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SPARTA 15: Smit vs. Gracie 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kile Jr (ranked 5002 p4p, 169 weight class) and Fuzzy Dunlop (ranked 7610 p4p, 192 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kile Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fuzzy Dunlop!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunlop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jr.
A jab from Jr misses.
Dunlop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunlop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jr defends it well.
A slow jab from Jr misses its intended target.
Jr throws a body punch but Dunlop moves out of range.
Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dunlop misses with a two punch combination.
Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunlop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jr.
Dunlop tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jr.
Dunlop slips a jab from Jr.
Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dunlop to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr misses with a straight right.
Dunlop with the counter takedown but Jr avoids it easily.
Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunlop's head.
Dunlop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Dunlop tries to counter it with a takedown but Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jr misses the jab.
Dunlop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jr.
Dunlop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dunlop throws a looping overhand right but Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Jr misses with a hook.
Kile Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Dunlop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dunlop is rocked!
Dunlop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jr.
Dunlop is still on wobbly legs! Can Jr finish him?
A jab from Dunlop misses.
Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dunlop on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Jr misses.
A nice side step and Dunlop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dunlop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jr.
Dunlop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kile Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunlop blocks a jab.
Dunlop feints the counter takedown.
Dunlop seems to have recovered his senses.
Dunlop ducks under a wild hook from Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jr misses with a left hand
and Dunlop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunlop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Jr misses its intended target.
Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Dunlop counters with a stiff right hand.
Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunlop feints the counter takedown.
Jr misses with an uppercut.
Dunlop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jr thuds a left hand into Dunlop's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dunlop.
Dunlop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunlop moves out of range as Jr strikes.
Nice defenses there by Dunlop.
Jr throws a lazy right hand but Dunlop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunlop with the counter takedown but Jr avoids it easily.
Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Jr misses with a right hand
and Dunlop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Jr throws a jab when Dunlop was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kile Jr 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.
Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Dunlop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunlop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Jr backs off Dunlop throws a huge counter combo but Jr manages to avoid it all.
Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunlop.
Jr misses with a looping right.
Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunlop was well out of range. Poor timing from Jr.
A swing and a miss from Dunlop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jr.
Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jr tries to bum rush Dunlop with a series of wild strikes but Dunlop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jr duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr misses with a straight right.
Dunlop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jr defends it well.
Jr looks to land a left hand but Dunlop moved out of range nicely.
Jr throws a shot from downtown. Dunlop moves away and avoids it.
Dunlop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunlop.
Dunlop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice cross by Dunlop.
Jr lands with an overhand left.
Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunlop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dunlop with the counter takedown but Jr avoids it easily.
Jr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dunlop to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Dunlop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dunlop.
Jr takes a swing at Dunlop's ribcage but misses.
Jr looks to land a right hand but Dunlop moved out of range.
Dunlop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jr defends it well.
Jr throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Dunlop does no damage.
Dunlop connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jr misses its intended target.
Dunlop looks to land a combination. Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dunlop stalks Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jr's face. Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Dunlop staying out of range there.
Dunlop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jr.
Dunlop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jr.
Dunlop is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jr with a body shot.
Dunlop's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunlop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jr throws out a loose jab but Dunlop uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Dunlop's shoulder, as Dunlop tries to avoid the shot.
Dunlop unleashes a big counter combination but Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jr misses with a straight right.
Dunlop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jr throws a hook to the side of Dunlop's head but Dunlop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dunlop might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Dunlop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jr.
Dunlop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jr misses with a hook.
Jr looks to land a right hand but Dunlop moved out of range.
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 Kile Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big left from Jr misses.
Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunlop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dunlop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jr.
Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jr loads up on a big right hand but Dunlop slips the punch.
Dunlop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dunlop ducks under a wild hook from Jr.
Dunlop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jr defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jr in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Jr misses the target.
Dunlop with the counter takedown but Jr avoids it easily.
Jr misses with a looping right.
And Dunlop tries to counter it with a takedown but Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr misses with a straight left.
And Dunlop tries to counter it with a takedown but Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dunlop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jr.
Jr with a jab.
Dunlop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Jr does it's job there.
Fuzzy Dunlop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunlop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jr.
Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Dunlop feints the counter takedown.
Dunlop cracks Jr with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunlop counters with a stiff right hand.
Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunlop can do to turn this around?
Jr loads up on a big right hand but Dunlop slips the punch.
Jr misses with an uppercut
and Dunlop counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunlop catches Jr napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Jr to the canvas!
Jr is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jr has control of Dunlop's left arm, preventing Dunlop from doing any damage.
Oh Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr keeping moving, preventing Dunlop from controlling successfully.
Jr trying to control the position here.
Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Dunlop looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr is controlling Dunlop's posture.
Dunlop trying to control but Jr is working from the bottom.
Dunlop is fighting to break Jr's control of his arms but Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dunlop is looking to work some ground and pound but Jr has wrist control.
Dunlop slips nicely into half guard.
Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dunlop looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dunlop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop is looking for a kimura here.
Jr has his hands clasped together around Dunlop's back. He's all about the action.
Fuzzy Dunlop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jr'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.
Dunlop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jr tries to get out of the position.
Jr tries to get to full guard but Dunlop has control of the leg.
Kile Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jr pushes Dunlop off looking to stand but Dunlop dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuzzy Dunlop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jr 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kile Jr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Collin Whitley (ranked 4030 p4p, 54 weight class) and Coach Jab (ranked 5781 p4p, 79 weight class). Whitley comes to the cage accompanied by i stand alone. Collin Whitley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Collin Whitley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Coach Jab!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab lands a head shot.
Whitley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Whitley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Collin Whitley has been cut.
Whitley throws an overhand right that lands on Jab's shoulder, as Jab tries to avoid the shot.
Jab clinches up against the cage.
Jab can't find room to land a body shot as Whitley controls the action.
A short right from Jab.
Whitley misses with some punches.
Jab stops a takedown attempt from Whitley.
Jab blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab lands a hook that snaps the head of Whitley backwards.
Jab can't find room to land a body shot as Whitley controls the action.
Jab tries to work over Whitley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Jab.
A nice left hand lands by Jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jab gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jab presses Whitley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jab lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jab lands a body shot.
Jab tries a body shot but Whitley blocks it.
A short right from Jab on the inside.
Whitley is trying to pull guard but Jab has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Whitley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jab misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Jab. That snapped Whitley's head back.
Jab throws a body punch but Whitley moves out of range.
Jab with a jab.
Jab works Whitley's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab works Whitley's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whitley tries to close the distance and clinch but Jab swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Jab releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab blocks a leg kick.
Whitley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jab.
Whitley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab lunges at Whitley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whitley's hand.
Whitley looks for a takedown but Jab sprawls well.
Jab circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Jab scores with a four punch combination!
Whitley is rocked!
Jab finds Whitley's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Whitley flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Jab lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Whitley will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Coach Jab!
Collin Whitley was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry everyone'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jacobs (ranked 3874 p4p, 105 weight class) and Coach GnP (ranked 5737 p4p, 78 weight class). Jacobs comes to the cage accompanied by up to my neck. The key to victory for Johnny Jacobs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Coach GnP!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs moves out of range as GnP strikes.
Jacobs tries to land a body kick
and GnP decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs being controlled here, momentarily.
GnP throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacobs looking for a guillotine here but GnP defends easily.
GnP postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
GnP sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but GnP can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacobs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
GnP has momentary wrist control but Jacobs slips an elbow through the middle.
GnP is controlling Jacobs's posture.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but GnP is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs won't allow GnP to sweep him here.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but GnP is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs is looking to pass into half guard but GnP pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now GnP is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GnP scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacobs trying to control the position.
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. GnP is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs has momentary wrist control but GnP slips an elbow through the middle.
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
GnP content to stall in guard here.
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. GnP gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. GnP doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jacobs is tightening it up a little... GnP has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! GnP reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! GnP taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jacobs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Jacobs!
Johnny Jacobs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Put Lorlek (ranked 3385 p4p, 374 weight class) and Tomi Bryan (ranked 4513 p4p, 462 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Put Lorlek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomi Bryan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lorlek. No joy for Bryan on that attempt.
Lorlek throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Lorlek.
Bryan misses the body punch
letting Lorlek counter with a right hand.
Bryan tries for a takedown but Lorlek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lorlek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bryan misses the shot to the body.
Lorlek connects with a right hand. Bryan shakes it off.
Bryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Lorlek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bryan thinking.
Lorlek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lorlek connects with the punch.
It looks like Tomi Bryan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryan throws a hook but Lorlek avoids it easily.
Lorlek lands a body shot.
Bryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lorlek digs a good hook to Bryan's body.
Bryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bryan slips under a jab.
Bryan drops his hands momentarily and Lorlek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lorlek digs a good hook to Bryan's body.
Bryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lorlek counter with a right hand.
Bryan swings for the body but Lorlek moves out of range.
Lorlek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lorlek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bryan walks into a straight right hand from Lorlek.
Lorlek is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lorlek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Lorlek there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Lorlek counter with a right hand.
Lorlek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryan has time to react.
Lorlek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorlek lands a really nice looking cross but Bryan seems unphased.
Bryan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lorlek is trying to defend but Bryan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bryan trying to control the pace.
Bryan throwing shots but Lorlek is blocking nicely.
Bryan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lorlek is looking to control Bryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lorlek avoid being mounted?
Bryan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bryan slips a nice elbow through Lorlek's hands, connecting with Lorlek's forehead.
Bryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lorlek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan drops an elbow to the side of Lorlek's head.
Bryan drops an elbow to the side of Lorlek's head.
Lorlek taking some punishment here, with Bryan in his half guard.
Bryan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bryan in particular looking to stall.
Lorlek is looking for a sweep. Bryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lorlek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lorlek tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bryan in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Bryan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Put Lorlek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Bryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lorlek scores with a shot to the body.
Bryan misses with a jab to the body
letting Lorlek counter with a right hand.
Bryan moves out of range as Lorlek strikes.
A jab from Lorlek misses.
Bryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lorlek moves away.
Bryan ducks right into an uppercut from Lorlek.
Bryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lorlek is trying to control but can't.
Bryan lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan working the head and body with strikes.
Bryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bryan slips a nice elbow through Lorlek's hands, connecting with Lorlek's forehead.
Bryan controlling the action here.
Bryan working the head and body with strikes.
Lorlek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bryan on the ground.
Lorlek taking some punishment here, with Bryan in his half guard.
Bryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lorlek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryan can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorlek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bryan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tomi Bryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryan lands a couple of elbows.
Bryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Lorlek has wrist control.
Bryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bryan connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan lands a couple of digs.
Lorlek has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bryan has passed into side control.
Bryan working the body and head with strikes.
Lorlek tries to bench press Bryan off him but Bryan keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lorlek is letting Bryan control him for a moment.
Bryan working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan cracks Lorlek with a big elbow.
Bryan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lorlek is rocked!
Bryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bryan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lorlek to see if he's OK.
Oh Lorlek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bryan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bryan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lorlek some visible discomfort.
Bryan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bryan lands a strong strike to the head of Lorlek. That's dazed him! Bryan looking to finish here. Lorlek is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bryan lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomi Bryan!
After the fight, Tomi Bryan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Put Lorlek spoke after the fight, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Garcia (ranked 3382 p4p, 372 weight class) and Scott Lee (ranked 3086 p4p, 347 weight class). Lee has chosen Sweet Caroline as his entrance music. Rafael Garcia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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192 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafael Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Lee!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Garcia is tightening it up a little... Lee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Garcia!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Garcia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Apidej Sit Hirun (ranked 2734 p4p, 116 weight class) and Theodore Nouveau (ranked 4467 p4p, 163 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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136 lbs
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140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apidej Sit Hirun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Nouveau!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nouveau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nouveau with a poor takedown
and Sit Hirun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nouveau clinches up against the cage.
Nouveau manages to break the clinch.
Nouveau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sit Hirun connects with a body shot that sends Nouveau's belly button to the back.
Sit Hirun scores with a body shot.
Sit Hirun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nouveau doesn't seem bothered though.
Sit Hirun lands a nice hook to Nouveau's body. Nouveau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sit Hirun feints a jab promting Nouveau to slip. Sit Hirun then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nouveau slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau wants to clinch but Sit Hirun slips to the side
and Sit Hirun counters with a nice right hand that sends Nouveau toppling to the canvas! Nouveau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sit Hirun finish him?!
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Sit Hirun finish him?
Sit Hirun lands a brutal uppercut that launches Nouveau off his feet! Nouveau tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apidej Sit Hirun!
Apidej Sit Hirun 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bonifacio (ranked 2681 p4p, 114 weight class) and Connor McGregor (ranked 2568 p4p, 111 weight class). Bonifacio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Noypi by Bamboo. This should be a great matchup!
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142 lbs
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133 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andres Bonifacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Connor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Bonifacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor throws a head kick but Bonifacio moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
McGregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonifacio. Bonifacio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGregor. Bonifacio shrugs it off though.
Bonifacio walks into a jab.
Bonifacio lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor cracks a nice hook into Bonifacio's ribs.
Bonifacio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bonifacio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonifacio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonifacio cracks McGregor with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bonifacio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGregor to stand back up!
McGregor is rocked!
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Bonifacio's torso.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonifacio finish him?
McGregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGregor thuds his shin into the meat of Bonifacio's side.
Bonifacio sends McGregor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bonifacio is motioning to the referee to let McGregor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Bonifacio has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonifacio avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio dodges an elbow strike from McGregor.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio dodges an elbow strike from McGregor.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Bonifacio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
Bonifacio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonifacio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bonifacio clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage.
Bonifacio pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonifacio is working McGregor over against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the cage.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregor throws an elbow but misses.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonifacio digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGregor.
A jab from McGregor misses.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonifacio manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio misses with a lunging right hand
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with an uppercut that bounces McGregor off the cage and back into range.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bonifacio has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonifacio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGregor's hands.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
That's time! Bonifacio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bonifacio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGregor blocking some punches.
McGregor tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Bonifacio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, McGregor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregor obliges.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
Bonifacio gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
Bonifacio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Bonifacio.
Bonifacio stuns McGregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonifacio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Bonifacio misses its intended target.
Bonifacio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonifacio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor throws a jab when Bonifacio was well out of range.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor takes one to the chin there.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonifacio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Bonifacio closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McGregor! Bonifacio dives in looking to finish! McGregor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Bonifacio!
A victorious Andres Bonifacio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 2719 p4p, 286 weight class) and Emilio Aguinaldo (ranked 2487 p4p, 270 weight class). Aguinaldo has chosen Noypi by Bamboo as his entrance music. Emilio Aguinaldo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emilio Aguinaldo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre tries a head kick but it misses.
St Pierre throws a right hand that misses
and Aguinaldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Pierre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aguinaldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aguinaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Pierre.
Aguinaldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Aguinaldo.
St Pierre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aguinaldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Pierres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aguinaldo moves into the clinch successfully.
St Pierre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aguinaldo misses with a body punch.
Aguinaldo managing to block the knees to the body from St Pierre.
St Pierre has a couple of punches blocked by Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a punch to the body.
Aguinaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St Pierre is rocked!
Aguinaldo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends St Pierre's eyes rolling into the back of his head! St Pierre drops to his knees and Aguinaldo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Aguinaldo!
A relieved looking Emilio Aguinaldo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piet Smit (ranked 2277 p4p, 318 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 1335 p4p, 208 weight class). Smit kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baby Got Back. Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Olha a Explosão. Royce Gracie has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piet Smit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smit tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Smit is keeping him busy.
Smit is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smit working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Smit is retaining full guard.
Smit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Smit's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Smit defends the submission attempt.
Smit actively working from the bottom here.
Smit is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smit tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smit is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is keen to just control but Smit is a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Smit defends it.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Smit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smit tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to control. Smit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Smit from improving his position.
Smit looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smit looking to control.
Smit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Smit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smit keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
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.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smit keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smit looking for a triangle here. Gracie is fighting it but it looks tight! Smit pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gracie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Piet Smit!
Piet Smit retains his light heavyweight title!
Piet Smit 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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