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T$T-Grand Prix Semis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allan McGraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asiong Salonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asiong Salonga is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allan McGraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asiong Salonga!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salonga fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGraf.
Salonga misses with a takedown
enabling McGraf to counter with a crisp jab.
Salonga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGraf is looking for a sweep.
McGraf can't do much from the bottom here.
McGraf regains half guard, as Salonga was trying to land strikes.
McGraf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGraf is trying to stand back up but Salonga is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraf is concentrating on defense, preventing Salonga from advancing position.
McGraf trying to control from the bottom.
Salonga prevents McGraf from standing back up.
McGraf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGraf.
Salonga throws a strike but McGraf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Salonga is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McGraf dives into side control.
McGraf is looking to take a break and control but Salonga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraf advances to full mount.
McGraf controlling from mount.
Salonga is trying desperately to improve position.
McGraf avoids the attempt from Salonga to control.
McGraf throwing strikes here but Salonga is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Salonga can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salonga working to try and regain half guard.
McGraf punching from mount but Salonga doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McGraf throwing strikes here but Salonga is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McGraf throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Salonga because McGraf loaded up on that one.
McGraf unloading with bombs!
McGraf thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGraf wants to control the pace but Salonga is squirming around nicely.
McGraf is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Salonga has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McGraf working for a submission but Salonga is keeping him at bay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salonga is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan McGraf dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Salonga throws a body punch but McGraf moves out of range.
McGraf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salonga's waist but Salonga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGraf off to one side.
McGraf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGraf throws a nice looking combination but Salonga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGraf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Salonga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGraf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGraf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salonga rushes McGraf and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Salonga jumps into guard, dragging McGraf to the mat.
McGraf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salonga trying to keep a closed guard but McGraf is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonga wants to control but McGraf passes easily into half guard.
McGraf wants to work for an arm triangle but Salonga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGraf controlling the action here.
McGraf wants to stand but Salonga has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salonga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salonga is defending against the submission attempts here by McGraf.
McGraf trying to control the action but Salonga is working from the bottom.
Salonga is trying to stand back up but McGraf is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salonga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGraf postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Salonga to stand up.
McGraf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan McGraf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salonga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salonga misses with a two punch combination.
McGraf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salonga defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from McGraf. No joy for Salonga on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Salonga as McGraf shoots in.
McGraf tries to clinch but Salonga moves away
and Salonga counters with a stiff right hand.
Salonga shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salonga is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraf moves into full guard.
McGraf looking for a sweep. Not yet McGraf, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salonga trying to control but McGraf is working from the bottom.
McGraf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraf pulls Salonga in to control the position.
Salonga won't allow McGraf to sweep him here.
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 Allan McGraf will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGraf has a takedown stuffed.
Salonga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGraf counters with a nice leg kick.
McGraf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salonga wants to get back to full guard.
McGraf is trying to control. Salonga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGraf is pressing down on Salonga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salonga is holding on for now.
Well, if McGraf 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraf is looking to take a break and control but Salonga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Allan McGraf just wasn't active enough.
McGraf blocks a head kick by Salonga.
McGraf moves in looking to clinch but Salonga pushes him off.
Salonga shoots in looking for a takedown but McGraf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salonga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGraf tries for a takedown but Salonga circles away easily
and Salonga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Salonga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGraf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salonga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salonga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan McGraf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraf tries to pull guard but Salonga forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salonga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salonga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGraf after a bit of a struggle.
McGraf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Salonga looking for a takedown.
McGraf's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGraf is trying to pull guard but Salonga has him pressed against the ropes.
McGraf is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Salonga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Salonga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Salonga on the inside.
McGraf swings wildly with an uppercut but Salonga uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraf misses with a knee to the head.
McGraf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salonga manages to break the clinch.
McGraf misses with a takedown attempt
and Salonga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGraf wants to stall.
Salonga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salonga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGraf defends well and Salonga ends up having to push McGraf into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGraf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salonga walks away with a smile on his face. McGraf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraf shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salonga's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGraf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salonga is trying to keep McGraf in close.
Salonga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGraf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salonga is looking for a triangle but McGraf pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McGraf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salonga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGraf has managed to get both his arms back between Salonga's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraf pushes down on Salonga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan McGraf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGraf, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Allan McGraf!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Allan McGraf!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Allan McGraf!
Allan McGraf wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heifei Jsjfie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heifei Jsjfie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Chan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan has Jsjfie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jsjfie's face.
It looks like Heifei Jsjfie has been cut.
Jsjfie wants to get back to striking at distance but Chan won't allow it.
Chan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jsjfie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chan has escaped and now he's on top!
Chan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jsjfie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chan passes into half guard.
Chan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jsjfie looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jsjfie actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chan in particular looking to stall.
Jsjfie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jsjfie to get to his feet.
Chan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chan wants to pass the guard but Jsjfie is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jsjfie actively working from the bottom here.
Jsjfie is pressing down on Chan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jsjfie is looking for a triangle but Chan pushes his legs off easily.
Chan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jsjfie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chan drops back looking for a leg! Jsjfie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jsjfie manages to kick Chan off! Chan jumps back into Jsjfie's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jsjfie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chan 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Jsjfie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chan uses it to pass to side control.
Chan decides to stand back up. Chan steps back and let's Jsjfie get back to his feet.
Jsjfie throws a lazy uppercut
and Chan counters with a head kick. That will keep Jsjfie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Heifei Jsjfie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jsjfie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chan counters with a big head kick but Jsjfie shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jsjfie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chan.
Jsjfie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chan working Jsjfie over with knees to the body.
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Jsjfie misses with a wild combination.
Jsjfie misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jsjfie swings for the body but Chan moves out of range.
Nice shot by Jsjfie.
Jsjfie cracks Chan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jsjfie throws a hook but Chan avoids it easily.
Chan takes the fight into the clinch.
Chan pulls guard effortlessly.
Chan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chan looking for a triangle here. Jsjfie is fighting it but it looks tight! Chan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jsjfie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jet Chan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shrab Kabovik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago has chosen Story of the Year-Anthem Of Our Dying Day as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shrab Kabovik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago drives through with a takedown into guard.
My spies in Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM inform me that Rabago has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kabovik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kabovik, not yet.
Rabago wants to pass the guard but Kabovik is keeping the position.
Kabovik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kabovik tries to get out of the position.
Kabovik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rabago not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rabago wants to control from the top but Kabovik keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Rabago was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rabago stuffs the takedown.
Rabago catches Kabovik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rabago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kabovik swivels and escapes.
Rabago throws a leg kick but Kabovik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rabago fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kabovik is fending him off so far but Rabago persists. Nope, Kabovik circles away and we're back to standing.
Shrab Kabovik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rabago.
Kabovik forces Rabago back against the ropes and clinches.
Kabovik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rabago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rabago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kabovik wants to take the fight to the mat but Rabago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kabovik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kabovik is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Rabago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rabago is trying to break the clinch but Kabovik is controlling him.
Rabago tries to break free but Kabovik pushes him back against the ropes.
Kabovik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rabago.
Rabago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kabovik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kabovik misses with a takedown attempt - Rabago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rabago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kabovik pinned against the ropes. Kabovik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rabago shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kabovik avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kabovik wants it to stay on the feet.
Kabovik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rabago swivels and escapes.
Kabovik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kabovik stops a takedown attempt from Rabago.
Kabovik has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rabago clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kabovik throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rabago covering up well under a series of strikes from Kabovik.
Kabovik avoiding Rabago 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago prevents Kabovik from getting a body triangle.
Rabago is in bad spot here.
Rabago trying to control the hands but Kabovik breaks the grip.
Rabago tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kabovik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rabago can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kabovik tries to control but Rabago wriggling away.
Kabovik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kabovik throwing strikes here but Rabago is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Kabovik there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shrab Kabovik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kabovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabago moves away.
Rabago is looking to clinch but Kabovik is avoiding it.
Kabovik moves out of range of the body kick.
Kabovik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rabago tries to avoid it but Kabovik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rabago to the ground. Rabago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kabovik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rabago shoots in but Kabovik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kabovik closes the distance and clinches.
Kabovik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rabago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rabago tries to close the distance and clinch but Kabovik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kabovik has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabovik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kabovik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rabago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shrab Kabovik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabago tries to break free but Kabovik pushes him back against the ropes.
Kabovik has clasped his hands together around Rabago's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kabovik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rabago wants to control but Kabovik postures up.
Rabago is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kabovik in side control, throwing shots but Rabago defends.
Kabovik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rabago is trying to control Kabovik's posture but Kabovik avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik trying to control the position but Rabago is working away.
Rabago manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kabovik's best efforts.
Kabovik with the ground and pound but Rabago uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rabago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rabago keeping moving, preventing Kabovik from controlling successfully.
Rabago trying to keep a closed guard but Kabovik is proving a slippery customer.
Rabago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kabovik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago pulls Kabovik in to control the position.
Kabovik trying to move into half guard but instead Rabago has managed to sweep!
Kabovik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rabago is one step ahead there.
Kabovik wants to hit a switch here but Rabago passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kabovik there!
Rabago content just to control the position here.
Rabago trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kabovik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rabago on the ground.
Kabovik is trying to reverse the position but instead Rabago has taken his back - oops!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rabago.
Kabovik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabago punishes Kabovik with strikes from the back mount.
Rabago is riding his opponent, not letting Kabovik buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kabovik looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rabago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Rabago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rabago tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kabovik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kabovik wants to clinch.
Kabovik wants to clinch.
Rabago looks to score with a jab to the body but Kabovik is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago tries to keep at a distance but Kabovik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rabago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Rabago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rabago tries to pull guard but Kabovik forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago wants to take the fight to the mat but Kabovik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rabago gets underhooks to prevent Kabovik's takedown attempt.
Rabago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kabovik just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Shrab Kabovik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rabago.
Rabago stops a takedown attempt from Kabovik.
Kabovik has Rabago pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kabovik pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Rabago tumbling to the mat - Kabovik dives into Rabago's guard.
Rabago 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.
Rabago lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kabovik!
Rabago connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rabago looking to control but Kabovik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kabovik tries to hold on but Rabago postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabago working for a guillotine from mount but Kabovik is in no mood to give up.
Rabago controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kabovik looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kabovik has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik tries to escape but Rabago has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rabago punishes Kabovik with strikes from the back mount.
Kabovik is keeping busy.
Kabovik is trying to defend against the choke here but Rabago has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rabago Tightens the hold and Kabovik taps out furiously! Rabago displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Rabago!
Ray Rabago decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabrici Gorfal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennady Golovkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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19
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabrici Gorfal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gennady Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gorfal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Golovkin!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Golovkin wants to control but Gorfal postures up.
Golovkin is looking to reverse the position.
Gorfal working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gorfal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Golovkin, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Golovkin wants to control but Gorfal postures up.
Golovkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorfal tries to move to mount but Golovkin blocks the move with his legs.
Golovkin trying his best to control but Gorfal has mounted him.
Gorfal throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Golovkin because Gorfal loaded up on that one.
Gorfal wants to control the pace but Golovkin is squirming around nicely.
Gorfal punching from mount but Golovkin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Golovkin is looking to improve his position but Gorfal isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal avoids the attempt from Golovkin to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gorfal trying to control but Golovkin is having none of it.
Gorfal throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Golovkin has his hands clasped together but Gorfal breaks the hold and Golovkin is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Gorfal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabrici Gorfal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buckley Starchwhite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Buckley Starchwhite enters the ring!
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19
250 lbs
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28
271 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buckley Starchwhite!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starchwhite blocks a head kick by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Starchwhite. Starchwhite gets slowly back to his feet.
Bungradidoa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bungradidoa looking to pass the guard.
Bungradidoa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bungradidoa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bungradidoa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starchwhite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bungradidoa 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.
Bungradidoa wants to pass the guard but Starchwhite is keeping the position.
Bungradidoa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa scores with a takedown into Starchwhite's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa throws a big right hand that misses.
Bungradidoa postures up.
Bungradidoa content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Starchwhite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bungradidoa's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Starchwhite postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bungradidoa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bungradidoa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starchwhite.
Bungradidoa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starchwhite.
Starchwhite cracks Bungradidoa with a solid left hand.
Bungradidoa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starchwhite.
Starchwhite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Starchwhite lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Starchwhite stops Bungradidoa from standing up.
Starchwhite trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bungradidoa is trying to keep Starchwhite in close.
Bungradidoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bungradidoa wants to stand and escape but Starchwhite is having none of it.
Bungradidoa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starchwhite's guard.
Starchwhite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bungradidoa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Starchwhite's head.
Bungradidoa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Starchwhite's guard.
Bungradidoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starchwhite is trying to hold Bungradidoa in close to prevent damage but Bungradidoa has managed to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bungradidoa is looking to pass Starchwhite's guard but actually Starchwhite recovers to full guard.
Bungradidoa stops Starchwhite from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mophaf Bungradidoa dominated that round.
That's time! Bungradidoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bungradidoa punishes Starchwhite's body with a nice straight punch.
Bungradidoa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Starchwhite quickly recovers to half guard.
Starchwhite is refusing to be controlled, as Bungradidoa sits in half guard.
Bungradidoa not doing much here.
Bungradidoa stops Starchwhite from getting back to his feet.
Bungradidoa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Starchwhite won't allow Bungradidoa to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starchwhite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bungradidoa wants to work for an arm triangle but Starchwhite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bungradidoa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bungradidoa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starchwhite knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bungradidoa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bungradidoa controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa trying to control but Starchwhite is working from the bottom.
Bungradidoa works over Starchwhite with some ground and pound from guard.
Bungradidoa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bungradidoa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bungradidoa prevents Starchwhite from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Starchwhite can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bungradidoa throws a big right hand that misses.
Bungradidoa sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Bungradidoa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Starchwhite is breathing heavily.
Starchwhite is not content to let Bungradidoa control the position.
Bungradidoa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starchwhite is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bungradidoa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bungradidoa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starchwhite tries to control but Bungradidoa manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mophaf Bungradidoa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bungradidoa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Starchwhite swivels and escapes.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch there but Starchwhite circles away.
Bungradidoa looks for a takedown but Starchwhite sprawls well.
Bungradidoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bungradidoa. No joy for Starchwhite on that attempt.
Bungradidoa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bungradidoa throws a big right hand that misses.
Starchwhite keeping moving, preventing Bungradidoa from controlling successfully.
Starchwhite is looking to stand up but Bungradidoa isn't so interested in that idea.
Starchwhite takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Starchwhite working a defensive guard but Bungradidoa passes into half guard.
Bungradidoa is trying to control. Starchwhite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Starchwhite blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bungradidoa.
Starchwhite tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bungradidoa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bungradidoa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Starchwhite is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Bungradidoa! That's really hurt Starchwhite and he's turned his back - Bungradidoa keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bungradidoa jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mophaf Bungradidoa!
A victorious Mophaf Bungradidoa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuma Shiroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davide Dileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dileo has chosen Sole Silenzioso by SUBSONICA as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Davide Dileo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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254 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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223 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kuma Shiroma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Dileo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiroma throws a head kick but Dileo moves out of range.
Dileo connects with the punch.
Shiroma doesn't manage to clinch there - Dileo circles away.
Shiroma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dileo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shiroma's sensitive parts.
Shiroma tries to clinch up.
Dileo tests Shiroma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shiroma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dileo scores with a jab to the body.
Dileo misses with a kick to the body.
Shiroma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dileo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dileo scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiroma avoids the body shot from Dileo.
Shiroma misses with a kick to the body.
Shiroma wants to clinch.
Dileo digs a good body shot into Shiroma's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dileo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dileo misses with a body shot.
Dileo avoids the head kick by Shiroma.
Shiroma tries to close the distance and clinch but Dileo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dileo. Shiroma does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Dileo.
Shiroma tries to clinch but Dileo moves away
and Dileo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dileo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dileo is keen to just control but Shiroma is a slippery customer.
Dileo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dileo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Dileo is nestled in close to Shiroma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dileo moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dileo lands a few punches from side control.
Shiroma is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dileo is controlling him well.
Dileo cracks Shiroma with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shiroma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shiroma tries to get out of the position.
Shiroma is breathing heavily.
Shiroma taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dileo lands an elbow.
Dileo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shiroma to see if he's OK.
Shiroma is rocked!
Dileo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Shiroma is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dileo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Dileo!
A victorious Davide Dileo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oakley Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch. Bark has chosen RUN DMC its like that as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Barker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oakley Bark!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bark dives in and scores a takedown into Barker's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bark trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bark is looking to pass into half guard but Barker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barker is in guard.
Bark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barker defends it easily.
Barker won't allow Bark to get back to his feet.
Barker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barker wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.
Bark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barker lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bark is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.
Bark has his foot on Barker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barker works his way back into a safe position though.
Barker connects with a couple of short punches.
Bark looking for a guillotine here but Barker defends easily.
Barker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barker won't allow Bark to sweep him here.
Bark wants to stand up but Barker is controlling him.
Bark keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
Barker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker wants to pass the guard but Bark is keeping the position.
Barker distracts Bark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bark is retaining full guard.
Bark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker wants to pass the guard but Bark is keeping the position.
Barker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bark looking to control.
Barker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barker throws a big right hand that misses.
Barker lands a couple of elbows.
Bark is looking to stand up but Barker isn't so interested in that idea.
Barker looking to sit in guard and control but Bark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barker working for a triangle but Bark defends it easily.
Bark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bark has Barker in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker is working Bark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bark 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.
Barker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Bark wants to sweep here but Barker controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bark working a defensive guard here.
Bark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barker is aware though and is defending well.
Bark can't keep his opponent in guard - Barker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bark wants to get back to his feet.
Bark is doing well to control the position and prevent Barker from advancing 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.
Bark is trying to control but Barker passes into side control!
Bark is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barker working away.
Barker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barker's best efforts.
Bark actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bark defending well though.
Barker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bark's head.
Bark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bark actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barker is trying to work for a kimura but Bark is defending well.
Barker trying to control the pace.
Barker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bark wants to sweep but Barker has passed to side control!
Barker landing a few strikes.
Barker is trying to get an arm triangle but Bark is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bark is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barker trying to control the action but Bark is working from the bottom.
Barker controls the position.
Barker cracks Bark with a big right hand but Bark just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Barker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bark manages to get back to half guard.
Barker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barker pulls his head out easily.
Bark pushes Barker off looking to stand but Barker dives back in and keeps control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barker is trying to work for a kimura but Bark is defending well.
Ground and pound from Barker.
Barker is looking to take a break and control but Bark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barker is thwarting Bark's attempts to control the position.
Barker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Barker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barker to the mat! Barker manages to get full guard.
Barker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bark stacks Barker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bark!
Barker regains half guard.
Bark is looking for a kimura here.
Bark looking for a submission but Barker manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bark trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker keeping full guard, as Bark tries to pass.
Barker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barker keeping moving, preventing Bark from controlling successfully.
Bark preventing the sweep.
Bark looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barker is trying to improve his position.
Bark advances to mount.
Bark prevents Barker from getting the reversal.
Barker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bark is working for an americana but Barker has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bark was thinking about the submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bark wants to control from the top but Barker keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bark defends well.
Bark passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bark is looking to take a break and control but Barker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barker pushes Bark away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bark gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bark swings around for an armbar but Barker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bark's guard.
Bark has his foot on Barker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barker works his way back into a safe position though.
Bark is trying to control the position but Barker postures up.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bark is keeping the position for now.
Bark has momentary wrist control but Barker slips an elbow through the middle.
Barker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barker scoring with some ground and pound.
Barker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barker has Bark in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bark tries to free his leg and advance position but Barker is retaining full guard.
Bark wants to control from the top but Barker keeps moving.
Barker can't keep his opponent in guard - Bark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barker is looking for a sweep. Bark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bark pulls his head out easily.
Bark is looking to advance position but Barker won't allow it.
Bark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barker sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bark 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.
Barker pushes Bark off looking to stand but Bark dives back in and keeps control.
Bark trying to work for an americana but Barker has managed to regain full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bark defends it easily.
Bark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barker's guard.
Bark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barker is trying to get back to full guard.
William Barker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bark is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oakley Bark 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.
Bark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barker wants to get back to full guard.
Bark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bark prevents Barker from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark seems to be working for a kimura but Barker defends the submission attempt.
Barker tries to get to full guard but Bark has control of the leg.
Bark moves nicely into side control.
Bark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bark wants to control but Barker is keeping him busy.
Barker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bark has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bark goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barker turns into him and now he's in Bark's guard.
Bark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barker.
Barker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bark trying to keep a closed guard but Barker is proving a slippery customer.
Bark is looking for a triangle but Barker pushes his legs off easily.
Barker stopping the sweep attempt from Bark.
Bark working for a triangle but Barker defends it easily.
Bark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barker is looking to work some ground and pound but Bark has wrist control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barker looking to pass the guard.
Barker preventing the sweep.
Bark manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bark swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barker is now in Bark's guard. A big mistake from Bark there, giving up the dominant position!
Bark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barker wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.
Bark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bark wants to stand but Barker is controlling the position.
Barker wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bark drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bark, into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bark is looking for a triangle but Barker pushes his legs off easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bark keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
Barker lands a couple of elbows.
Bark wants to stand but Barker is controlling the position.
Bark is pulling down on Barker's head. It's preventing any offense from Barker, at least for the moment.
Barker trying to control but Bark is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barker cracks Bark with a solid left hand.
Barker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bark manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Barker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bark wants to pass the guard but Barker is keeping the position.
Bark passes Barker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bark trying to pass the guard but Barker defending well.
Bark is trying to work for a kimura but Barker is defending well.
Barker tries to roll over but Bark keeps him under control.
Bark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bark.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barker defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oakley Bark really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barker is trying to defend but Bark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barker actively working from the bottom here.
Barker tries to get to full guard but Bark has control of the leg.
Bark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barker is just riding it out for now. Bark eventually gives up the hold.
Barker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bark won't allow Barker to sweep him here.
Barker wants to hit a switch here but Bark passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barker there!
Bark wants to control the pace but Barker is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bark jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barker and Bark has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bark has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barker is looking to escape.
Bark moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barker has worked his arm free - good work by Barker!
Bark has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Barker is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bark yanks on the arm and Barker is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bark.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oakley Bark!
Oakley Bark is the new super heavyweight champion!
Oakley Bark made sure to mention his sponsor, Project Mayhem in his post fight interview.
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