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HBGG 19: Mir vs Holden II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Van Deinsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Deinsen comes to the ring accompanied by Bonafide - Dirtbound. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Van Deinsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 20 - 3, fighting out of London, Anton Walter!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Deinsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Deinsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Walter tries to sprawl out of it but Van Deinsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Walter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Deinsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walter is fending him off so far but Van Deinsen persists. Nope, Walter circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Van Deinsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Van Deinsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Walter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Deinsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walter trying to control the position but Van Deinsen is working away.
Van Deinsen is looking for a sweep.
Van Deinsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Walter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Deinsen keeps working.
Walter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Van Deinsen's legs.
Walter is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Deinsen is defending well.
Van Deinsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walter advances to full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Van Deinsen tries to reverse the position but Walter maintains control.
Van Deinsen is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter has control of Van Deinsen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Van Deinsen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Walter looking to control but Van Deinsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walter wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Van Deinsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Walter stalling away here and it's allowed Van Deinsen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walter slips nicely into half guard.
Walter wants to take a breather but Van Deinsen is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Van Deinsen looking for submissions off his back.
Van Deinsen is looking to improve his position.
Walter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Deinsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Walter wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Deinsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Deinsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Deinsen is refusing to be controlled, as Walter sits in half guard.
Van Deinsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walter pulls his head out easily.
Walter passes into side control, despite Van Deinsen's attempt to control the position.
Walter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Deinsen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walter's best efforts.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walter wants to take a breather but Van Deinsen is having none of it.
Walter is just content to waste time from the top position. Van Deinsen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Walter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Deinsen is keeping the position for now.
Walter trying to control but Van Deinsen is working from the bottom.
Van Deinsen keeping full guard, as Walter tries to pass.
Van Deinsen trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walter looking to sit in guard and control but Van Deinsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Walter keeping full guard, as Van Deinsen tries to pass.
Van Deinsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Walter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Deinsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Walter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van Deinsen, into his guard.
Van Deinsen is trying to control the position but Walter postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van Deinsen looking to secure an arm triangle but Walter defends it well.
Walter is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Deinsen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Walter has worked his arm free - good work by Walter!
You can see the frustration on Walter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Walter is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Walter is defending well.
Van Deinsen tries for a kimura but Walter is defending well.
Walter prevents Van Deinsen from improving position.
Van Deinsen tries for a kimura but Walter is defending well.
Van Deinsen tries for a kimura but Walter is defending well.
Van Deinsen trying to control the position but Walter is working away.
Van Deinsen tries for a kimura but Walter is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walter can't do much from the bottom here.
Walter is looking to reverse the position.
Van Deinsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Walter is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walter wants to improve his position but Van Deinsen is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anton Walter 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.
Van Deinsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Deinsen darts in looking for a takedown but Walter gets double underhooks and turns Van Deinsen into the ropes.
Walter pulls guard effortlessly.
Van Deinsen wants to pass the guard but Walter is keeping the position.
Walter looking for a sweep. Not yet Walter, not yet.
Van Deinsen advances to half guard.
Van Deinsen is thwarting Walter's attempts to control the position.
Walter is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Deinsen.
Walter 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.
Walter is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Deinsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Walter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walter tries to roll over but Van Deinsen keeps him under control.
Van Deinsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Walter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Deinsen wants to pass the guard but Walter is defending well.
Van Deinsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walter is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Deinsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walter sees it coming and defends easily.
Van Deinsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walter is just riding it out for now. Van Deinsen eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter wants to improve his position but Van Deinsen is controlling well.
Van Deinsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Walter gets back to full guard.
Walter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Deinsen looking to pass the guard.
Van Deinsen advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Deinsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walter struggling a bit here.
Van Deinsen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walter tries to improve position but can't.
Walter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Deinsen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anton Walter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Deinsen works his way into side control.
Walter holding on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries to improve position but can't.
Van Deinsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Walter is defending well.
Van Deinsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Deinsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walter, who protects the arm well.
Walter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Deinsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Deinsen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walter controlling the position well.
Walter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Deinsen trying to mount his opponent but Walter defends it.
Van Deinsen prevents Walter from standing back up.
Walter is looking for a sweep. Van Deinsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Deinsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walter is positioning himself well to prevent Van Deinsen advancing to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walter has Van Deinsen pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Van Deinsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Deinsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walter controls Van Deinsen momentarily but Van Deinsen frees himself.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Van Deinsen from controlling successfully.
Walter has his hands on Van Deinsen's head, controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen is pushing down on Walter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walter is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Deinsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walter wants to get back to full guard.
Walter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Deinsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Deinsen's back!
Walter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Walter 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, Van Deinsen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Walter is breathing heavily.
Van Deinsen rolls, trying to escape but Walter keeps control of the position.
Walter is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Van Deinsen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Van Deinsen for a finish.
I really don't envy Van Deinsen right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen trying to control the position but Walter manages to sink in the hooks.
Van Deinsen breaks Walter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Walter looking to control.
Van Deinsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walter trying to control the position but Van Deinsen is working away.
Van Deinsen is looking to regain half guard here but Walter keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen is trying to control Walter's posture but Walter avoids it.
Van Deinsen is not content to let Walter control the position.
Walter tries to advance position but instead Van Deinsen slips a leg back in to half guard.
Walter is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anton Walter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Van Deinsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walter's waist but Walter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Deinsen off to one side.
Walter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Deinsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Walter.
Walter wants to free his trapped foot but Van Deinsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Deinsen wants to control but Walter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Deinsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walter pulls his head out easily.
Walter trying to control the action but Van Deinsen is working from the bottom.
Van Deinsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Deinsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Deinsen trying to control but Walter postures up.
Walter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Deinsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen won't allow Walter to pass to mount.
Van Deinsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Van Deinsen keeping moving, preventing Walter from controlling successfully.
Walter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Deinsen is keeping the position for now.
Van Deinsen working for submissions but it's allowed Walter to get to half guard.
Walter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Van Deinsen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Van Deinsen and Walter has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Van Deinsen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Walter's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Van Deinsen wants to improve his position but Walter is controlling well.
Van Deinsen is refusing to be controlled, as Walter sits in half guard.
Walter wants to pass to mount but Van Deinsen is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter is trying to control. Van Deinsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Deinsen looking for submissions off his back.
Van Deinsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walter trying to mount his opponent but Van Deinsen defends it.
Walter is keen to just control but Van Deinsen is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Deinsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Deinsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Walter.
Walter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Deinsen keeps working.
Van Deinsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Deinsen controls Walter momentarily but Walter frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen is trying to hold Walter in close to prevent damage but Walter has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Deinsen is trying to maintain the position but Walter is very close to passing his half guard.
Walter is working for a kimura but Van Deinsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Walter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Deinsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walter.
Walter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Deinsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen tries to roll over but Walter keeps him under control.
Van Deinsen trying to control here.
Van Deinsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Walter.
Van Deinsen tries to get to full guard but Walter has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walter is looking for a kimura here.
Van Deinsen is looking for a sweep. Walter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Van Deinsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walter controlling his opponent.
Walter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Van Deinsen is now in Walter's guard. A big mistake from Walter there, giving up the dominant position!
Walter looking to control.
Walter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Van Deinsen is now in half guard.
Van Deinsen is working for a kimura but Walter is defending it quite comfortably.
Van Deinsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walter defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Walter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walter 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Anton Walter!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Anton Walter!
Anton Walter wins by majority decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anton Walter made sure he mentioned Black Hand Alliance Only Laundry Service, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Master Cabidela Rahay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris McDonald is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Cabidela Rahay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Morris McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rahay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rahay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rahay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Wonton Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Master Cabidela Rahay has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
Rahay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rahay lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Rahay from controlling successfully.
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rahay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rahay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Rahay from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahay got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahay has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Rahay controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Master Cabidela Rahay wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rahay is trying to keep McDonald in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Rahay keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rahay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rahay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McDonald is trying to control Rahay's posture but Rahay avoids it.
Rahay wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
Rahay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rahay is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rahay trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
Rahay wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Rahay sits in half guard.
Rahay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Rahay wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rahay is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Rahay's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rahay haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rahay trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Rahay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rahay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rahay has his hands clasped together around McDonald's back. He's all about the action.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Rahay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Rahay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rahay has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rahay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rahay.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rahay's guard.
McDonald maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rahay could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but McDonald has cracked it and Rahay is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morris McDonald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Death Before Dishonor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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284 lbs
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228 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Death Before Dishonor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lennart Stahlhandske!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahlhandske shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dishonor as he jumps to the side.
Stahlhandske fails with the takedown
and Dishonor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stahlhandske's guard.
Stahlhandske is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dishonor wants to pass the guard but Stahlhandske is keeping the position.
Dishonor trying to control the position from guard on top but Stahlhandske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stahlhandske keeping full guard, as Dishonor tries to pass.
Stahlhandske can't keep his opponent in guard - Dishonor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dishonor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stahlhandske!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske tries to lock up and control but Dishonor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stahlhandske prevents Dishonor from taking his back.
Stahlhandske is squirming around, avoiding Dishonor's attempts to control the action.
Dishonor pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stahlhandske tries to hold on but Dishonor pushes him away.
Dishonor wants to control the pace but Stahlhandske is squirming around nicely.
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.
Stahlhandske is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stahlhandske has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stahlhandske!
Stahlhandske postures up.
Stahlhandske looking to sit in guard and control but Dishonor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is working from the bottom.
Dishonor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stahlhandske swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stahlhandske trying to keep a closed guard but Dishonor is proving a slippery customer.
Dishonor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske tries to get to full guard but Dishonor has control of the leg.
Dishonor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
Dishonor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor fails to take his opponent's back.
Stahlhandske is just holding on here. Dishonor manages to take his back.
Stahlhandske looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Dishonor is looking for a rear naked choke here but Stahlhandske reverses the position brilliantly into Dishonor's guard!
Stahlhandske stopping the sweep attempt from Dishonor.
Dishonor is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske wants to control from the top but Dishonor keeps moving.
Stahlhandske is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dishonor 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.
Stahlhandske looking to pass the guard.
Dishonor is looking for a triangle but Stahlhandske pushes his legs off easily.
Stahlhandske trying to control but Dishonor is working from the bottom.
Dishonor wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor has his foot on Stahlhandske's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stahlhandske works his way back into a safe position though.
Stahlhandske passes Dishonor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dishonor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dishonor.
Dishonor keeping moving, preventing Stahlhandske from controlling successfully.
Stahlhandske preventing the sweep.
Dishonor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dishonor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dishonor prevents Stahlhandske from getting the reversal.
Dishonor looking for a guillotine from mount but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske is desperately trying to improve his position but Dishonor has a good base and remains in mount.
Stahlhandske tries to hold on but Dishonor pushes him away.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
Stahlhandske trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dishonor wants to control the pace but Stahlhandske is squirming around nicely.
Dishonor prevents Stahlhandske from getting the reversal.
Stahlhandske is trying to stand.
Dishonor fails to advance to Stahlhandske's back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
Stahlhandske 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.
Stahlhandske stops Dishonor from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stahlhandske is looking to improve his position but Dishonor isn't that keen on the idea.
Dishonor with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dishonor wants to control the action but instead Stahlhandske gets a body lock and reverses into Dishonor's guard! Nice work!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor is looking for a triangle but Stahlhandske pushes his legs off easily.
Dishonor is trying to keep Stahlhandske in close.
Dishonor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stahlhandske's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stahlhandske holds on and takes a little breather.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is working from the bottom.
Dishonor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stahlhandske is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stahlhandske tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stahlhandske keeping moving, preventing Dishonor from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Death Before Dishonor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stahlhandske changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dishonor tries to avoid it but Stahlhandske manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dishonor to the ground. Dishonor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stahlhandske misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stahlhandske with a poor takedown
and Dishonor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Death Before Dishonor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske keeping moving, preventing Dishonor from controlling successfully.
Dishonor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stahlhandske keeping moving, preventing Dishonor from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Death Before Dishonor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dishonor gets caught flat footed, as Stahlhandske shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stahlhandske controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stahlhandske trying to control the position from guard on top but Dishonor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dishonor is looking for a triangle but Stahlhandske pushes his legs off easily.
Death Before Dishonor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stahlhandske controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dishonor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stahlhandske drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dishonor dives on top into guard.
Dishonor prevents Stahlhandske from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stahlhandske manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dishonor trying to control the position.
Dishonor keeping moving, preventing Stahlhandske from controlling successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dishonor 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.
Dishonor keeping moving, preventing Stahlhandske from controlling successfully.
Stahlhandske not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dishonor 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lennart Stahlhandske hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dishonor stuffs the takedown attempt from Stahlhandske. Stahlhandske gets slowly back to his feet.
Stahlhandske shoots in for a double leg but Dishonor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stahlhandske looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dishonor is trying to control but can't.
Dishonor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stahlhandske pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dishonor is keeping the position for now.
Dishonor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stahlhandske trying to control but Dishonor is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske stopping the sweep attempt from Dishonor.
Stahlhandske drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dishonor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dishonor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dishonor!
Stahlhandske sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dishonor in particular looking to stall.
Dishonor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stahlhandske!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske is squirming around, avoiding Dishonor's attempts to control the action.
Dishonor takes Stahlhandske's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Stahlhandske is in trouble.
Dishonor working for a choke but Stahlhandske is defending well.
Stahlhandske trying to control the position but Dishonor manages to sink in the hooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stahlhandske prevents Dishonor from getting a body triangle.
Stahlhandske tries to roll but Dishonor sticks to his back.
Stahlhandske is trying to get back to his feet but Dishonor has full control of the position and if anything, Stahlhandske has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dishonor is hanging on to Stahlhandske's back as he tries to escape.
Stahlhandske staying busy and making it hard for Dishonor to control.
Dishonor gets his hands free as Stahlhandske looks to control.
Stahlhandske tries to roll but Dishonor sticks to his back.
Stahlhandske is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske fending off the submission attempt from Dishonor.
Stahlhandske is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dishonor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stahlhandske rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stahlhandske is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor trying to control from half guard but Stahlhandske is working away.
Dishonor trying to mount his opponent but Stahlhandske defends it.
Dishonor passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dishonor goes for an armbar but Stahlhandske turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dishonor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stahlhandske has Dishonor in his guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor wants to control from the top but Stahlhandske keeps moving.
Dishonor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dishonor is looking for a kimura but Stahlhandske is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dishonor to get the leverage.
Dishonor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stahlhandske!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dishonor tries to control but Stahlhandske wriggling away.
Dishonor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stahlhandske is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Death Before Dishonor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stahlhandske gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dishonor counters by moving into the clinch.
Dishonor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stahlhandske gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dishonor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dishonor is defending well.
Death Before Dishonor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dishonor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stahlhandske shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dishonor as he jumps to the side.
Stahlhandske shoots in for a takedown but Dishonor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lennart Stahlhandske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stahlhandske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dishonor moves into the clinch.
Dishonor tightens his grip and picks Stahlhandske up, before dumping him to the ground. Stahlhandske manages to land in guard.
Dishonor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stahlhandske's guard.
Dishonor is looking for a kimura but Stahlhandske is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dishonor to get the leverage.
Dishonor is keen to just control but Stahlhandske is a slippery customer.
Dishonor prevents Stahlhandske from improving his position.
Dishonor trying to work for an americana but Stahlhandske has managed to regain full guard.
Stahlhandske trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor has gone for a leg lock! Stahlhandske slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dishonor's guard.
Stahlhandske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dishonor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dishonor trying to keep a closed guard but Stahlhandske is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dishonor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stahlhandske trying to control but Dishonor is working from the bottom.
Stahlhandske got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dishonor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stahlhandske has managed to get both his arms back between Dishonor's legs - danger averted.
Stahlhandske trying to control the position from guard on top but Dishonor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske 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.
Stahlhandske thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dishonor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stahlhandske gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dishonor keeping moving, preventing Stahlhandske from controlling successfully.
Dishonor is trying to keep Stahlhandske in close.
Stahlhandske trying to control but Dishonor is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stahlhandske!
Stahlhandske slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stahlhandske pushes Dishonor off looking to stand but Dishonor dives back in and keeps control.
Dishonor trying to pass the guard but Stahlhandske defending well.
Stahlhandske is trying to stand up here but Dishonor is controlling him well.
Dishonor moves into full mount! Stahlhandske won't be happy about that!
Dishonor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stahlhandske is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
Stahlhandske is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
Dishonor wants to take Stahlhandske's back but he can't do it this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stahlhandske is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dishonor tries to control but Stahlhandske wriggling away.
Dishonor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stahlhandske is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stahlhandske and Dishonor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The referee asks Dishonor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dishonor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dishonor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stahlhandske sneaks back into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske won't allow Dishonor to pass to mount.
Stahlhandske wants to control but Dishonor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dishonor wants to pass to mount but Stahlhandske is defending the position.
Dishonor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor tries to control but Stahlhandske wriggling away.
Dishonor takes Stahlhandske's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Stahlhandske is in trouble.
Stahlhandske staying busy and making it hard for Dishonor to control.
Dishonor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dishonor looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Stahlhandske is controlling Dishonor 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahlhandske defends well.
Stahlhandske trying to control the position from guard on top but Dishonor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lennart Stahlhandske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dishonor 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.
Stahlhandske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stahlhandske trying to control but Dishonor is working from the bottom.
Dishonor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stahlhandske has gone for a leg lock! Dishonor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stahlhandske's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Death Before Dishonor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dishonor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Death Before Dishonor!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Death Before Dishonor!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Death Before Dishonor!
Death Before Dishonor wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Death Before Dishonor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl der Grosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is People in Planes-Last Man Standing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Jim Pounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl der Grosse!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
der Grosse shoots in for a double leg but Pounder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Pounder. No joy for der Grosse on that attempt.
Pounder gets a takedown into half guard.
Pounder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. der Grosse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pounder.
Pounder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. der Grosse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pounder.
Pounder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so der Grosse is just riding it out for now. Pounder eventually gives up the hold.
Pounder is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder prevents der Grosse from improving his position.
Pounder is looking for a kimura here.
Pounder is looking to take a break and control but der Grosse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounder wants to pass to mount but der Grosse is defending the position.
Pounder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder tries to pass to full mount but der Grosse defends it.
Pounder seems to be working for a kimura but der Grosse defends the submission attempt.
Pounder is looking to stall here but der Grosse recovers full guard.
Pounder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pounder advances to half 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 sneakily working for an arm triangle but der Grosse sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder moves into full mount! der Grosse won't be happy about that!
der Grosse slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
der Grosse tries to roll over but Pounder keeps him under control.
Pounder is working for a kimura but der Grosse is defending it quite comfortably.
Pounder seems to be working for a kimura but der Grosse defends the submission attempt.
Pounder wants to work for an arm triangle but der Grosse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is pressing down on Pounder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but der Grosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounder looking to pass the guard.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but der Grosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. der Grosse is keeping the position for now.
Pounder is looking to advance position but der Grosse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
der Grosse won't let Pounder get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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 is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, der Grosse has taken his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse trying to control momentarily.
der Grosse is persistently looking for the submission but Pounder is defending it well.
der Grosse tightening his grip on Pounder, looking for the choke.
Well, with der Grosse on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pounder is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
der Grosse looking for the choke from the back.
der Grosse has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pounder looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounder 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 der Grosse gets his way!
Pounder trying to get back to his feet but der Grosse is in full control for now.
der Grosse working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
der Grosse looking for the choke from the back.
der Grosse is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pounder has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pounder has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounder 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 der Grosse gets his way!
Pounder has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Pounder is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
der Grosse is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pounder knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pounder for a finish.
Pounder is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
der Grosse working for a choke but Pounder is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
der Grosse working for a choke but Pounder reverses nicely into der Grosse 's guard.
der Grosse is trying to control the position but Pounder postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
der Grosse keeping full guard, as Pounder tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
der Grosse looking to control.
der Grosse is looking for a triangle but Pounder pushes his legs off easily.
Pounder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
der Grosse keeping moving, preventing Pounder from controlling successfully.
der Grosse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounder defends it easily.
Pounder looking to sit in guard and control but der Grosse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
der Grosse is standing up over Pounder. Pounder looks to escape but der Grosse dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl der Grosse dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
der Grosse tries for a takedown but Pounder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pounder has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Pounder or perhaps it was just good defense by der Grosse which made him look bad.
der Grosse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pounder counters with a single leg into guard. der Grosse didn't expect that.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. der Grosse is keeping the position for now.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but der Grosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
der Grosse has his foot on Pounder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pounder works his way back into a safe position though.
der Grosse looking for a guillotine here but Pounder defends easily.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. der Grosse is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
der Grosse is trying to control the position but Pounder postures up.
Pounder is looking to advance position but der Grosse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
der Grosse jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pounder is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pounder and der Grosse has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet but der Grosse drags him back down.
Pounder is not content to let der Grosse control the position.
der Grosse might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pounder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pounder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pounder is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but der Grosse has just dragged him back down to the mat.
der Grosse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pounder has escaped the position, nice work there.
der Grosse trying to control the action but Pounder is working from the bottom.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karl der Grosse has got the better of the ground game so far.
der Grosse trying to control the position but Pounder is working away.
Pounder is trying to get back to his feet.
der Grosse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
der Grosse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pounder has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder tries to escape but der Grosse is in control.
der Grosse trying to control the position but Pounder is working away.
der Grosse wants to take a breather but Pounder manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for der Grosse.
der Grosse won't allow Pounder to get back to his feet.
der Grosse passes into half guard.
Pounder is trying to stand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pounder defends it well.
Pounder pushes der Grosse off looking to stand but der Grosse dives back in and keeps control.
der Grosse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pounder keeps working.
Pounder is trying to stand up here but der Grosse is controlling him well.
Pounder is not content to let der Grosse control the position.
der Grosse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pounder sees it coming and defends easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for der Grosse. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse 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.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet.
der Grosse wants to pass the guard but Pounder is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is controlling the pace.
der Grosse prevents Pounder from standing back up.
der Grosse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
der Grosse is stalling here. Pounder is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! der Grosse seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pounder has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
der Grosse gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed der Grosse to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
der Grosse keeping full guard, as Pounder tries to pass.
Pounder postures up.
der Grosse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounder is one step ahead there.
der Grosse keeping moving, preventing Pounder from controlling successfully.
der Grosse controls Pounder momentarily but Pounder frees himself.
der Grosse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pounder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pounder postures up.
Pounder wants to control from the top but der Grosse keeps moving.
Pounder looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pounder is looking to pass into half guard but der Grosse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now der Grosse is in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pounder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst der Grosse is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karl der Grosse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
der Grosse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pounder avoids it really well and circles away.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
der Grosse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pounder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pounder wants to pass the guard but der Grosse is keeping the position.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but der Grosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounder wants to pass the guard but der Grosse is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder got a little sloppy there for a moment and der Grosse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pounder has managed to get both his arms back between der Grosse's legs - danger averted.
Pounder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
der Grosse gets back to half guard.
Pounder wants to take a breather but der Grosse is having none of it.
Pounder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pounder tries to control but der Grosse wriggling away.
Pounder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is working to get back to half guard.
Pounder has control of der Grosse's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and der Grosse regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pounder is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But der Grosse has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from der Grosse!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
der Grosse passes Pounder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse seems to be looking for submissions.
Pounder looks like he's trying to stand up.
der Grosse seems to be working for a kimura but Pounder defends the submission attempt.
der Grosse is trying to control. Pounder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
der Grosse is looking for a kimura but Pounder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for der Grosse to get the leverage.
Pounder is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pounder keeps working.
der Grosse is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pounder to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pounder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
der Grosse trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
der Grosse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pounder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pounder wriggles free and stands up.
Pounder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. der Grosse defends it nicely.
Jim Pounder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
der Grosse shoots in and drives through. Pounder sprawls well.
Jim Pounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl der Grosse.
der Grosse shoots in looking for a takedown. Pounder tries to sprawl out of it but der Grosse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pounder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
der Grosse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pounder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten der Grosse somewhat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pounder looking to score a takedown here. der Grosse is defending well but Pounder drives through and ends up in der Grosse's guard.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. der Grosse is keeping the position for now.
Pounder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed der Grosse's guard.
der Grosse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pounder works his way into full mount!
Pounder wants to control the pace but der Grosse is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But der Grosse has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from der Grosse!
Pounder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
der Grosse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pounder's guard.
Pounder pushes der Grosse off looking to stand but der Grosse dives back in and keeps control.
der Grosse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pounder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pounder is trying to stand back up but der Grosse is controlling him
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pounder still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pounder has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pounder trying to control the action but der Grosse is working from the bottom.
Pounder has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for der Grosse!
Pounder goes for an armbar but he's not got it… der Grosse turns into him and now he's in Pounder's guard.
der Grosse trying to control but Pounder is working from the bottom.
der Grosse prevents Pounder from getting back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse slips nicely into half guard.
der Grosse prevents Pounder from standing back up.
der Grosse is looking to take a break and control but Pounder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
der Grosse stops Pounder from getting back to his feet.
der Grosse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pounder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time der Grosse.
Pounder is defending against the submission attempts here by der Grosse.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Pounder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well der Grosse 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Karl der Grosse!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Karl der Grosse!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Karl der Grosse!
Karl der Grosse wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Karl der Grosse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, system of a down - violent pornography. Virne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rickson Silva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
30 - 28 - 2, fighting out of London, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Virne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Virne passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Virne is controlling well.
Virne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva trying to hold on to Virne's head to control him but Virne postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silva wants to control but Virne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva tries to roll over but Virne keeps him under control.
Virne is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Virne is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Virne.
Silva is not content to let Virne control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but Virne is controlling well.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Virne is working away from the top position though.
Virne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Virne seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is not content to let Virne control the position.
Virne is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva is concentrating on defense, preventing Virne from advancing position.
Virne passes the guard and advances to mount!
Virne looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to hold on but Virne pushes him away.
Silva can't escape the position.
Virne is trying to control here but Silva has managed to regain half guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Virne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virne is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virne is controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in trouble now - Virne has advanced to mount!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Virne looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva trying to control here.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Virne wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is trying to control the position but Virne postures up.
Virne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Virne 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 Silva.
Silva regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is not content to let Virne control the position.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Virne in particular looking to stall.
Virne is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Jarppi Virne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Virne misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Virne's guard now.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Virne is retaining full guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Virne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Virne looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Virne keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Our spies down at at LOD Gym Now with StandUP inform us that Virne has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva pushes down on Virne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Virne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
Virne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarppi Virne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Virne is defended easily by Silva.
Virne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Virne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Virne persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Rickson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarppi Virne.
Virne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Virne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva seems a little lost for a moment, as Virne dominates the positioning.
Silva is trying to control Virne's posture but Virne avoids it.
Virne moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Virne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Virne tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
Virne controls the position.
Silva is not content to let Virne control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jarppi Virne was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Virne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Virne wants to control for a moment but Silva uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Virne wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Virne has control of the leg.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Virne is working away from the top position though.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Virne has control of the leg.
Virne is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Virne eventually gives up the hold.
Virne is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Virne is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Virne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Virne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Virne keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
That's five minutes 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.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Virne keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Virne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Virne is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva leaves Virne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Virne shoots in but no luck this time.
Virne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Virne is breathing heavily.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Virne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Virne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Virne didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Virne keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva trying to control the position but Virne is working away.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Virne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Virne is trying to improve his position.
Virne manages to get back to half guard.
Virne is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva trying to control the pace.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Virne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rickson Silva.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virne.
Virne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Virne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Virne didn't expect that.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Virne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Virne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Rickson Silva 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Horrible takedown by Virne or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Virne misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Virne keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rickson Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Virne trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jarppi Virne.
Silva tries to sprawl but Virne drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Virne is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Virne seems to be looking for submissions.
Virne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Virne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Virne is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Virne pushes his legs off easily.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virne controls the pace.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Virne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Virne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Virne tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jarppi Virne wasn't active enough on the ground.
Virne has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rickson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarppi Virne.
Silva trying to control but Virne is working from the bottom.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is fighting to break Virne's control of his arms but Virne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva leaves Virne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Virne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Virne won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Virne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Virne!
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Virne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets full guard.
Virne wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Virne is aware though and is defending well.
Virne content to stall in guard here.
Virne is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Virne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Virne has control of the leg.
Virne passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Virne controlling from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Virne wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Virne goes for an armbar but Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silva.
Silva passes Virne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Virne moves into full guard.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
Virne keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Virne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 Rickson Silva.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Rickson Silva!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Rickson Silva!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Rickson Silva!
Rickson Silva wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Rickson Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparry McSubberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickson Dredd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
264 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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255 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickson Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparry McSubberton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McSubberton misses with a takedown
and Dredd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSubberton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dredd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dredd drops McSubberton with a left right combo! Dredd follows him down to the ground into side control.
McSubberton is rocked!
It looks like Sparry McSubberton has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dredd crunches a massive hammerfist down on McSubberton - he's out! Dredd Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rickson Dredd!
A very excited looking Rickson Dredd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elbrys Gora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gora kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cadillac Records - Howlin' Wolf Sings . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Elbrys Gora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Yster Best!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gora fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Best avoids it really well and circles away.
Best keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gora changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Best tries to avoid it but Gora manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Best to the ground. Best escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elbrys Gora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gora tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Best swivels and escapes.
Gora throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Best's waist but Best gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gora off to one side.
Elbrys Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gora.
Best shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gora but Gora pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gora is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Best's half guard.
Best trying to control but Gora postures up.
Best might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gora haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best tries to get to full guard but Gora has control of the leg.
Best told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Best looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Best trying to hold on to Gora's head to control him but Gora postures up.
Best actively working from the bottom here.
Best trying to hold on to Gora's head to control him but Gora postures up.
Best is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gora pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best trying to control but Gora postures up.
Best is staying active underneath Gora, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gora takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gora is looking to advance position but Best won't allow it.
Best trying to control from the bottom.
Best looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Best looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gora content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Best moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Best is looking for a triangle but Gora pushes his legs off easily.
Best has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gora can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Best swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gora's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gora forces his way into half guard.
Best is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best wants to control but Gora is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gora looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gora wants to work for an arm triangle but Best is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Best wants to control but Gora is keeping busy.
Gora keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Best works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gora trying to control but Best is working from the bottom.
Best looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gora 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora passes Best's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Best tries to roll over but Gora keeps him under control.
Best manages to get to full guard.
Best working for a triangle but Gora defends it easily.
Best is trying to control the position but Gora postures up.
Best is looking for a triangle but Gora pushes his legs off easily.
Best 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.
Gora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Best swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gora wants to control from the top but Best keeps moving.
Best looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gora has picked Best up and slammed him! Best can't keep hold of the triangle and Gora manages to pass to side control!
Gora is looking to take a break and control but Best is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Best can't do much from the bottom here.
Best controls the position for a moment.
Best tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gora passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Best!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gora wants to control the pace but Best is squirming around nicely.
Best is looking to improve his position but Gora isn't that keen on the idea.
Gora sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gora can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Best is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Best working to try and regain half guard.
Gora controlling from mount.
Gora is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Best can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Best regains half guard.
Best manages to get to full guard.
Gora trying to control the position from guard on top but Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Best trying to keep a closed guard but Gora is proving a slippery customer.
Gora drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Best manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gora has Best in his guard.
Gora seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Best trying to control but Gora is working from the bottom.
Best trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Best got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Best has managed to get both his arms back between Gora's legs - danger averted.
Best wants to control from the top but Gora keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yster Best will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gora fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Best avoids it really well and circles away.
Gora fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gora with a poor takedown
and Best counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gora!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elbrys Gora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Best is trying to get an arm triangle but Gora is defending well.
Best moves into full mount!
Best fails to move to back control.
Best trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora is trying desperately to improve position.
Best trying to control but Gora is having none of it.
Best jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gora manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Best off and has taken his back!
Best is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yster Best has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best fending off the submission attempt from Gora.
Best wants to escape the position.
Gora is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Best looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Best tries to escape but Gora has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Best won't enjoy being in this position. Gora looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Best is tapping - it's over boys! Gora picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elbrys Gora!
A very excited looking Elbrys Gora made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mir might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Spoilin For A Fight . Holden is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Act a Fool. Frank Mir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
275 lbs
27 - 20 - 0 |
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35
219 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Mir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Judge Holden!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir shoots for a double leg takedown but Holden sprawls well. He's pushed Mir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Holden as Mir shoots in.
Holden leaves Mir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir darts in looking for a takedown but Holden gets double underhooks and turns Mir into the ropes.
Mir looking for a takedown.
Holden manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Holden is trying to control the position but Mir postures up.
Holden looking for a guillotine here but Mir defends easily.
Holden keeping full guard, as Mir tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holden!
Holden goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mir rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holden's guard! Nice work there by Mir!
Holden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Gutz Gym inform us that Holden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mir tries to free his leg and advance position but Holden is retaining full guard.
Mir is stalling in the full guard.
Mir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mir wants to control from the top but Holden keeps moving.
Mir pushes down on Holden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holden looking for submissions off his back.
Mir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mir is trying to control the action in half guard but Holden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mir's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden wants to control but Mir is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mir prevents Holden from improving his position.
Mir trying to pass the guard but Holden defending well.
Mir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mir trying to control from half guard but Holden is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden actively working from the bottom here.
Holden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mir stopping the sweep attempt from Holden.
Mir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mir has Holden in his guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holden passes into half guard.
Holden has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mir defend it? Holden steps over the head and cranks it - Mir is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Holden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Judge Holden!
Judge Holden is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Judge Holden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josef Dellal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Kerhley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dellal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
184 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
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25
168 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Josef Dellal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlton Kerhley!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerhley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dellal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dellal stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Dellal is looking to reverse the position.
Dellal is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) inform me that Kerhley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kerhley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dellal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dellal tries to bench press Kerhley off him but Kerhley keeps the position.
Kerhley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kerhley tries for a kimura but Dellal is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerhley trying to control the position but Dellal is working away.
Dellal is trying to improve his position.
Kerhley is looking to take a break and control but Dellal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kerhley swings around for an armbar but Dellal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kerhley's guard.
Dellal has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kerhley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dellal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dellal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dellal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerhley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerhley wants to sweep here but Dellal controlling him for the moment.
Kerhley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dellal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerhley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kerhley working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kerhley looking for a sweep. Not yet Kerhley, not yet.
Dellal looking to sit in guard and control but Kerhley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kerhley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Dellal keeping moving, preventing Kerhley from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellal wants to sweep but no luck.
Kerhley wants to control from the top but Dellal keeps moving.
Dellal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dellal 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carlton Kerhley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dellal has his takedown stuffed
and Kerhley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dellal's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerhley wants to control from the top but Dellal keeps moving.
Dellal is trying to control the position but Kerhley postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dellal is controlling Kerhley's posture.
Kerhley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dellal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kerhley has Dellal in his guard.
Dellal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerhley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerhley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dellal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kerhley keeping full guard, as Dellal tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dellal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kerhley wants to sweep but no luck.
Kerhley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dellal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dellal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kerhley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kerhley passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dellal wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dellal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dellal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kerhley has passed into side control.
Dellal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kerhley trying to control the position but Dellal is working away.
Kerhley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dellal has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kerhley but great work by Dellal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kerhley wants to improve his position but Dellal is controlling well.
Kerhley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kerhley.
Kerhley pushes a forearm under Dellal's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dellal is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlton Kerhley!
Carlton Kerhley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Josef Dellal was interviewed post fight and said 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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