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HBGG 13 - Atkinson vs Position PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cordimana Ocypode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Vogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Vogel has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cordimana Ocypode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Vogel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Vogel clinches.
Vogel successfully pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ocypode avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ocypode looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocypode avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vogel keeping full guard, as Ocypode tries to pass.
Ocypode is working hard here to advance position.
Ocypode won't allow Vogel to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vogel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fred Vogel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vogel missing with a left hand there. Ocypode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vogel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ocypode's guard now.
Ocypode is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ocypode can't keep his opponent in guard - Vogel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ocypode is defending against the submission attempts here by Vogel.
Vogel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode is defending against the submission attempts here by Vogel.
Vogel is trying to work for a kimura but Ocypode is defending well.
Ocypode might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ocypode is pressing down on Vogel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ocypode has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vogel has managed to get both his arms back between Ocypode's legs - danger averted.
Vogel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vogel looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vogel drops back looking for a leg! Ocypode is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ocypode manages to kick Vogel off! Vogel jumps back into Ocypode's guard.
Ocypode looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ocypode looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ocypode is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vogel defends well.
Vogel passes Ocypode's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vogel trying to mount his opponent but Ocypode defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode looking for submissions off his back.
Ocypode looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vogel passes to side control.
Ocypode gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've been hearing good reports from Ocypode'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.
Vogel forces the positional change into back control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogel is persistently looking for the submission but Ocypode is defending it well.
Vogel tightening his grip on Ocypode, looking for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vogel looking for a guillotine from mount but Ocypode is having none of it.
Ocypode regains half guard.
Ocypode is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vogel uses his free foot to push down on Ocypode's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ocypode.
Ocypode is trying to reverse the position but instead Vogel has taken his back - oops!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode tries to escape the position.
Vogel looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ocypode tries to escape but Vogel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ocypode tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ocypode really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ocypode fending off the submission attempt from Vogel.
Vogel tightening his grip on Ocypode, looking for the choke.
Ocypode tries to roll but Vogel sticks to his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ocypode manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vogel's guard. Nice work there by Ocypode.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Vogel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vogel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ocypode actively working from the bottom here.
Vogel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ocypode sees it coming and defends easily.
Vogel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocypode is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ocypode is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vogel pulls his head out easily.
Vogel wants to pass the guard but Ocypode is defending well.
Ocypode is defending against the submission attempts here by Vogel.
Vogel is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is working for a kimura but Ocypode is defending it quite comfortably.
Ocypode looking for submissions off his back.
Vogel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ocypode has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ocypode manages to get to full guard.
Vogel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vogel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vogel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vogel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vogel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ocypode has his foot on Vogel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vogel works his way back into a safe position though.
Vogel passes Ocypode's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fred Vogel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vogel is trying to work for a kimura but Ocypode is defending well.
Ocypode regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vogel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel slips nicely into half guard.
Ocypode is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vogel pulls his head out easily.
Ocypode is looking to improve his position.
Ocypode actively working from the bottom here.
Vogel wants to pass to mount but Ocypode is defending the position.
Ocypode looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vogel pushes past his half guard into mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is working for a guillotine from mount but Ocypode frees his head quite easily.
Vogel looking to secure an arm triangle but Ocypode defends it well.
Ocypode tries to reverse the position but Vogel maintains control.
Vogel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ocypode is looking to improve his position but Vogel isn't that keen on the idea.
Vogel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ocypode can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vogel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ocypode manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ocypode prevents Vogel from improving position.
Vogel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ocypode is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vogel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vogel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ocypode is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ocypode is looking for a sweep.
Vogel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ocypode manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ocypode looking for submissions off his back.
Ocypode with the active half guard here but Vogel passes nicely into side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ocypode knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vogel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ocypode knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ocypode tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vogel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ocypode is looking for a sweep.
Vogel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ocypode, who protects the arm well.
Ocypode tries to buck Vogel off but Vogel is having none of it.
Ocypode manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ocypode is looking for a sweep. Vogel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vogel is working for a submission of some sort.
Ocypode looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Vogel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ocypode's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vogel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ocypode is trying to defend but Vogel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ocypode looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocypode is defending against the submission attempts here by Vogel.
Ocypode is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vogel pulls his head out easily.
Ocypode tries to get to full guard but Vogel has control of the leg.
Vogel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode looking for submissions off his back.
Ocypode is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vogel pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vogel seems to be working for a kimura but Ocypode defends the submission attempt.
Ocypode looking for submissions off his back.
Vogel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is working for a submission of some sort.
Vogel wants to pass the guard but Ocypode is defending well.
Ocypode looking for submissions off his back.
Vogel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ocypode!
Ocypode really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vogel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ocypode manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ocypode regains half guard.
Vogel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ocypode works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ocypode throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vogel uses it to pass to side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is trying to get an arm triangle but Ocypode is defending well.
Ocypode is looking to regain half guard here but Vogel keeps moving and retains side control.
Vogel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ocypode is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vogel tries to move to mount but Ocypode blocks the move with his legs.
Ocypode tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vogel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vogel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ocypode, who protects the arm well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ocypode actively working from the bottom here.
Ocypode is looking for a sweep. Vogel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ocypode is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vogel pulls his head out easily.
Ocypode looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ocypode looking for submissions off his back.
Vogel moves into full mount! Ocypode won't be happy about that!
Cordimana Ocypode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vogel has hold of Ocypode's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ocypode manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ocypode is trying desperately to improve position.
Vogel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vogel wants to take Ocypode's back but he can't do it this time.
Ocypode sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ocypode is pressing down on Vogel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ocypode working for submissions but it's allowed Vogel to get to half guard.
Vogel is working for a kimura but Ocypode is defending it quite comfortably.
Vogel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is trying to work for a kimura but Ocypode is defending well.
Ocypode looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ocypode is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vogel pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogel passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Vogel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vogel 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Fred Vogel!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Fred Vogel!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Fred Vogel!
Fred Vogel wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tat Moh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virne has chosen Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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23
233 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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35
262 lbs
17 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Moh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Virne circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Moh. No joy for Virne on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Virne. No joy for Moh on that attempt.
Moh stuffs the takedown attempt from Virne. Virne gets slowly back to his feet.
Virne shoots for a double leg takedown but Moh sprawls well. He's pushed Virne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tat Moh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarppi Virne.
Virne misses with a takedown attempt
and Moh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Virne won't be happy with that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moh working away.
Virne trying to remain calm as Moh controls from the top position.
Moh trying to control the action but Virne is working from the bottom.
Virne is looking to regain half guard here but Moh keeps moving and retains side control.
Moh goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Virne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moh's guard! Nice work there by Virne!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Virne won't allow Moh to sweep him here.
Moh keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
Moh is pulling down on Virne's head to control his posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Virne with that takedown attempt.
Virne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moh defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moh defends it nicely.
Virne scores with a takedown into Moh's guard.
Moh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moh working a defensive guard here.
Moh is pulling down on Virne's head. It's preventing any offense from Virne, at least for the moment.
Virne looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Virne manages to get himself to full guard.
Virne keeping full guard, as Moh tries to pass.
Virne trying to keep a closed guard but Moh is proving a slippery customer.
Virne keeping full guard, as Moh tries to pass.
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.
Virne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Virne shoots in for a takedown but Moh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moh wants to sweep here but Virne controlling him for the moment.
Moh controls Virne momentarily but Virne frees himself.
Moh is looking for a triangle but Virne pushes his legs off easily.
Moh is looking to stand up but Virne isn't so interested in that idea.
Virne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virne wants to pass the guard but Moh is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moh holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tat Moh just wasn't active enough.
Virne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moh.
Moh shoots in for a double leg but Virne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Virne shoots for a takedown but Moh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jarppi Virne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virne has a takedown stuffed.
Virne has his takedown stuffed
so Moh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Virne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moh 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.
Moh passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moh in particular looking to stall.
Moh is looking to take a break and control but Virne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moh controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moh wants to free his trapped foot but Virne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Virne is looking to control Moh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virne avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tat Moh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moh wants to pass to mount but Virne is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moh 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.
Moh 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.
Virne is refusing to be controlled, as Moh sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Virne sees it coming and defends easily.
Virne wants to improve his position but Moh is controlling well.
Virne 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moh is looking to advance position but Virne won't allow it.
Moh is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tat Moh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moh shoots in looking for a takedown but Virne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Virne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moh is fending him off so far but Virne persists. Nope, Moh circles away and we're back to standing.
Virne shoots in and drives through. Moh sprawls well.
Moh tries for a takedown but Virne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Virne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moh pinned against the ropes. Moh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tat Moh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarppi Virne.
Moh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Virne stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne stuffs the takedown attempt from Moh. Moh gets slowly back to his feet.
Moh shoots in for a takedown but Virne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Virne looks for a takedown but Moh sprawls well.
Moh fails with a takedown attempt.
Moh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Virne defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moh prevents Virne from improving his position.
Moh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moh wants to free his trapped foot but Virne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moh trying to control from half guard but Virne is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh slows the pace down in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moh is trying to control. Virne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tat Moh.
Moh gets caught flat footed, as Virne shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moh is trying to control the position but Virne postures up.
Virne won't allow Moh to sweep him here.
Virne wants to control from the top but Moh keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moh is trying to keep Virne in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Virne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Virne with that takedown attempt.
Virne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virne tries to roll over but Moh keeps him under control.
Tat Moh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Virne won't allow Moh to pass to mount.
Moh wants to take a breather but Virne is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Virne trying to control here.
Moh stalling away here and it's allowed Virne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Moh wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
Moh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moh trying to control but Virne is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tat Moh just wasn't active enough.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Moh enables Virne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Moh wants to sweep but no luck.
Moh keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
Moh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Virne defends well.
Moh wants to sweep but no luck.
Moh is adopting a defensive guard.
Virne wants to control from the top but Moh keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moh seems keen to control Virne's posture.
Moh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moh keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
Moh trying to keep a closed guard but Virne is proving a slippery customer.
Moh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virne controls the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jarppi Virne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Virne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Virne scores with a takedown into Moh's guard.
Virne trying to control the position from guard on top but Moh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jarppi Virne wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck for Virne with that takedown attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Virne darts in looking for a takedown but Moh gets double underhooks and turns Virne into the ropes.
Virne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Moh to keep the fight standing.
Virne is trying to drag Moh to the mat but Moh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Virne is breathing heavily.
Moh pulls guard successfully.
Moh is trying to keep Virne in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Virne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Tat Moh will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Virne fails with the takedown.
Moh has a takedown stuffed.
Moh shoots in and gets a takedown into Virne's guard.
Moh is fighting to break Virne's control of his arms but Virne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Virne has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Moh wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne 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.
Moh looking to sit in guard and control but Virne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virne is one step ahead there.
Moh keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
Virne tries to free his leg and advance position but Moh is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jarppi Virne.
Moh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Virne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Virne wants it to stay on the feet.
Virne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Virne controls the position from side control.
Moh is looking for a sweep.
Virne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moh keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moh gets full guard.
Virne trying to control the position from guard on top but Moh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jarppi Virne.
Virne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Virne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moh keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
Virne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Virne is stalling in the full guard.
Moh is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jarppi Virne wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moh wants it to stay on the feet.
Tat Moh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarppi Virne.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Virne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Virne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moh defends well and Virne ends up having to push Moh into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virne wants to take the fight to the mat but Moh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Virne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moh pulls guard successfully.
Moh is trying to keep Virne in close.
Virne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Virne trying to control the position from guard on top but Moh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moh working for a triangle but Virne defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Virne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moh is keeping the position for now.
Moh pulls Virne in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Virne tries to free his leg and advance position but Moh is retaining full guard.
Virne wants to control from the top but Moh keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jarppi Virne.
Virne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moh sprawls well. Moh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Virne gets slowly back to his feet.
Moh misses with a takedown attempt
and Virne counters with a single leg into guard. Moh didn't expect that.
Moh wants to sweep here but Virne controlling him for the moment.
Moh wants to control the position but Virne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Virne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moh sees it coming and defends easily.
Virne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moh wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moh trying to hold on to Virne's head to control him but Virne postures up.
Virne is stalling here. Moh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Virne seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Virne regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virne is staying active underneath Moh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moh not doing much here.
Virne tries to get to full guard but Moh has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moh wants to take a breather but Virne is having none of it.
Moh seems to be working for a kimura but Virne defends the submission attempt.
Moh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moh trying to pass the guard but Virne defending well.
Moh is looking to stall here but Virne recovers full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virne looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarppi Virne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Tat Moh!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Tat Moh!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tat Moh!
Tat Moh wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Tat Moh stared into the camera and said 'Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rener Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder has chosen People in Planes-Last Man Standing as his entrance music. Jim Pounder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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186 lbs
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222 lbs
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Rener Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Jim Pounder!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Pounder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Pounder looking to pass the guard.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounder tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounder is one step ahead there.
Pounder looking to pass the guard.
Pounder advances to half guard.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Pounder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pounder looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounder is one step ahead there.
Pounder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie 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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Pounder from controlling successfully.
Pounder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
Gracie stops Pounder from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounder 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 tries to sprawl but Pounder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Pounder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pounder is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pounder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie tries to roll over but Pounder keeps him under control.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Pounder is having none of it.
Pounder is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Pounder defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Pounder is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pounder is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pounder turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Pounder trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Pounder is proving a slippery customer.
Pounder slips nicely into half guard.
Pounder is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pounder to get the leverage.
Pounder is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Pounder is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounder 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.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pounder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pounder trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pounder wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Pounder seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gracie has recovered full guard.
Pounder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pounder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounder tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pounder has Gracie in his guard.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pounder has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Pounder.
Pounder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pounder tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Pounder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounder tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pounder 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.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Pounder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pounder won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Pounder pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Pounder won't allow it.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pounder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie wants to control but Pounder is keeping him busy.
Pounder is trying to stand.
Gracie is looking to pass Pounder's guard but actually Pounder recovers to full guard.
Pounder keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Pounder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pounder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie wants to control but Pounder postures up.
Gracie tries to buck Pounder off but Pounder is having none of it.
Pounder is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pounder won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is trying to control. Pounder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control but Pounder is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stops Pounder from getting back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Pounder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Pounder is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rener Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Pounder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Pounder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Pounder continues to drive forward.
Pounder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control but Pounder is working from the bottom.
Pounder wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie passes to side control.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
Pounder gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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 working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pounder has worked his arm free - good work by Pounder!
Pounder wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
Gracie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Pounder from escaping the position.
Pounder is breathing heavily.
Gracie advances to mount.
Pounder tries to buck Gracie off but he can't manage it.
Gracie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gracie trying to control.
Pounder holding both Gracie 's hands and preventing any damage.
Pounder is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Pounder is controlling his hands well.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Pounder tries to buck him off.
Rener Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pounder is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Gracie manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rener Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Lindgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Locke has chosen Star Wars - Imperial March 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 John Locke was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
177 lbs
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40
198 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikael Lindgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Lindgren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Locke is fending him off so far but Lindgren persists. Nope, Locke circles away and we're back to standing.
Locke shoots in and drives through. Lindgren sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindgren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Locke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Locke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lindgren defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Locke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lindgren tries to roll over but Locke keeps him under control.
Lindgren is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Caveman Fight Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lindgren moves into full guard.
Locke 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.
Locke stopping the sweep attempt from Lindgren.
Locke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Locke has managed to get both his arms back between Lindgren's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke stopping the sweep attempt from Lindgren.
Locke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindgren is keeping the position for now.
Lindgren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Locke is aware though and is defending well.
Lindgren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Locke wants to control from the top but Lindgren keeps moving.
Locke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindgren is keeping the position for now.
Locke wants to control from the top but Lindgren keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Locke's guard.
Lindgren wants to pass the guard but Locke is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Locke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lindgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Locke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lindgren is working hard here to advance position.
Locke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lindgren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lindgren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lindgren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Locke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lindgren passes into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lindgren prevents Locke from improving his position.
Lindgren seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren passes to full mount!
Locke prevents Lindgren from taking his back.
Lindgren goes for an armbar but Locke turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Locke.
Locke wants to control from the top but Lindgren keeps moving.
Locke preventing the sweep.
Locke advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lindgren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lindgren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lindgren keeping full guard, as Locke tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Locke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Locke has managed to get both his arms back between Lindgren's legs - danger averted.
Locke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Locke has managed to get both his arms back between Lindgren's legs - danger averted.
Lindgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lindgren looking to control but Locke passes into half guard.
Lindgren tries to get to full guard but Locke has control of the leg.
Lindgren trying to control here.
Locke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lindgren sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Locke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Locke's back!
Lindgren is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Locke is defending well though. Lindgren let's go of the attempt for now.
Locke tries to escape the position.
Locke is still trying to improve position.
Lindgren tries to get the hooks in deep but Locke pushed the leg off.
Lindgren working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Locke is doing well to defend. Lindgren seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Locke is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikael Lindgren!
After winning the bout, Mikael Lindgren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sparry McSubberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fincent LeBlond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying LeBlond's choice of entrance music: Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Sparry McSubberton is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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255 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparry McSubberton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fincent LeBlond!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSubberton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LeBlond.
Nice takedown defense from LeBlond. No joy for McSubberton on that attempt.
McSubberton shoots in but LeBlond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McSubberton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LeBlond counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparry McSubberton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSubberton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
LeBlond performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
LeBlond 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.
LeBlond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McSubberton has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to get to full guard but LeBlond has control of the leg.
LeBlond 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.
McSubberton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McSubberton is working hard here to advance position.
LeBlond is looking for a kimura but McSubberton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for LeBlond to get the leverage.
McSubberton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McSubberton keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
McSubberton looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeBlond is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LeBlond wants to control from the top but McSubberton keeps moving.
LeBlond is stalling in the full guard.
McSubberton keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fincent LeBlond hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McSubberton tries for a takedown but LeBlond circles away easily
and LeBlond counters with a single leg into guard. McSubberton didn't expect that.
McSubberton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McSubberton looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but LeBlond is defending well. McSubberton quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! LeBlond has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McSubberton celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparry McSubberton!
Sparry McSubberton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama has chosen Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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20
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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30
145 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Camatta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Camatta avoids it really well and circles away.
Funkyama drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Camatta keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Camatta 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.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega Funkyama has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Funkyama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Funkyama slows the pace down.
Camatta is looking to reverse the position.
Funkyama happy to just control the position for now.
Funkyama trying to control the action but Camatta is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mega Funkyama was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Funkyama manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Camatta on his heels. He'll look to pass Camatta's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camatta is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama looking to control.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funkyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Camatta 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.
Camatta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking for a triangle but Funkyama pushes his legs off easily.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Funkyama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camatta's guard.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camatta is pressing down on Funkyama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Funkyama wants to stand but Camatta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Funkyama trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camatta keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Funkyama trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta has his foot on Funkyama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funkyama works his way back into a safe position though.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mega Funkyama has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Funkyama fails with the takedown.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama shoots in and gets a takedown into Camatta's guard.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Camatta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Funkyama stands and throws Camatta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Camatta wants to control but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Camatta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Funkyama is working away from the top position though.
Funkyama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Camatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Funkyama is trying to control. Camatta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camatta wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Camatta is defending well.
Funkyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Funkyama trying to advance position but Camatta counters by regaining guard.
Camatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camatta is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Funkyama defends easily.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camatta is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camatta is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Funkyama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Camatta to the mat! Camatta manages to get full guard.
Funkyama trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camatta pulls Funkyama in close to his closed guard and prevents Funkyama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camatta is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Camatta controls Funkyama momentarily but Funkyama frees himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mega Funkyama wasn't active enough on the ground.
Funkyama misses with a takedown
so Camatta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mega Funkyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Funkyama is keeping the position.
Funkyama is trying to control the position but Camatta postures up.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking to pass into half guard but Funkyama pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Funkyama is in guard.
Camatta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Funkyama passes into side control.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Camatta has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkyama is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Camatta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Funkyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Camatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to get back to half guard.
Camatta seems a little lost for a moment, as Funkyama dominates the positioning.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camatta keeps working.
Camatta wants to control but Funkyama postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Funkyama wants to control but Camatta is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mega Funkyama was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Camatta tries to sprawl out of it but Funkyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Camatta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Camatta is trying to defend but Funkyama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to take a breather but Camatta is having none of it.
Camatta tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but Camatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camatta tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura but Camatta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Funkyama to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Funkyama.
Camatta is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Camatta trying to hold on to Funkyama's head to control him but Funkyama postures up.
Camatta actively working from the bottom here.
Camatta wants to get back to full guard but Funkyama has mounted him!
Funkyama looking to control but Camatta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta has given up his back. Will we see Funkyama going for some submissions?
Funkyama has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Camatta has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Funkyama trying to control momentarily.
Funkyama gets his hands free as Camatta looks to control.
Camatta looking very determined here, making life difficult for Funkyama.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Funkyama looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Camatta taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mega Funkyama!
Mega Funkyama made sure to mention his sponsor, Boondock Supplement Factory in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onizuka has chosen The Weeknd - Kiss Land as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
180 lbs
21 - 12 - 1 |
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28
181 lbs
16 - 8 - 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
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Gribov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gribov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Onizuka avoids it really well and circles away.
Gribov misses with a takedown attempt - Onizuka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gribov shoots and misses
and Onizuka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gribov's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Gribov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onizuka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Onizuka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gribov is looking to improve his position.
Gribov trying to control but Onizuka postures up.
Onizuka moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribov prevents Onizuka from improving position.
Gribov struggling a bit here.
Gribov stops Onizuka from passing to mount.
Gribov struggling a bit here.
Gribov is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wants to control but Gribov is keeping him busy.
Onizuka advances to full mount.
Onizuka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gribov is squirming around, avoiding Onizuka's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gribov tries to hold on but Onizuka postures up.
Gribov is trying to escape the mount.
Onizuka content just to control the position here.
Gribov reaches up to try and control the position but Onizuka seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gribov rolls and tries to escape and now Onizuka has his back!
Gribov is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
It looks like Onizuka might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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.
Gribov tries to roll but Onizuka sticks to his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gribov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gribov 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 Onizuka gets his way!
Gribov fending off the submission attempt from Onizuka.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Gribov right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka working for a choke but Gribov is defending well.
Gribov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Onizuka's arms.
Onizuka avoiding Gribov 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Gribov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gribov is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka tries to keep control of the position but Gribov is staying busy.
Onizuka looking to break Gribov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gribov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Onizuka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Onizuka has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gribov's body.
Onizuka looking for the choke but no joy.
Onizuka patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gribov tries to roll but Onizuka sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Onizuka's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gribov 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 Onizuka gets his way!
Gribov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gribov actively working from the bottom here.
Gribov wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is not content to let Onizuka control the position.
Onizuka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gribov wants to control but Onizuka is keeping busy.
Onizuka is trying to work for a kimura but Gribov is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onizuka is looking to take a break and control but Gribov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Onizuka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gribov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gribov is looking to take a break and control but Onizuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Onizuka is trying to get back to half guard.
Onizuka manages to get back to half guard.
Onizuka trying to control here.
Onizuka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Onizuka.
Onizuka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gribov is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onizuka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gribov!
Onizuka prevents Gribov from getting the reversal.
Gribov is squirming around, avoiding Onizuka's attempts to control the action.
Onizuka controlling from mount.
Gribov working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gribov is controlling an arm, preventing Onizuka from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Onizuka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gribov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Onizuka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gribov tries to reverse the position but Onizuka maintains control.
Gribov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gribov wants to improve his position but Onizuka is controlling well.
Onizuka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gribov!
Gribov regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wants to take a breather but Gribov is having none of it.
Gribov won't allow Onizuka to pass to mount.
Gribov is trying is best to control the position here.
Gribov moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Gribov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onizuka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Onizuka trying to control but Gribov is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shinichi Onizuka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gribov fails with the takedown
and Onizuka counters with a takedown into side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gribov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Onizuka wants to improve his position but Gribov is controlling well.
Gribov wants to free his trapped foot but Onizuka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Onizuka is defending against the submission attempts here by Gribov.
Gribov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Onizuka is trying to control but can't.
Gribov seems to be working for a kimura but Onizuka defends the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wants to control but Gribov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Onizuka wants to get back to full guard.
Gribov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Onizuka defends it well.
Gribov is trying to work for a kimura but Onizuka is defending well.
Onizuka wants to get back to full guard.
Onizuka is still trying to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is looking to take a break and control but Onizuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gribov wants to free his trapped foot but Onizuka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Onizuka desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Onizuka trying to control from the bottom.
Onizuka gets full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gribov looking to pass the guard.
Onizuka is trying to keep Gribov in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Onizuka is defended easily by Gribov.
Gribov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gribov looking to sit in guard and control but Onizuka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gribov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shinichi Onizuka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Onizuka dives in and grabs Gribov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gribov pushes down on Onizuka's head and hops out.
Onizuka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gribov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Onizuka looking to control.
Onizuka can't keep his opponent in guard - Gribov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gribov seems to be looking for submissions.
Gribov prevents Onizuka from improving his position.
Gribov wants to control but Onizuka is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka looking for submissions off his back.
Onizuka is not content to let Gribov control the position.
Shinichi Onizuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Onizuka gets full guard.
Onizuka is trying to control the position but Gribov postures up.
Gribov trying to control the position from guard on top but Onizuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onizuka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gribov defends well.
Onizuka is trying to control the position but Gribov postures up.
Onizuka is looking for a triangle but Gribov pushes his legs off easily.
Onizuka working for a triangle but Gribov defends it easily.
Onizuka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gribov advances to half guard.
Onizuka wants to improve his position but Gribov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Onizuka sees it coming and defends easily.
Onizuka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Onizuka.
Onizuka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Onizuka keeping full guard, as Gribov tries to pass.
Onizuka trying to keep a closed guard but Gribov is proving a slippery customer.
Gribov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Onizuka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gribov gets to mount! Onizuka was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Onizuka wants to control but Gribov is having none of it.
Onizuka is squirming around, avoiding Gribov's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is working to get back to half guard.
Onizuka tries to hold on but Gribov pushes him away.
Gribov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gribov content just to control the position here.
Onizuka regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is looking for a kimura but Onizuka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gribov to get the leverage.
Gribov trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka trying to control here.
Gribov wants to work for an arm triangle but Onizuka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Onizuka is trying to get back to full guard.
Onizuka is defending against the submission attempts here by Gribov.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gribov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Onizuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Onizuka wants to control the action here but instead Gribov manages to pass to full mount!
Onizuka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Onizuka is looking to improve his position.
Onizuka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Onizuka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is trying to keep Gribov in close.
Onizuka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gribov is aware though and is defending well.
Onizuka wants to sweep but no luck.
Gribov trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gribov preventing the sweep.
Gribov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gribov wants to control but Onizuka is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is trying to control Gribov's posture but Gribov avoids it.
Gribov advances to mount.
Onizuka 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gribov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Onizuka sees it coming and defends easily.
Gribov content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergey Gribov.
I think Onizuka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Shinichi Onizuka!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Shinichi Onizuka!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Shinichi Onizuka!
Shinichi Onizuka wins by unanimous decision!
Shinichi Onizuka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hachiro Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Matsui might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Solvent by Skinny Puppy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
163 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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31
149 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hachiro Matsui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsui counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Matsui wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Matsui content to control rather than advance.
Matsui moves into full mount! Garcia won't be happy about that!
Garcia tries to improve his position but Matsui has taken his back! Matsui has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Garcia tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Matsui pushes Garcia away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hachiro Matsui!
Hachiro Matsui decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex De Paiva Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alex De Paiva Santos enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emanoel Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex De Paiva Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno shoots in but no luck this time.
Moreno shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Paiva Santos's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but De Paiva Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Paiva Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moreno's guard.
Moreno looking to control.
De Paiva Santos wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
De Paiva Santos looking to pass the guard.
De Paiva Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
Moreno wants to sweep here but De Paiva Santos controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moreno holds on and takes a little breather.
De Paiva Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno is trying to control De Paiva Santos's posture but De Paiva Santos avoids it.
De Paiva Santos advances nicely into full mount.
De Paiva Santos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moreno manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Moreno is not content to let De Paiva Santos control the position.
De Paiva Santos swings around for an armbar but Moreno sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Paiva Santos's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos pushes a forearm under Moreno's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moreno is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex De Paiva Santos!
After winning the bout, Alex De Paiva Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Emanoel Moreno spoke after the fight, saying 'Kudo's to my opponent. He was the better man tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Position (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkinson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Set to Fail. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rowan Atkinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sub Position!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Atkinson.
Position misses with a takedown
and Atkinson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Atkinson prevents Position from improving his position.
Position trying to hold on to Atkinson's head to control him but Atkinson postures up.
Position wants to get back to full guard but Atkinson has passed into side control.
Position is looking for a sweep.
Position is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Position gets back to half guard.
Position is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard.
Position works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Position looking to control.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Position is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Atkinson'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.
Position keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
Atkinson advances to half guard.
Position preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Position gets back to full guard.
Position is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Position swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Position trying to keep a closed guard but Atkinson is proving a slippery customer.
Position might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atkinson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Position is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Position working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Position keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Rowan Atkinson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Atkinson fails to land the takedown.
Position tries to sprawl but Atkinson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Atkinson trying to control from Position's half guard. Position has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Position is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Position keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
Position is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Atkinson is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Position is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson won't allow Position to sweep him here.
Atkinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Position is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Position.
Atkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Position's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Position trying to hold on to Atkinson's head to control him but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Position slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rowan Atkinson just wasn't active enough.
Position scores with a takedown into Atkinson's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Position trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Position 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.
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Position tries to pass.
Atkinson managing to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Position trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Position looking to sit in guard and control but Atkinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.
Atkinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rowan Atkinson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Atkinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Position avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Position with a poor takedown
and Atkinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Position's guard.
Position wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Position trying to keep a closed guard but Atkinson is proving a slippery customer.
Position has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkinson trying to control but Position is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Atkinson slows the pace down in half guard.
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Position defends it well.
Atkinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Position actively working from the bottom here.
Atkinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Atkinson prevents Position from improving his position.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Position is defending well.
Atkinson is trying to control. Position wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Position is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkinson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Atkinson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown by Atkinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Position which made him look bad.
Position shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Atkinson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.
Position has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Position looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Atkinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rowan Atkinson.
Atkinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Position circles away.
Position is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atkinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Atkinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Position manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Atkinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Position doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Atkinson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Position!
Position is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Position tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson gets to mount! Position was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Position tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Position keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Position is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Atkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position is working to get back to half guard.
Rowan Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Position tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now.
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Position is squirming around nicely.
Atkinson prevents Position from getting the reversal.
Position is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Atkinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Position is looking to improve his position but Atkinson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Position is looking to improve his position but Atkinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Atkinson controlling from the full mount.
Position really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Position is squirming around nicely.
Atkinson 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 six minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rowan Atkinson.
Position stuffs the takedown.
Atkinson fails with the takedown
and Position counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Position from controlling successfully.
Position being controlled here momentarily.
Position passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Position prevents Atkinson from improving his position.
Atkinson is not content to let Position control the position.
Position is looking for a kimura here.
Position is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Position wants to work for an arm triangle but Atkinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Atkinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Position.
Atkinson has his hands clasped together around Position's back. He's all about the action.
Atkinson won't allow Position to pass to mount.
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Position wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Position is thwarting Atkinson's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Position seems to be looking for submissions.
Position trying to advance position but Atkinson counters by regaining guard.
Atkinson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Position!
Position working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkinson content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Atkinson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Atkinson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Position's guard.
Position working a defensive guard here.
Position escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Position is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Position has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Atkinson 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 Position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson just content to control the position.
Position tries to improve position but can't.
Position is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Position 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.
Position is trying to control Atkinson's posture but Atkinson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Position looks to move to half guard but instead Atkinson has passed into mount! Damn!
Atkinson trying to control but Position is having none of it.
Position tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Position is squirming around nicely.
Atkinson controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Atkinson tries to control but Position wriggling away.
Position can't escape the position.
Atkinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Position tries to reverse the position but Atkinson maintains control.
Atkinson controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Position wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Atkinson tries to control but Position wriggling away.
Atkinson controlling his opponent.
Atkinson avoids the attempt from Position to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Position is squirming around, avoiding Atkinson's attempts to control the action.
Atkinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Position slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Position is pressing down on Atkinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Position trying to control the position.
Position is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Position takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson preventing the sweep.
Position looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkinson pushing down on Position's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Position is defending well.
Position looking for submissions off his back.
Atkinson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Position is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkinson controlling the pace.
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Position does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Position manages to get to full guard.
Position working for a triangle but Atkinson defends it easily.
Position working a defensive guard but Atkinson manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Position can't do much from the bottom here.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Position is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Position will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Position tries to buck Atkinson off but Atkinson is having none of it.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Position keeps working.
Position trying to remain calm as Atkinson controls from the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rowan Atkinson just wasn't active enough.
Atkinson dives in and grabs Position's left leg, looking for a takedown. Position pushes down on Atkinson's head and hops out.
Atkinson fails with the takedown.
Atkinson gets caught flat footed, as Position shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Position postures up.
Position trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Position looking to pass the guard.
Position wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkinson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Atkinson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Position closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atkinson circles away.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Atkinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.
Position is trying to get back to half guard.
Position is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
The referee asks Atkinson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Atkinson prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Position tries to buck Atkinson off but Atkinson is having none of it.
Position stops Atkinson from passing to mount.
Position manages to work his way to half guard, despite Atkinson's best efforts.
Position is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Position avoid being mounted?
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Atkinson is thwarting Position's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rowan Atkinson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Position drives through with a takedown into Atkinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Position tries to pass.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Position from controlling successfully.
Position stands and throws Atkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Atkinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Position passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Position is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atkinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Position.
Position is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Atkinson gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Position slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Position 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.
Atkinson pulls Position in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Position looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Position defends it easily.
Position controlling from the top position.
Position works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Position is looking to take a break and control but Atkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson manages to get to full guard.
Position stands and throws Atkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Position wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Atkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Position keeps moving and retains side control.
Position controls the position.
Atkinson wants to control but Position postures up.
Position wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Atkinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Position is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Position regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Position controls Atkinson momentarily but Atkinson frees himself.
Position looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Atkinson passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Position has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Position is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Atkinson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Position!
Atkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Position is squirming around nicely.
Position really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Position keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Position gets back to half guard.
Atkinson is trying to control. Position wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Position trying to control here.
We're going to have a standup here because Rowan Atkinson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Position gets caught napping as Atkinson dives in and scores a takedown. Position manages to retain guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson won't allow Position to sweep him here.
Position controls Atkinson momentarily but Atkinson frees himself.
Position looking for a sweep. Not yet Position, not yet.
Atkinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Position wants to sweep here but Atkinson controlling him for the moment.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Position is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Rowan Atkinson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Atkinson dives in and grabs Position's left leg, looking for a takedown. Position pushes down on Atkinson's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Position shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atkinson sprawls well. Atkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Position gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rowan Atkinson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Position leaves Atkinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Position.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.
Atkinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Position shoots in looking for a takedown. Atkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Position keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Atkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rowan Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Position.
Position tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atkinson defends well and Position ends up having to push Atkinson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Position is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Atkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Position tries to bench press Atkinson off him but Atkinson keeps the position.
Position is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Atkinson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Atkinson tries to control but Position wriggling away.
Position wants to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Atkinson controlling from the full mount.
Position wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Position bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet.
Atkinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Position advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Atkinson is staying active underneath Position, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atkinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Position wants to work for an arm triangle but Atkinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Atkinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Position's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Position's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Position trying to control here.
Position keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Atkinson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Atkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Position is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson prevents Position from getting the reversal.
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Position is looking to escape.
Atkinson content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Position is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now.
Position is trying desperately to improve position.
Atkinson content just to control the position here.
Atkinson looking to control but Position is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Position is in all sorts of trouble here.
Position slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Atkinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rowan Atkinson just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Atkinson.
Atkinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Position sprawls well initially but Atkinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Position wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Position is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Position is defending well.
Position tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Position defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Atkinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rowan Atkinson just wasn't active enough.
Atkinson with a poor takedown
and Position counters with a shoot takedown. Atkinson fights it but they end up in guard.
Position tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Position from controlling successfully.
Position looking to sit in guard and control but Atkinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Position looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson is stalling in the full guard.
Position trying to control the position.
Atkinson looking to sit in guard and control but Position gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Atkinson is trying to keep Position in close.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Position stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Position trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Position tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard.
Position wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sub Position hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Position shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Position fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rowan Atkinson.
Well Atkinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Rowan Atkinson!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Rowan Atkinson!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Rowan Atkinson!
Rowan Atkinson wins by unanimous decision!
Rowan Atkinson retains his lightweight title!
An intense looking Rowan Atkinson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'TWGC HERE I COME BITCHES'.
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