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RFN 9: Lurch vs Joaquin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robinson Cruzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long comes to the cage accompanied by remember the name. 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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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robinson Cruzo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long throws a body punch but Cruzo moves out of range.
Cruzo rushes Long and presses him up against the cage.
Long has Cruzo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Long pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cruzo tumbling to the mat - Long dives into Cruzo's guard.
We've been hearing that Long has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Long wants to stand but Cruzo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cruzo looking to control.
Cruzo is looking for a triangle but Long pushes his legs off easily.
Long trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruzo trying to keep a closed guard but Long is proving a slippery customer.
Long stands up and waves to Cruzo to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long feints and as Cruzo raises his hands in defense, Long changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Long cracks Cruzo with a solid left hand.
Cruzo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Long!
Long wants to control but Cruzo is having none of it.
Long gets back to half guard.
Cruzo tries to pass to full mount but Long defends it.
Long pushes Cruzo off looking to stand but Cruzo dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Long controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cruzo blocks the strikes from Long.
Long has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long actively working from the bottom here.
Long is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Long is trying to stand.
Long makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Long.
Cruzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruzo trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Long tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Long keeping moving, preventing Cruzo from controlling successfully.
Long is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long wants to control but Cruzo is keeping him busy.
Long is really struggling to control Cruzo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Long seems to be looking for submissions.
Long is keen to just control but Cruzo is a slippery customer.
Long content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Long tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruzo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Long dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Long takes a swing at Cruzo's ribcage but misses.
Long fails with the takedown
and Cruzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Long thinking.
Long fails with a takedown attempt.
Long tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruzo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruzo tries for a takedown but Long manages to get underhooks.
Cruzo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Long walks away with a smile on his face. Cruzo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cruzo clinches.
Cruzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Long fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cruzo slips a jab and a cross from Long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Long postures up in Cruzo's guard and throws a big left but Cruzo blocks it.
Cruzo wants to stand and escape but Long is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long stands up from Cruzo's guard - Long perhaps looking for a knockout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruzo enables Long to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruzo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cruzo has his hands on Long's head, controlling the position.
Long postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzo seems keen to control Long's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruzo is working an open guard so Long takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Long tries a head kick but it misses.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Cruzo shows good takedown defense.
Cruzo moves into range and clinches up with Long.
Cruzo has Long pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Long manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Long - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cruzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Long takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long shoots for a takedown but Cruzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Long paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Long circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Long as Cruzo shoots in.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruzo enables Long to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruzo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cruzo trying to control the position.
Long drops back looking for a leg! Cruzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruzo manages to kick Long off! Long jumps back into Cruzo's guard.
Cruzo trying to keep a closed guard but Long is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruzo is keeping the position for now.
Long thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Long missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Long dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cruzo slips a jab and a cross from Long.
Long throws a sloppy head kick and Cruzo moves out of range easily.
Cruzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Long as he avoids it easily.
Long is looking to clinch but Cruzo is avoiding it.
Cruzo shoots in and drives through. Long sprawls well.
Jack Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robinson Cruzo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Long has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruzo after a bit of a struggle.
Long gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cruzo regains guard.
Long gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Long or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruzo which made him look bad.
Cruzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruzo. Cruzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Long throws a head kick that misses.
Cruzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruzo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Long to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jack Long overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Long wants to control from the top but Cruzo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long stops Cruzo from standing up.
Cruzo has momentary wrist control but Long slips an elbow through the middle.
Long is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Long drops back looking for a leg! Cruzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruzo manages to kick Long off! Long jumps back into Cruzo's guard.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruzo's guard.
Long is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Long is nestled in close to Cruzo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruzo trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long wants to control but Cruzo is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Long.
Cruzo is staying active underneath Long, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruzo gets full guard.
Cruzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Long keeping control of the position.
Jack Long is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Long wants to control but Cruzo is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Long showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Long, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Long!
A victorious Jack Long 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Oliveira has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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184 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Rodriguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a single leg into guard. Oliveira didn't expect that.
Tom Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Oliveira.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez distracts Oliveira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliveira dives on top into guard.
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rodriguez doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Oliveira paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rodriguez - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Takasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bullock James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Takasugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bullock James!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from James does no damage.
Takasugi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Takasugi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takasugi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Takasugi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takasugi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! James is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keisuke Takasugi!
A very excited looking Keisuke Takasugi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vittu Baska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baska comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MY LIFE BE LIKE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vittu Baska will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vittu Baska!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baska closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Baska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdulkerimov keeps working.
Abdulkerimov is trying to stand up here but Baska is controlling him well.
Baska throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abdulkerimov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Abdulkerimov is refusing to be controlled, as Baska sits in half guard.
Abdulkerimov is looking to escape.
Baska is keen to just control but Abdulkerimov is a slippery customer.
Vittu Baska has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Baska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdulkerimov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baska manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Abdulkerimov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abdulkerimov tries to lock up and control but Baska gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abdulkerimov gets back to half guard.
Baska wants to stand but Abdulkerimov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Baska stops Abdulkerimov from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abdulkerimov is trying to stand back up but Baska is controlling him
Abdulkerimov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Abdulkerimov is refusing to be controlled, as Baska sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baska prevents Abdulkerimov from standing back up.
Abdulkerimov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abdulkerimov tries to get out of the position.
Baska wants to take a breather but Abdulkerimov is having none of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vittu Baska wasn't active enough on the ground.
Baska tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdulkerimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abdulkerimov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramazan Abdulkerimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdulkerimov is breathing heavily.
Abdulkerimov gets caught flat footed, as Baska shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov is looking for a triangle here but Baska uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Abdulkerimov is trying to buck Baska off.
Baska is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abdulkerimov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abdulkerimov is pushing Baska's head away, looking to escape. Baska manages to hold on to the position though.
Baska lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov is trying to work for a sweep but Baska has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdulkerimov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Baska with good strikes from the mount here!
Baska looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baska can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abdulkerimov is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baska looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vittu Baska dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Abdulkerimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdulkerimov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baska as he jumps to the side.
Ramazan Abdulkerimov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baska darts in and clinches Abdulkerimov up against the cage.
Abdulkerimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baska.
Abdulkerimov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baska is trying to trip Abdulkerimov. He has hold of a leg but Abdulkerimov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baska persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Abdulkerimov wants to get back to his feet but Baska passes into half guard.
Abdulkerimov wants to get back to his feet.
Baska wants to take a breather but Abdulkerimov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Abdulkerimov trying to control here.
Baska prevents Abdulkerimov from standing back up.
Baska is keen to just control but Abdulkerimov is a slippery customer.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vittu Baska hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Baska tries to clinch up but Abdulkerimov circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdulkerimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdulkerimov shoots for a takedown but Baska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baska fails to land the takedown.
Abdulkerimov shoots in for a takedown but Baska shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramazan Abdulkerimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdulkerimov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baska shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdulkerimov as he avoids it easily.
Abdulkerimov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baska.
Baska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdulkerimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch but Baska moves out of range.
Baska gets a double leg takedown into Abdulkerimov's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdulkerimov wants to stand up but Baska is controlling him.
Baska won't allow Abdulkerimov to sweep him here.
Baska would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Abdulkerimov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov is looking for a triangle here but Baska uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Abdulkerimov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baska wants to control but Abdulkerimov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baska is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abdulkerimov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abdulkerimov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baska is controlling him well.
Abdulkerimov dodges the ground and pound from Baska.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdulkerimov keeps working.
Abdulkerimov trying to remain calm as Baska controls from the top position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vittu Baska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Baska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abdulkerimov's waist but Abdulkerimov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baska off to one side.
Baska has managed to clinch.
Baska pulls guard successfully.
Vittu Baska has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdulkerimov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abdulkerimov scoring with some ground and pound.
Baska manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Abdulkerimov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abdulkerimov gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baska prevents Abdulkerimov from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baska working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baska in particular looking to stall.
Abdulkerimov is trying to stand back up but Baska is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdulkerimov keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vittu Baska has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Baska pushes Abdulkerimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Baska has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abdulkerimov uses from the top position.
Baska looking to control.
Abdulkerimov lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdulkerimov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baska working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov wants to pass the guard but Baska is keeping the position.
Baska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdulkerimov.
Baska is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Abdulkerimov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vittu Baska wasn't active enough on the ground.
Baska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baska defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abdulkerimov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abdulkerimov manages to get himself to full guard.
Abdulkerimov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baska passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ramazan Abdulkerimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdulkerimov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baska is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Vittu Baska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdulkerimov wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramazan Abdulkerimov.
Well Baska has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vittu Baska!
Vittu Baska took some time post fight to say the following; 'SALIL EKA SALIL VIKA'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Angel Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paco Angel Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grabowski shoots in and drives through. Marquez sprawls well.
Grabowski goes for a double leg but Marquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marquez continues to drive forward.
Marquez is trying to push Grabowski away but Grabowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marquez wants to break free but Grabowski has control.
Marquez can't break the clinch.
Grabowski has Marquez pressed against the cage, preventing Marquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marquez tries to break the clinch but Grabowski is controlling the position.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grabowski jumps guard and drags Marquez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marquez wants to stand and escape but instead Grabowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Grabowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grabowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski is stalling in the full guard.
Grabowski won't allow Marquez to get back to his feet.
Grabowski is in close to Marquez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Marquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grabowski is controlling him.
Grabowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grabowski stops Marquez from standing up.
Marquez has momentary wrist control but Grabowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Grabowski lands a couple of elbows.
Grabowski distracts Marquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grabowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grabowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski lands a couple of elbows.
Grabowski working some strikes from top position.
Grabowski controlling from the top position.
Grabowski forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski working over Marquez with some ground and pound. Marquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grabowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Well, if Grabowski 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.
Grabowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grabowski controlling the action here.
Grabowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grabowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grabowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grabowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grabowski decides to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grabowski darts in looking for a takedown but Marquez gets double underhooks and turns Grabowski into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Grabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski has Marquez pressed against the cage, preventing Marquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grabowski manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Grabowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Grabowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marquez doesn't seem phased though.
Marquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabowski.
No joy there for Marquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Marquez. Those never looked like landing.
Grabowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marquez!
Marquez looks winded!
Grabowski is working Marquez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Grabowski lands an elbow.
Marquez wants to get back to his feet but Grabowski drags him back down.
Grabowski controlling the position.
Grabowski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Marquez as Grabowski shoots in.
Grabowski feints a jab promting Marquez to slip. Grabowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marquez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marquez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski looks to land a combination. Marquez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grabowski is defended easily by Marquez.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marquez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grabowski landing a few strikes.
Marquez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Grabowski landing a few strikes.
Grabowski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grabowski happy to just control the position for now.
Grabowski scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grabowski lands an elbow.
Grabowski happy to just control the position for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Grabowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Grabowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grabowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grabowski trying to pass the guard but Marquez defending well.
Grabowski stalling.
Marquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grabowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grabowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marquez pushes Grabowski off looking to stand but Grabowski dives back in and keeps control.
Grabowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marquez can do to turn this around?
Grabowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marquez!
Grabowski with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grabowski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marquez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Marquez is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Grabowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grabowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Grabowski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grabowski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Grabowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marquez looks a forlorn figure.
Grabowski lands a big elbow.
Damian Grabowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grabowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marquez is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Grabowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marquez is bucking up trying to escape but Grabowski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grabowski won't let Marquez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Grabowski controlling the pace for now.
Grabowski cracks Marquez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Grabowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marquez looks a forlorn figure.
Grabowski landing strikes from the mount and Marquez is in trouble!
Grabowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Grabowski landing strikes from the mount.
Marquez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Grabowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Grabowski raining down shots from the mount!
Marquez is trying to stand.
Grabowski is landing with some decent strikes but Marquez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski with shots to the head and body - Marquez looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Grabowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grabowski controlling from the full mount.
Grabowski raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grabowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grabowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski controlling the pace for now.
Grabowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grabowski unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski won't let Marquez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Grabowski landing punches.
Grabowski landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Grabowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grabowski landing punches.
Grabowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grabowski lands a couple of good shots and Marquez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grabowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Marquez's body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Grabowski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Marquez blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a hook but Marquez avoids it easily.
Grabowski shoots in and drives through. Marquez sprawls well.
Marquez throws a series of punches but Grabowski avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grabowski is defended easily by Marquez.
Marquez connects with the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grabowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Grabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marquez.
Grabowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grabowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grabowski off to one side.
No joy there for Marquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marquez throws a combination. Grabowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Damian Grabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez lands a jab to the nose.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marquez throws a right hand that Grabowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Grabowski also avoids with ease.
Marquez stuffs the takedown.
Marquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grabowski.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grabowski.
Damian Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grabowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marquez pinned against the cage. Marquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for Grabowski on that attempt.
A cross from Marquez lands.
Marquez tries to bum rush Grabowski with a series of wild strikes but Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grabowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marquez swivels and escapes.
Marquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paco Angel Marquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski walks into a jab.
Paco Angel Marquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marquez defends it nicely.
Marquez swinging wildly here.
Marquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marquez stuffs the takedown attempt from Grabowski. Grabowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Marquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Marquez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grabowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Marquez as he checks the leg kick.
Marquez lands a jab to the nose.
Grabowski shoots in and drives through. Marquez sprawls well.
Marquez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grabowski.
Marquez works the jab nicely.
Marquez scores with a three punch combo!
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grabowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marquez to the ground. Grabowski is now in Marquez's guard.
Grabowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grabowski lands a couple of elbows.
Grabowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grabowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Grabowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grabowski controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is trying to stand up here but Grabowski is controlling him well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grabowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marquez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grabowski in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Grabowski there.
Marquez taking some punishment here, with Grabowski in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grabowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Damian Grabowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marquez looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damian Grabowski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grabowski, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Grabowski!
The defeated Paco Angel Marquez had this to say: 'he got lucky ill knock his pu§§y a§§ out next time'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Daves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yan Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yan Yang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ty Daves'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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ty Daves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yan Yang!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang jabs Daves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yang has closed the distance and engaged Daves in a clinch.
Daves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Daves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daves misses with a knee strike.
Yang tries to break the clinch but Daves is controlling the position.
Daves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yang.
Daves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yang is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daves tries a knee to the head but Yang blocks it.
Yang wants to get back to striking at distance but Daves won't allow it.
Daves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yang is defending well for now.
Daves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yang up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daves misses with a knee to the head.
Yang managing to block the knees to the body from Daves.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but Yang blocks with his arms.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but Yang blocks with his arms.
Daves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daves is breathing heavily.
Daves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yang blocks it with crossed arms.
Daves misses with a knee to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Daves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Daves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yang's efforts to push away.
Daves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daves misses with a knee to the head.
Daves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yang gets underhooks to prevent Daves's takedown attempt.
Daves looking to throw knees to the head but Yang is blocking nicely.
Yang pushes Daves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yang trying to stall but Daves improves his position.
Good body shot from Yang.
Daves misses with a knee to the head.
Yang struggles to land a body shot inside as Daves controls his hands.
Yang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daves is looking to control Yang's arms but Yang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daves has his back to the cage.
Daves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but Yang blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daves blocks a body shot from Yang.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but Yang blocks with his arms.
Yang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yang lands a nice shot to the body.
Yang tries to circle away but Daves has him pinned against the cage.
Daves misses with a knee to the head.
Daves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Yang.
Yang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yang is trying to maintain a safe position but Daves gets an underhook and turns Yang into the cage.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yang trying to stall but Daves improves his position.
Daves misses with a knee strike.
Daves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yang blocks it with crossed arms.
Yang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daves has him pressed against the cage.
Yang tries to circle away but Daves has him pinned against the cage.
Daves controlling the action here for a moment.
Yang working hard to break the clinch.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but Yang blocks with his arms.
Yang is trying to break free.
Yang taking a breather.
Daves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but Yang blocks with his arms.
Yang has had enough of the clinch but Daves keeps him there for the moment.
Yang is trying to break the clinch but Daves has him pressed against the cage.
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 Ty Daves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Daves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daves tries a knee to the head but Yang blocks it.
Daves misses with an elbow over the top.
Yang is trying to force a seperation but Daves has the dominant position.
Daves misses with a knee to the head.
Daves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yang blocks an elbow strike from Daves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yang is trying to force a seperation but Daves has the dominant position.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but Yang blocks with his arms.
Daves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yang's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Yang - that landed with a thud.
Daves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yang is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Yang.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daves tries a knee to the head but Yang blocks it.
Daves prevents a body shot from Yang.
Yang scores with a hook to the body.
Daves jumps guard but Yang stands there with Daves around his waist. Daves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daves keeps control of Yang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Yang.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yang trying to control the position but instead, Daves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yang into the cage.
Daves blocks a body shot from Yang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daves tries a knee to the head but Yang blocks it.
Daves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yang blocks it with crossed arms.
Yang wants to break free but Daves has control.
Yang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daves misses with a knee to the head.
Yang looking to stall.
Yang can't find room to land a body shot as Daves controls the action.
Yang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daves tries to land knees in the clinch but Yang avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ty Daves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daves looking to throw knees to the head but Yang is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daves tries a knee to the head but Yang blocks it.
Yang tries a body shot but Daves blocks it.
Yang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daves's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daves pushes off an throws an elbow but Yang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daves tries to land knees in the clinch but Yang avoids the damage to the body.
Yang is looking to break free of the clinch but Daves has double underhooks.
Daves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but Yang blocks with his arms.
Yang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daves has him pressed against the cage.
Yang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yang is trying to break the clinch but Daves has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daves tries a knee to the head but Yang blocks it.
Yang'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.
Daves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yang lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yang has closed the distance and engaged Daves in a clinch.
Daves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daves fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Daves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daves is keeping busy.
Daves blocks a body shot from Yang.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yan Yang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yang has closed the distance and engaged Daves in a clinch.
Yang is trying to break the clinch but Daves has him pressed against the cage.
Yang is trying to force a seperation but Daves has the dominant position.
Daves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yang blocks it with crossed arms.
Daves looking to throw knees to the head but Yang is blocking nicely.
Daves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daves looking to throw knees to the head but Yang is blocking nicely.
Daves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daves tries to pull guard but Yang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yang is trying to stall.
Yang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yang tries to stall but Daves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yang looking to stall.
Daves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yang tries to work over Daves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yang avoiding damage as Daves throws knees to the body.
Daves has Yang pressed against the cage, preventing Yang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daves is pushing Yang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Daves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daves tries to land knees in the clinch but Yang avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daves prevents Yang from breaking the clinch.
Daves tries to pull guard but Yang won't allow it.
Yang trying to stall but Daves improves his position.
Yang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yang blocks it with crossed arms.
Daves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang can't break the clinch.
Daves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yang blocks it with crossed arms.
Daves trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yang tries to break free but Daves pushes him back against the cage.
Yang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yang is trying to break free.
Yang wants to break free but Daves has control.
Daves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yang blocks it with crossed arms.
Yang tries to break free but Daves pushes him back against the cage.
Daves misses with a knee to the head.
Yang is trying to break the clinch but Daves is controlling him.
Yang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daves is looking to control Yang's arms but Yang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daves has his back to the cage.
Daves looking to throw knees to the head but Yang is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yang's efforts to push away.
Daves tries a knee to the head but Yang blocks it.
Daves blocks a body shot from Yang.
Yang pushes Daves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yang can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daves keeps control of Yang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daves misses with a knee strike.
Yang is trying to break the clinch but Daves is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yan Yang.
I think Yang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yan Yang!
Yan Yang decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Mendosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Nation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendosa comes to the cage accompanied by Dead and Gone -The Black Keys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Mendosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolai Nation!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nation as he avoids it easily.
Mendosa tries to clinch up but Nation circles away and keeps his distance.
Nation changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendosa tries for a takedown but Nation circles away easily
and Nation counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nation preventing the sweep.
Nation looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nation can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Nation would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mendosa keeping full guard, as Nation tries to pass.
My spies in The Sweat Lodge inform me that Nation has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nation wanted to stand there but Mendosa had control of the position.
Mendosa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nation has passed into side control.
Mendosa is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa is not content to let Nation control the position.
Nation wants to stand but Mendosa is controlling his arm.
Mendosa tries to buck Nation off but Nation is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendosa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nation tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mendosa sneaks back into half guard.
Mendosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nation keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nation wants to free his trapped foot but Mendosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nation landing some decent shots from guard.
Nation won't allow Mendosa to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendosa has his foot on Nation's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nation works his way back into a safe position though.
Nation slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nation wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendosa keeps working.
Nation scoring with punches from side control.
Mendosa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mendosa is looking for a sweep.
Mendosa prevents Nation from improving position.
Nation in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mendosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nation doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nation manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendosa is breathing heavily.
Nation trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nation passes Mendosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nation tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mendosa.
Mendosa looking for submissions off his back.
Mendosa is looking for a sweep. Nation is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nation wants to stand up but Mendosa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nation is pressing down on Mendosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendosa is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa tries to roll over but Nation keeps him under control.
Nation tries to pass to full mount but Mendosa defends it.
Mendosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendosa has his foot on Nation's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nation works his way back into a safe position though.
Nation wants to stand but Mendosa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mendosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nation decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mendosa, up you get!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Nation dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nation lands a two punch combo.
Nation takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paulo Mendosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mendosa fails with the takedown.
Nation lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. Nation catches Mendosa right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nation stuffs the takedown.
Nation displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendosa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Mendosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nation throws a good cross that connects.
Nation scores with a jab.
Nation walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mendosa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nation swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mendosa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Nation!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Ludwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Ludwig has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with William Johnson's chin.
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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 St Petersburg, William Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ludwig sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Ludwig is controlling the position.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Ludwig manages to get to full guard.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Ludwig has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ludwig trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ludwig seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Ludwig tries to pass.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ludwig to the mat! Ludwig manages to get full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Ludwig being controlled here, momentarily.
William Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ludwig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
William Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson has picked Ludwig up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
Johnson stands up from half guard.
Ludwig has a takedown stuffed.
Ludwig has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson trying to control from Ludwig's half guard. Ludwig has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Ludwig had control of the position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson stands up from Ludwig's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ludwig gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ludwig trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is not content to let Ludwig control the position.
Ludwig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Ludwig is controlling him well.
Ludwig slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Larry Ludwig wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ludwig feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Ludwig changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Johnson wants to stand up but Ludwig is controlling him.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ludwig is controlling him.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ludwig controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Larry Ludwig.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is looking to stand up but Ludwig isn't so interested in that idea.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
William Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ludwig shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ludwig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ludwig on the ground.
Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Ludwig's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of William Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ludwig did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Ludwig tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
William Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig is looking to reverse the position.
Ludwig manages to get back to half guard.
Ludwig tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson stands up out of the half guard.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ludwig's guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Ludwig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Ludwig isn't so interested in that idea.
Ludwig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ludwig stops Johnson from standing up.
Ludwig wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Ludwig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Ludwig is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Larry Ludwig.
Ludwig gets a takedown into half guard.
Ludwig controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is staying active underneath Ludwig, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ludwig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Ludwig is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Johnson tries to buck Ludwig off but he can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig controlling the pace for now.
Johnson trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ludwig trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Ludwig controlling from mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
William Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ludwig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson stands up and beckons Ludwig to his feet.
Ludwig gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ludwig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson gets to his feet. Ludwig looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ludwig.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Ludwig is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ludwig prevents Johnson from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Ludwig trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Ludwig is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Larry Ludwig was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ludwig misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ludwig to the ground. Johnson is now in Ludwig's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushing down on Ludwig's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ludwig tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Larry Ludwig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of William Johnson.
Ludwig tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ludwig enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ludwig manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Ludwig won't let him.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Ludwig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson wants to stand up but Ludwig is controlling him.
Ludwig's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Ludwig is having none of it.
Ludwig throws a big elbow that misses.
Ludwig passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ludwig is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Ludwig content to control rather than advance.
Ludwig wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Ludwig stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Larry Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludwig has a takedown stuffed.
William Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Ludwig.
Ludwig closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ludwig has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William Johnson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Pegeant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Pegeant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pegeant shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Pegeant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pegeant fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Pegeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pegeant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pegeant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pegeant shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Pegeant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pegeant dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Pegeant's head and hops out.
Pegeant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegeant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pegeant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Pegeant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pegeant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pegeant trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Pegeant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant controlling the action here.
Johnson is staying active underneath Pegeant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pegeant slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dennis Pegeant wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pegeant darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Pegeant into the cage.
Pegeant working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pegeant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Pegeant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pegeant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Pegeant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Pegeant looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pegeant controlling from mount.
Pegeant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Pegeant dominated that round.
That's time! Pegeant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pegeant shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pegeant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson dives in and grabs Pegeant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pegeant pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pegeant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pegeant fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Pegeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Pegeant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Pegeant as Johnson shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegeant shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pegeant was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pegeant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pegeant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pegeant off and has taken his back!
Johnson throws a series of strikes and Pegeant wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pegeant wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pegeant is working to get back to half guard.
Pegeant tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Pegeant is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pegeant's face.
Pegeant is rocked!
Johnson breaks from Pegeant's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Pegeant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pegeant regains half guard.
Pegeant seems to have got his legs back now.
Pegeant trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Dennis Pegeant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pegeant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pegeant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pegeant has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pegeant's head.
Pegeant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Pegeant content to stall in guard here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Pegeant from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pegeant defends it easily.
Pegeant controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pegeant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pegeant has wrist control.
Pegeant trying to control the position.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Pegeant pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Pegeant trying to control the position.
Pegeant seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dennis Pegeant.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pegeant.
Pegeant shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Pegeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets caught napping as Pegeant dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Johnson working for a triangle but Pegeant defends it easily.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Pegeant from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Pegeant defends easily.
Pegeant trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pegeant passes into side control.
Pegeant wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pegeant presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pegeant's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dennis Pegeant.
I think Pegeant 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dennis Pegeant!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Lurch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lurch comes into the arena with Won't back down - Tom Petty blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
172 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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30
185 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Lurch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurch pushes Joaquin up against the cage in a clinch.
Lurch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lurch has Joaquin pressed against the cage, preventing Joaquin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lurch pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Joaquin is fighting to break Lurch's control of his arms but Lurch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Joaquin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lurch managing to control the position.
Joaquin won't allow Lurch to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Lurch'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.
Lurch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lurch is controlling the pace.
Lurch throwing shots but Joaquin is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurch is just content to waste time from the top position. Joaquin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Joaquin has momentary wrist control but Lurch slips an elbow through the middle.
Joaquin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lurch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lurch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joaquin is looking to stand up but Lurch isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurch passes Joaquin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lurch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lurch in particular looking to stall.
Lurch is keen to just control but Joaquin is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lurch wants to take a breather but Joaquin is having none of it.
Joaquin is trying to control but can't.
Lurch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joaquin defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lurch lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lurch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lurch tries to stand but can't do so whilst Joaquin controls his leg.
Lurch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lurch throws a strike but Joaquin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lurch postures up in Joaquin's guard and throws a big left but Joaquin blocks it.
Lurch trying to control the position from guard on top but Joaquin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Lurch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Joaquin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lurch.
Ethan Lurch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lurch gets a double leg takedown into Joaquin's guard.
Lurch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Joaquin, up you get!
Lurch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lurch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lurch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ethan Lurch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joaquin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lurch throws a strike aimed at the side of Joaquin's head but Joaquin avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lurch taking a break here but Joaquin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lurch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joaquin sees it coming and defends easily.
Lurch tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lurch is looking for a kimura but Joaquin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lurch to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joaquin is looking to escape.
Lurch wants to take a breather but Joaquin is having none of it.
Lurch controlling the action here.
Lurch looks to land a strike but Joaquin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lurch passes Joaquin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lurch is looking to take a break and control but Joaquin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurch is thwarting Joaquin's attempts to control the position.
Lurch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lurch is working for a kimura but Joaquin is defending it quite comfortably.
Joaquin looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurch seems to be working for a kimura but Joaquin defends the submission attempt.
Joaquin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joaquin wants to control but Lurch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Lurch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lurch gets a takedown into half guard.
Lurch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joaquin keeps working.
Joaquin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lurch moves into the clinch.
Lurch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joaquin misses with a double jab.
Joaquin instigates a clinch.
Joaquin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lurch breaks the clinch.
Joaquin leaves Lurch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lurch digs a good hook to Joaquin's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joaquin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lurch, pushing him back against the cage.
Lurch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joaquin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lurch.
Lurch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lurch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joaquin's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lurch trying to control but Joaquin is working from the bottom.
Joaquin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lurch defends well.
Lurch stands up and waves to Joaquin to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Joaquin. No joy for Lurch on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Lurch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Lurch as Joaquin shoots in.
Lurch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lurch 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.
Lurch wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joaquin wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lurch prevents Joaquin from improving his position.
Lurch 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.
Joaquin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Lurch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lurch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Lurch!
A relieved looking Ethan Lurch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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