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Grapplefest 230k+ Tourney R2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Ricardo Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abaddon comes into the arena with Final Countdown... blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulo Ricardo Lima!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Abaddon or perhaps it was just good defense by Lima which made him look bad.
Abaddon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lima swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Abaddon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abaddon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lima shoots in but Abaddon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abaddon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Lima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Abaddon keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Abaddon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.
Abaddon keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Abaddon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abaddon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abaddon looking to control.
Abaddon has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abaddon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima pushing down on Abaddon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abaddon trying to control here.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abaddon keeps working.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Abaddon is defending the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Abaddon is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abaddon avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to control. Abaddon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abaddon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abaddon trying to control here.
Lima is working for a kimura but Abaddon is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard.
Abaddon gets back to full guard.
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Abaddon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abaddon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Abaddon keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paulo Ricardo Lima wasn't active enough on the ground.
Abaddon dives in for a single leg takedown but Lima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Abaddon has him pressed against the ropes.
Abaddon pulls guard effortlessly.
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abaddon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Abaddon's legs - danger averted.
Abaddon working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima stands and throws Abaddon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Abaddon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lima working away.
Lima has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Abaddon!
Lima takes Abaddon's back.
Lima trying to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Abaddon won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Lima off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Ricardo Lima!
The Abaddon was interviewed post fight and said 'You might think that this is all fun and games in here? This is real life. This is what drives me. You people...you drive me to succeed. Thank you for pushing me to get in this cage time and again.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Milyukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Kulkunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milyukov comes to the ring accompanied by 94 Hours by As I Lay Dying. Veikko Kulkunen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Milyukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veikko Kulkunen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milyukov shoots in and drives through. Kulkunen sprawls well.
Milyukov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Milyukov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Milyukov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulkunen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Milyukov 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kulkunen 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.
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.
Milyukov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulkunen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milyukov is posturing up here but Kulkunen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Milyukov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Milyukov has to tap! Slick submission there by Kulkunen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Veikko Kulkunen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Nujoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolli Poli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nujoma kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is King Fantastic - Why? Where? What?. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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158 lbs
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194 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Nujoma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolli Poli!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nujoma closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Poli is not content to let Nujoma control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Poli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Poli is still trying to improve position.
Poli is not content to let Nujoma control the position.
Poli struggling a bit here.
Nujoma trying to control the position but Poli is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nujoma is really struggling to control Poli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Poli wants to control but Nujoma postures up.
You can see the frustration on Poli's face as Nujoma controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Nujoma wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nujoma.
Nice takedown defense from Poli. No joy for Nujoma on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nujoma shoots in looking for a takedown. Poli tries to sprawl out of it but Nujoma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Poli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Nujoma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nujoma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nujoma somewhat.
Nujoma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Poli manages to get to full guard.
Poli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nujoma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nujoma postures up.
Poli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poli trying to keep a closed guard but Nujoma is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poli keeping moving, preventing Nujoma from controlling successfully.
Poli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nujoma is aware though and is defending well.
Nujoma trying to control the position from guard on top but Poli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nujoma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sam Nujoma.
Nujoma shoots in for a takedown but Poli shows good takedown defense.
Nujoma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poli is fending him off so far but Nujoma persists. Nope, Poli circles away and we're back to standing.
Nujoma dives in and grabs Poli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Poli pushes down on Nujoma's head and hops out.
Nujoma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Poli is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nujoma is tapping! Great win for Poli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rolli Poli!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sisu Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sisu Okunaba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miguel Santiago's chin.
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sisu Okunaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okunaba stuffs the takedown attempt from Santiago. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Okunaba feints and as Santiago raises his hands in defense, Okunaba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Okunaba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santiago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Okunaba has picked Santiago up and slammed him! Santiago can't keep hold of the triangle and Okunaba manages to pass to side 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.
Santiago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okunaba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okunaba is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Santiago's shoulder. That is not cool.
Santiago tries to buck Okunaba off but Okunaba is having none of it.
Okunaba is looking to take a break and control but Santiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okunaba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Okunaba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago trying to remain calm as Okunaba controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Okunaba has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Santiago's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Santiago is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Okunaba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sisu Okunaba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Putkilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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183 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erkki Putkilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moraes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moraes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moraes tries to clinch up
and Putkilo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Putkilo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moraes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Putkilo has cracked it and Moraes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Putkilo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erkki Putkilo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and French Toast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toast comes into a darkened arena with his song building. EAZY-E - Real Muthaphuckkin' G's kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! French Toast told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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250 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Yster Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, French Toast!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toast goes for a double leg but Best avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Best continues to drive forward.
Best has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Toast regains guard immediately.
Best is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Toast has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Best is looking to defend but Toast has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Best! Toast pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Best taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). French Toast!
French Toast thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josef Dellal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl der Grosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dellal kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josef Dellal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl der Grosse!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
der Grosse stuffs the takedown attempt from Dellal. Dellal gets slowly back to his feet.
Karl der Grosse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
der Grosse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
der Grosse misses with a takedown
and Dellal counters with a shoot takedown. der Grosse fights it but they end up in guard.
der Grosse keeping moving, preventing Dellal from controlling successfully.
Dellal being controlled here momentarily.
Dellal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. der Grosse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
der Grosse 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 one minute gone in the round.
Dellal trying to control but der Grosse is working from the bottom.
der Grosse throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dellal uses it to pass to side control.
Dellal laying and praying for a moment but der Grosse takes advantage and regains half guard.
der Grosse wants to improve his position but Dellal is controlling well.
Dellal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, der Grosse has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
der Grosse is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dellal'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 two minutes gone in the round.
Dellal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dellal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but der Grosse sees it coming and defends easily.
der Grosse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dellal pulls his head out easily.
Dellal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dellal is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellal is trying to work for a kimura but der Grosse is defending well.
der Grosse trying to control but Dellal postures up.
Dellal wants to work for an arm triangle but der Grosse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dellal tries to pass to full mount but der Grosse defends it.
der Grosse wants to control but Dellal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellal seems to be looking for submissions.
der Grosse gets back to full guard.
der Grosse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dellal's guard.
der Grosse preventing the sweep.
Dellal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
der Grosse looking to pass the guard.
der Grosse trying to control but Dellal is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dellal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dellal leaves der Grosse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Josef Dellal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl der Grosse.
Dellal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts der Grosse as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from der Grosse is defended easily by Dellal.
der Grosse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dellal swivels and escapes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dellal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dellal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, der Grosse rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dellal's guard! Nice work there by der Grosse!
Dellal keeping moving, preventing der Grosse from controlling successfully.
der Grosse is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dellal controls der Grosse momentarily but der Grosse frees himself.
der Grosse wants to control from the top but Dellal keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dellal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dellal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dellal!
der Grosse is not content to let Dellal control the position.
Dellal tries to advance to mount but can't.
der Grosse is trying to control Dellal's posture but Dellal avoids it.
der Grosse might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dellal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dellal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by der Grosse, who protects the arm well.
der Grosse regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dellal's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
der Grosse is trying to maintain the position but Dellal is very close to passing his half guard.
Dellal is working for a submission of some sort.
Dellal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse gets full guard.
Dellal trying to control the position from guard on top but der Grosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dellal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dellal passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
der Grosse trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Dellal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
der Grosse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dellal leaves der Grosse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dellal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dellal closes the distance and clinches up with der Grosse, looking for a takedown. Dellal pushes der Grosse against the ropes but der Grosse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
der Grosse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dellal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Josef Dellal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl der Grosse.
Dellal works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dellal avoids the attempt from der Grosse to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellal jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… der Grosse is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by der Grosse and Dellal has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
der Grosse is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dellal off and has taken his back!
der Grosse is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dellal wants to escape the position.
Dellal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse looking to break Dellal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dellal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise der Grosse will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
der Grosse is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dellal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dellal showing good submission defense here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dellal turns into der Grosse and is now in his guard.
Dellal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellal trying to control but der Grosse is working from the bottom.
der Grosse is pulling down on Dellal's head to control his posture.
Dellal trying to control but der Grosse is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dellal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. der Grosse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
der Grosse 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.
der Grosse working for a triangle but Dellal defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellal trying to control the position from guard on top but der Grosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dellal passes der Grosse's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
der Grosse wants to get back to full guard.
der Grosse trying to hold on to Dellal's head to control him but Dellal postures up.
der Grosse works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dellal 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse wants to control from the top but Dellal keeps moving.
Dellal working a defensive guard here.
der Grosse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dellal wants to improve his position but instead der Grosse has moved into half guard.
Dellal is defending against the submission attempts here by der Grosse.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dellal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dellal is trying to control but can't.
der Grosse wants to advance to full mount but Dellal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dellal working a defensive guard here.
Josef Dellal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dellal is looking for a triangle but der Grosse pushes his legs off easily.
Dellal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
der Grosse trying to control but Dellal is working from the bottom.
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.
der Grosse pushing down on Dellal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
der Grosse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dellal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is stalling here. Dellal 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 Dellal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dellal wants to lay and pray for a moment but der Grosse keeps working.
der Grosse is looking to regain half guard here but Dellal keeps moving and retains side control.
der Grosse wants to control but Dellal postures up.
Dellal wants to lay and pray for a moment but der Grosse keeps working.
der Grosse wants to control but Dellal postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dellal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, der Grosse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dellal but great work by der Grosse.
der Grosse working away.
der Grosse 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 is looking for a sweep.
der Grosse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dellal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
der Grosse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dellal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
der Grosse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dellal.
der Grosse dives in for a single leg takedown but Dellal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
der Grosse prevents the takedown attempt.
Dellal is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dellal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dellal has der Grosse pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. der Grosse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dellal works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dellal tries to free his leg and advance position but der Grosse is retaining full guard.
der Grosse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dellal trying to control but der Grosse is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
der Grosse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dellal trying to control but der Grosse is working from the bottom.
der Grosse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dellal trying to control the position from guard on top but der Grosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dellal defends it easily.
Dellal wants to pass the guard but der Grosse is keeping the position.
Dellal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but der Grosse manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
der Grosse is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellal working a defensive guard here.
der Grosse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dellal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, der Grosse has managed to get both his arms back between Dellal's legs - danger averted.
der Grosse trying to control but Dellal is working from the bottom.
Dellal working for a triangle but der Grosse defends it easily.
Dellal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. der Grosse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellal keeping moving, preventing der Grosse from controlling successfully.
der Grosse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
der Grosse trying to control the position from guard on top but Dellal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dellal working for a triangle but der Grosse defends it easily.
der Grosse looking to sit in guard and control but Dellal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
der Grosse keeping moving, preventing Dellal from controlling successfully.
der Grosse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dellal is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dellal trying to control the position from guard on top but der Grosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dellal slips nicely into half guard.
Dellal prevents der Grosse from improving his position.
Dellal wants to pass to mount but der Grosse is defending the position.
der Grosse tries to get to full guard but Dellal has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. der Grosse manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dellal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dellal looking to pass the guard.
der Grosse wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dellal wants to control from the top but der Grosse keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josef Dellal wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dellal looks for a takedown but der Grosse sprawls well.
der Grosse misses with a takedown
so Dellal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
der Grosse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dellal defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dellal passes der Grosse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dellal prevents der Grosse from improving his position.
Dellal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
der Grosse is trying to get back to full guard.
Dellal is looking for a kimura but der Grosse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dellal to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dellal is working for a kimura but der Grosse is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josef Dellal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dellal 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Josef Dellal!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Josef Dellal!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Josef Dellal!
Josef Dellal wins by unanimous decision!
Josef Dellal very nearly forgot to thank Namunamu Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aran Schmeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanoel Moreno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aran Schmeck's chin.
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emanoel Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Aran Schmeck!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Schmeck shoots and misses
and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moreno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schmeck keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moreno is working hard here to advance position.
Schmeck looking for a triangle here. Moreno is fighting it but it looks tight! Schmeck pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Moreno is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aran Schmeck!
Aran Schmeck very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoshi Tamatso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tsuyoshi Tamatso was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tamatso is defended easily by Ivanov.
Tamatso drives through with a takedown into Ivanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ivanov wants to hit a switch here but Tamatso passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ivanov there!
Ivanov tries to reverse the position but Tamatso maintains control.
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ivanov trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamatso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tamatso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep. Tamatso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanov is looking to control Tamatso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanov avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso trying to control from Ivanov's half guard. Ivanov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Tamatso postures up.
Tamatso content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ivanov has locked up a guillotine! Ivanov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tamatso is holding on here and Ivanov must be using up a lot of energy. Tamatso has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ivanov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksey Ivanov!
Aleksey Ivanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Kerhley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lavronenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ex-Sektor Gaza - 'Dopilsya'. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Lavronenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlton Kerhley!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown but Kerhley shows good takedown defense.
Kerhley has his takedown stuffed
and Lavronenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kerhley won't be happy with that.
Kerhley struggling a bit here.
Lavronenko tries to advance to mount but Kerhley denies him.
Kerhley tries to bench press Lavronenko off him but Lavronenko keeps the position.
Kerhley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lavronenko moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lavronenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kerhley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavronenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerhley advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerhley seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko is refusing to be controlled, as Kerhley sits in half guard.
Lavronenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kerhley is looking for a kimura but Lavronenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kerhley to get the leverage.
Lavronenko trying to control but Kerhley postures up.
Kerhley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kerhley tries to pass to full mount but Lavronenko defends it.
Lavronenko wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley is trying to control. Lavronenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavronenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kerhley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavronenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavronenko, not yet.
Lavronenko is trying to keep Kerhley in close.
Kerhley passes into half guard.
Kerhley is looking to take a break and control but Lavronenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavronenko trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavronenko keeps working.
Kerhley is working for a kimura but Lavronenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Kerhley is thwarting Lavronenko's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kerhley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lavronenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kerhley.
Kerhley trying to control the action but Lavronenko is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to control but Kerhley postures up.
Kerhley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lavronenko is trying to control but can't.
Kerhley is looking for a kimura here.
Lavronenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kerhley is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lavronenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Kerhley.
Lavronenko wants to get back to full guard but Kerhley has passed into side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is looking to reverse the position.
Kerhley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavronenko keeps working.
Lavronenko tries to improve position but can't.
Lavronenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lavronenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kerhley slows the pace down in half guard.
Kerhley is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavronenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lavronenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kerhley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lavronenko tries to get to full guard but Kerhley has control of the leg.
Lavronenko moves into full guard.
Lavronenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kerhley defends it easily.
Lavronenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kerhley defends it easily.
Kerhley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko working a defensive guard here.
Kerhley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lavronenko is really struggling to control Kerhley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kerhley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lavronenko dives on top into guard.
Lavronenko trying to control but Kerhley is working from the bottom.
Kerhley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lavronenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kerhley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lavronenko wants to control the pace but Kerhley is squirming around nicely.
Lavronenko is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kerhley is in real trouble.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavronenko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Lavronenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kerhley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lavronenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ivan Lavronenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kerhley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Lavronenko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lavronenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kerhley is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Still in half guard, Lavronenko seems content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Lavronenko.
Kerhley dives in and scores a takedown into Lavronenko's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavronenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lavronenko keeping moving, preventing Kerhley from controlling successfully.
Lavronenko working for a triangle but Kerhley defends it easily.
Kerhley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kerhley is stalling in the full guard.
Lavronenko keeping moving, preventing Kerhley from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lavronenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerhley is squirming around, avoiding Lavronenko's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavronenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kerhley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavronenko trying to control but Kerhley is having none of it.
Kerhley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lavronenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kerhley trying to control but Lavronenko postures up.
Lavronenko controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Lavronenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lavronenko fails with the takedown
so Kerhley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerhley passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is looking to control Kerhley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavronenko avoid being mounted?
Kerhley is keen to just control but Lavronenko is a slippery customer.
Lavronenko wants to get back to full guard.
Kerhley wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley is trying to work for a kimura but Lavronenko is defending well.
Kerhley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lavronenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kerhley.
Lavronenko trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavronenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kerhley is stalling here. Lavronenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kerhley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lavronenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lavronenko trying to control the position but Kerhley is working away.
Kerhley is being controlled here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lavronenko off and has taken his back!
Lavronenko can't escape the position.
Kerhley goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lavronenko escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Lavronenko moves into full mount! Kerhley won't be happy about that!
Kerhley has given up his back. Will we see Lavronenko going for some submissions?
Lavronenko trying to control momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kerhley's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kerhley keeps trying to improve his position.
Lavronenko working for the choke.
Lavronenko has the hooks in. Kerhley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavronenko is riding his opponent, not letting Kerhley buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Lavronenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kerhley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carlton Kerhley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavronenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kerhley tries to avoid it but Lavronenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kerhley to the ground. Kerhley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kerhley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lavronenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kerhley trying to control the position but Lavronenko is working away.
Lavronenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kerhley trying to control from Lavronenko's half guard. Lavronenko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lavronenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerhley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lavronenko keeping moving, preventing Kerhley from controlling successfully.
Kerhley looking to pass the guard.
Lavronenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerhley defends well.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lavronenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerhley has managed to get both his arms back between Lavronenko's legs - danger averted.
Kerhley wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
Kerhley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lavronenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavronenko can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley wants to take a breather but Lavronenko manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kerhley.
Kerhley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerhley wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
Kerhley won't allow Lavronenko to sweep him here.
Kerhley wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
Lavronenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Kerhley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kerhley trying to control from half guard but Lavronenko is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley wants to work for an arm triangle but Lavronenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kerhley is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavronenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kerhley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kerhley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lavronenko trying to hold on to Kerhley's head to control him but Kerhley postures up.
Kerhley trying to control from half guard but Lavronenko is working away.
Lavronenko actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to get back to full guard.
Kerhley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavronenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kerhley wants to advance to full mount but Lavronenko doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kerhley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavronenko keeping moving, preventing Kerhley from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kerhley is defending well. Lavronenko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kerhley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lavronenko celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Lavronenko!
Ivan Lavronenko retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Ivan Lavronenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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