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EFC Dyon vs Maeda PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Kueller (ranked 1108 p4p, 51 weight class) and Kenrick Nikil Jr (ranked 1193 p4p, 55 weight class). Nikil Jr has chosen Dark Horse - Andrew Baena as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kenrick Nikil Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Kueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenrick Nikil Jr!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikil Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kueller.
Nikil Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kueller sprawls well. Kueller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikil Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikil Jr shoots for a takedown but Kueller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kueller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kueller breaks from the clinch.
Nikil Jr blocks a head kick by Kueller.
Kueller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikil Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kueller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kueller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nikil Jr's sensitive parts.
Nikil Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kueller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nikil Jr somewhat.
Benjamin Kueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikil Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kueller's half guard.
Kueller manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A lazy body kick from Kueller
and Nikil Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nikil Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikil Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kueller is proving hard to escape from.
Nikil Jr wants to control from the top but Kueller keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikil Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kueller dives on top into guard.
Kueller trying to control but Nikil Jr is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Kueller's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nikil Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kueller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nikil Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Nikil Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kueller wants to control from the top but Nikil Jr keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kueller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikil Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kueller has managed to get both his arms back between Nikil Jr's legs - danger averted.
Nikil Jr is looking for a triangle but Kueller pushes his legs off easily.
Kueller wants to get up but he can't break Nikil Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nikil Jr keeping moving, preventing Kueller from controlling successfully.
Kueller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nikil Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nikil Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kueller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been informed that Nikil Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikil Jr has a closed guard, preventing Kueller from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kueller cracks the inside of Nikil Jr's front leg.
Nikil Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kueller on the side of the head.
Nikil Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kueller is trying to defend but Nikil Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kueller trying to control but Nikil Jr postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kueller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nikil Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kueller manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nikil Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Kueller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nikil Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Kueller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nikil Jr tries for a takedown but Kueller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kueller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kueller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikil Jr. That did some damage!
Kueller tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikil Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nikil Jr shoots in and bounces Kueller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kueller pulls Nikil Jr in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikil Jr preventing the sweep.
Kueller controls Nikil Jr momentarily but Nikil Jr frees himself.
Nikil Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikil Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kueller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kueller has escaped and now he's on top!
Kueller gets to his feet - Nikil Jr follows without any prompting.
Kueller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikil Jr can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Kueller is predictable there
and Nikil Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nikil Jr.
Kueller wants to stand and escape but Nikil Jr is having none of it.
Nikil Jr wants to control from the top but Kueller keeps moving.
Kueller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikil Jr stands and throws Kueller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kueller manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikil Jr tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kueller controls his leg.
Nikil Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Kueller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nikil Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kueller sees it coming and defends easily.
Kueller tries to kick Nikil Jr off but Nikil Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nikil Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nikil Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Nikil Jr 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikil Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Kenrick Nikil Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikil Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kueller sees it coming and defends easily.
Nikil Jr thows a huge punch but Kueller dodges it nicely.
Nikil Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nikil Jr throws a strike but Kueller avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four 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.
Nikil Jr trying to control but Kueller is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nikil Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benjamin Kueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.
Kueller throws a push kick but Nikil Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Kueller misses with a low kick as Nikil Jr jumps back.
Benjamin Kueller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikil Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kueller clinches up against the cage.
Kueller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kueller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Kueller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikil Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Kueller sets himself, and Nikil Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Kueller avoids it this time.
It looks like Kenrick Nikil Jr has been cut.
Kueller with a hook.
Kueller lands a front kick.
Nikil Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kueller swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikil Jr.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kueller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kueller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kueller is looking to slow Nikil Jr down with leg kicks.
Kueller looks for the body kick but Nikil Jr saw that one coming.
Nikil Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Kueller is wise to it.
Nikil Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kueller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nikil Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kueller finds it's way round the side to connect with Nikil Jr's head.
Benjamin Kueller is winning the standup battle so far.
Kueller lands a high kick to the side of Nikil Jr's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Kueller dives into guard, looking to finish.
Nikil Jr is rocked!
Nikil Jr is working an open guard so Kueller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nikil Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Kueller finish him?
Kueller weaves into range and cracks Nikil Jr right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Nikil Jr goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kueller is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Kueller!
Our winner, Benjamin Kueller, 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.
In defeat, Kenrick Nikil Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will return. I will overcome this loss. A true warrior learns from his failures as much as from his successes.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Pritchard (ranked 1535 p4p, 189 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 803 p4p, 101 weight class). Pritchard comes to the cage accompanied by Cheese. 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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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Pritchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 27 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pritchard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Pritchard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Dean Pritchard has been cut.
Pritchard cracks White with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pritchard avoids the body shot from White.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pritchard's head.
White throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pritchard counters with a nice leg kick.
Pritchard feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
A low kick from Pritchard misses
and White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
A head kick misses from White.
Pritchard throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pritchard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pritchard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Pritchard.
Pritchard looks to throw a body kick
and Pritchard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard throws a sloppy head kick
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White throws a one two combo.
A low kick from Pritchard is predictable there
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
Pritchard is rocked!
White dodges the punch combination from Pritchard.
Oh Pritchard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pritchard.
Pritchard seems to have got his legs back now.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pritchard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pritchard misses with a right hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pritchard misses with a leg kick
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pritchard thinking.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pritchard's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White lands a big head kick that sends Pritchard to the canvas! White follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy White!
After winning the bout, Freddy White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Hammer (ranked 1254 p4p, 152 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 1436 p4p, 179 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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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bang has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hammer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bang manages to mount him!
Bang moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hammer has worked his arm free - good work by Hammer!
Hammer taking a bit of punishment here - Bang scoring with strikes.
Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hammer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hammer's coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bang sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hammer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hammer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bang but great work by Hammer.
Bang is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer decides to stand back up. Hammer steps back and let's Bang get back to his feet.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang tries to counter with a clinch but Hammer shakes him off and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang has clasped his hands together around Hammer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hammer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Thor Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang shoots and misses
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hammer was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass.
Bang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hammer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bang has Hammer in his guard.
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer is aware though and is defending well.
Bang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hammer uses it to pass to side control.
Hammer gets to mount! Bang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hammer prevents Bang from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bang is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hammer stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hammer lands a big head kick that sends Bang tumbling to the mat! Hammer takes a step backwards and waves Bang back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
Bang fails with the takedown.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Bang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thor Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bang with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Bang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick
and Bang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hammer reverses the position - he's now on top in Bang's guard.
Hammer stands up and waves to Bang to follow him.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bang fails with the takedown.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bang walks into a straight right hand from Hammer.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bang is rocked!
Bang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Bang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hammer counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Bang falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thor Hammer!
Thor Hammer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between De Forest Treadwell (ranked 771 p4p, 108 weight class) and Kahoolawe Built (ranked 1041 p4p, 145 weight class). Treadwell comes to the cage accompanied by God gave me style, I’m coming home mix. Built has chosen Hawaiian War Chant as his entrance music. Kahoolawe Built is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, De Forest Treadwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahoolawe Built!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Treadwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Built has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Treadwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Built stuns Treadwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built clinches up with Treadwell and pushes him back against the cage.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Built.
Treadwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Built takes the fight into the clinch.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Treadwell controls the action.
Built misses with a body punch.
Treadwell misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Treadwell blocks an uppercut.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Treadwell working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Treadwell.
Treadwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Built has double underhooks.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Treadwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Treadwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Treadwell lands with a light punch inside.
Treadwell tries to circle away but Built has him pinned against the cage.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Built.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Treadwell lands with a light punch inside.
Treadwell tries to circle away but Built has him pinned against the cage.
Treadwell takes a shot to the head.
Treadwell missing with knees to the body.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Treadwell looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Treadwell.
Treadwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Built scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built clinches up against the cage.
Treadwell prevents a body shot from Built.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built tries a body shot but Treadwell blocks it.
Built tries a body shot but Treadwell blocks it.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Treadwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Treadwell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Treadwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Built scores with a hook to the body. Treadwell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Treadwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Treadwell.
A short left from Treadwell.
Treadwell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Built presses Treadwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Treadwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Built is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Treadwell rather than just go for the knockout.
Built clinches up with Treadwell and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Built thuds a left hand into Treadwell's body.
Treadwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Treadwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Built keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Treadwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Treadwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Built avoids the head kick by Treadwell.
Built is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Treadwell with a body shot.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Treadwell.
Built clinches up against the cage.
Built managing to block the knees to the body from Treadwell.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Built lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Built.
Treadwell is breathing heavily.
Treadwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Treadwell is leaning against Built and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built tries a body shot but Treadwell blocks it.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Built presses Treadwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Built.
A hook to the body from Built.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Treadwell takes a shot to the head.
Built lands a shot to the body.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Treadwell controls the action.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Treadwell.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Treadwell backwards.
Treadwell is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahoolawe Built dominated that round.
That's time! Treadwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Built fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Treadwell on the side of the head.
Oh Treadwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Built throws an overhand right that drops Treadwell like a sack of potatoes! Built dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kahoolawe Built!
A less than humble Kahoolawe Built misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 599 p4p, 98 weight class) and Demon Monkey (ranked 813 p4p, 130 weight class). Monkey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bransjehora. Demon Monkey told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
36 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion scores with the left hand. Monkey knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a body kick.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Monkey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Orion.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Monkey.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orion throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Orion throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
And Monkey responds with a good body kick, but Orion manages to step out the way in time.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Monkey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey throws a powerful right kick. Orion tried to block low but the kick was high! Orion was taken right off of his feet! Monkey jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takayama Yataro (ranked 682 p4p, 44 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 825 p4p, 53 weight class). Yataro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Misoji Misaki. Takayama Yataro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takayama Yataro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Yataro.
Yataro shoots in for a double leg but Chugman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chugman misses with a right hand
and Yataro counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chugman. Yataro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yataro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Chugman misses
and Yataro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yataro moves away from the strike by Chugman.
Chugman has managed to clinch.
Chugman throws a punch but it's blocked by Yataro.
Yataro tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
Yataro tries to work over Chugman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yataro misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yataro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chugman tries a body shot but Yataro blocks it.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yataro lands an uppercut.
Chugman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yataro.
Chugman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yataro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chugman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yataro prevents a body shot from Chugman.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
Yataro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Yataro.
Yataro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chugman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takayama Yataro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yataro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chugman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yataro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
Yataro lands a left hand.
Chugman tries a body shot but Yataro blocks it.
Chugman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yataro lands with a right to the head.
Yataro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Yataro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chugman trying to land knees to the body.
Yataro scores with a shot to the side of Chugman's head.
Chugman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yataro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yataro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yataro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chugman or not.
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!
Yataro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yataro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chugman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yataro avoids it.
Yataro can't find room to land a body shot as Chugman controls the action.
Yataro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yataro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yataro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chugman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yataro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yataro showed some decent athleticism there.
Yataro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yataro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chugman's head.
Yataro is thwarting Chugman's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chugman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yataro trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yataro is one step ahead there.
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.
Yataro postures up in Chugman's guard and throws a big left but Chugman blocks it.
Yataro trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Yataro throws an elbow that misses. Chugman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yataro's guard. Nice move by Chugman!
Yataro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chugman defends well.
Yataro wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chugman wants to clinch but Yataro slips to the side
and Yataro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chugman throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Yataro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yataro goes for a double leg but Chugman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chugman continues to drive forward.
Chugman throws a body punch but Yataro moves out of range.
Chugman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chugman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yataro.
A leg kick checked by Yataro.
Chugman throws the left hand but Yataro avoids the punch easily.
Yataro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
Yataro scores with a sloppy right hand. Chugman should have avoided that one.
Chugman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yataro checks it well.
Chugman throws an overhand right that lands on Yataro's shoulder, as Yataro tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman throws a low kick but Yataro moves out of range easily.
Chugman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yataro was well out of range. Poor timing from Chugman.
Yataro dips to his left and cracks Chugman with an uppercut!
Takayama Yataro is winning the standup battle so far.
Yataro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yataro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chugman can do to turn this around?
A bone on bone clash there as Yataro blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chugman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yataro works Chugman's body with a nice hook.
Chugman tries to clinch up
and Yataro counters with a straight right hand.
Chugman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chugman tries to score with a low kick but Yataro moves his leg out of the way.
Yataro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chugman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chugman misses with a straight right.
Chugman looks to throw the jab but Yataro is out of range.
Chugman walks into a straight right hand from Yataro.
Chugman wants to clinch.
Yataro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chugman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yataro checks a leg kick.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yataro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yataro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yataro lands a nice hook to Chugman's body. Chugman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chugman darts in and clinches Yataro up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
Yataro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chugman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yataro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike.
Yataro avoiding damage as Chugman throws knees to the body.
Chugman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yataro works on Chugman's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chugman throws an elbow but misses.
Chugman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yataro.
Yataro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chugman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chugman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yataro lands a left hand.
Chugman missing with knees to the body.
Chugman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yataro avoids it.
Yataro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chugman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugman.
Chugman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yataro.
A head punch on the inside from Chugman fails to land.
Chugman trying to land knees to the body.
Yataro pushes Chugman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike.
Chugman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yataro's elbow.
Yataro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yataro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chugman to keep the fight standing.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chugman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yataro lands a nice uppercut.
Yataro tightens his grip and picks Chugman up, before dumping him to the ground. Chugman manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Yataro from controlling successfully.
Yataro throws a big elbow that misses.
Chugman has his hands on Yataro's head, controlling the position.
Yataro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yataro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chugman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chugman, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yataro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yataro throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Chugman misses the target.
Yataro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chugman tries to keep at a distance but Yataro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yataro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yataro moves away.
Chugman misses with a body shot.
Yataro misses the shot to the body.
Yataro scores with a body shot.
Chugman throws a leg kick but Yataro checks it.
Yataro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yataro.
Yataro misses with a hook. Chugman ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman moves into the clinch successfully.
Yataro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takayama Yataro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yataro struggles to land a body shot inside as Chugman controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Yataro.
Yataro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yataro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yataro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman trying to land knees to the body.
Chugman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yataro avoids it.
Yataro misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chugman fails to land.
Yataro is trying to pull guard but Chugman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chugman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yataro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yataro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chugman prevents it.
Chugman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chugman trying to land knees to the body.
Yataro managing to block the knees to the body from Chugman.
Chugman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yataro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yataro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chugman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chugman misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yataro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
Chugman blocking some punches.
Chugman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yataro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chugman blocks an uppercut.
Yataro prevents a body shot from Chugman.
Chugman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yataro working aggressively here.
Yataro dodges an elbow strike from Chugman.
Yataro is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takayama Yataro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yataro misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yataro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chugman can turn it around.
Chugman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chugman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yataro fails to land.
Chugman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yataro misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yataro.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Yataro.
Yataro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Yataro.
Yataro throws a punch but it's blocked by Chugman.
Chugman blocks a body shot from Yataro.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Yataro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yataro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yataro.
Yataro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chugman.
Yataro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yataro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chugman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chugman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chugman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yataro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yataro misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yataro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yataro scores with a hook to the body.
Yataro struggles to land a body shot inside as Chugman controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yataro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Yataro.
Yataro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chugman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yataro.
Yataro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chugman throws an elbow but it misses.
Yataro lands with a light punch inside.
Yataro swings wildly with an uppercut but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chugman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yataro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chugman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chugman throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takayama Yataro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yataro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takayama Yataro!
After winning the bout, Takayama Yataro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 1077 p4p, 69 weight class) and Demetrious Jorgensen (ranked 979 p4p, 62 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominique Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jorgensen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bell is in Jorgensen's guard.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Jorgensen is retaining full guard.
Jorgensen seems keen to control Bell's posture.
Bell chips away with some ground and pound.
Jorgensen controlling the position.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Jorgensen is keeping the position.
Jorgensen has control of Bell's left arm, preventing Bell from doing any damage.
Jorgensen keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell preventing the sweep.
Bell passes into half guard.
Jorgensen is trying to maintain the position but Bell is very close to passing his half guard.
Bell is looking for a kimura here.
Jorgensen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Jorgensen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jorgensen!
Jorgensen is looking to improve his position but Bell isn't that keen on the idea.
Bell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jorgensen is looking to escape.
Jorgensen can't escape the position.
Bell has control of Jorgensen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jorgensen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bell has hold of Jorgensen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jorgensen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jorgensen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jorgensen because Bell loaded up on that one.
Bell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bell thowing shots but they're missing.
Jorgensen prevents Bell from taking his back.
Jorgensen is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Bell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bell wants to control the pace but Jorgensen is squirming around nicely.
Bell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jorgensen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bell winds up and cracks Jorgensen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jorgensen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jorgensen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard.
Jorgensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Jorgensen is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jorgensen is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Jorgensen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bell wants to control from the top but Jorgensen keeps moving.
Jorgensen pulls Bell in close to his closed guard and prevents Bell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jorgensen is avoiding damage well.
Jorgensen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Bell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jorgensen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Bell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jorgensen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jorgensen winds up and cracks Bell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell wants to improve his position but Jorgensen is controlling well.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell is trying to control but can't.
Jorgensen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Bell is trying is best to control the position here.
Jorgensen drops an elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Bell is looking to control Jorgensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bell avoid being mounted?
Jorgensen slips a nice elbow through Bell's hands, connecting with Bell's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Jorgensen winds up and cracks Bell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bell is looking to control Jorgensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bell avoid being mounted?
Dominique Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jorgensen lands a nice short elbow.
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jorgensen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Jorgensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Jorgensen defends easily.
Jorgensen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jorgensen is in close to Bell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bell trying to control the position.
Bell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jorgensen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jorgensen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jorgensen has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
Jorgensen postures up and lands a big shot to Bell's brow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bell sneaks back into half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Jorgensen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jorgensen working the head and body with strikes.
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Bell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jorgensen lands with a punch from half guard.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Jorgensen has control of the leg.
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jorgensen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell taking some punishment here, with Jorgensen in his half guard.
Jorgensen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jorgensen passes to full mount!
Jorgensen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jorgensen avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Bell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jorgensen working the ground and pound effectively.
Jorgensen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bell is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Jorgensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jorgensen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bell manages to get back to half guard.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Jorgensen has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Jorgensen.
Bell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jorgensen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jorgensen's back!
Jorgensen tries to escape but Bell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jorgensen is defending well though. Bell let's go of the attempt for now.
Jorgensen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jorgensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell is looking for a kimura here.
Bell prevents Jorgensen from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bell is pressing down on Jorgensen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jorgensen is holding on for now.
Jorgensen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bell's back!
Jorgensen controlling well, preventing Bell from escaping the position.
Bell trying to control the position but Jorgensen manages to sink in the hooks.
Jorgensen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bell hold on?
Jorgensen controlling well, preventing Bell from escaping the position.
Jorgensen throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Bell!
Bell tries to escape the position.
Jorgensen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen cracks Bell with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bell from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jorgensen scores with punches from the back.
Jorgensen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bell to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell tries to escape but Jorgensen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bell turns into Jorgensen and is now in his guard.
Jorgensen trying to control the position here.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen is adopting a defensive guard.
Bell advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen manages to get back to half guard.
Jorgensen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bell's back!
Jorgensen doesn't have the hooks in and Bell manages to turn into his guard.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Jorgensen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bell has picked Jorgensen up and slammed him! Jorgensen can't keep hold of the triangle and Bell manages to pass to side control!
Bell working the ground and pound but Jorgensen is defending the strikes.
Jorgensen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jorgensen wants to control but Bell postures up.
Jorgensen sneaks back into half guard.
Jorgensen wants to get back to full guard.
Jorgensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell is looking to advance position but Jorgensen won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell is working for a kimura but Jorgensen is defending it quite comfortably.
Jorgensen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bell's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen controlling well, preventing Bell from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jorgensen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bell takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bell can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrious Jorgensen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jorgensen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrious Jorgensen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Top Heavy (ranked 1740 p4p, 226 weight class) and Shoei Braz (ranked 679 p4p, 97 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Top Heavy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shoei Braz!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heavy throws a shot from downtown. Braz moves away and avoids it.
Heavy throws a hook but Braz blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Heavy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Braz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heavy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Braz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heavy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heavy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Braz off and has taken his back!
Braz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Heavy's arms.
Heavy looking for the choke from the back.
Heavy working for a choke but Braz reverses nicely into Heavy 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavy keeping full guard, as Braz tries to pass.
Braz passes Heavy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz is looking for a kimura but Heavy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Braz is looking for a kimura but Heavy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Heavy tries to roll over but Braz keeps him under control.
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Braz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heavy defending well though.
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Braz connects with a nice short shot to Heavy's temple.
Braz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heavy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heavy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braz 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.
Heavy looking for submissions off his back.
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heavy defends it well.
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braz 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.
Heavy actively working from the bottom here.
Heavy has hold of Braz's hands but Braz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Heavy actively working from the bottom here.
Heavy looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Braz.
Heavy looking for submissions off his back.
Braz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Heavy looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Heavy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Braz working over Heavy with some ground and pound. Heavy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Heavy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily.
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Braz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heavy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Braz somewhat.
It looked like Heavy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Heavy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braz has time to react.
Heavy tries to sprawl but Braz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Braz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Heavy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Braz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Heavy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily.
Braz is looking for a kimura here.
Braz 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.
Braz working the head and body with strikes.
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heavy defends it well.
Braz 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy wants to get back to full guard.
Heavy actively working from the bottom here.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Heavy is defending well.
Heavy actively working from the bottom here.
Heavy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Braz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Russian Bears Training Center (14 Elite, 1 Double . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Shoei Braz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heavy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Heavy is defending well.
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Braz is nestled in close to Heavy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Braz.
Heavy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Braz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Braz's back!
Braz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Heavy.
Heavy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Braz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavy working for a choke but Braz is defending well.
Braz fending off the submission attempt from Heavy.
Heavy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heavy looking to break Braz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Braz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Heavy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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.
Heavy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Braz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Braz for a finish.
Heavy is looking for the choke from the back position but Braz is controlling his hands well.
Heavy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Braz is really stuck here.
Heavy doesn't have the hooks in and Braz manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Heavy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heavy manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Heavy's guard.
Braz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Braz shoots in for a double leg but Heavy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heavy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Braz looks to move away, Heavy throws a big counter combo but Braz just gets out of the way.
Braz fails with the takedown
enabling Heavy to counter with a crisp jab.
Top Heavy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.
No luck for Braz with that takedown attempt.
Heavy connects with the punch.
Heavy missing with a left hand there. Braz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heavy throws a jab when Braz was well out of range.
Braz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Braz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heavy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz misses with a takedown attempt - Heavy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Braz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Heavy misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Heavy. No joy for Braz on that attempt.
Heavy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Braz shoots for a takedown but Heavy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Braz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy throws a big shot that misses.
Heavy throws a shot from downtown. Braz moves away and avoids it.
Braz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heavy's waist but Heavy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braz off to one side.
Heavy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Braz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heavy but Heavy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heavy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heavy lands with an uppercut that bounces Braz off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heavy as he avoids it easily.
Heavy connects with a looping right hand.
Braz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heavy sprawls well initially but Braz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Braz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Heavy defends the submission attempt.
Heavy actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavy is trying to get back to full guard.
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Braz lands a nice short elbow.
Heavy tries to get to full guard but Braz has control of the leg.
Heavy has hold of Braz's hands but Braz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heavy is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold.
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heavy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz.
Top Heavy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavy manages to get to full guard.
Heavy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Braz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Braz has gone for a leg lock! Heavy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Braz's guard.
Heavy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heavy swings around for an armbar but Braz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Heavy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Braz is working Heavy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Braz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heavy's head.
Braz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Heavy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heavy manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Heavy's guard.
Braz cracks Heavy with a solid left hand.
Braz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heavy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heavy working for a triangle but Braz defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heavy has his foot on Braz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braz works his way back into a safe position though.
Heavy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Top Heavy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Braz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Woodcock (ranked 733 p4p, 101 weight class) and Andy Shifter (ranked 778 p4p, 110 weight class). Shifter has chosen Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Woodcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodcock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woodcock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Woodcock trying to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodcock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shifter is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodcock makes his way to full guard, as Shifter worked for a kimura.
Shifter has gone for a leg lock! Woodcock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shifter's guard.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woodcock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woodcock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Woodcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woodcock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woodcock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woodcock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Woodcock defends easily.
Woodcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woodcock is aware though and is defending well.
Shifter is looking for a triangle but Woodcock pushes his legs off easily.
Woodcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woodcock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shifter dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shifter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shifter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Woodcock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shifter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Woodcock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shifter has Woodcock in his guard.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Woodcock defends well.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woodcock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woodcock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Woodcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woodcock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woodcock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woodcock defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Woodcock defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Shifter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Woodcock misses with a kick to the body
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown. Woodcock fights it but they end up in guard.
Woodcock has his foot on Shifter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shifter works his way back into a safe position though.
Woodcock has his foot on Shifter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shifter works his way back into a safe position though.
Woodcock is trying to control the position but Shifter postures up.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woodcock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shifter stands up over Woodcock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shifter distracts Woodcock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Woodcock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Woodcock manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Woodcock's guard.
Shifter postures up in Woodcock's guard and throws a big left but Woodcock blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodcock is keeping the position for now.
Shifter forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Woodcock looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Woodcock actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter moves nicely into side control.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shifter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Woodcock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Woodcock tries to bench press Shifter off him but Shifter keeps the position.
Woodcock is trying to control Shifter's posture but Shifter avoids it.
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woodcock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shifter swings around for an armbar but Woodcock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shifter's guard.
Shifter wants to hit a switch here but Woodcock passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shifter there!
Woodcock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Woodcock is working for a guillotine from mount but Shifter frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shifter manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woodcock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woodcock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woodcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifter is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woodcock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woodcock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Woodcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woodcock forces his way into half guard.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woodcock pulls his head out easily.
Woodcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodcock seems to be working for a kimura but Shifter defends the submission attempt.
Andy Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woodcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Shifter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Woodcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Woodcock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Woodcock defends it well.
Woodcock tries to sprawl but Shifter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woodcock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Woodcock is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Woodcock defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodcock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Woodcock looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Woodcock defends it well.
Woodcock is looking to control Shifter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woodcock avoid being mounted?
Woodcock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shifter pulls his head out easily.
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.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woodcock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Woodcock defends it well.
Woodcock actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Woodcock sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Woodcock is defending well.
Woodcock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peter Woodcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Woodcock is defending well.
Woodcock trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
Woodcock looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Woodcock defends the submission attempt.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Woodcock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
That's four 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.
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Woodcock is defending well.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Woodcock defends it well.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Woodcock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woodcock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andy Shifter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shifter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woodcock punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Shifter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shifter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Shifter!
During a confident post fight interview, Andy Shifter 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Juu Dyon (ranked 677 p4p, 85 weight class) and Thomas Maeda (ranked 586 p4p, 74 weight class). Maeda comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Submission kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juu Dyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyon slips under a jab from Maeda.
Maeda missing with a left hand there. Dyon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dyon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maeda throws a shot to the body.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Dyon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maeda's guard.
Maeda is trying to keep Dyon in close.
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dyon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dyon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda is thwarting Dyon's attempts to control the position.
Dyon actively working from the bottom here.
Dyon moves into full guard.
Dyon seems keen to control Maeda's posture.
Dyon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dyon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dyon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dyon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maeda cracks Dyon with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda slips nicely into half guard.
Dyon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.
Maeda throwing shots but Dyon is blocking nicely.
Maeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dyon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dyon looking for a guillotine here but Maeda defends easily.
Maeda cracks Dyon with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Dyon has his foot on Maeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maeda works his way back into a safe position though.
Maeda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dyon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maeda trying to control here.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Maeda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dyon passes to full mount!
Dyon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda stops Dyon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maeda is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyon unloading with bombs!
Maeda manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dyon seems to be working for a kimura but Maeda defends the submission attempt.
Dyon is working for a submission of some sort.
Maeda looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maeda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maeda is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juu Dyon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maeda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dyon!
Dyon sneaks back into half guard.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg.
Maeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dyon sees it coming and defends easily.
Dyon trying to control from the bottom.
Maeda winds up and cracks Dyon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Dyon looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dyon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maeda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda is trying to control. Dyon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maeda is looking for a kimura but Dyon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maeda to get the leverage.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Dyon is defending the position.
Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dyon tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Dyon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dyon is tightening it up a little... Maeda has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maeda reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maeda taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dyon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juu Dyon!
Thomas Maeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.
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