to sit in guard and control but Augustus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Augustus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bashor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Augustus has managed to get both his arms back between Bashor's legs - danger averted.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustus passes Bashor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Augustus trying to mount his opponent but Bashor defends it.
Augustus is trying to work for a kimura but Bashor is defending well.
Bashor looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bashor is in trouble now - Augustus has advanced to mount!
Bashor regains half guard.
My spies in Hellcademy inform me that Augustus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Augustus is looking for a kimura but Bashor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Augustus to get the leverage.
Bashor has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Augustus escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Augustus!
Bashor is not content to let Augustus control the position.
Bashor is trying to control Augustus's posture but Augustus avoids it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying to control the position but Bashor is working away.
Bashor is looking to reverse the position.
Augustus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bashor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bashor tries to buck Augustus off but Augustus is having none of it.
Augustus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bashor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bashor struggling a bit here.
Augustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bashor keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bashor is trying to buck Augustus off.
Bashor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bashor wants to control but Augustus postures up.
Augustus is working to tighten his grip on Bashor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bashor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Augustus is really squeezing tight and eventually Bashor passes out! Augustus breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caeser Augustus!
A relieved looking Caeser Augustus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Papillon. Takayanagi has chosen All Rounder Meguru as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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35
148 lbs
30 - 20 - 0 |
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25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
30 - 20 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dengel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takayanagi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takayanagi 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.
Dengel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dengel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takayanagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dengel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takayanagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dengel is retaining full guard.
Takayanagi won't allow Dengel to sweep him here.
Takayanagi wants to control from the top but Dengel keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Meguru Takayanagi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Takayanagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dengel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dengel shoots and misses
and Takayanagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Dengel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dengel with a poor takedown
and Takayanagi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dengel's guard now.
Takayanagi wants to pass the guard but Dengel is keeping the position.
Dengel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takayanagi wants to control from the top but Dengel keeps moving.
Dengel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Takayanagi has picked Dengel up and slammed him! Dengel can't keep hold of the triangle and Takayanagi manages to pass to side control!
Takayanagi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.
Takayanagi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takayanagi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dengel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Takayanagi wants to pass the guard but Dengel is defending well.
Takayanagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dengel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takayanagi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dengel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CEC Underdark, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takayanagi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takayanagi trying to control the action but Dengel is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dengel manages to get back to half guard.
Takayanagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dengel keeps working.
Takayanagi is just content to waste time from the top position. Dengel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takayanagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dengel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takayanagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takayanagi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takayanagi wants to control from the top but Dengel keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Meguru Takayanagi wasn't active enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick lands from Takayanagi.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dengel fails with the takedown.
Takayanagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takayanagi scores with a head kick. Dengel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dengel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dengel has his takedown stuffed
and Takayanagi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dengel doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Takayanagi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dengel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Takayanagi has picked Dengel up and slammed him! Dengel can't keep hold of the triangle and Takayanagi manages to pass to side control!
Dengel is breathing heavily.
Takayanagi is looking to take a break and control but Dengel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi works to advance to full mount. Dengel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Takayanagi with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takayanagi tries to control but Dengel wriggling away.
Dengel can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi tries to control but Dengel wriggling away.
Dengel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dengel is trying to reverse the position but instead Takayanagi has taken his back - oops!
Takayanagi lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Takayanagi gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Takayanagi gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Takayanagi apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Dengel tries for a takedown but Takayanagi circles away easily
and Takayanagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dengel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takayanagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dengel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dengel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takayanagi as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takayanagi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dengel has his takedown stuffed
and Takayanagi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Takayanagi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dengel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Takayanagi counter with a right hand.
Takayanagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dengel is fending him off so far but Takayanagi persists. Nope, Dengel circles away and we're back to standing.
Takayanagi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takayanagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dengel keeps working.
Dengel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Takayanagi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Takayanagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi is looking for a kimura here.
Takayanagi 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 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takayanagi throws a strike but Dengel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Takayanagi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takayanagi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dengel, who protects the arm well.
Dengel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel is looking for a kimura but Takayanagi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dengel to get the leverage.
Dengel wants to work for an arm triangle but Takayanagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takayanagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dengel has gone for a leg lock! Takayanagi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dengel's guard.
Takayanagi advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dengel gets back to full guard.
Takayanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dengel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takayanagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dengel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dengel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takayanagi 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 six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meguru Takayanagi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dengel fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Dengel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dengel fails with the takedown.
Takayanagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dengel as he avoids it easily.
Takayanagi moves into the clinch.
Dengel tries to score a body lock takedown but Takayanagi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takayanagi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dengel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dengel is working for takedown but Takayanagi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takayanagi wants to break free but Dengel has control.
Takayanagi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dengel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takayanagi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takayanagi 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. Takayanagi eventually gives up the hold.
Takayanagi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dengel!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dengel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dengel and Takayanagi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Takayanagi scoring with punches from side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi is looking to take a break and control but Dengel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dengel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takayanagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takayanagi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dengel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takayanagi's guard! Nice work there by Dengel!
Takayanagi trying to keep a closed guard but Dengel is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Takayanagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dengel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takayanagi leaves Dengel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dengel with a poor takedown
and Takayanagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gus Dengel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takayanagi scoring well with a low kick there.
Takayanagi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dengel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Dengel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takayanagi scores with a nice head shot.
Dengel doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Takayanagi counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takayanagi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dengel tries to get to full guard but Takayanagi has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dengel wants to sweep but Takayanagi has passed to side control!
Takayanagi swings around for an armbar but Dengel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Takayanagi's guard.
Meguru Takayanagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel pushes down on Takayanagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takayanagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dengel postures up.
Dengel looking to sit in guard and control but Takayanagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takayanagi throws a sloppy strike and Dengel has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Takayanagi is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Dengel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gus Dengel!
Gus Dengel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grimmjow JaggerJack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reed's choice of entrance music: Bitkit - Explode. Grimmjow JaggerJack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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34
273 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow JaggerJack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Reed!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JaggerJack swats away the attempt to clinch by Reed.
JaggerJack manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reed on his heels. He'll look to pass Reed's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reed keeping moving, preventing JaggerJack from controlling successfully.
JaggerJack with a nice head shot there.
Reed keeping moving, preventing JaggerJack from controlling successfully.
JaggerJack is pushing down on Reed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reed is fighting to maintain full guard but JaggerJack has managed to sneak the leg through.
JaggerJack is keen to just control but Reed is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JaggerJack wants to pass to mount but Reed is defending the position.
JaggerJack perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
JaggerJack is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Grimmjow JaggerJack wasn't doing enough on the ground.
JaggerJack throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed throws a low kick but it's checked well by JaggerJack.
JaggerJack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
JaggerJack shoots for a takedown but Reed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but JaggerJack manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JaggerJack ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed fakes the leg kick and cracks JaggerJack in the body.
JaggerJack lands with an uppercut that bounces Reed off the ropes and back into range.
JaggerJack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Grimmjow JaggerJack has been cut.
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!
Reed gets caught flat footed, as JaggerJack shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
JaggerJack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
JaggerJack trying to move into half guard but instead Reed has managed to sweep!
Reed must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
JaggerJack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
JaggerJack keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to control from the top but JaggerJack keeps moving.
JaggerJack throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reed uses it to pass to side control.
JaggerJack is not content to let Reed control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed trying to control the position but JaggerJack is working away.
Reed tries to stand but JaggerJack controls the position and pulls Reed into his guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but JaggerJack keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Grimmjow JaggerJack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grimmjow JaggerJack's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
JaggerJack lands the left hand.
JaggerJack throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed connects with the punch.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
JaggerJack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by JaggerJack.
A punch combination from JaggerJack misses.
JaggerJack fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by JaggerJack.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
JaggerJack misses with a wild body shot.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grimmjow JaggerJack's cut is getting worse.
JaggerJack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed looks for the body kick but JaggerJack saw that one coming.
Reed throws a push kick but JaggerJack slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from JaggerJack.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from JaggerJack.
Reed has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Reed tries to clinch but JaggerJack moves away
and JaggerJack counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reed's guard now.
JaggerJack looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from JaggerJack.
JaggerJack keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed won't allow JaggerJack to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JaggerJack lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reed!
JaggerJack trying to control but Reed is having none of it.
Reed is bucking up trying to escape but JaggerJack cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've been hearing that JaggerJack has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
JaggerJack lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JaggerJack working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Reed slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
JaggerJack is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
JaggerJack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reed defending well though.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Reed is staying active underneath JaggerJack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if JaggerJack is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grimmjow JaggerJack has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from JaggerJack.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
JaggerJack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
JaggerJack checks a leg kick.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by JaggerJack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of JaggerJack.
JaggerJack tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
JaggerJack walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grimmjow JaggerJack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grimmjow JaggerJack's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
JaggerJack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Reed misses with a combination
so JaggerJack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
JaggerJack not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
JaggerJack stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Reed trying to control the position.
JaggerJack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big right from Reed misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Reed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. JaggerJack does a little dance to reset his feet.
JaggerJack lands with an uppercut that bounces Reed off the ropes and back into range.
JaggerJack looks for the body kick but Reed saw that one coming.
JaggerJack throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Travis Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
JaggerJack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
JaggerJack takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
JaggerJack scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed throws a body kick that misses
and JaggerJack counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reed's guard now.
JaggerJack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JaggerJack is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
JaggerJack is looking to pass into half guard but Reed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reed is in guard.
JaggerJack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JaggerJack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reed stacks JaggerJack on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Reed!
Reed working the body and head with strikes.
Reed trying to control the action but JaggerJack is working from the bottom.
JaggerJack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reed wants to stand but JaggerJack is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on JaggerJack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
JaggerJack tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but JaggerJack is defending well.
JaggerJack manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, JaggerJack works to full guard.
JaggerJack keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow JaggerJack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for JaggerJack, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Grimmjow JaggerJack!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Grimmjow JaggerJack!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Grimmjow JaggerJack!
Grimmjow JaggerJack wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Grimmjow JaggerJack gave a big smile as he said 'With this win I plan on going all the way. My losses in the past have made me stronger. My future opponents will know pain.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sith One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One comes to the ring accompanied by Sith . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
190 lbs
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28
164 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sith One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One shoots in but Roman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. One was covering up waiting for the punch and Roman finishes the takedown easily into 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
One can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roman controls the pace.
Roman trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Roman content to stall in guard here.
One has his foot on Roman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roman works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roman looking to sit in guard and control but One gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Our spies down at at Dark Horse MMA Academy inform us that Roman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
One tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
One works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roman is defending against the submission attempts here by One.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roman is staying active underneath One, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roman trying to control from the bottom.
One wants to pass the guard but Roman is defending well.
One is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roman has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
One is pushing down on Roman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roman is fighting to maintain full guard but One has managed to sneak the leg through.
One is looking to advance position but Roman won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roman is staying active underneath One, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
One is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time One.
Roman moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
One looking to sit in guard and control but Roman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
One wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
One looking to control.
Roman has gone for a leg lock! One slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roman's guard.
One postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of One, into his guard.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Roman advances position into side control!
Roman laying and praying for a moment but One takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman is keen to just control but One is a slippery customer.
Roman wants to work for an arm triangle but One is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so One is just riding it out for now. Roman eventually gives up the hold.
Roman trying to mount his opponent but One defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking for a kimura here.
Roman controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greco Roman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
One gets caught flat footed, as Roman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman pushing down on One's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roman is trying to control. One wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roman in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. One tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Roman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greco Roman!
After the fight, Greco Roman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Squirtle Blastoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoshi Tamatso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blastoise comes to the ring accompanied by The Rolling Stones: Sympathy For The Devil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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36
191 lbs
26 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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
13 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Squirtle Blastoise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blastoise with a poor takedown
and Tamatso counters with a takedown into side control.
Tamatso swings around for an armbar but Blastoise sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tamatso's guard.
Blastoise has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tamatso to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Blastoise is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tamatso pulls down on the head and he's put Blastoise to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
During a confident post fight interview, Tsuyoshi Tamatso thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Royler Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Wentz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentz has chosen Dance, Dance as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pete Wentz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royler Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Wentz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wentz.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bot is defended easily by Wentz.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bot as he jumps to the side.
Wentz shoots in but no luck this time.
Royler Bot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Wentz.
Bot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bot as he jumps to the side.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wentz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bot!
Bot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Black Hand, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wentz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bot is looking to escape.
Bot is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wentz moves nicely into side control.
Wentz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bot!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wentz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bot is looking to escape.
Wentz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot is squirming around, avoiding Wentz's attempts to control the action.
Bot is desperately trying to improve his position but Wentz has a good base and remains in mount.
Wentz trying to control but Bot is having none of it.
Bot is working to get back to half guard.
Wentz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bot is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bot is looking to escape.
Bot is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wentz tries to control but Bot wriggling away.
Wentz controlling the position easily from mount.
Bot working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bot is working hard here to advance position.
Wentz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bot is looking to escape.
Wentz controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bot working to try and regain half guard.
Wentz controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bot is squirming around, avoiding Wentz's attempts to control the action.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wentz leaves Bot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bot drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wentz looking for a sweep. Not yet Wentz, not yet.
Bot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wentz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bot won't allow Wentz to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wentz is keeping the position for now.
Bot stopping the sweep attempt from Wentz.
Wentz wants to improve his position but instead Bot has moved into half guard.
Bot is pressing down on Wentz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wentz is holding on for now.
Wentz is trying to control but can't.
Bot is working for a kimura but Wentz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wentz wants to control but Bot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bot wants to pass the guard but Wentz is defending well.
Wentz is looking to control Bot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wentz avoid being mounted?
Wentz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bot haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wentz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bot swivels and escapes.
Wentz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bot tries to avoid it but Wentz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bot to the ground. Bot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bot as he jumps to the side.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bot but Bot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wentz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bot jumps guard but Wentz turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Bot stops a takedown attempt from Wentz.
Wentz stops a takedown attempt from Bot.
Bot tries to pull guard but Wentz won't allow it.
Wentz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wentz wants a takedown but no success here.
Bot drags the fight down to the ground.
Bot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Wentz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wentz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wentz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bot 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.
Wentz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bot's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bot has his foot on Wentz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wentz works his way back into a safe position though.
Wentz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wentz won't allow Bot to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot keeping full guard, as Wentz tries to pass.
Bot wants to sweep but no luck.
Pete Wentz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Wentz from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wentz fails with a takedown attempt.
Bot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wentz but Wentz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wentz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bot is fending him off so far but Wentz persists. Nope, Bot circles away and we're back to standing.
Bot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wentz.
Royler Bot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Wentz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bot is defended easily by Wentz.
Wentz fails with a takedown attempt.
Wentz leaves Bot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wentz.
Bot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wentz circles away.
Wentz shoots in but Bot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wentz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bot keeps working.
Bot tries to get to full guard but Wentz has control of the leg.
Wentz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wentz is keen to just control but Bot is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck for Bot with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wentz is defended easily by Bot.
Bot stuffs the takedown attempt from Wentz. Wentz gets slowly back to his feet.
Wentz goes for a double leg but Bot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Bot continues to drive forward.
Bot turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Wentz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wentz regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wentz wants to control but Bot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bot is pressing down on Wentz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wentz is holding on for now.
Wentz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bot tries to pass to full mount but Wentz defends it.
Wentz wants to get back to full guard.
Wentz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wentz.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wentz wants to sweep but no luck.
Bot tries to free his leg and advance position but Wentz is retaining full guard.
Wentz controls Bot momentarily but Bot frees himself.
Bot wants to pass the guard but Wentz is keeping the position.
Wentz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wentz fails to land the takedown.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wentz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wentz somewhat.
Bot gets caught napping as Wentz dives in and scores a takedown. Bot manages to retain guard.
Wentz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Wentz from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wentz looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wentz is still trying to improve position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pete Wentz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wentz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wentz wants it to stay on the feet.
Wentz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wentz shoots in and bounces Bot off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wentz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentz is breathing heavily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wentz stopping the sweep attempt from Bot.
Bot has his foot on Wentz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wentz works his way back into a safe position though.
Bot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wentz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bot looking for a guillotine here but Wentz defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wentz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Wentz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wentz dives in and grabs Bot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bot pushes down on Wentz's head and hops out.
Wentz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wentz is in Bot's guard.
Bot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Wentz from controlling successfully.
Wentz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wentz trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bot shoots for a double leg takedown but Wentz sprawls well. He's pushed Bot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wentz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wentz is defended easily by Bot.
Royler Bot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Wentz.
Wentz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wentz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wentz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bot's waist but Bot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wentz off to one side.
Wentz gets the takedown into side control.
Bot tries to improve position but can't.
Wentz trying to control the position but Bot is working away.
Wentz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wentz trying to control but Bot is having none of it.
Bot is trying desperately to improve position.
Wentz looking to control but Bot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz content just to control the position here.
Wentz trying to control but Bot is having none of it.
Wentz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bot slaps away a takedown attempt from Wentz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bot stuffs the takedown.
Bot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wentz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wentz prevents Bot from improving position.
Wentz is trying to get back to half guard.
Bot is trying to get an arm triangle but Wentz is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wentz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bot's best efforts.
Wentz is looking to control Bot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wentz avoid being mounted?
Wentz is looking for a sweep. Bot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wentz is concentrating on defense, preventing Bot from advancing position.
Bot seems to be working for a kimura but Wentz defends the submission attempt.
Bot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wentz has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is pressing down on Bot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at London MMA Fight Academy inform us that Wentz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wentz is trying to control the position but Bot postures up.
Wentz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wentz looking to control but Bot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bot is desperately trying to improve his position but Wentz has a good base and remains in mount.
Wentz trying to control but Bot is having none of it.
Royler Bot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wentz looking to control but Bot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wentz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wentz wants to control the pace but Bot is squirming around nicely.
Wentz controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wentz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bot is trying to defend but Wentz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wentz is looking to take a break and control but Bot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wentz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wentz wants to stand but Bot is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wentz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wentz looking to sit in guard and control but Bot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wentz keeping full guard, as Bot tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bot forces his way into half guard.
Wentz trying to hold on to Bot's head to control him but Bot postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Wentz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wentz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Pete Wentz!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Pete Wentz!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Pete Wentz!
Pete Wentz wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Pete Wentz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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