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Prestige FC 26: Bravo vs. Cold PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Socchio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dan Socchio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Socchio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khal Drogo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo throws a poor cross that misses
so Socchio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Socchio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Socchio trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Socchio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Socchio is pushing down on Drogo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drogo is fighting to maintain full guard but Socchio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Socchio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drogo taking some punishment here, with Socchio in his half guard.
Socchio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drogo defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socchio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drogo is trying to stand back up but Socchio is controlling him
Drogo is looking to control Socchio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drogo avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socchio drops an elbow to the side of Drogo's head.
Drogo is staying active underneath Socchio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Socchio trying to pass the guard but Drogo defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drogo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drogo pushes Socchio off looking to stand but Socchio dives back in and keeps control.
Socchio throws a strike but Drogo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Drogo is trying to control the position but Socchio postures up.
Drogo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Socchio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drogo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Socchio misses its target.
Drogo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Socchio as he jumps to the side.
Socchio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Drogo darts in looking for a takedown but Socchio gets double underhooks and turns Drogo into the ropes.
Dan Socchio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khal Drogo.
Drogo throws a poor cross that misses
and Socchio counters with a straight right hand.
Socchio gets a double leg takedown into Drogo's guard.
Drogo is looking to stand back up but Socchio counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Drogo.
Drogo is trying to stand up here but Socchio is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socchio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drogo!
Drogo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Socchio punishing his opponent with strikes.
Socchio dominating with strikes here.
Drogo wants to control but Socchio is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Socchio landing strikes from the mount.
Drogo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Drogo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Socchio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drogo tries to hold on but Socchio postures up.
Socchio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drogo is looking to escape.
Socchio wants to finish this one by submission but Drogo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Socchio.
Drogo wants to hold on but Socchio pushes him away.
Socchio dominating with strikes here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Socchio 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.
Drogo misses with a looping left.
Drogo shoots for a takedown but Socchio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Socchio stuffs the takedown.
Socchio is looking for a counter combo.
Socchio shoots in but Drogo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drogo.
Socchio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khal Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drogo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dan Socchio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khal Drogo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo clinches up with Socchio and pushes him back against the ropes.
Drogo breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo fails with the takedown
and Socchio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drogo closes the distance and clinches.
Socchio gets underhooks to prevent Drogo's takedown attempt.
Drogo is pressed up against the ropes. Socchio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drogo down to the mat. Drogo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Socchio tries for a takedown but Drogo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Socchio gets a double leg takedown into Drogo's guard.
Drogo is looking to stand up but Socchio isn't so interested in that idea.
Socchio throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socchio wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.
Drogo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Socchio is one step ahead there.
Socchio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Socchio postures up.
Drogo wants to get back to his feet but Socchio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Socchio landing with the ground and pound.
Socchio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dan Socchio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drogo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Socchio dives into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Drogo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Socchio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Drogo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Socchio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drogo tries to improve position but can't.
Drogo is still trying to improve position.
Socchio trying to control the position but Drogo is working away.
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.
Drogo tries to escape but Socchio is in control.
You can see the frustration on Drogo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drogo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Socchio defends well and Drogo ends up having to push Socchio into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Socchio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Socchio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drogo.
Socchio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drogo.
Khal Drogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drogo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Socchio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socchio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Socchio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Socchio dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Drogo has his takedown stuffed
and Socchio counters with a right hand to the body.
Drogo misses with a takedown
and Socchio counters with a stiff right hand.
Drogo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Socchio, pushing him back against the ropes.
Socchio tries for a takedown but Drogo manages to get underhooks.
Socchio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drogo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo has Socchio pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Drogo pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Socchio tumbling to the mat - Drogo dives into Socchio's guard.
Socchio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drogo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drogo wants to stand but Socchio is controlling the position.
Socchio postures up.
Socchio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Socchio prevents Drogo from getting back to his feet.
Drogo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Socchio is in close to Drogo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Socchio gets to his feet. Drogo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Drogo looks to throw a body kick
and Socchio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Drogo wants to control but Socchio is keeping busy.
Socchio controlling the action here.
Socchio working Drogo over with strikes.
Socchio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drogo can do to turn this around?
Socchio controlling the action here.
Socchio prevents Drogo from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socchio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Socchio connects with a nice short shot to Drogo's temple.
Socchio trying to control from half guard but Drogo is working away.
Khal Drogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Socchio is taking a breather. Drogo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Drogo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Socchio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Socchio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drogo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socchio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Drogo really wants to buck Socchio off and get back to his feet.
Socchio scoring with strikes but Drogo is staying in there.
Drogo is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Drogo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Socchio punishing his opponent with strikes.
Drogo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dan Socchio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Socchio controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Socchio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Socchio, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Socchio!
A victorious Dan Socchio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Chernicin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Love the way you hate me. . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Chernicin!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Chernicin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernicin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chernicin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Volkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chernicin on the ground.
Volkov defending against the ground and pound.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chernicin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chernicin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chernicin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Volkov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kirill Chernicin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dale Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Lohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Denton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Electric Avenue. On his way into the ring it seems that Dale Denton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dale Denton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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141 lbs
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130 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dale Denton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Lohan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lohan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Denton shoots for a takedown but Lohan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lohan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Denton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lohan is in Denton's guard.
Denton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lohan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lohan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lohan wants to control from the top but Denton keeps moving.
Lohan passes Denton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Denton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Denton pulls Lohan in close to prevent any damage.
Lohan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Denton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lohan controlling from the top position.
Denton looking to control.
Denton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Denton controlling Lohan's posture.
Denton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lohan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lohan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lohan passes into half guard.
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.
Denton is trying to maintain the position but Lohan is very close to passing his half guard.
Lohan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Denton wants to control but Lohan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lohan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lohan working the head and body with strikes.
Lohan lands with a punch from half guard.
Lohan is looking to take a break and control but Denton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lohan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lohan tries to score with some ground and pound. Denton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Denton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lohan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lohan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Denton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Denton is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lohan in side control, throwing shots but Denton defends.
Lohan trying to control the action but Denton is working from the bottom.
Denton tries to bench press Lohan off him but Lohan keeps the position.
Lohan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denton keeps working.
Denton holds on to Lohan's head and controls the position momentarily.
Denton struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lohan.
Denton tries to improve position but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Lohan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Denton shoots in for a takedown but Lohan shows good takedown defense.
Lohan throws a big counter head kick but Denton avoids it with no problem.
Lohan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Denton is looking to get back to full guard here but Lohan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lohan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lohan is staying tight to Denton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lohan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Denton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Denton is trying to get back to half guard.
Lohan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Lohan.
Denton is looking to reverse the position.
Denton is trying to control Lohan's posture but Lohan avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohan trying to control the action but Denton is working from the bottom.
Denton can't do much from the bottom here.
Denton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lohan off and has taken his back!
Lohan rolls, trying to escape but Denton keeps control of the position.
Lohan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Denton's arms.
Lohan holding both Denton 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denton goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lohan escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Denton actively working from the bottom here.
Denton is defending against the submission attempts here by Lohan.
Denton trying to hold on to Lohan's head to control him but Lohan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Denton defending well though.
Denton is trying to stand up here but Lohan is controlling him well.
Lohan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Denton wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Denton pushes Lohan off but Lohan dives into side control.
Lohan trying to control the position but Denton is working away.
Lohan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Denton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lohan trying to control the position but Denton is working away.
Lohan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Denton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Denton regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Denton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Denton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Denton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Denton working a defensive guard here.
Denton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lohan has passed into half guard!
Lohan stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lohan pulls his head out easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amir Lohan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Denton shoots for a takedown but Lohan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lohan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dale Denton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lohan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Denton.
Good leg kick by Lohan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Denton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lohan counters with a three punch combo that has Denton backing up. Denton nods at Lohan to acknowledge the strikes.
Denton with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Denton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lohan!
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!
Denton tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lohan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Denton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Denton is looking for a kimura here.
Denton is working for an americana but Lohan has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Denton was thinking about the submission.
Denton looking to sit in guard and control but Lohan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lohan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Denton wants to control but Lohan passes easily into half guard.
Denton wants to get back to full guard.
Denton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Denton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lohan.
Denton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Denton can't keep his opponent in guard - Lohan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Denton tries to kick Lohan off but Lohan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Denton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lohan.
Denton is pressing down on Lohan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohan wants to control from the top but Denton keeps moving.
Denton working for a triangle but Lohan defends it easily.
Lohan stopping the sweep attempt from Denton.
Lohan 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.
Denton keeping moving, preventing Lohan from controlling successfully.
Lohan passes into half guard.
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.
Lohan moves nicely into side control.
Denton tries to buck Lohan off but Lohan is having none of it.
Lohan trying to control the action but Denton is working from the bottom.
Denton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lohan.
Dale Denton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lohan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denton keeps working.
Amir Lohan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denton is trying to control Lohan's posture but Lohan avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Lohan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lohan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Lohan!
A relieved looking Amir Lohan 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjun Batar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoto Murasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murasaki has chosen PRIDE FC Theme as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arjun Batar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shoto Murasaki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batar dives in and scores a takedown into Murasaki's guard.
Batar won't allow Murasaki to get back to his feet.
Batar trying to control but Murasaki is working from the bottom.
Batar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Batar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Batar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murasaki wants to stand up but Batar is controlling him.
Batar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batar is stalling in the full guard.
Batar won't allow Murasaki to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batar wants to control from the top but Murasaki keeps moving.
Batar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Batar stands up over Murasaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Batar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Batar works over Murasaki with some ground and pound from guard.
Murasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Batar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murasaki holds on and takes a little breather.
Batar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Batar won't allow Murasaki to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batar wants to control from the top but Murasaki keeps moving.
Batar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murasaki keeping full guard, as Batar tries to pass.
Batar won't allow Murasaki to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murasaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murasaki can't break the clinch.
Batar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murasaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murasaki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Batar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Batar trying to control the action but Murasaki just sinks the hooks in.
Batar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Murasaki wants to stand up but Batar is stuck to his back.
Murasaki keeps control of the position easily here as Batar tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Murasaki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Murasaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Batar trying to control the action but Murasaki just sinks the hooks in.
Batar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Murasaki.
Murasaki controlling well, preventing Batar from escaping the position.
Batar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Batar wants to control but Murasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murasaki tries to stand and escape but Batar is controlling the position.
Murasaki tries to stand and escape but Batar actually recovers to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjun Batar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murasaki clinches with his opponent.
Batar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Murasaki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Batar to the mat. Batar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Batar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murasaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batar's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murasaki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Batar misses with a takedown attempt
and Murasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murasaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Batar off balance momentarily.
Batar fails with the takedown.
Batar backing away here, and Murasaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjun Batar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Murasaki.
Batar misses with a takedown attempt - Murasaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Batar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murasaki pinned against the ropes. Murasaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murasaki throws a head kick that misses
and Batar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murasaki!
Batar prevents Murasaki from escaping the position.
Batar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murasaki tries to buck Batar off but Batar is having none of it.
Murasaki defending against the ground and pound.
Batar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Batar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Batar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murasaki throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Murasaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Murasaki.
Batar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murasaki is trying to defend but Batar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Murasaki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Batar is on him like a limpet, forcing Murasaki back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batar wants to take the fight to the mat but Murasaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Batar is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Murasaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Batar wants to take the fight to the mat but Murasaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murasaki regains guard.
Murasaki kicks Batar off and gets to his feet.
Batar takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Arjun Batar has been cut.
Murasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batar on the side of the head.
Murasaki darts in and clinches Batar up against the ropes.
Batar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murasaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoto Murasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arjun Batar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Murasaki.
Batar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murasaki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murasaki struggling a bit here.
Batar swings around for an armbar but Murasaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Batar's guard.
Murasaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batar's guard.
Murasaki stands and steps away. Batar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Batar misses with a takedown attempt - Murasaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murasaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murasaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Batar, pushing him back against the ropes.
Batar has Murasaki pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Murasaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batar wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjun Batar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murasaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Murasaki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batar goes for a takedown attempt but Murasaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Murasaki pushes Batar off looking to stand but Batar dives back in and keeps control.
Murasaki is trying to maintain the position but Batar is very close to passing his half guard.
Batar wants to work for an arm triangle but Murasaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Batar stops Murasaki from getting back to his feet.
Batar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Batar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murasaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murasaki wants to get back to full guard.
Murasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murasaki keeps working.
Batar is looking for a kimura here.
Batar is trying to control the action in half guard but Murasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murasaki wants to improve his position but Batar is controlling well.
Batar seems to be working for a kimura but Murasaki defends the submission attempt.
That's four 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.
Murasaki is looking to escape.
Batar winds up and cracks Murasaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Batar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arjun Batar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murasaki gets back to full guard.
Batar drops back looking for a leg! Murasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murasaki manages to kick Batar off! Batar jumps back into Murasaki's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murasaki wants to stand and escape but Batar is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shoto Murasaki.
I think Murasaki 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shoto Murasaki!
Shoto Murasaki looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '*Jumps on the cage* My striking has always been unrivaled, and I was able to show that tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Geert Geerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bread Panterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panterson has chosen New Beginnings as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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24
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
141 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geert Geerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bread Panterson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Geerts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Panterson wants to pass the guard but Geerts is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Panterson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Geerts looking for a sweep. Not yet Geerts, not yet.
Panterson trying to control but Geerts is working from the bottom.
Geerts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Panterson postures up.
Panterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Geerts is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geerts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Geerts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panterson is aware though and is defending well.
Geerts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panterson wants to control from the top but Geerts keeps moving.
Panterson with a nice head shot there.
Panterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Geerts is retaining full guard.
Geerts can't keep his opponent in guard - Panterson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Panterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Geerts is just riding it out for now. Panterson eventually gives up the hold.
Geerts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panterson uses his free foot to push down on Geerts's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Geerts.
Panterson lands a big shot there that rocks Geerts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geerts is looking to get to half guard.
Panterson has hold of Geerts's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Geerts manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Panterson lands a nice shot to the head.
Panterson lands a nice shot to the head.
Geerts is working to get back to half guard.
Panterson has control of Geerts's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Geerts regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Panterson looking to secure an arm triangle but Geerts defends it well.
Panterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geerts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Geerts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson looking for a guillotine from mount but Geerts is having none of it.
Geerts has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Geerts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Geerts is working hard here to advance position.
Panterson fails to advance to Geerts's back.
Geerts manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Panterson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Panterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Geerts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Geerts wants to improve his position but Panterson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geerts wants to control but Panterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geerts keeps working.
Geerts is holding on to half guard well.
Panterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Geerts sees it coming and defends easily.
Panterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panterson works his way into side control.
Panterson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Geerts has escaped the position, nice work there.
Geerts tries to buck Panterson off but Panterson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geerts is trying to control Panterson's posture but Panterson avoids it.
Panterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geerts keeps working.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bread Panterson dominated that round.
That's time! Geerts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Panterson throws a series of punches but Geerts avoids them all with ease.
Geerts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panterson misses with a looping right.
Panterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panterson throws a leg kick but Geerts checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geerts misses with a head kick.
Geerts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Geerts is trying to defend but Panterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Panterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Geerts has managed to free his arm - good work.
Panterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panterson trying to control from half guard but Geerts is working away.
Panterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Panterson 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.
Geerts looking for submissions off his back.
Geerts is not content to let Panterson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panterson prevents Geerts from improving his position.
Panterson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Geerts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Geerts bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Geerts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Geerts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Geerts tries to free his leg and advance position but Panterson is retaining full guard.
Panterson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Geerts 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Geerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Panterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geerts throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Geerts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Geerts postures up in Panterson's guard and throws a big left but Panterson blocks it.
Geerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Panterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Geerts is really struggling to control Panterson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panterson throws a nice looking combination but Geerts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Geerts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Panterson sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Panterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Geerts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Geerts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bread Panterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Geerts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Panterson dives in and grabs Geerts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geerts pushes down on Panterson's head and hops out.
Geerts missing with a left hand there. Panterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panterson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Panterson swings for the body but Geerts moves out of range.
Geerts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panterson misses with a low kick.
Geerts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geerts looks to land a left hand but Panterson moved out of range nicely.
Geerts throws a sloppy head kick and Panterson moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geerts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panterson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Panterson has a takedown stuffed.
Geerts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panterson. Panterson obviously looking to wear him down.
Panterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
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.
Geerts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panterson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Geerts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Geerts tries a head kick but it misses.
Panterson blocks a head kick by Geerts.
Panterson blocks the body kick.
A big left from Geerts misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson looks for a takedown but Geerts sprawls well.
Geert Geerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bread Panterson.
Geerts misses with a low kick.
Bread Panterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Panterson.
Geerts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panterson with the counter takedown but Geerts avoids it easily.
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.
Panterson closes the distance and clinches up with Geerts, looking for a takedown. Panterson pushes Geerts against the ropes but Geerts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Geerts throws a shot from downtown. Panterson moves away and avoids it.
Panterson moves out of range as Geerts throws a body kick.
Geerts just misses with a punch to the body.
Panterson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Geerts defends it well.
Geerts misses with a head kick.
And Panterson tries to counter it with a takedown but Geerts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panterson connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geert Geerts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panterson 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bread Panterson!
Bread Panterson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz comes to the ring accompanied by ASAP Rocky - Wassup. Daniel Valdez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Daniel Valdez has been cut.
Valdez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munoz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valdez somewhat.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Munoz as he jumps to the side.
Munoz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valdez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Munoz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Munoz tries to get out of the position.
Valdez slips nicely into half guard.
Valdez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Valdez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez wants to pass to mount but Munoz is defending the position.
Munoz is staying active underneath Valdez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munoz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valdez is pressing down on Munoz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Munoz is holding on for now.
Valdez is trying to control the action in half guard but Munoz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Munoz tries to kick Valdez off in order to stand up. Valdez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Munoz is trying to get back to his feet.
Valdez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Valdez wants to control but Munoz is keeping him busy.
Valdez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Munoz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valdez is looking to take a break and control but Munoz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been informed that Valdez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Valdez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Munoz!
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.
Valdez moves to the back.
Valdez working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Munoz is doing well to defend. Valdez seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Munoz is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Valdez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Mazzarri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoover is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Godsmack - I Stand Alone. Dominic Hoover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Enrico Mazzarri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominic Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzarri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mazzarri showed some decent athleticism there.
Hoover is trying to stand up here but Mazzarri is controlling him well.
Mazzarri lands with a punch from half guard.
Hoover tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mazzarri manages to move to mount!
Hoover is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mazzarri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mazzarri working the ground and pound effectively.
Mazzarri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mazzarri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Hoover bucks Mazzarri off and manages to get back to his feet!
Nice shot lands for Hoover.
Hoover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazzarri counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoover won't be happy with that.
Hoover is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mazzarri lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hoover down.
Mazzarri is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoover is trying to buck Mazzarri off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mazzarri trying to control the position but Hoover is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover wants to get back to his feet.
Mazzarri trying to control the position but Hoover is working away.
Hoover is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mazzarri is controlling him well.
The referee asks Mazzarri politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mazzarri prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sloppy strikes there by Mazzarri.
Hoover is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mazzarri asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hoover is trying to escape the position but Mazzarri is controlling the position.
Hoover prevents Mazzarri from moving into mount.
Mazzarri is looking to take a break and control but Hoover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoover wants to get back to his feet but Mazzarri drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hoover misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Hoover. Those never looked like landing.
Mazzarri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left and a right from Hoover both land. Nice combination.
Hoover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Hoover. Those never looked like landing.
Mazzarri attempts a counter takedown but Hoover avoids it well and moves away.
Hoover lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dominic Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover throws a right and a left that Mazzarri avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover lands with a nice combination. Mazzarri backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoover. Mazzarri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzarri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoover is fending him off so far but Mazzarri persists. Nope, Hoover circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Hoover releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoover misses with a few strikes there.
Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazzarri.
Hoover cracks Mazzarri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Mazzarri drives through with a takedown into Hoover's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri advances position into side control!
Hoover wants to get back to his feet but Mazzarri drags him back down.
Mazzarri happy to just control the position for now.
Mazzarri trying to control the action but Hoover is working from the bottom.
Hoover is trying to buck Mazzarri off.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominic Hoover will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hoover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mazzarri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hoover!
Hoover sneaks out the side door and pushes Mazzarri away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazzarri.
A combination from Hoover does no damage.
Hoover stuffs the takedown.
Hoover unleashes a big counter combination but Mazzarri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hoover scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoover misses with a body punch
and Mazzarri counters with a straight right hand.
Mazzarri blocks a jab.
Mazzarri avoids the body shot from Hoover.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoover misses the target.
Hoover throws a combination that misses
and Mazzarri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hoover!
Hoover bucks up and tries to throw Mazzarri off but instead Mazzarri has got his back!
Mazzarri lands punches and elbows.
Will Mazzarri go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hoover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoover wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzarri is landing with strikes from the back.
Hoover wants to get back to his feet.
Hoover is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mazzarri lands shots from the back.
Mazzarri looking to break Hoover's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hoover remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mazzarri will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hoover wants to get back to his feet.
Mazzarri controlling from the back.
Mazzarri lands strikes to the head.
Hoover wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover is taking damage to the body and head.
Hoover is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hoover is covering up but some of the strikes from Mazzarri are getting through and doing damage.
Hoover is trying to get back to his feet but Mazzarri has full control of the position and if anything, Hoover has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mazzarri trying to control.
Hoover trying to get back to his feet but Mazzarri is in full control for now.
Mazzarri loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hoover hold on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoover is trying to get back to his feet but Mazzarri has full control of the position and if anything, Hoover has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mazzarri scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hoover trying to get back to his feet but Mazzarri is in full control for now.
Mazzarri is looking to control Hoover but Hoover is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover wants to get back to his feet.
Hoover is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Mazzarri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoover on the side of the head.
Hoover with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazzarri to score with a decent uppercut.
Mazzarri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab from Mazzarri.
Hoover moves forwards but Mazzarri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoover takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoover staying out of range there.
Hoover lunges at Mazzarri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazzarri's hand.
Hoover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Some bone on bone action there as Mazzarri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoover takes a swing at Mazzarri's ribcage but misses.
Mazzarri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoover sprawls and moves away.
Hoover changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazzarri slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Hoover misses with a head kick.
Hoover throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzarri.
Hoover misses with a double jab.
Mazzarri tries to counter with a takedown but Hoover is quick to defend against it.
A jab lands there for Mazzarri.
Dominic Hoover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Mazzarri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoover misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Mazzarri.
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 Enrico Mazzarri 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!
Hoover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoover misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Mazzarri.
Hoover closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Mazzarri attempts a counter takedown but Hoover avoids it well and moves away.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Mazzarri.
Hoover misses the body punch
and Mazzarri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mazzarri.
Enrico Mazzarri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoover is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Mazzarri presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Hoover scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazzarri has him pressed against the ropes.
Mazzarri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoover's efforts to push away.
Mazzarri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Hoover fails to land.
Hoover prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzarri tries to land a knee to the head but Hoover blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Hoover.
A head punch on the inside from Hoover fails to land.
Mazzarri wants to stall.
Mazzarri misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Mazzarri.
Hoover tries to break free but Mazzarri pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Hoover fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzarri.
A head punch on the inside from Hoover fails to land.
Mazzarri slowing the pace effectively.
Hoover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoover swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzarri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoover scores with a shot to the side of Mazzarri's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri is trying to pull guard but Hoover has him pressed against the ropes.
Hoover throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzarri is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrico Mazzarri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoover.
Mazzarri jumps guard but Hoover turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoover.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoover.
Mazzarri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoover pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mazzarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoover throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzarri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoover shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoover swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzarri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzarri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoover.
Dominic Hoover seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mazzarri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoover is trying to break the clinch but Mazzarri has him pressed against the ropes.
Hoover working aggressively here.
Mazzarri landing knees to the head.
Hoover throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzarri with a knee to the head.
Mazzarri blocks an uppercut.
Mazzarri blocks an uppercut.
Hoover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hoover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoover misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri with a knee to the head.
Hoover misses with the head strike.
Hoover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoover has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mazzarri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hoover can turn it around.
Mazzarri has Hoover pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mazzarri pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Hoover tumbling to the mat - Mazzarri dives into Hoover's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mazzarri.
Mazzarri prevents Hoover from getting back to his feet.
Hoover is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hoover lands a left hand.
Hoover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mazzarri blocking some punches.
Hoover breaks the clinch.
Hoover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Hoover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoover 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Hoover!
In his post fight interview, Dominic Hoover started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Grzesiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzesiuk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is PSY - Gangnam Style. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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221 lbs
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Good knees
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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
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrzej Grzesiuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Grace!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace shoots in looking for a takedown. Grzesiuk tries to sprawl out of it but Grace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Grzesiuk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grzesiuk wants to clinch up but Grace keeps it at a distance.
Grace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grzesiuk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grzesiuk turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace is pushing Grzesiuk's head away, looking to escape. Grzesiuk manages to hold on to the position though.
Grzesiuk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grzesiuk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grzesiuk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grzesiuk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grace sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzesiuk postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Grace to stand up.
Grace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grzesiuk!
Grace in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Grzesiuk is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Grace!
Miguel Grace thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo has chosen Damian Marley - Confrontation as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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192 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ice Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cold counters with a leg kick.
Bravo shoots in for a double leg but Cold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cold throws a solid leg kick but Bravo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cold.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cold.
Cold lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Cold's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Cold.
Cold is looking to chop away at Bravo 's legs.
A low kick from Cold misses
and Bravo counters by moving into the clinch.
Bravo decides to pull guard.
Cold stays in close to Bravo 's body and controls the position.
Bravo trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cold is defending well. Bravo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cold has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bravo celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
Joey Rodinerio Bravo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 8$), into his post fight interview.
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