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Combat Purist 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love Aikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love Aikawa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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213 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Dixon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Love Aikawa! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dixon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aikawa sprawls well initially but Dixon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Aikawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Aikawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dixon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Aikawa wants to get back to full guard. Aikawa wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
Aikawa actively working from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aikawa wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
Dixon is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aikawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Dixon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Aikawa is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard. Dixon seems to be working for a kimura but Aikawa defends the submission attempt. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Aikawa trying to control here.
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. Dixon is trying to control. Aikawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Dixon trying to pass the guard but Aikawa defending well. Dixon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dixon tries to sprawl but Aikawa drives through with a takedown into half guard. Aikawa content to control rather than advance. Dixon is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dixon has his hands clasped together around Aikawa's back. He's all about the action. Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aikawa is working away from the top position though. We've been hearing good reports from Dixon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aikawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dixon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Aikawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Aikawa prevents Dixon from improving his position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Dixon is pressing down on Aikawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Aikawa trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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. Dixon gets the takedown into side control. Dixon is trying to get an arm triangle but Aikawa is defending well. Dixon is trying to get an arm triangle but Aikawa is defending well. Aikawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dixon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Dixon prevents Aikawa from improving his position. Aikawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Aikawa actively working from the bottom here. Dixon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Dixon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aikawa tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control. Dixon is trying to control. Aikawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Aikawa trying to control but Dixon postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Aikawa is trying to get back to full guard. Dixon works his foot free and advances to mount. Aikawa manages to regain half guard. Good work. Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
Dixon 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.
Aikawa actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but Aikawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Aikawa is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aikawa avoid being mounted? Aikawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Aikawa trying to hold on to Dixon's head to control him but Dixon postures up.
Dixon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aikawa defends it well. Dixon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Aikawa is trying to control but can't.
Dixon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Aikawa is trying to maintain the position but Dixon is very close to passing his half guard. Dixon seems to be working for a kimura but Aikawa defends the submission attempt. Aikawa is looking to improve his position.
Aikawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Aikawa wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Adam Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dixon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aikawa to the mat! Aikawa manages to get full guard. Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Aikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Aikawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dixon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Aikawa keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully. Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Dixon 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. This is the final round!
Aikawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dixon avoids it really well and circles away. Dixon attempts a counter takedown but Aikawa avoids it well and moves away. Aikawa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dixon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Aikawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aikawa is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dixon pushing down on Aikawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Aikawa is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard. Aikawa trying to control but Dixon postures up.
Aikawa gets back to full guard.
Aikawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace. Dixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Dixon wants to pass the guard but Aikawa is keeping the position. Dixon advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aikawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dixon's best efforts. Aikawa looking for submissions off his back. Aikawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dixon is working away from the top position though. Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aikawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Aikawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dixon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dixon's back! Dixon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dixon wants to control his opponent's hands but Aikawa gets his hands free. Aikawa has the hooks in. Dixon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dixon fending off the submission attempt from Aikawa. Aikawa is persistently looking for the submission but Dixon is defending it well.
Aikawa tries to keep control of the position but Dixon is staying busy. Aikawa looking for the choke from the back. Aikawa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Dixon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Aikawa doesn't have the hooks in and Dixon manages to turn into his guard.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Aikawa is retaining full guard. Dixon trying to control but Aikawa is working from the bottom. Dixon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aikawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dixon has managed to get both his arms back between Aikawa's legs - danger averted. Aikawa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dixon uses it to pass to side control.
Aikawa is being controlled here. Dixon trying to control the position but Aikawa is working away. Aikawa is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dixon wants to control but Aikawa is keeping him busy. Aikawa wants to control but Dixon postures up. Dixon trying to control the action but Aikawa is working from the bottom. Aikawa wants to control but Dixon postures up. Aikawa is not content to let Dixon control the position. Dixon is really struggling to control Aikawa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's six 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. You can see the frustration on Aikawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Excellent takedown into side control there by Dixon. Aikawa is looking for a sweep. Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aikawa keeps working. Dixon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dixon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Aikawa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dixon trying to control the action but Aikawa is working from the bottom. Adam Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dixon controlling the action here. Love Aikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Aikawa wants to get back to full guard. Dixon is keen to just control but Aikawa is a slippery customer. Aikawa actively working from the bottom here. Aikawa wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it. Aikawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily. Aikawa is breathing heavily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dixon trying to control the action but Aikawa is working from the bottom. Aikawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dixon is pressing down on Aikawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aikawa is holding on for now. Dixon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dixon prevents Aikawa from improving his position. Dixon is working for a kimura but Aikawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but Aikawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Aikawa actively working from the bottom here. Aikawa is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aikawa avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dixon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aikawa to the mat! Aikawa manages to get full guard. Aikawa looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dixon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aikawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dixon has managed to get both his arms back between Aikawa's legs - danger averted. Dixon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Dixon wants to control from the top but Aikawa keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Adam Dixon showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dixon 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 20:18 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 20:18 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Dixon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aran Schmeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steve Martin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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134 lbs
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190 lbs
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Great wrestler
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Martin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aran Schmeck! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Martin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schmeck! Schmeck is looking to reverse the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Martin swings around for an armbar but Schmeck sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Martin's guard. Schmeck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Schmeck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Schmeck wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schmeck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now. Martin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at K.O. Koala's that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schmeck passes Martin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Schmeck is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Martin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Martin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Martin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schmeck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Martin working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Schmeck manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martin's best efforts. Schmeck wants to control but Martin is keeping busy and won't allow it. Schmeck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martin's back! Schmeck is riding his opponent, not letting Martin buck him off. Schmeck tightening his grip on Martin, looking for the choke. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schmeck looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schmeck is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Martin is defending well though. Schmeck let's go of the attempt for now. Schmeck is looking for the choke from the back position but Martin is controlling his hands well. Schmeck working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Schmeck has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Schmeck looking for the choke but no joy. Schmeck is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Martin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Schmeck working for a choke but Martin is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Schmeck trying to control momentarily.
Martin can't escape the position.
Schmeck tightening his grip on Martin, looking for the choke. Martin is in a bad position with Schmeck working for a choke. Martin manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Schmeck keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully. Schmeck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Schmeck keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully. Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schmeck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Schmeck's legs - danger averted. Schmeck looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
Schmeck keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Martin looking to pass the guard. Schmeck trying to control the position.
Schmeck is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Martin has his hands clasped together but Schmeck extends and breaks Martin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Schmeck.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aran Schmeck! Aran Schmeck very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Run Forcover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Kulkunen (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Run Forcover! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veikko Kulkunen! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kulkunen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kulkunen wants it to stay on the feet. Forcover shoots in but Kulkunen avoids the takedown attempt easily. Forcover has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Gym Mano in the buildup to the fight. Forcover shoots in and drives through. Kulkunen sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Run Forcover. That's going to take a lot out of him. Forcover closes the distance and clinches up with Kulkunen, looking for a takedown. Forcover pushes Kulkunen against the cage but Kulkunen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Forcover shoots in and drives through. Kulkunen sprawls well. Forcover fails miserably with a takedown attempt. And Kulkunen tries to counter it with a takedown but Forcover pushes his down on his head and steps out. Forcover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulkunen pinned against the cage. Kulkunen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Forcover gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kulkunen to score an easy takedown into full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kulkunen stays in close to Forcover's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Forcover keeping moving, preventing Kulkunen from controlling successfully. Kulkunen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Forcover haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Kulkunen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Kulkunen trying to control but Forcover is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Forcover working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kulkunen pushes down on Forcover's leg and manages to get into half guard. Forcover is trying to get back to full guard. Kulkunen is looking to stall here but Forcover recovers full guard. Kulkunen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forcover is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forcover is defended easily by Kulkunen. Forcover shoots in and drives through. Kulkunen sprawls well. Kulkunen gets a takedown into half guard. Kulkunen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Kulkunen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forcover keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Forcover moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Kulkunen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Forcover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Forcover is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kulkunen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Forcover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Forcover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulkunen pinned against the cage. Kulkunen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Forcover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulkunen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Forcover somewhat. Kulkunen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kulkunen showed some decent athleticism there. Forcover trying to hold on to Kulkunen's head to control him but Kulkunen postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Kulkunen is keen to just control but Forcover is a slippery customer. Kulkunen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Forcover has managed to free his arm - good work. Forcover is refusing to be controlled, as Kulkunen sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Kulkunen is looking for a kimura but Forcover is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kulkunen to get the leverage. Forcover is refusing to be controlled, as Kulkunen sits in half guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Forcover is controlling Kulkunen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kulkunen scores with a takedown into Forcover's guard. Kulkunen's corner is telling him to maintain position. Forcover keeping moving, preventing Kulkunen from controlling successfully. Forcover bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulkunen's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Kulkunen is trying to keep Forcover in close.
Forcover passes easily into side control. Nice work. Kulkunen tries to improve position but can't. Forcover remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Forcover wants to control but Kulkunen is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Forcover taking a breather here. Kulkunen is looking to regain half guard here but Forcover keeps moving and retains side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Kulkunen dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Forcover shoots in for a double leg but Kulkunen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. And Kulkunen tries to counter it with a takedown but Forcover pushes his down on his head and steps out. Forcover shoots in looking for a takedown. Kulkunen tries to sprawl out of it but Forcover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kulkunen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kulkunen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Forcover quickly recovers to half guard. Kulkunen is trying to control the action in half guard but Forcover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Forcover is looking for a sweep. Kulkunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Forcover is defending against the submission attempts here by Kulkunen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kulkunen wants to take a breather but Forcover is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Forcover tries to roll over but Kulkunen keeps him under control. Kulkunen controlling the action here. Kulkunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Forcover gets full guard. Forcover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulkunen manages to get himself to full guard.
Kulkunen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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. Kulkunen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Forcover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kulkunen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forcover defends well. Forcover slips nicely into half guard. Kulkunen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Forcover prevents Kulkunen from getting the reversal. Kulkunen is squirming around, avoiding Forcover's attempts to control the action. Forcover with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Forcover takes Kulkunen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kulkunen is in trouble. Forcover has the hooks in. Kulkunen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Kulkunen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Forcover's arms. Kulkunen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's five minutes gone in the round. Kulkunen is looking to improve his position but Forcover isn't that keen on the idea. Kulkunen gets back to half guard. Kulkunen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Forcover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulkunen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kulkunen is looking to improve his position.
Kulkunen trying to get back to full guard but Forcover takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Forcover fails to advance to Kulkunen's back. Kulkunen tries to lock up and control but Forcover gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kulkunen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Forcover avoids the attempt from Kulkunen to control. Veikko Kulkunen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Forcover looking to control and managing it successfully. Forcover trying to control but Kulkunen is having none of it. Kulkunen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Forcover goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kulkunen is on top in guard.
Forcover looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Forcover trying to control the position here. Forcover keeping moving, preventing Kulkunen from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Kulkunen stays in close to Forcover's body and controls the position. Forcover is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Forcover dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulkunen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Run Forcover. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Forcover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulkunen but Kulkunen pushes him off and we're back to square one. And Kulkunen tries to counter it with a takedown but Forcover pushes his down on his head and steps out. Run Forcover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Forcover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulkunen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Forcover somewhat.
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 Run Forcover. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 19:19 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 19:20 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Kerhley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Zol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton Kerhley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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30
278 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlton Kerhley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Zol! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kerhley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zol's half guard. Zol is trying to stand back up but Kerhley is controlling him
Zol is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Zol manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kerhley keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Kerhley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zol is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kerhley to the mat. Kerhley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Kerhley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Kerhley keeping moving, preventing Zol from controlling successfully. Kerhley looking to control.
Zol controlling from the top position. Kerhley working for a triangle but Zol defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zol trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerhley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zol showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Kerhley looking for a sweep. Not yet Kerhley, not yet. Zol stays in close to Kerhley's body and controls the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Zol wants to control from the top but Kerhley keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Zol closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kerhley did well to prevent Zol getting side control. Zol wants to control but Kerhley is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kerhley is looking for a sweep. Zol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Zol trying to control the pace. Kerhley's coaches at Hells Balls Grappling Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Kerhley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zol pulls his head out easily. Kerhley looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kerhley tries to roll over but Zol keeps him under control. Zol is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Zol trying to mount his opponent but Kerhley defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kerhley is trying to get back to full guard. Kerhley trying to control here.
Kerhley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kerhley trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Zol shoots in and drives through. Kerhley sprawls well. Kerhley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Kerhley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zol has escaped the position, nice work there. Kerhley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Zol is trying to get back to his feet. Kerhley wants to control but Zol is keeping him busy. Zol pushes Kerhley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kerhley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jay Zol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kerhley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A momentary lapse in concentration from Kerhley enables Zol to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kerhley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Kerhley pulls Zol in close to prevent any damage. Zol wants to control from the top but Kerhley keeps moving. Zol looking to sit in guard and control but Kerhley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Kerhley trying to control but Zol is working from the bottom. Zol wants to get back to his feet but Kerhley is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kerhley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Kerhley advances to half guard. Zol is defending against the submission attempts here by Kerhley.
Kerhley wants to pass to mount but Zol is defending the position. Kerhley stops Zol from getting back to his feet.
Kerhley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zol tries to kick Kerhley off but Kerhley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Kerhley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zol wants to get back to his feet. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Kerhley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zol is trying to stand up here but Kerhley is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kerhley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Zol wants to stand up but Kerhley is controlling him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Kerhley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Zol uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zol shoots in and gets a takedown into Kerhley's guard. Zol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Zol wants to control from the top but Kerhley keeps moving. Zol passes Kerhley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kerhley is looking to improve his position.
Zol moves nicely into side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Kerhley is trying to get back to half guard. Kerhley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zol is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Kerhley wants to hold on but Zol pushes him away. Zol trying to control but Kerhley is having none of it. Kerhley tries to reverse the position but Zol maintains control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kerhley wants to hold on but Zol pushes him away. Zol content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Zol will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kerhley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zol is defended easily by Kerhley. Nice takedown defense from Kerhley. No joy for Zol on that attempt. Kerhley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Kerhley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zol, who protects the arm well. Zol pushes Kerhley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kerhley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kerhley trying to control the action but Zol is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kerhley misses with a takedown attempt - Zol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kerhley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Zol tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Kerhley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zol shoots in and drives through. Kerhley sprawls well. Kerhley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kerhley fails with the takedown. Kerhley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zol defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kerhley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Zol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kerhley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zol somewhat. Kerhley feinted with a counter takedown. Zol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerhley as he jumps to the side. Zol feints and as Kerhley raises his hands in defense, Zol changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Zol wants to pass the guard but Kerhley is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zol postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zol advances to half guard. Jay Zol has got the better of the ground game so far. Kerhley is trying to get back to full guard. Kerhley is refusing to be controlled, as Zol sits in half guard. Zol trying to control the pace. Zol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerhley keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kerhley works his way to full guard. Good work. Zol wants to control from the top but Kerhley keeps moving. Kerhley pulls Zol in close to prevent any damage. Zol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerhley is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kerhley is defended easily by Zol. Zol fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kerhley sprawls well initially but Zol persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Zol trying to control from half guard but Kerhley is working away. Zol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kerhley is just riding it out for now. Zol eventually gives up the hold. Kerhley is looking to control Zol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kerhley avoid being mounted? Kerhley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zol is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Kerhley gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kerhley looking to control.
Zol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kerhley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zol defends it easily. Zol wants to control from the top but Kerhley keeps moving. Kerhley tries to land a sweep but no joy. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Carlton Kerhley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Zol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Zol looks for a takedown but Kerhley sprawls well. Kerhley feints and as Zol raises his hands in defense, Kerhley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kerhley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zol is keeping the position for now. Zol is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kerhley is controlling him. Kerhley wants to pass the guard but Zol is keeping the position. Kerhley trying to control but Zol is working from the bottom. Zol wants to get back to his feet but Kerhley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Zol keeping full guard, as Kerhley tries to pass. Zol wants to get back to his feet but Kerhley passes into half guard.
Kerhley tries to pass to full mount but Zol defends it. Kerhley is trying to control the action in half guard but Zol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Zol pushes Kerhley off and gets back to his feet. Kerhley fails with the takedown. Zol shoots for a double leg takedown but Kerhley sprawls well. He's pushed Zol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Zol stuffs the takedown.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Kerhley shoots in looking for a takedown. Zol tries to sprawl out of it but Kerhley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zol shoots in but Kerhley avoids the takedown attempt easily. Zol fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Zol darts in looking for a takedown but Kerhley gets double underhooks and turns Zol into the cage. Kerhley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zol swivels and escapes. Kerhley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Kerhley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kerhley. Kerhley prevents Zol from standing back up.
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 Carlton Kerhley. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 20:18 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 20:19 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 20:19
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Kerhley! Carlton Kerhley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Wilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chop Top (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Wilt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Good chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Wilt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chop Top! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Top decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Top seems to be working for a kimura but Wilt defends the submission attempt. Wilt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Top's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Top's back! Wilt not allowing Top to control his hands. Wilt looking for the RNC. Wilt is working for a rear naked choke. Top is not defending it well and Wilt has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Top refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Top's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christopher Wilt! Christopher Wilt 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rengard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Rengard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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154 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Jacobs! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Rengard! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jacobs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rengard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacobs is in Rengard's guard. Jacobs won't allow Rengard to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jacobs trying to control but Rengard is working from the bottom. Jacobs is really struggling to control Rengard but he's trying to hold on to the position. Rengard is trying to control the position but Jacobs postures up. Rengard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacobs controls the pace. Rengard looking to control.
Jacobs slips nicely into half guard. Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura but Rengard is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobs tries to pass to full mount but Rengard defends it. Rengard manages to get to full guard.
Jacobs postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rengard looking to control but Jacobs passes into half guard.
Jacobs wants to pass to mount but Rengard is defending the position. Jacobs is working hard here to advance position. Rengard trying to hold on to Jacobs's head to control him but Jacobs postures up.
Rengard is looking to improve his position.
Rengard wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy.
Rengard tries to kick Jacobs off but Jacobs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Jacobs is keen to just control but Rengard is a slippery customer.
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. Rengard trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Rengard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Jacobs trying to control the action but Rengard is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jacobs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rengard's guard. Rengard looking to control.
Jacobs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jacobs trying to control but Rengard is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rengard working a defensive guard but Jacobs manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rengard trying his best to control but Jacobs has mounted him. Rengard wants to try and get back to his feet. Rengard wants to control but Jacobs is having none of it. Jacobs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Jacobs trying to control but he's not successful this time. Rengard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rengard is squirming around, avoiding Jacobs's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobs looking to secure an arm triangle but Rengard defends it well. Rengard tries to reverse the position but Jacobs maintains control. Rengard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jacobs wants to control the pace but Rengard is squirming around nicely. Rengard wants to hold on but Jacobs pushes him away. Jacobs trying to control but Rengard is having none of it. Rengard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Jacobs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rengard's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Jacobs trying to control but Rengard is working from the bottom. Rengard working a defensive guard but Jacobs manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rengard stops Jacobs from passing to mount. Jacobs wants to control but Rengard is keeping him busy. Rengard is looking to regain half guard here but Jacobs keeps moving and retains side control. Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rengard keeps working. Jacobs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Rengard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Jacobs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rengard, who protects the arm well. Rengard is trying to control Jacobs's posture but Jacobs avoids it. Rengard tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jacobs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rengard has escaped the position, nice work there. Jacobs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Rengard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jacobs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Rengard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacobs is working away from the top position though. Rengard is in trouble now - Jacobs has advanced to mount! Rengard is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Jacobs moves to the back. Jacobs seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Rengard trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Will Jacobs go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jacobs has managed to slip his arm under Rengard's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rengard is tapping out! Submission win for Jacobs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Jacobs! Jackson Jacobs retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Bonvillian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Bonvillian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mack Turner! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Turner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Bonvillian tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control. The fighters are battling for position here. Bonvillian manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bonvillian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Bonvillian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bonvillian won't allow Turner to sweep him here. Bonvillian controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonvillian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now. Turner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonvillian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Turner has Bonvillian pulled in close to control his posture. Let's hope that Turner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Our spies down at at DJs Locker inform us that Turner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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. Bonvillian trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom. Bonvillian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Turner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonvillian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Turner is tightening it up a little... Bonvillian has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bonvillian reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bonvillian taps out! Nice BJJ there by Turner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mack Turner!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Putkilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erkki Putkilo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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187 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erkki Putkilo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Nikitin! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Putkilo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nikitin shoots for a double leg takedown but Putkilo sprawls well. He's pushed Nikitin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nikitin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Putkilo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nikitin somewhat. Erkki Putkilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin. Nikitin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Putkilo. Nikitin shoots in looking for a takedown. Putkilo tries to sprawl out of it but Nikitin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Putkilo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Putkilo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Putkilo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikitin keeps working. Nikitin tries to buck Putkilo off but Putkilo is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Putkilo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nikitin, who protects the arm well. Putkilo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nikitin, who protects the arm well. Putkilo trying to control the position but Nikitin is working away. Nikitin is trying to control Putkilo's posture but Putkilo avoids it. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Nikitin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Putkilo is staying active underneath Nikitin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nikitin in particular looking to stall. Nikitin tries to pass to full mount but Putkilo defends it. Putkilo is trying to get back to full guard. Nikitin is keen to just control but Putkilo is a slippery customer. Putkilo wants to improve his position but Nikitin is controlling well.
Nikitin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Putkilo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Putkilo gets full guard. Nikitin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Putkilo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Putkilo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Putkilo! Putkilo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Nikitin tries to improve position but can't. Putkilo advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Putkilo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Putkilo controlling from mount. Nikitin tries to hold on but Putkilo pushes him away. Putkilo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nikitin is on top in guard.
Nikitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putkilo is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Putkilo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nikitin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Nikitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putkilo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Putkilo is trying to control the position but Nikitin postures up. Nikitin won't allow Putkilo to sweep him here. Putkilo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Nikitin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Nikitin trying to control but Putkilo is working from the bottom. Nikitin trying to move into half guard but instead Putkilo has managed to sweep!
Our spies down at at Morbid Conditioning, Trans, Esc School $1000 inform us that Nikitin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Putkilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nikitin is keeping the position for now. Putkilo content to stall in guard here. Putkilo passes Nikitin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Putkilo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikitin keeps working. Putkilo is looking for a kimura here.
Putkilo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Putkilo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nikitin is just riding it out for now. Putkilo eventually gives up the hold. Nikitin wants to control but Putkilo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nikitin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Putkilo but Putkilo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nikitin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Putkilo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nikitin fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Putkilo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Nikitin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Putkilo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nikitin defends well and Putkilo ends up having to push Nikitin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Nikitin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Putkilo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nikitin fails with a takedown attempt. Putkilo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Nikitin is refusing to be controlled, as Putkilo sits in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Putkilo is controlling the pace.
Putkilo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Putkilo dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Putkilo slaps away a takedown attempt from Nikitin, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nikitin shoots in but Putkilo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Putkilo has been working on his balance at Gangsterdamage, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nikitin. Nikitin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Putkilo counters with a nice double leg into guard. Erkki Putkilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin. Nikitin has his hands on Putkilo's head, controlling the position. Putkilo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Putkilo wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving. Putkilo preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Putkilo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nikitin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Nikitin passes Putkilo's left leg - he's now in half guard. Putkilo tries to roll over but Nikitin keeps him under control. Nikitin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Putkilo has his hands clasped together around Nikitin's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Putkilo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Erkki Putkilo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nikitin wants to pass the guard but Putkilo is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Putkilo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Putkilo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Putkilo working for a triangle but Nikitin defends it easily.
Putkilo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikitin can do to turn this around? Nikitin pushing down on Putkilo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Putkilo is pressing down on Nikitin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Nikitin wants to control from the top but Putkilo keeps moving. Putkilo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nikitin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Nikitin preventing the sweep. Nikitin wants to control from the top but Putkilo keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. No luck for Nikitin with that takedown attempt. Putkilo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nikitin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Putkilo tries to free his leg and advance position but Nikitin is retaining full guard. Putkilo being controlled here momentarily. Putkilo looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Putkilo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Putkilo wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving. Nikitin is trying to control the position but Putkilo postures up. Putkilo advances to half guard. Putkilo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nikitin has managed to free his arm - good work. Nikitin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putkilo is working away from the top position though.
That's six 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. Nikitin is refusing to be controlled, as Putkilo sits in half guard. Putkilo is figuring out what he wants to do next. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Putkilo is just content to waste time from the top position. Nikitin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Nikitin looking to control.
Nikitin keeping moving, preventing Putkilo from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Nikitin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Putkilo but Putkilo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Putkilo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nikitin's guard. Putkilo trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom. Nikitin is trying to keep Putkilo in close.
Nikitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Putkilo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nikitin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Putkilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Putkilo is looking for a triangle but Nikitin pushes his legs off easily.
Nikitin looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Putkilo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Nikitin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Putkilo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Erkki Putkilo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nikitin is trying to get an arm triangle but Putkilo is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Erkki Putkilo showed his dominance in that final round. Well Putkilo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 20:18 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 20:18 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Putkilo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into the arena with Bad Man blaring out of the sound system. Stone has chosen CUZ I GOT HIGH. Ben's smoking a joint right now? What a guy. as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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280 lbs
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179 lbs
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Williams! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stone to the ground. Williams is now in Stone's guard. Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stone looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving. Stone keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Stone. Williams trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom. Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well. Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Stone keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Williams. Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Stone is trying to get back to half guard. Williams controlling the position. We've been hearing good reports from Williams's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Williams is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Stone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Stone tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. Williams works his way into side control. Stone is not content to let Williams control the position. Stone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Stone struggling a bit here. Stone is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by Stone! Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Stone defends easily.
Stone is looking to pass into half guard but Williams pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Williams is in guard. Stone keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. Stone is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Williams frees his head nicely. Oh but Stone has switched to an armbar! Williams is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ben Stone! Ben Stone is the new super heavyweight champion! Ben Stone looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Dude, like.. whoah man.. did you see that? I'm like one of those PRIDE fighter dudes y'know? I like, totally didn't need an extra week to train for this fight. Gnarly.'.
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