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Imperial 5: Beech vs. Aybara PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuu Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macadam Baird has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryuu Masaru!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masaru shoots in but no luck this time.
Baird connects with a solid leg kick.
Baird looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masaru has managed to clinch.
Baird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baird lands a left hand.
Baird lands a shoulder strike.
Masaru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baird pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baird just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masaru's brow.
Baird leaning against his opponent.
Baird trying to land knees to the body.
Baird tries to land knees in the clinch but Masaru avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Masaru pulls Baird into guard.
Masaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baird trying to control but Masaru is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird is really struggling to control Masaru but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Masaru controls Baird momentarily but Baird frees himself.
Masaru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baird wants to control from the top but Masaru keeps moving.
Masaru has his foot on Baird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baird works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Baird wants to control from the top but Masaru keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baird misses with a hook
and Masaru counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Masaru tries to pull guard but Baird won't allow it.
Macadam Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuu Masaru.
Masaru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baird is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masarus head.
Baird is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masaru is defending well for now.
Baird is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masaru is defending well for now.
Masaru letting Baird take a breather here.
Masaru throws an elbow but it misses.
Baird working aggressively here.
Masaru is trying to pull guard but Baird turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masaru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with a head kick.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Masaru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masaru finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Masaru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masaru is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baird's half guard.
Well, if Masaru 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masaru trying to mount his opponent but Baird defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masaru wants to pass to mount but Baird is defending the position.
Masaru tries to stand and escape but Baird is controlling the position.
Masaru is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masaru.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masaru works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryuu Masaru will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masaru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baird is looking to land body kicks.
Baird thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masaru if he has to take too many more of those.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masaru manages to avoid it.
Baird swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Baird looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Baird.
Masaru blocks a head kick by Baird.
Masaru moves out of range as Baird throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baird scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masaru doesn't seem bothered though.
Masaru fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baird to the ground. Masaru is now in Baird's guard.
Masaru 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baird can't keep his opponent in guard - Masaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Masaru performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Masaru wants to stand up but Baird is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baird slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baird seems keen to control Masaru's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Masaru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Macadam Baird is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Baird. No joy for Masaru on that attempt.
Masaru throws a low kick, looking for Baird's leg but Baird calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru feints and then cracks Baird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baird down.
Baird looks to throw the jab but Masaru is out of range.
Masaru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baird throws a wild body kick that Masaru sees coming a mile off.
Masaru fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baird to the ground. Masaru is now in Baird's guard.
Baird is trying to keep Masaru in close.
Masaru advances to half guard.
Masaru is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baird!
Masaru wants to take Baird's back here but Baird is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Baird has given up his back here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru avoiding Baird 's attempts to control his hands.
Masaru is trying to stick to Baird's back but Baird is turning into Masaru. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Masaru's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baird.
Masaru keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Masaru looking for a sweep. Not yet Masaru, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryuu Masaru will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Baird lands with a nice body punch.
Masaru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baird tries to avoid it but Masaru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baird to the ground. Baird escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Masaru throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baird's waist but Baird gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masaru off to one side.
Masaru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Masaru is just out of range.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Baird throws a head kick but Masaru moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masaru fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baird.
Baird is looking to wear down Masaru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Masaru tries to bum rush Baird with a series of wild strikes but Baird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masaru looks for a takedown but Baird sprawls well.
Macadam Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuu Masaru.
Masaru swinging wildly here.
Macadam Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baird to the mat! Baird manages to get full guard.
Baird working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masaru.
Masaru slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Masaru lands a couple of elbows.
Masaru passes Baird's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru controlling the action here.
Baird is looking to improve his position.
Masaru is thwarting Baird's attempts to control the position.
Masaru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masaru wants to stand up but Baird has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masaru.
Masaru advances to full mount.
Masaru working for a guillotine from mount but Baird is in no mood to give up.
Masaru controlling the position easily from mount.
Baird is squirming around, avoiding Masaru's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Macadam Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masaru looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masaru misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masaru controlling from mount.
Ryuu Masaru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryuu Masaru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masaru winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryuu Masaru!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esquiva Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svyatoslav Vakarchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esquiva Falcao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's chin.
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vakarchuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Falcao - just one landing.
Falcao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Falcao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vakarchuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcao. Vakarchuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Falcao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vakarchuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vakarchuk is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcao has wrist control.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakarchuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falcao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Falcao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falcao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vakarchuk on the ground.
Vakarchuk working some strikes from top position.
Falcao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes from guard but Falcao blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakarchuk lands a couple of digs.
Vakarchuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vakarchuk working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Falcao is breathing heavily.
Vakarchuk pushes down on Falcao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Falcao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Falcao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk working over Falcao with some ground and pound. Falcao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Falcao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Falcao tries to get out of the position.
Vakarchuk lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk is keen to just control but Falcao is a slippery customer.
Vakarchuk maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Falcao could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vakarchuk has cracked it and Falcao is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vakarchuk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JJ Shaw struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. JJ Shaw looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Makovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Makovsky circles away.
Shaw has his takedown stuffed
and Makovsky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shaw's knee momentarily.
Shaw is looking to clinch but Makovsky is avoiding it.
Shaw walks into a jab.
Shaw takes one to the chin there.
Shaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Zach Makovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Shaw.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
Shaw cracks Makovsky with a good jab.
JJ Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky is putting a hurting on Shaw here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shaw is rocked!
Makovsky lands an elbow.
Shaw is still in real trouble! Can Makovsky finish him?
Makovsky cracks Shaw with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Makovsky immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Shaw is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Makovsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Makovsky!
After the fight, Zach Makovsky was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zang Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Test (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zang Pu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Test Test!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Test tries to keep at a distance but Pu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Test tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pu avoids it.
Test makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pu wants a takedown.
Pu is trying to force a seperation but Test has the dominant position.
Pu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Test walks away with a smile on his face. Pu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Test has closed the distance and engaged Pu in a clinch.
Test lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pu backwards.
Test is trying to break the clinch but Pu is controlling him.
Test lands a body shot.
Pu is breathing heavily.
Pu is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zang Pu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Test.
Test lands a shoulder strike.
Test has Pu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Test pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pu tumbling to the mat - Test dives into Pu's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pu has a closed guard, preventing Test from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test trying to control but Pu is working from the bottom.
Test tries to stand but Pu is controlling from the bottom.
Test throws a big elbow that misses.
Pu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pu has a closed guard, preventing Test from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Test lands a lovely overhand right.
Test with a jab.
Test cracks a nice hook into Pu's ribs.
Test uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pu has time to react.
Test cracks Pu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Test has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pu to stand back up!
Pu is rocked!
Crack! Test connects with the perfect overhand right and Pu falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Test!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Test Test!
Test Test seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Creepy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creepy has chosen Icky Thump as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kukulcan Tonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uncle Creepy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creepy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonga misses with a low kick as Creepy jumps back.
Tonga misses with a low kick.
Creepy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creepy. Tonga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creepy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Creepy misses
and Tonga counters with an inside leg kick.
Creepy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonga.
Tonga thuds his right hand into Creepy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Creepy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tonga scores with a kick to the body.
Uncle Creepy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Creepy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonga blocks a leg kick.
Tonga scores with a nice body kick.
Creepy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Creepy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonga is just out of range.
Tonga looks to land a combination but Creepy avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creepy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonga counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tonga.
Creepy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Creepy throws a sloppy body shot
and Tonga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tonga wants to clinch.
Creepy slips under a jab.
That kick from Creepy tenderised Tonga's leg. Tonga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Creepy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonga is just out of range.
Crunch! Tonga slams his shin into Creepy's torso.
Tonga shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creepy is staying active underneath Tonga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Creepy wants to improve his position but Tonga is controlling well.
Creepy trying to hold on to Tonga's head to control him but Tonga postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga stalling.
Tonga is trying to control. Creepy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tonga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Creepy sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Creepy, right into the meat.
Creepy stuns Tonga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Creepy.
Creepy cracks the inside of Tonga's front leg.
Creepy scores with a jab.
Tonga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creepy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Creepy delivers a nice body kick.
Tonga connects with a leg kick. Creepy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tonga tries to clinch but Creepy moves out of range.
Tonga scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creepy blocks a head kick by Tonga.
Creepy connects with a right hand. Tonga shakes it off.
Tonga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creepy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Creepy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tonga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tonga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Creepy.
Tonga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonga lands a leg kick that knocks Creepy off balance momentarily.
Tonga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Creepy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonga under the eye.
Creepy is looking to slow Tonga down with leg kicks.
Tonga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Creepy's head.
Creepy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonga manages to avoid it.
Tonga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonga cracks the inside of Creepy's front leg.
Creepy drops Tonga with a beautiful combination! Tonga stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Creepy is looking for the KO!
Tonga is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Creepy.
Oh Tonga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Creepy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Creepy misses.
Tonga throws a right hand that Creepy ducks under and follows up with a left that Creepy also avoids with ease.
Tonga misses with a hook.
Nice body kick from Tonga.
Uncle Creepy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creepy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonga throws out the jab.
Creepy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Creepy can pounce on him.
Tonga seems to have got his legs back now.
Creepy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tonga.
Tonga scores with a leg kick.
Tonga doesn't manage to clinch there - Creepy circles away.
Tonga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creepy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Creepy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Tonga blocks the leg kick.
Creepy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonga's head backwards.
Tonga cracks Creepy with an open hand slap.
Creepy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tonga.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tonga. Creepy shrugs it off though.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Creepy moves out of range easily.
Tonga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Creepy is out of range and Tonga settles back down.
Tonga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tonga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Creepy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creepy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tonga blocks a jab.
Creepy throws a shot from downtown. Tonga moves away and avoids it.
Creepy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonga is just out of range.
Creepy digs a good hook to Tonga's body.
Creepy lands a jab to the nose.
Tonga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tonga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonga misses with the combination.
Creepy scores with a decent looking hook.
Creepy digs a good body shot into Tonga's ribs.
Tonga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Creepy takes a swing at Tonga's ribcage but misses.
Creepy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creepy ducks under a wild hook from Tonga.
Tonga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tonga avoids the body shot from Creepy.
Creepy scores with a body shot.
Creepy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Creepy misses with a right hand
and Tonga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Creepy can't find room to land a body shot as Tonga controls the action.
Tonga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonga blocks an uppercut.
Tonga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonga misses the jab.
Creepy connects with a right hand. Tonga shakes it off.
A solid body kick from Tonga.
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!
Tonga throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creepy lands a leg kick that knocks Tonga off balance momentarily.
Tonga lands a jab to the head.
Tonga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Creepy will feel that in the morning.
Tonga looks for the body kick but Creepy saw that one coming.
Tonga avoids the body shot from Creepy.
Tonga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Creepy checks it well.
Tonga lands a front kick.
Tonga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonga.
Tonga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Creepy scores with a jab to the body.
Tonga needs to keep his hands up - Creepy had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creepy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Creepy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonga doesn't seem phased though.
Tonga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Creepy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Creepy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Creepy throws a head kick but Tonga moves out of range.
Creepy avoids the head kick by Tonga.
Tonga tries to land a front kick but Creepy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Creepy throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Creepy.
That kick from Tonga tenderised Creepy's leg. Creepy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Creepy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonga takes one to the side of the head.
Tonga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Creepy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Creepy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tonga.
Creepy misses with a hook.
Tonga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tonga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tonga just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creepy misses with a wild body shot.
Tonga misses with a head kick.
Creepy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonga. Tonga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonga.
Tonga throws a low kick, looking for Creepy's leg but Creepy calmly moves out of range.
Tonga tries to move into range but Creepy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tonga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonga scores with a leg kick.
Creepy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Creepy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tonga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Creepy really felt that one!
Tonga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creepy.
Tonga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Creepy punishes Tonga's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creepy. Tonga does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creepy throws an off balance right hand
and Tonga counters with a solid body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonga misses the target.
Creepy tried to score with a low kick but Tonga checks it.
Creepy walks into a left hand.
Tonga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tonga misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Creepy - just one landing.
Tonga defending well as Creepy loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Creepy finds it's target.
Tonga misses with a low kick.
Tonga looks to land a left hand but Creepy moved out of range nicely.
Tonga tries to clinch but Creepy moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tonga.
Tonga connects with an inside leg kick.
Creepy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tonga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creepy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tonga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Creepy finds it's target.
Creepy connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Creepy back to the cage. Tonga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Creepy thumps Tonga with a low kick.
Tonga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Creepy throws out the jab.
Creepy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonga. Creepy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creepy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creepy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creepy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonga misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonga tries to land a front kick but Creepy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tonga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Creepy scores with a shot to the body.
Tonga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Creepy defends well and Tonga ends up having to push Creepy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Creepy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonga's elbow.
Creepy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tonga throws a head punch that misses.
Creepy takes a shot to the head.
Creepy has a couple of punches blocked by Tonga.
Tonga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Creepy lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Tonga.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Uncle Creepy.
I think Creepy 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Uncle Creepy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cid Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strife comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anciients - Raise the Sun kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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189 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cid Strife!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black dips to his left and cracks Strife with an uppercut!
We've been told by Black's head coaches at Warrior Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Black on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strife lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Strife wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strife throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Strife checks a leg kick nicely.
Black connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strife. Strife circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Black goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Black throws a leg kick but Strife sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Black finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Black takes a swing at Strife's ribcage but misses.
Black looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Black lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Strife misses.
Cid Strife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Strife, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife throws a body shot but no joy.
Strife throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strife blocks a leg kick.
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strife connects with a good right hand that stumbles Black. Black circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Black lands with an overhand left.
Black gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strife.
Strife looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Strife tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strife closes the distance and pushes Black back into the cage.
Black blocking some punches.
Black stalling against the cage.
Strife has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but Strife blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strife.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strife is out of range and Black settles back down.
Nice body kick there by Black.
Black tries to land a front kick but Strife steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Black swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strife counters by moving into the clinch.
Strife lands a body shot.
Strife swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black trying to stall but Strife improves his position.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Strife struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strife blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strife.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Black blocks a body shot from Strife.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strife keeps control of Black as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Black lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Strife scores with a nice short uppercut.
Black misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Strife fails to land.
Strife lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Strife controlling the action here for a moment.
Black trying to control the position but instead, Strife has worked for underhooks and has pushed Black into the cage.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Strife scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strife misses with a body punch.
Black looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black blocks a body shot from Strife.
Strife fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but Strife blocks with his arms.
Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strife.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strife.
Black tries to work over Strife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Strife lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Black's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strife swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Strife.
Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cid Strife dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Black throws a front kick aimed at Strife's knee but Strife avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Strife lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Black throws a series of punches but Strife moves out of range.
Black scores with a jab to the body.
Strife throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strife avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strife blocks it with crossed arms.
Black wants to break free but Strife has control.
Strife lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black has had enough of the clinch but Strife keeps him there for the moment.
Strife displaying some good clinch control by pressing Black up against the cage.
Strife swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
Strife lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Strife.
A right hand to the body from Strife.
Strife lands with a right to the head.
Black working hard to break the clinch.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Strife has him pressed against the cage.
Strife managing to block the knees to the body from Black.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strife scores with a shoulder strike.
Strife presses Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Black is pushing Strife up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Strife tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Strife back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strife has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strife tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Strife makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Strife.
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!
Strife can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Strife lands an uppercut.
A short right from Strife on the inside.
Black is rocked!
Strife pushes Black against the cage. Strife is working some dirty boxing. Strife pushes off with a quick right hook! Black goes down! Black tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Strife moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cid Strife!
A relieved looking Cid Strife 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Kloesov (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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168 lbs
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24
167 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Kloesov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kloesov takes a step back to recover.
Johns closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kloesov did well to prevent Johns getting side control.
Kloesov looking for submissions off his back.
Johns wants to pass to mount but Kloesov is defending the position.
Johns prevents Kloesov from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kloesov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kloesov!
Kloesov tries to hold on but Johns pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns punching from mount but Kloesov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Johns looking to control but Kloesov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johns goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kloesov turns into him and now he's in Johns's guard.
Johns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kloesov is aware though and is defending well.
Johns keeping full guard, as Kloesov tries to pass.
Johns looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns looking for a sweep. Not yet Johns, not yet.
Johns working a defensive guard here.
Kloesov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kloesov has managed to get both his arms back between Johns's legs - danger averted.
Johns keeping full guard, as Kloesov tries to pass.
Johns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kloesov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kloesov has managed to get both his arms back between Johns's legs - danger averted.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Kloesov from controlling successfully.
Kloesov tries to free his leg and advance position but Johns is retaining full guard.
Johns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kloesov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kloesov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kloesov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kloesov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kloesov wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Kloesov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kloesov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kloesov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kloesov wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johns dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kloesov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kloesov tries a low kick but Johns avoids it.
Kloesov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've been told by Johns's head coaches at TC's House Of Pain *LOP* that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kloesov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johns throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kloesov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kloesov throws a looping overhand right but Johns ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kloesov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kloesov. Johns shrugs it off though.
Kloesov looks for the body kick but Johns saw that one coming.
A low kick from Johns misses
and Kloesov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloesov cracks Johns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kloesov misses with the body kick
and Johns counters with a low kick, right behind Kloesov 's knee.
Oliver Kloesov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kloesov scores with a head kick. Johns tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johns misses with a low kick.
Johns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kloesov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kloesov can do to turn this around?
Johns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kloesov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns prevents Kloesov from standing back up.
Kloesov is looking to improve his position.
Johns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns is working for a kimura but Kloesov is defending it quite comfortably.
Johns seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kloesov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johns is working away from the top position though.
Johns is working for a kimura but Kloesov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kloesov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kloesov actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kloesov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johns wants to work for an arm triangle but Kloesov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Johns will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kloesov throws a sloppy head kick and Johns moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Johns misses
and Kloesov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kloesov tries to avoid it but Johns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kloesov to the ground. Kloesov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kloesov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kloesov is trying to get back to half guard.
Johns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kloesov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kloesov is trying to improve his position.
Kloesov is trying to control Johns's posture but Johns avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kloesov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kloesov, who protects the arm well.
Johns is looking to take a break and control but Kloesov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kloesov is trying to get back to half guard.
Jimmy Johns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee asks Johns politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johns prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kloesov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johns is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johns misses with the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kloesov keeping his opponent close.
Kloesov tries to improve position but can't.
Kloesov trying to remain calm as Johns controls from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kloesov throws a hook but Johns avoids it easily.
Kloesov throws a leg kick
and Johns counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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.
Kloesov swings for the body but Johns moves out of range.
Kloesov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johns.
Johns tries to land a front kick but Kloesov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kloesov throws a lazy right hand but Johns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johns throws a leg kick
and Kloesov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oliver Kloesov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johns throws a head kick that misses
and Kloesov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Kloesov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kloesov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kloesov lands a leg kick that knocks Johns off balance momentarily.
Kloesov misses with a head kick.
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 Jimmy Johns.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johns, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Vanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhanen has chosen The Huge thirst - Hick up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Touko Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanhanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drago can't find room to land a body shot as Vanhanen controls the action.
Drago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vanhanen wants to break free but Drago has control.
Vanhanen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Drago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vanhanen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanhanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vanhanen is tightening it up a little... Drago has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Drago reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Drago taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vanhanen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Touko Vanhanen!
Touko Vanhanen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'What what what, come on is the next one ready! Put them in line, IM GONNA CLIMB RANKS NOW!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Milpid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gale Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milpid comes to the cage accompanied by Stupify. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gale Gold enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Milpid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gale Gold!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold misses with a body kick.
Gold cracks Milpid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Milpid looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Milpid wants to work for an arm triangle but Gold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Milpid trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold wants to control but Milpid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milpid is looking for a kimura here.
Milpid is working for a kimura but Gold is defending it quite comfortably.
Gold is not content to let Milpid control the position.
Gold is holding on to half guard well.
Gold trying to control but Milpid postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Milpid is working for a submission of some sort.
Gold keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Milpid has a takedown stuffed.
Gold delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold scores with a nice strike.
Gold tests Milpid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gold lands an overhand right.
Milpid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gold.
Gold throws a wild body kick that Milpid sees coming a mile off.
Gold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Milpid walks into a left hand.
Milpid shoots in but no luck this time.
Gold fakes the leg kick and cracks Milpid in the body.
Gold scores with a hook.
It looks like Jack Milpid has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milpid with a poor takedown
and Gold counters with a good low kick that Milpid was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Milpid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milpid dives in for a single leg takedown but Gold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Milpid is breathing heavily.
Gold struggles to land a body shot inside as Milpid controls his hands.
Gold stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gold.
A shot in the inside from Gold.
Gold tries to work over Milpid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milpid's elbow.
Gold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Milpid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milpids head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Milpid backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gale Gold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Milpid's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Milpid. That did some damage!
Milpid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Milpid shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Milpid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Milpid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gale Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gold. That's going to slow Milpid down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold feints and then cracks Milpid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Milpid down.
Good leg kick by Gold there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Milpid closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Milpid pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Milpid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milpid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack Milpid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Gold. Beautiful body shot.
Gold rushes Milpid and presses him up against the cage.
Milpid goes for a takedown attempt but Gold pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Milpid's sensitive parts.
Milpid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gold. Gold obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gold. Milpid shrugs it off though.
Gold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gale Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gold cracks Milpid with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Milpid looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gold finish him?
Milpid is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gold drives through and clinches with Milpid against the cage.
Oh Milpid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gold lands a right hand.
Gold lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gold lands a shoulder strike.
Milpid seems to have got his legs back now.
Gold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Milpid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Milpid is looking for a takedown.
Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gold. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Milpid blocks a body shot from Gold.
Gold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milpid backwards.
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gold cracks Milpid with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gold scoring well with a low kick there.
Gold throws a front kick that sends Milpid stumbling back into the cage.
Milpid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gold is fending him off so far but Milpid persists. Nope, Gold circles away and we're back to standing.
Milpid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gold can pounce on him.
Gold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gold jabs Milpid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold lands a front kick.
Milpid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Milpid shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gold as he avoids it easily.
Gold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gold lands a jab to the head.
Gold drops Milpid with a naaaaasty hook - Milpid is in real trouble here! Gold dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gale Gold!
A very excited looking Gale Gold 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Arlington Beech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beech's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You Know My Name. Arlington Beech is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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159 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arlington Beech!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Perrin Aybara!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beech throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aybara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beech lands with a nice body punch.
Beech blocks a leg kick.
Aybara swings for the body but Beech moves out of range.
Aybara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beech loads up on a big right hand but Aybara slips the punch.
Beech swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aybara misses with a low kick.
Beech tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aybara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aybara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beech tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aybara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beech ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aybara moves away.
Beech uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aybara.
Aybara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beech was covering up waiting for the punch and Aybara finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beech utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beech looking to control.
Beech is controlling Aybara's posture.
Beech continues to stall.
Aybara trying to control the position from guard on top but Beech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aybara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aybara throws a strike but Beech rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beech trying to control the position from guard on top but Aybara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aybara pulls Beech in close to his closed guard and prevents Beech from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aybara looking for a sweep. Not yet Aybara, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara trying to control the position.
Aybara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beech's guard.
Beech avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aybara trying to control but Beech is working from the bottom.
Aybara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aybara with a nice head shot there.
Beech is trying to keep Aybara in close.
Aybara throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara trying to control the position from guard on top but Beech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beech tries to clinch there but Aybara circles away.
Arlington Beech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aybara throws out a powerful jab.
Beech tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aybara was well out of range. Poor timing from Beech.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown but Beech shows good takedown defense.
Beech connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aybara momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beech takes a swing at Aybara's ribcage but misses.
Beech uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Perrin Aybara has been cut.
Aybara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beech is looking to wear down Aybara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aybara circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Perrin Aybara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beech misses with a double jab
and Aybara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beech won't be happy with that.
Aybara postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Aybara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beech trying his best to control but Aybara has mounted him.
Aybara avoids the attempt from Beech to control.
Aybara throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beech tries to lock up and control but Aybara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aybara landing strikes from the mount and Beech is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara landing strikes from the mount.
Aybara thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Beech is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aybara looking to ground and pound but Beech is blocking nicely.
Aybara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aybara unloads with some shots from mount but Beech bucks and avoids them well.
Aybara lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Beech hang on?
Beech is squirming around, avoiding Aybara's attempts to control the action.
Aybara lands a couple of good shots and Beech has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Aybara controlling well, preventing Beech from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beech is trapped and Aybara is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Aybara looking for the RNC.
Aybara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Beech defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aybara struggling to land strikes to the head as Beech covers up.
Beech manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Aybara is now in side control.
Aybara is putting a hurting on Beech here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara throws an elbow but Beech slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aybara is chipping away with strikes.
Aybara fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Beech struggling a bit here.
Aybara trying to control the position but Beech is working away.
Aybara throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aybara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Aybara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aybara lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aybara is looking to take a break and control but Beech is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aybara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aybara throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aybara moves into full mount!
Aybara lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Aybara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beech connects with a single shot there.
Beech moves out of range as Aybara strikes.
Aybara misses with an uppercut. Beech saw that one coming.
Beech throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beech lands with a nice body punch.
Beech thuds his right hand into Aybara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beech misses with a body shot.
Beech connects with a body shot that sends Aybara's belly button to the back.
Aybara moves away from the strike by Beech.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aybara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aybara shoots in and bounces Beech off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beech avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara throwing strikes but missing.
Aybara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beech has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Beech keeping moving, preventing Aybara from controlling successfully.
Beech working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aybara.
Aybara throwing strikes but missing.
Aybara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two 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.
Aybara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aybara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aybara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aybara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beech swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arlington Beech is winning the standup battle so far.
Aybara throws a looping overhand right but Beech ducks down to avoid it.
Beech pushes Aybara up against the cage in a clinch.
Beech lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aybara.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aybara throws an elbow but misses.
Aybara is looking to control Beech's arms but Beech gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aybara has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Beech - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beech can't find room to land a body shot as Aybara controls the action.
Beech makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beech lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Beech.
Beech lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beech presses Aybara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beech lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beech working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aybara missing with knees to the body.
Aybara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beech is defending well for now.
Aybara tries a body shot but Beech blocks it.
Aybara can't find room to land a body shot as Beech controls the action.
Beech lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aybara backwards.
Beech gets through Aybara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aybara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beech.
A short right from Beech on the inside.
Aybara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beech misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aybara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aybara breaks from the clinch.
Arlington Beech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beech scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aybara just misses with a punch to the body.
Aybara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beech is looking to reverse the position.
Aybara misses with the ground and pound.
Beech parries the strikes from Aybara easily there. Aybara is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beech to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlington Beech clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aybara throws a shot to the body.
Good work by Beech as he checks the leg kick.
Beech looks to score with a jab to the body but Aybara is just out of range.
Beech lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beech blocks the body kick.
Aybara lands with a right hand.
Aybara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beech wants to clinch.
Beech misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beech throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aybara misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aybara, as that shot connected.
Beech walks into a jab.
Beech misses with a combination
and Aybara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beech won't be happy with that.
Aybara takes a little break here. Beech wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Perrin Aybara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aybara cracks Beech with a big right hand but Beech just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Beech takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aybara scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beech dodges the ground and pound from Aybara.
The strikes coming from Aybara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beech tries to bench press Aybara off him but Aybara keeps the position.
Beech avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aybara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aybara gets to mount! Beech was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Poor strikes thrown by Aybara there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aybara cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aybara lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beech takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Aybara's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perrin Aybara!
Perrin Aybara is the new lightweight champion!
Perrin Aybara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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