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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pillow Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzhambek Umkhayev (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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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pillow Hands! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dzhambek Umkhayev! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hands shoots in looking for a takedown but Umkhayev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hands's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Hands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Hands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Umkhayev stuffs the takedown attempt from Hands. Hands gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pillow Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hands shoots for a double leg takedown but Umkhayev sprawls well. He's pushed Hands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hands fails with a takedown attempt. Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Umkhayev as he avoids it easily. Despite the aggression on Umkhayev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Horrible takedown attempt by Hands or perhaps it was just good defense by Umkhayev, which made it look bad. Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Hands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Hands fails to land the takedown. Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Dzhambek Umkhayev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hands shoots for a double leg takedown but Umkhayev sprawls well. He's pushed Hands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hands dives in for a single leg takedown but Umkhayev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here. Hands is breathing heavily. Hands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umkhayev defends well and Hands ends up having to push Umkhayev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here. Hands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umkhayev defends well and Hands ends up having to push Umkhayev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Hands tries for a takedown but Umkhayev circles away easily and Umkhayev counters with a three punch combo that has Hands backing up. Hands nods at Umkhayev to acknowledge the strikes. Hands misses with a takedown attempt and Umkhayev counters with a two punch combo. Hands shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Umkhayev sprawls well. Umkhayev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hands gets slowly back to his feet. Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hands has a takedown stuffed. As Hands backs off Umkhayev throws a huge counter combo but Hands manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Umkhayev slaps away a takedown attempt from Hands, before circling back to the center of the mat. Umkhayev throws a counter combo. Hands closes the distance and clinches up with Umkhayev, looking for a takedown. Hands pushes Umkhayev against the cage but Umkhayev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. As Hands backs off Umkhayev throws a huge counter combo but Hands manages to avoid it all. Hands goes for a double leg but Umkhayev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Umkhayev continues to drive forward. Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here. No luck for Hands with that takedown attempt. Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Hands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hands. Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hands. Hands shoots in looking for a takedown but Umkhayev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hands's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hands shoots in looking for a takedown. Umkhayev tries to sprawl out of it but Hands keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Umkhayev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hands has a takedown stuffed. Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Hands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Hands shoots in looking for a takedown. Umkhayev tries to sprawl out of it but Hands keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Umkhayev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Hands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hands shoots for a takedown but Umkhayev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hands fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Despite the aggression on Umkhayev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hands shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Umkhayev but Umkhayev pushes him off and we're back to square one. Umkhayev throws a counter combo. Hands fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Hands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Hands closes the distance and clinches up with Umkhayev, looking for a takedown. Hands pushes Umkhayev against the cage but Umkhayev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hands shoots for a takedown but Umkhayev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hands dives in and grabs Umkhayev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umkhayev pushes down on Hands's head and hops out. Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here. Horrible takedown attempt by Hands or perhaps it was just good defense by Umkhayev, which made it look bad. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dzhambek Umkhayev dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hands or perhaps it was just good defense by Umkhayev, which made it look bad. Dzhambek Umkhayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hands closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Umkhayev is trying to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Umkhayev can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hands is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Umkhayev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Umkhayev is trying to control Hands's posture but Hands avoids it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hands trying to control the position but Umkhayev is working away. Umkhayev has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hands gets to mount! Umkhayev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Umkhayev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Hands is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hands is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Umkhayev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hands. Hands is thwarting Umkhayev's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hands wants to work for an arm triangle but Umkhayev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Umkhayev is trying to stand back up but Hands is controlling him
Umkhayev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hands manages to pass to mount!
Hands wants to control the pace but Umkhayev is squirming around nicely. Hands working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Umkhayev looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hands! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pillow Hands! Pillow Hands seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Latitude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Stamper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Stamper will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Latitude! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Stamper! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big right from Latitude misses. Latitude shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Latitude was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Latitude taking a breather here. Latitude decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stamper to his feet. Latitude shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stamper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Latitude is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Latitude works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Latitude decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Stamper fails in his attempt to clinch. Stamper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Latitude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Latitude scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Latitude in particular looking to stall. Latitude lands strikes from half guard. Stamper is looking to escape. Latitude performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Latitude is looking for a kimura here.
Latitude with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Latitude seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stamper for as long as he can get away with. Stamper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Latitude. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Latitude takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Latitude works his foot free and advances to mount. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Stamper tries to lock up and control but Latitude gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Latitude stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Latitude shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Latitude seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Latitude has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stamper defend it? Latitude steps over the head and cranks it - Stamper is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Latitude!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edward Latitude!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Opel Insignia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krimely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Opel Insignia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Krimely! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krimely looks to land a body kick but Insignia moved away. Insignia doesn't manage to clinch there - Krimely circles away.
Krimely scores with a shot to the body.
Krimely displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Opel Insignia has been cut. Krimely keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Krimely does no damage. Krimely connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Krimely looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Insignia shoots for a double leg takedown but Krimely sprawls well. He's pushed Insignia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Krimely loads up on a big right hand but Insignia slips the punch. Insignia tries to clinch but Krimely moves out of range. Krimely swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Insignia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Krimely connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Insignia momentarily.
Krimely throws a nice looking combination but Insignia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Insignia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Krimely throws a lazy right hand but Insignia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Krimely pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Insignia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krimely as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Insignia fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Opel Insignia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Krimely fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Insignia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Insignia is breathing heavily. Krimely throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Krimely thuds a left hand into Insignia's body. Krimely throws a good cross that connects.
Krimely batters Insignia with a massive right followed by a huge left! Insignia is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Krimely lands a final crushing right hand to drop Insignia to the mat with a gruesome thud! Krimely is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Krimely! Jason Krimely spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klemens Czerwinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wincent Montag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klemens Czerwinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wincent Montag's chin.
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Klemens Czerwinski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wincent Montag! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Montag shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Czerwinski napping and manages to drive through into side control! Montag postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Czerwinski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Montag's best efforts. Czerwinski missing with punches from the bottom.
Czerwinski is looking to control Montag's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Czerwinski avoid being mounted? Czerwinski is trying to get back to full guard. Montag seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montag missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Czerwinski tries to kick Montag off but Montag keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Montag lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Czerwinski moves into full guard.
Czerwinski tries to land a sweep but no joy. Montag working some strikes from top position. Montag showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Czerwinski pulls Montag in close to his closed guard and prevents Montag from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Montag clinches with his opponent.
Czerwinski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Montag walks away with a smile on his face. Czerwinski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Montag doesn't succeed with the takedown and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Montag.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Czerwinski moves out of range of the leg kick from Montag. Czerwinski throws a big counter combination but Montag scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Montag shoots in but Czerwinski avoids the takedown attempt easily. Czerwinski is looking for a counter combo. Montag tries to score a power double leg takedown but Czerwinski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montag somewhat. Klemens Czerwinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wincent Montag. Montag throws a lazy head kick and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A head kick misses from Montag. Czerwinski throws a big counter combination but Montag scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A low kick from Montag misses and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Montag backing up. Montag nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Montag misses with a takedown attempt - Czerwinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Czerwinski is looking for a counter combo. Montag gets a clinch. Montag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Czerwinski pulls guard successfully.
Czerwinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Montag controls the pace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Montag being controlled here momentarily. Czerwinski is trying to control the position but Montag postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klemens Czerwinski dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Montag drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Czerwinski wants to stand and escape but Montag is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Montag decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Montag scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Montag wants to control but Czerwinski is keeping him busy. Czerwinski is trying to improve his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Czerwinski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Montag's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Czerwinski trying to control here.
Montag content to control rather than advance. Czerwinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Czerwinski wants to control but Montag is keeping busy.
Czerwinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montag.
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. Czerwinski wants to get back to his feet.
Montag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czerwinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montag.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Montag falls off balance throwing a combination
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body. Montag tries to clinch up but Czerwinski circles away and keeps his distance. As Montag looks to move away, Czerwinski throws a big counter combo bu Montag just gets out of the way. Montag closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Czerwinski throws Montag to one side and escapes! Montag throws a leg kick that is checked and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Montag will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Montag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Czerwinski is looking for a counter combo. Montag lands an overhand right. Montag scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Czerwinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Czerwinski has hold of Montag's hands but Montag slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Montag controlling the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Czerwinski is pressing down on Montag's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Montag slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Czerwinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Czerwinski 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. Montag must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Montag decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Czerwinski, up you get! Montag tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Czerwinski swivels and escapes. 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 Klemens Czerwinski will probably get the nod. 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!
Montag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Czerwinski circles away. Montag shoots in looking for a takedown but Czerwinski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montag's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Czerwinski throws a big counter combination but Montag scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Czerwinski tries to sprawl but Montag drives through with a takedown into half guard. Czerwinski has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Montag is on him like a limpet, forcing Czerwinski back against the cage. Montag can't find room to land a body shot as Czerwinski controls the action.
Montag is looking to break free of the clinch but Czerwinski has double underhooks. Czerwinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Montag avoids the damage to the body. Montag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Czerwinski has him pressed against the cage. Montag manages to break the clinch.
Montag fails with the takedown. Klemens Czerwinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wincent Montag. Montag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Montag tries for a takedown but Czerwinski circles away easily and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body. Montag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Czerwinski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Montag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Montag will be more careful next time no doubt. Montag with a lazy takedown attempt and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Montag shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Montag throws a left and a right that both miss
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Montag. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Montag closes the distance but Czerwinski moves to the side and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Klemens Czerwinski is winning the standup battle so far. Montag closes the distance looking to clinch and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo. Montag doesn't succeed with the takedown and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Montag backing up. Montag nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Montag misses with a takedown attempt and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Montag. Wincent Montag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Montag goes for a double leg but Czerwinski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Czerwinski continues to drive forward. Czerwinski appears to be looking for a big counter. Montag doesn't succeed with the takedown and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Montag. Montag throws a sloppy head kick and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo. Klemens Czerwinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Montag throws a sloppy body shot
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body. Montag shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo.
Montag is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Montag doesn't succeed with the takedown and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Montag is still on wobbly legs! Can Czerwinski finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Montag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo. Montag misses with a takedown attempt and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Montag backing up. Montag nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes. Montag wants to clinch but Czerwinski slips to the side and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Montag fails with the takedown and Czerwinski comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Montag stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Czerwinski is on him like rabid pit bull! Montag slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klemens Czerwinski! A victorious Klemens Czerwinski 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rune Holta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Pavelic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rune Holta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ante Pavelic! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Pavelic. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holta tries to buck Pavelic off but Pavelic is having none of it. Pavelic lands a few punches from side control. Pavelic stands up and beckons Holta to his feet. Pavelic has Holta up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holta. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pavelic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Holta looking to throw knees to the head but Pavelic is blocking nicely.
Pavelic misses with a knee strike.
Pavelic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Holta taking some punishment here, with Pavelic in his half guard. Holta has hold of Pavelic's hands but Pavelic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pavelic lands strikes from half guard.
Holta is rocked! Holta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Oh Holta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Pavelic drops an elbow to the side of Holta's head. Pavelic lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Holta quite badly. Holta pulls Pavelic in close trying to recover. Pavelic postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Holta on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Holta doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Pavelic! In his post fight interview, Ante Pavelic gave a big smile as he said 'ZA DOM SPREMNI'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Lazaretto by Jack White. Abe Goldman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Smith! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
47 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Goldman! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goldman circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Goldman to counter with a crisp jab. Smith tries to land a body kick and Goldman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Smith misses with a body kick. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldman! But no joy. Smith tries to clinch there but Goldman circles away.
Goldman lands with a nice body punch. Goldman takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. Goldman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goldman duly obliges. Goldman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruce Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith misses with a body shot
enabling Goldman to counter with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch. Smith tries to work over Goldman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goldman lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goldman tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goldman misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Goldman blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses. Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goldman blocks it with crossed arms. Goldman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith takes a shot to the head. Goldman avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Goldman tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goldman avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike. Goldman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Goldman fails to land. Goldman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goldman pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith misses with a knee strike.
Goldman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goldman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Goldman blocks the elbow strike.
Goldman blocks an uppercut.
Goldman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. Goldman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. A knee to the head by Smith.
Goldman blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
It looks like Abe Goldman has been cut. Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldman avoids the damage to the body. Goldman blocks a body shot from Smith. Goldman prevents a body shot from Smith. A right hand to the body from Goldman.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Goldman blocks it.
Goldman tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Goldman blocks it.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Goldman is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith. Goldman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith cracks Goldman with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Goldman on the inside. Goldman tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Goldman working aggressively here.
Goldman tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Goldman back against the cage. Goldman misses with a punch to the body.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. Smith misses with an elbow over the top. Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Goldman. Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Goldman misses with some punches.
Goldman avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abe Goldman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Abe Goldman's cut. That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith defending well as Goldman loads up on a big left hand. Smith throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Goldman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Goldman blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Goldman is avoiding it.
Goldman connects with a looping right hand.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Nice defenses there by Smith. Smith tries to clinch up. A nice combination there by Goldman.
Goldman feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down. Goldman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Goldman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Smith misses and Goldman counters with a big right hand! Oh Smith is in trouble here! Goldman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abe Goldman! Abe Goldman is the new middleweight champion! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Abe Goldman made sure he mentioned Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Hold Us. Mac Mooseheads acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Johnson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Mooseheads! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson gets caught napping as Mooseheads dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard. Mooseheads throws a big right hand that misses. Mooseheads is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control. Mooseheads postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mooseheads missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mooseheads looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Mooseheads has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Mooseheads wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mooseheads there! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mooseheads wants to control but Johnson is having none of it. Mooseheads is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mooseheads bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Mooseheads tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Mooseheads trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mooseheads has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mooseheads postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it. Mooseheads wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position. Mooseheads working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mooseheads trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mooseheads throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mooseheads wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position. Johnson pulls Mooseheads in close to prevent any damage. Mooseheads has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mooseheads's guard.
Mooseheads working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Mooseheads has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mooseheads regains half guard. Mooseheads looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mooseheads wants to get back to full guard. Mooseheads is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. Mooseheads wants to sweep but Johnson has passed to side control! Mooseheads is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Johnson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Mooseheads tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control. Mooseheads tries to control the position but Johnson now has his back.
Mooseheads tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson has good solid back control here. Johnson keeps control of the position as Mooseheads tries to break free.
Mooseheads turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Mooseheads is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Johnson prevents Mooseheads from getting the reversal. Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mooseheads is wriggling around trying to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bradley Johnson will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mooseheads looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Mooseheads drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard. Mooseheads trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mooseheads in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mooseheads trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mooseheads works a leg free and moves into half guard. Mooseheads is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mooseheads to get the leverage. Mooseheads is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer. Mooseheads is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mooseheads is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Mooseheads looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson keeping moving, preventing Mooseheads from controlling successfully. Mooseheads stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mooseheads sitting in guard, not really doing much. Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Mooseheads trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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. Mooseheads wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Mooseheads is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
Mooseheads looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mooseheads wants to sweep but Johnson has passed to side control! Mooseheads manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts. Mooseheads is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. Mooseheads looking for submissions off his back. Mooseheads looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mooseheads looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four 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. Mooseheads actively working from the bottom here. Mooseheads is breathing heavily. Mooseheads looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount! Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Mooseheads is trying to reverse the position but instead Johnson has taken his back - oops! Johnson controls the position. Mooseheads turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mooseheads looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mooseheads looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mac Mooseheads will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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!
Mooseheads drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mooseheads throwing strikes but Johnson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Mooseheads is trying to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mooseheads can't do much from the bottom here. Mooseheads is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Johnson is staying active.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mooseheads is looking for a sweep. Mooseheads is still trying to improve position. Johnson gets to mount! Mooseheads was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Mac Mooseheads has got the better of the ground game so far. Mooseheads is trying desperately to improve position. Johnson controlling from mount. Mooseheads keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mooseheads tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away. Mooseheads wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. You can see the frustration on Mooseheads's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mooseheads takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mooseheads's body.
Johnson avoiding Mooseheads 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mooseheads rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Mooseheads looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Mooseheads is in bad spot here.
Mooseheads is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Mooseheads trying to control the hands but Johnson won't let him. Mooseheads can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mooseheads trying to control but not successfully. You can see the frustration on Mooseheads's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson biding his time, controlling Mooseheads. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Johnson is not going to allow Mooseheads to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight! Bradley Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! Bradley Johnson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alan Sansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Tokoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokoro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boomtastic. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alan Sansing! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Tokoro! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sansing dives in and scores a takedown into Tokoro's guard. Tokoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tokoro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sansing is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tokoro. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Tokoro tries to bench press Sansing off him but Sansing keeps the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tokoro is still trying to improve position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A lull in the action here as Sansing stalls from top position. Tokoro tries to buck Sansing off but Sansing is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Tokoro looking for a sweep but Sansing has passed into full mount! Oh no! Tokoro can't escape the position.
Tokoro looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Sansing has the hooks in. Tokoro 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. Sansing is trying to stick to Tokoro's back but Tokoro is turning into Sansing. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sansing's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tokoro. Tokoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sansing swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tokoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sansing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tokoro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sansing manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Tokoro tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tokoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sansing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tokoro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tokoro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tokoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokoro, not yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sansing passes Tokoro's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Sansing stalling. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Sansing dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sansing closes the distance and clinches up with Tokoro, looking for a takedown. Sansing pushes Tokoro against the cage but Tokoro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tokoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tokoro drives through with a takedown into guard. Tokoro passes Sansing's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Tokoro seems to be looking for submissions.
Tokoro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sansing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tokoro. Tokoro is just content to waste time from the top position. Sansing takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Alan Sansing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sansing is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tokoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sansing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sansing controls Tokoro momentarily but Tokoro frees himself. Tokoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sansing is keeping the position for now. Tokoro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Tokoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sansing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Tokoro 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. Tokoro moves into the clinch. Tokoro prevents the takedown attempt.
Sansing gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tokoro.
Tokoro scores with a nice hook to the head. Sansing is struggling to control the position. Tokoro stalling against the cage.
Tokoro misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tokoro misses with a knee to the head. Sansing has clasped his hands together around Tokoro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Sansing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Tokoro manages to get back to half guard. Tokoro wants to get back to full guard but Sansing has passed into side control. Tokoro is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tokoro is not content to let Sansing control the position. Tokoro is trying to control Sansing's posture but Sansing avoids it. Tokoro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sansing's best efforts. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tokoro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sansing escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sansing! Tokoro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sansing is one step ahead and moves to full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sansing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tokoro avoids it really well and circles away. Sansing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tokoro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Tokoro trying his best to control but Sansing has mounted him. Tokoro tries to control the position but Sansing now has his back.
Sansing has the hooks in. Tokoro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sansing is riding his opponent, not letting Tokoro buck him off. Sansing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokoro can do to turn this around? Tokoro is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Sansing keeps control of the position easily here as Tokoro tries to buck him off.
Tokoro can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tokoro trying to control the hands but Sansing won't let him. Tokoro wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sansing controlling the position well here. Tokoro rolled but Sansing kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sansing controlling well, preventing Tokoro from escaping the position.
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. Tokoro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tokoro wants to improve his position but Sansing is controlling well.
Tokoro works his way to full guard. Good work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tokoro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sansing uses it to pass to side control.
Tokoro is looking to regain half guard here but Sansing keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Alan Sansing showed his dominance in that final round. I think Sansing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Sansing! Alan Sansing decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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