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Immortals13 Gracie v Rodriquez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xanana Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bates has chosen Doused as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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289 lbs
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296 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xanana Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Bates!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dias back to the cage. Bates follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dias throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Bates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dias circles away quickly and effectively.
Dias wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dias with a jab.
We've been told by Dias's head coaches at Amstadam MMA traning center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bates misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dias was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
A combination from Bates does no damage.
Dias throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Dias.
Bates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dias keeps the fight on the outside.
Bates throws a right and a left that Dias avoids nicely.
Dias is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.
Dias misses with a looping left.
Bates unleashes a big counter combination but Dias bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dias stuffs the takedown.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates misses with a series of wild punches.
Bates has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bates is looking to clinch.
Dias wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bates lands a jab-cross combination.
Bates throws a series of punches but Dias moves out of range.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Dias.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dias circles away quickly and effectively.
Dias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dias lands a hook that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Nice body punch from Dias - that landed with a thud.
Bates tries to break free but Dias pushes him back against the cage.
Dias lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bates looks winded!
Dias is leaning against Bates and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dias dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dias lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Jon Bates has been cut.
Dias presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Dias - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias controlling the action here for a moment.
Dias working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dias lands with a light punch inside.
Dias presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dias lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Dias.
A body shot lands from Dias.
Dias stalling in the clinch.
Dias manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dias seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dias works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dias stalls.
Dias holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xanana Dias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Bates's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bates, pushing him back against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xanana Dias.
Dias throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates unleashes a big counter combination but Dias bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bates takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt - Dias 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.
Bates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dias is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates defending well as Dias loads up on a big left hand.
Dias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Bates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xanana Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates misses with the combination.
Bates tries to keep at a distance but Dias has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dias stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bates is breathing heavily.
Dias pushes Bates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bates's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dias lands with a light punch inside.
Dias lands with a light punch inside.
Dias lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dias.
A body shot lands from Dias.
Dias effectively controlling the action here.
Dias lands with a left to the head.
Dias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Dias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bates is rocked!
A short right from Dias on the inside.
Bates is still on wobbly legs! Can Dias finish him?
Dias scores with a hook to the body.
Dias is struggling to control the position.
Bates seems to have recovered his senses.
A body shot lands from Dias.
Bates wants to break free but Dias has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dias - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dias holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dias is pushing Bates up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xanana Dias.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dias darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dias gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dias lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dias lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dias displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bates up against the cage.
Dias leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dias.
Still in the clinch, Dias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bates letting Dias take a breather here.
Dias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dias.
Dias lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Dias.
Dias has Bates pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xanana Dias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Bates's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dias closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dias.
A short left from Dias.
Nice body punch from Dias.
Good body shot from Dias.
A bit of stalling here from Dias.
Dias drops Bates onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bates is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bates being controlled against the cage.
Dias slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xanana Dias.
Dias misses with a straight left.
Dias sets himself, and Bates steps forward looking for the clinch! Dias avoids it this time.
Bates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
Dias works on Bates's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Dias.
Xanana Dias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dias is working Bates over against the cage.
Dias drops Bates onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bates is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A bit of stalling here from Dias.
Dias is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dias drops Bates onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bates is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dias lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Dias.
Dias is pushing Bates up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dias slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Dias.
Dias throws a big uppercut that drops Bates! More strikes from Dias and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bates lies dazed against the cage as Dias celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xanana Dias!
Our winner, Xanana Dias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bongol Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hello Kitty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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273 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bongol Wibowo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hello Kitty!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Kitty.
Kitty misses with a straight right.
Wibowo shoots in looking for a takedown but Kitty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wibowo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kitty stuns Wibowo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wibowo is breathing heavily.
Kitty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wibowo at a distance.
Kitty lands a right hook to the body.
Kitty lands a slapping body shot.
Wibowo slips a jab and a cross from Kitty.
Kitty scores with a jab.
It looks like Bongol Wibowo has been cut.
Kitty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wibowo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kitty is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Kitty shuts the power down on Wibowo. Lights out, game over! Kitty is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hello Kitty!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hello Kitty made sure he mentioned Max Octane Fight Wear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raivo Kull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Shore has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Raivo Kull's chin.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raivo Kull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Shore!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shore shoots in looking for a takedown but Kull manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kull has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Migraine in the buildup to the fight.
Kull slips a jab and a cross from Shore.
Shore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kull.
Shore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kull, pushing him back against the cage.
Kull is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shore backwards.
Kull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shore is defending well for now.
Kull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shore backwards.
Kull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shore is defending well for now.
Shore is trying to break free.
Kull crunches a lovely knee into Shore's ribcage.
Kull connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shore's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shore is defending well for now.
Kull lands a knee to the body.
Kull lands an elbow just above Shore 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kull pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shore tries to break free but Kull pushes him back against the cage.
Kull using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kull really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kull taking a breather.
Kull keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shore's efforts to push away.
Shore blocks a body shot from Kull.
Kull just leaning against Shore, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Kull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore has Kull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raivo Kull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Shore.
A knee to the head by Kull.
Kull has Shore pressed against the cage, preventing Shore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kull is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Kull.
Kull connects with a knee to the head.
Kull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shore is defending well for now.
Kull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kull connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shore's face.
Kull missing with knees to the body.
Kull landing knees to the body.
Shore prevents a body shot from Kull.
A short uppercut from Kull.
Kull cracks Shore with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kull crunches a lovely knee into Shore's ribcage.
Kull tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shore.
Shore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shore takes a shot to the head.
Kull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kull with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kull lands an elbow that stopped Shore in his tracks for a moment.
Kull misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Kull.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kull prevents Shore from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kull connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shore's face.
Kull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kull throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shore blocks it with crossed arms.
Kull slows down the pace here.
Shore managing to block the knees to the body from Kull.
Kull tries to work over Shore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Kull.
Kull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Kull.
Kull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kull walks away with a smile on his face. Shore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raivo Kull 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.
Kull tries to clinch up but Shore circles away and keeps his distance.
Shore throws a series of punches but Kull moves out of range.
Shore has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kull - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Kull.
A short left from Kull.
Kull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kull using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kull lands an elbow just above Shore 's eye.
Kull lands with a light punch inside.
Kull utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kull.
Shore takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kull obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shore blocking some punches.
Kull lands an elbow just above Shore 's eye.
Kull scores with a knee to the head.
Shore has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kull seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shore can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shores head.
A frustrated look appears on Shore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kull lands a nice knee to the body.
Kull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shore can do to turn this around?
Kull gets through Shore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shore blocks a body shot from Kull.
Kull throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kull missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore is trying to break the clinch but Kull has him pressed against the cage.
Kull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shore's elbow.
Kull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shore or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shore is looking to break free of the clinch but Kull has double underhooks.
Raivo Kull has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kull lands an elbow just above Shore 's eye.
Kull with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shore gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kull is pressing down on Shore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kull is looking for a triangle but Shore pushes his legs off easily.
Shore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shore chips away with some ground and pound.
Shore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shore trying to control the position from guard on top but Kull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shore defends well.
Shore decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kull's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shore under the eye.
Kull shoots in for a takedown but Shore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shore clinches up with Kull and pushes him back against the cage.
Shore avoiding damage as Kull throws knees to the body.
Kull lands a good knee to the midsection. Shore won't want to take too many of those.
Shore tries to pull guard but Kull holds him up against the cage and eventually Shore drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kull.
Shore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kull walks away with a smile on his face. Shore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kull displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shore.
Kull is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shore.
Raivo Kull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Shore.
Shore is breathing heavily.
Kull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kull. Kull obviously looking to wear him down.
Shore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kull misses with a two punch combination.
Shore closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Shore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kull just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shore jumps guard but Kull turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kull misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shore avoiding damage as Kull throws knees to the body.
Kull tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shore avoids it.
Kull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raivo Kull dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Shore tries to land a leg kick but Kull saw it coming and moves away.
Kull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Kull.
Shore misses with a leg kick.
Kull feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kull defends well and Shore ends up having to push Kull into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shore looks to land a combination but Kull avoids it well.
Shore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kull. Kull obviously looking to wear him down.
Raivo Kull is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Kull finds it's way through Shore's defenses.
Shore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kull checks a low kick from Shore.
Kull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shore.
Shore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kull holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kull lands a good knee to the midsection. Shore won't want to take too many of those.
Shore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kull lands a right hand.
Kull can't find room to land a body shot as Shore controls the action.
Shore tries to pull guard but Kull forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kull obliges.
Kull unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kull lands an elbow just above Shore 's eye.
Shore letting Kull take a breather here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kull.
Shore takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kull lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kull landing knees to the body.
Kull putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Kull.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kull.
Kull lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kull using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kull lands a nice uppercut.
Kull with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shore tries to pull guard but Kull holds him up against the cage and eventually Shore drops back down to his feet.
Raivo Kull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Shore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kull throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shore is defending well for now.
Kull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kull.
Kull utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kull keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shore's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Kull.
Shore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kull after a bit of a struggle.
A bit of stalling here from Kull.
Raivo Kull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kull walks away with a smile on his face. Shore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shore wants to slow Kull down by chopping away at his legs.
Shore moves into the clinch.
Kull putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shore is trying to pull guard but Kull turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shore fails to pull guard.
Kull struggles to land a body shot inside as Shore controls his hands.
Kull pushes Shore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shore takes an elbow to the temple.
Kull can't find room to land a body shot as Shore controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kull lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kull lands with a left to the head.
Kull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rick Shore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kull lands an elbow that stopped Shore in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raivo Kull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kull, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raivo Kull!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Flood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Pixies - Where is my mind?. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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167 lbs
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23
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Flood!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flood instigates a clinch.
Flood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hughes uses from the top position.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Flood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hughes stops Flood from standing up.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Flood keeps moving.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Flood has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes stops Flood from standing up.
Flood is wriggling around but Hughes manages to pass to half guard.
Hughes throwing shots but Flood is blocking nicely.
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Flood is defending well.
Flood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
Flood is looking to escape.
Flood is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Flood is in trouble now - Hughes has advanced to mount!
Hughes with good strikes from the mount here!
Flood wants to try and get back to his feet.
Flood taking shots to the head.
It looks like Derek Flood has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes with the ground and pound from mount.
Flood is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flood is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Flood is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him?
Flood has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Hughes loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Flood hold on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands a series of strikes from the back and Flood goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Hughes!
Joseph Hughes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meister Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Runar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meister Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Runar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson misses with a double jab
and Cheese moves into the clinch.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson wants to break free but Cheese has control.
Nelson wants to break free but Cheese has control.
Nelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cheese pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cheese.
Cheese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheese throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Cheese down.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheese moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson scores with a jab to the head.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheese takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheese is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nelson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cheese counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cheese keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cheese takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cheese obliges.
Cheese lands an uppercut.
Nelson is trying to push Cheese away but Cheese has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cheese is struggling to control the position.
Nelson taking a breather.
Cheese has Nelson pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cheese holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cheese has double underhooks.
Nelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cheese - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cheese prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
Cheese lands with a left to the head.
Cheese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson throws a lazy head kick
and Cheese counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cheese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Cheese attempts a counter takedown but Nelson avoids it well and moves away.
Cheese looks for the body kick but Nelson saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Nelson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Cheese throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Cheese sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Cheese.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Cheese uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Cheese is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meister Cheese dominated that round.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Cheese misses.
Cheese darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Cheese sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cheese throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Nelson tumbling to the canvas!
Nelson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese gets to his feet and stands over Nelson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nelson felt that one! Cheese unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nelson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meister Cheese!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mancini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Alstott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Mancini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zack Alstott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alstott wants to clinch up but Mancini keeps it at a distance.
Mancini misses with a double jab.
Mancini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alstott in his tracks.
Mancini throws a low kick, looking for Alstott's leg but Alstott calmly moves out of range.
Mancini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alstott forces Mancini back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alstott breaks from the clinch.
Alstott is looking to clinch.
Alstott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mancini throws a shot to the body.
Mancini misses with an uppercut.
Mancini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alstott ducks right into an uppercut from Mancini.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alstott rushes Mancini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mancini is trying to stall.
Alstott misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alstott swings wildly with an uppercut but Mancini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mancini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mancini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alstott tries to throw a body punch but Mancini avoids it by throwing Alstott back against the cage.
Alstott misses with the head strike.
Alstott takes a shot to the head.
Mancini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mancini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alstott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alstott blocks an uppercut.
Alstott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mancini backwards.
Mancini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alstott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alstott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mancini has a couple of punches blocked by Alstott.
Mancini scores with a shoulder strike.
Alstott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mancini throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Mancini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alstott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alstott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mancini blocks the elbow strike.
Mancini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mancini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alstott misses with a body punch.
Alstott gets control of Mancini's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alstott will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mancini stops Alstott from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mancini is stalling in the full guard.
Mancini preventing the sweep.
Alstott keeping moving, preventing Mancini from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alstott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alstott fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Mancini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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.
Mancini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alstott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mancini counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alstott! Mancini lets Alstott back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Zack Alstott has been cut.
Alstott drops his hands momentarily. Mancini doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Alstott staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Alstott doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Mancini!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Rynkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Omad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rynkowski comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Selita - 303. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
154 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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19
149 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastian Rynkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Omad!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Omad.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Omad - that will leave a mark!
Omad throws a sloppy head kick
and Rynkowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rynkowski.
Rynkowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Omad wants to improve his position but instead Rynkowski has moved into half guard.
Rynkowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rynkowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Omad gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Omad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rynkowski is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omad is trying to keep Rynkowski in close.
Rynkowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rynkowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rynkowski trying to control but Omad is working from the bottom.
Omad is trying to hold Rynkowski in close to prevent damage but Rynkowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Rynkowski is trying to work for a kimura but Omad is defending well.
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.
Omad is trying to get back to full guard.
Rynkowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Omad is trying to get back to full guard.
Rynkowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Omad tries to roll over but Rynkowski keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rynkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Omad is trying to maintain the position but Rynkowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Rynkowski is looking for a kimura here.
Omad is staying active underneath Rynkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rynkowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Rynkowski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Omad could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rynkowski has cracked it and Omad is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rynkowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sebastian Rynkowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Sebastian Rynkowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silva Zoldyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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20
205 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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212 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Silva Zoldyck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoldyck swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Zoldyck avoids it well.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Silva Zoldyck has been cut.
Hunt lands a jab to Zoldyck's midsection.
Zoldyck misses with a hook.
Zoldyck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Zoldyck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zoldyck's head.
Nice uppercut there from Zoldyck.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Zoldyck misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zoldyck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Zoldyck prevents a body shot from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zoldyck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Zoldyck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
Zoldyck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zoldyck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoldyck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zoldyck tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Zoldyck back against the cage.
Zoldyck lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zoldyck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Zoldyck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoldyck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zoldyck wants to break free but Hunt has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt gets control of Zoldyck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hunt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zoldyck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoldyck has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zoldyck defends well.
Zoldyck content to stall in guard here.
Zoldyck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zoldyck looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zoldyck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zoldyck pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zoldyck is working away from the top position though.
Zoldyck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt wants to control but Zoldyck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zoldyck content to control rather than advance.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silva Zoldyck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zoldyck lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Zoldyck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zoldyck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Zoldyck throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Zoldyck misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zoldyck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Zoldyck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Zoldyck ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zoldyck ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Zoldyck lands a body shot.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Zoldyck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Hunt throws a push kick but Zoldyck slaps the foot to one side.
Zoldyck throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch.
Paul Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zoldyck.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck is looking to control Hunt's arms but Hunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zoldyck has his back to the cage.
Zoldyck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Zoldyck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zoldyck throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Zoldyck's head but Zoldyck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Zoldyck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva Zoldyck is winning the standup battle so far.
Zoldyck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Zoldyck tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt misses the jab.
Zoldyck dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt moves to clinch but Zoldyck breaks away
and Zoldyck counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Zoldyck with an uppercut!
Hunt throws a jab when Zoldyck was well out of range.
Zoldyck defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Zoldyck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt throws a low kick but Zoldyck avoids it.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Zoldyck.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
enabling Zoldyck to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Zoldyck blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Zoldyck tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zoldyck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zoldyck slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
It looked like Zoldyck wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt scores with a kick to the body.
Hunt throws a jab when Zoldyck was well out of range.
Zoldyck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Zoldyck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Zoldyck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zoldyck moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zoldyck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zoldyck throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
It looked like Zoldyck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoldyck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoldyck misses the target.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoldyck.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoldyck.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zoldyck scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyck cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Zoldyck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Silva Zoldyck's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zoldyck blocks a low kick nicely.
Zoldyck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Zoldyck counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt moves forwards but Zoldyck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoldyck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Zoldyck counter with a right hand.
Hunt takes a swing at Zoldyck's ribcage but misses.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zoldyck.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoldyck digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Zoldyck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
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!
Hunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zoldyck will feel that in the morning.
Zoldyck looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck connects with a crisp jab.
Zoldyck throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt wants to counter the offense by Zoldyck and move into the clinch position.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoldyck.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Zoldyck's ribs.
A cross from Zoldyck lands.
Zoldyck misses with a straight right.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zoldyck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Zoldyck - just one landing.
Hunt lands a jab to Zoldyck's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoldyck.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zoldyck loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zoldyck throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoldyck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zoldyck throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoldyck manages to avoid it.
Zoldyck moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoldyck moves away.
Zoldyck throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyck was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Zoldyck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zoldyck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zoldyck throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hunt slips a jab from Zoldyck.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Zoldyck.
A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zoldyck lands a right hook to the body.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Zoldyck.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Zoldyck stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zoldyck works the jab nicely.
Zoldyck scores with a punch to the head.
Zoldyck dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoldyck scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoldyck.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zoldyck will feel that in the morning.
Zoldyck lands with an overhand left.
Zoldyck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Zoldyck. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Zoldyck on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Zoldyck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zoldyck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zoldyck takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Zoldyck throws out a powerful jab.
Zoldyck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoldyck takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Zoldyck clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Silva Zoldyck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Zoldyck tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt jumps guard but Zoldyck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hunt wants to take the fight to the mat but Zoldyck manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Zoldyck.
A short right from Zoldyck.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoldyck.
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoldyck pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva Zoldyck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Hunt tries to clinch but Zoldyck is having none of it.
Zoldyck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt misses with a left hand
enabling Zoldyck to counter with a crisp jab.
Zoldyck misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyck closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Zoldyck.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt jumps guard.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Zoldyck tries to pass.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zoldyck defends well.
Hunt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zoldyck uses it to pass to side control.
That's two 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.
Hunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zoldyck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunt is trying to control Zoldyck's posture but Zoldyck avoids it.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Zoldyck stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking for a sweep but Zoldyck has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hunt looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hunt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunt trying to control but not successfully.
Hunt is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zoldyck's guard. Nice work there by Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Zoldyck had his way with Paul Hunt in that round.
The cut man is working on Silva Zoldyck's cut.
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!
Zoldyck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoldyck.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Zoldyck keeps it at a distance.
Hunt takes a swing at Zoldyck's ribcage but misses.
Zoldyck sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zoldyck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Zoldyck misses with a body shot.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt moves out of range as Zoldyck strikes.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Hunt tries to clinch but Zoldyck is having none of it.
Zoldyck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Zoldyck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck lands a body shot.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zoldyck circles away quickly and effectively.
Zoldyck rushes Hunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zoldyck wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Zoldyck blocks an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoldyck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zoldyck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoldyck scores with a hook to the body.
Zoldyck misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyck tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Zoldyck back against the cage.
Zoldyck lands an uppercut.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt decides to pull guard.
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Zoldyck defends easily.
Hunt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zoldyck's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zoldyck passes into half guard.
Zoldyck sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hunt is looking to get back to full guard here but Zoldyck has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt is trying to improve his 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.
Zoldyck tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hunt's legs.
Hunt tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hunt tries to hold on but Zoldyck pushes him away.
Hunt working to try and regain half guard.
Zoldyck controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Zoldyck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zoldyck 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Zoldyck!
Silva Zoldyck retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Silva Zoldyck thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Paul Hunt stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fionn MacCumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fionn MacCumhaill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCumhaill connects with a body shot.
MacCumhaill sends Marsh crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! MacCumhaill is motioning to the referee to let Marsh up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Stan Marsh has been cut.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. MacCumhaill moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Marsh! MacCumhaill continues to tee off on Marsh, landing with a left and a right! MacCumhaill connects with a right hand that leaves Marsh sleeping against the cage! What a finish by MacCumhaill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fionn MacCumhaill!
During a confident post fight interview, Fionn MacCumhaill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rollo Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Rodriguez !
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez blocks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodriguez drags the fight down to the ground.
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Rodriguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rodriguez reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie keeping hold of Rodriguez 's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie trying to control here.
Rodriguez trying to control the pace.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriguez has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez .
Rollo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Rodriguez .
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez !
Gracie tries to move to mount but Rodriguez blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Gracie seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Rodriguez is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Rollo Gracie!
Rollo Gracie retains his featherweight title!
Rollo Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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