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Thoroughbred Thursday XIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vespuci (ranked 24744 p4p, 560 weight class) and Rickson Time (ranked 24238 p4p, 587 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Vespuci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Time!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time moves into the clinch.
Time is struggling to control the position.
Time drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vespuci pulls his leg out and moves away.
Time fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Time moves into range and clinches up with Vespuci.
Vespuci stops a takedown attempt from Time.
Tony Vespuci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Time.
Vespuci gets underhooks to prevent Time's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Time has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vespuci after a bit of a struggle.
Time has had enough of the clinch but Vespuci keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time wants a takedown.
Time turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vespuci is trying to work for a sweep but Time has mounted him!
Time lands a big shot there that rocks Vespuci but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Time is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vespuci can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Time working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vespuci can't escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vespuci throwing hammer fists to the chest of Time. What's that going to do exactly?
Vespuci is trying desperately to improve position.
Time lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Time jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vespuci manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Vespuci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vespuci tries to improve position but can't.
Vespuci struggling a bit here.
Time is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vespuci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Time prevents Vespuci from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Time tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vespuci misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Vespuci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Time's best efforts.
Time is trying to control. Vespuci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vespuci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Time on the ground.
Vespuci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vespuci punching from the bottom.
Time slows the pace down in half guard.
Vespuci looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vespuci looking for submissions off his back.
Vespuci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vespuci is trying to maintain the position but Time is very close to passing his half guard.
Time sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Time wants to control but Vespuci is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Time is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vespuci actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Time dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vespuci stuffs the takedown attempt from Time. Time gets slowly back to his feet.
Vespuci fails to land the takedown.
Time fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vespuci avoids it really well and circles away.
Time goes for a double leg but Vespuci avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vespuci continues to drive forward.
Tony Vespuci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Time.
Vespuci shoots in but Time avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Time is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Vespuci as Time shoots in.
Vespuci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rickson Time has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vespuci stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vespuci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Time sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vespuci somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vespuci looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vespuci shoots and misses
and Time counters with a three punch combo that has Vespuci backing up. Vespuci nods at Time to acknowledge the strikes.
Vespuci fails with the takedown
and Time counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vespuci doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Time counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Time trying to control from half guard but Vespuci is working away.
Time with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Time is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vespuci is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Time!
After winning the bout, Rickson Time 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stanley (ranked 25750 p4p, 739 weight class) and Billy Robbins (ranked 25118 p4p, 758 weight class). Billy Robbins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robbins lands in his opponent's guard.
Stanley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robbins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stanley is controlling Robbins's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbins won't allow Stanley to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley is adopting a defensive guard.
Robbins preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins is fighting to break Stanley's control of his arms but Stanley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robbins darts in trying to clinch
and Stanley counters with a shoot takedown. Robbins fights it but they end up in guard.
Stanley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stanley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Robbins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robbins prevents Stanley from improving position.
Stanley controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stanley connects with a decent elbow.
Stanley lands a decent elbow from side control.
Robbins tries to improve position but can't.
Robbins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stanley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robbins, who protects the arm well.
Robbins tries to buck Stanley off but Stanley is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley controls the position from side control.
Stanley cracks Robbins with a big right hand but Robbins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stanley just content to control the position.
Stanley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robbins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stanley staying calm.
Robbins tries to buck Stanley off but Stanley is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Robbins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stanley is trying to get an arm triangle but Robbins is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robbins tries to bench press Stanley off him but Stanley keeps the position.
Stanley working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stanley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robbins throws a sloppy head kick
so Stanley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robbins is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stanley dives into side control.
Robbins trying to remain calm as Stanley controls from the top position.
Stanley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Robbins to see if he's OK.
Stanley slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Robbins.
Robbins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stanley moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Robbins has worked his arm free - good work by Robbins!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stanley scoring with punches from side control.
Stanley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stanley cracks Robbins with a big elbow.
Stanley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stanley controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins being controlled for a moment.
Stanley has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stanley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robbins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stanley taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stanley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Stanley lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Robbins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paul Stanley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stanley has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stanley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stanley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robbins can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley wants to finish this one by submission but Robbins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stanley.
Stanley controlling the position easily from mount.
Stanley with good strikes from the mount here!
Stanley dominating with strikes here.
Robbins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanley content just to control the position here.
Robbins tries to lock up and control but Stanley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stanley dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Robbins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stanley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stanley.
Stanley has Robbins pulled in close to control his posture.
Robbins looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stanley looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanley, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stanley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stanley passes Robbins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robbins trying to hold on to Stanley's head to control him but Stanley postures up.
Well, if Stanley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stanley is thwarting Robbins's attempts to control the position.
Stanley controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robbins closes the distance but Stanley moves to the side
and Stanley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stanley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Robbins!
Stanley controlling the pace for now.
Stanley with a couple of short strikes.
Stanley controlling his opponent.
Stanley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Robbins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins is working to get back to half guard.
Robbins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stanley landing strikes from the mount.
Stanley controlling from mount.
Stanley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanley blocks Robbins's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Stanley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stanley 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Stanley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlakan Targa (ranked 1718 p4p, 237 weight class) and Drizontay Wilder (ranked 2214 p4p, 301 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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212 lbs
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlakan Targa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizontay Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Targa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Targa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Targa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Wilder.
Donk. Wilder catches Targa right on the button with a cross.
Targa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Targa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Targa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Targa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wilder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Targa has Wilder in his guard.
Wilder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Targa is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Targa is on top in guard.
Targa is pushing down on Wilder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilder is fighting to maintain full guard but Targa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilder is refusing to be controlled, as Targa sits in half guard.
Targa is looking for a kimura but Wilder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Targa to get the leverage.
Targa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilder wants to control but Targa is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilder defending well though.
Wilder tries to kick Targa off but Targa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Targa 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.
Wilder trying to control but Targa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet.
Targa is looking for a kimura but Wilder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Targa to get the leverage.
Targa is working for a kimura but Wilder is defending it quite comfortably.
Targa is looking to take a break and control but Wilder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilder told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Targa is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Targa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Targa.
Wilder is staying active underneath Targa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Targa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilder 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.
Wilder trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vlakan Targa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Targa moves away and avoids it.
Wilder with a nice cross.
Wilder throws a shot to the body.
Targa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Targa slips a straight right by Wilder.
Targa shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilder throws a hook but Targa blocks it.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Targa.
Targa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Targa attempts a counter takedown but Wilder avoids it well and moves away.
Vlakan Targa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Targa moves out of range of the strikes.
Targa slips under a jab.
Targa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Targa attempts a counter takedown but Wilder avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Drizontay Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Targa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder lands with a right hand.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Targa under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Targa moves out of range of the strikes.
Targa tries to counter with a takedown but Wilder is quick to defend against it.
Wilder lands a jab-cross combination.
Targa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wilder bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Targa.
Targa tries to counter with a takedown but Wilder is quick to defend against it.
Targa blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Targa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Targa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Targa needs to keep his hands up - Wilder had a free shot at his head there.
Targa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wilder is trying to defend but Targa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Targa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Targa.
Wilder trying to control but Targa postures up.
Wilder throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilder is staying active underneath Targa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Targa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilder is just riding it out for now. Targa eventually gives up the hold.
Targa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Targa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilder is trying to control but can't.
Targa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilder trying to control but Targa postures up.
Targa is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drizontay Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Targa dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Targa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Targa blocks a jab.
Targa tries to counter with a takedown but Wilder is quick to defend against it.
A right-left combo lands from Wilder.
Wilder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Targa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilder lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilder catches Targa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Targa darts in looking for a takedown but Wilder gets double underhooks and turns Targa into the cage.
Targa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wilder sneaks out the side door and pushes Targa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Wilder misses.
Targa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder taking some punishment here, with Targa in his half guard.
Targa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilder trying to hold on to Targa's head to control him but Targa postures up.
Targa wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy.
Targa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Targa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Targa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Targa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilder defends it well.
Targa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilder is just riding it out for now. Targa eventually gives up the hold.
Wilder has one foot on Targa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Targa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wilder is not content to let Targa control the position.
Wilder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Targa's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Targa! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Wilder has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vlakan Targa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yair Rodriguez (ranked 3964 p4p, 363 weight class) and Logan Trilly (ranked 4059 p4p, 368 weight class). Rodriguez 's entrance music is The Weeknd - "Blinding Lights" . A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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147 lbs
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28
145 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yair Rodriguez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Trilly!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Trilly circles away easily
and Trilly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodriguez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trilly smiles and moves away.
Trilly clinches up against the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Trilly has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yair Rodriguez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trilly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trilly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Trilly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trilly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trilly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trilly to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trilly is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trilly down to the mat. Trilly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Trilly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trilly is looking for the big counter here.
Rodriguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trilly to score with a decent uppercut.
Trilly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez .
Trilly moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez .
Trilly pulls guard effortlessly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trilly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trilly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trilly has escaped and now he's on top!
Rodriguez is pulling down on Trilly's head to control his posture.
Rodriguez is striking but Trilly is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to control Trilly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
Trilly seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Trilly is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Trilly is very close to passing his half guard.
Trilly trying to pass the guard but Rodriguez defending well.
Trilly is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trilly slows the pace down in half guard.
Trilly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodriguez gets full guard.
Trilly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Trilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Trilly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rodriguez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trilly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rodriguez controlling the position.
Trilly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez looking to control.
Rodriguez is really struggling to control Trilly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Trilly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trilly's guard.
Rodriguez stands up and waves to Trilly to follow him.
Trilly closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Trilly has him pressed against the cage.
Trilly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Trilly is keeping the position.
Trilly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Logan Trilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriguez '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.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodriguez prevents Trilly from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez trying to control but Trilly is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trilly is keeping the position for now.
Trilly 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.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Trilly is keeping the position.
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.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Trilly has wrist control.
Trilly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodriguez is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Trilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trilly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Trilly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trilly is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trilly actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriguez uses his free foot to push down on Trilly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trilly.
Rodriguez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Trilly is now in Rodriguez 's guard. A big mistake from Rodriguez there, giving up the dominant position!
Trilly trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez 's guard.
Trilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Trilly postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez has his foot on Trilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trilly works his way back into a safe position though.
Trilly postures up.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trilly is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trilly wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yair Rodriguez dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trilly pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Trilly breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trilly defends it nicely.
Trilly avoids the head kick by Rodriguez .
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trilly is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Trilly circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yair Rodriguez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trilly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Trilly looking to pass the guard.
Trilly works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trilly is one step ahead there.
Trilly wants to get up but he can't break Rodriguez 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Rodriguez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Trilly tries to pass.
Rodriguez pulls Trilly in close to his closed guard and prevents Trilly from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trilly feints and as Rodriguez raises his hands in defense, Trilly changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodriguez pushes Trilly off and gets back to his feet.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trilly clinches.
Trilly prevents the takedown attempt.
Trilly has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rodriguez is trying to keep an underhook but Trilly manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Trilly working Rodriguez over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trilly is thwarting Rodriguez 's attempts to control the position.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez won't allow Trilly to pass to mount.
Trilly is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trilly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Trilly prevents Rodriguez from standing back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Trilly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trilly clinches with his opponent.
Trilly turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rodriguez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Yair Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
and Trilly counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trilly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Logan Trilly.
Well Trilly 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Trilly!
An out of breath and clearly excited Logan Trilly thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jerome (ranked 4078 p4p, 478 weight class) and Third Tourn (ranked 4491 p4p, 512 weight class). Tourn has chosen Korpiklaani - Suden Joiku as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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27
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Jerome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Third Tourn!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tourn is defended easily by Jerome.
As Tourn tries to get set, Jerome tries to push him back and clinch up but Tourn manages to avoid the attempt.
Tourn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jerome prevents a body shot from Tourn.
Tourn lands with a right to the head.
Tourn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jerome's efforts to push away.
Jerome can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourn lands with a right to the head.
Jerome is trying to drag Tourn to the mat but Tourn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jerome tries to pull guard but Tourn won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tourn.
Jerome tries to pull guard but Tourn holds him up against the cage and eventually Jerome drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jerome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tourn tries to work over Jerome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tourn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jerome seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tourn can turn it around.
Tourn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tourn lands a shot to the body.
Jerome manages to break the clinch.
Tourn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jerome pinned against the cage. Jerome gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tourn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tourn lands a shot to the body.
Jerome drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tourn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jerome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jerome working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tourn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jerome is tightening it up a little... Tourn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tourn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tourn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jerome!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Jerome!
The defeated Third Tourn had this to say: 'Next time will be better. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Akerfeldt (ranked 3683 p4p, 465 weight class) and Eddie Guadrado (ranked 3173 p4p, 417 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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21
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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26
211 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Akerfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Guadrado!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guadrado tries to close the distance and clinch but Akerfeldt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akerfeldt stalks Guadrado and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guadrado's face. Guadrado staggers backwards, shaken.
Guadrado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guadrado prevents Akerfeldt from standing back up.
Guadrado stalling.
Guadrado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akerfeldt keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guadrado lands a nice short elbow.
Akerfeldt trying to control but Guadrado postures up.
Guadrado is trying to control the action in half guard but Akerfeldt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt is trying to stand up here but Guadrado is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guadrado is working for a kimura but Akerfeldt is defending it quite comfortably.
Guadrado with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Guadrado moves into full mount! Akerfeldt won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guadrado working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Guadrado landing strikes from the mount and Akerfeldt is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guadrado raining down hammerfists from mount.
Akerfeldt is looking to improve his position but Guadrado isn't that keen on the idea.
Guadrado unloading with bombs!
Akerfeldt is trying to escape the mount.
Akerfeldt tries to improve his position but instead Guadrado has taken his back!
Akerfeldt is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Akerfeldt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guadrado on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guadrado missing with punches from the back.
Well, with Guadrado on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Akerfeldt is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Guadrado throwing sloppy strikes.
Guadrado tightening his grip on Akerfeldt, looking for the choke.
Akerfeldt is trying to stand back up.
Guadrado seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Akerfeldt's chin but Akerfeldt turns very nicely into Guadrado's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Akerfeldt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guadrado controls Akerfeldt momentarily but Akerfeldt frees himself.
Guadrado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Akerfeldt wants to stand and escape but instead Guadrado has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Akerfeldt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Guadrado has hold of one of Akerfeldt's legs. Akerfeldt is fighting the takedown attempt but Guadrado gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guadrado trying to control the position from guard on top but Akerfeldt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guadrado stands up over Akerfeldt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akerfeldt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guadrado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Guadrado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akerfeldt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guadrado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guadrado sneaks out the side door and pushes Akerfeldt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Akerfeldt closes the distance and clinches.
Guadrado throws a head punch that misses.
Guadrado manages to pull guard.
Akerfeldt lying in Guadrado's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Guadrado decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Akerfeldt taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Guadrado!
Bjorn Akerfeldt spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes they get the better of you and they got the better of me today, I had a rocky start in this industry, my last two fights proved I could come back stronger, and my next fight will continue to show that, thank you all!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 24670 p4p, 568 weight class) and Stunna Boy (ranked 7825 p4p, 532 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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28
150 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Stunna Boy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from White Jr.
Boy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boy closes the distance and clinches up with White Jr, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes White Jr against the cage but White Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White Jr clinches up with Boy and pushes him back against the cage.
White Jr is working Boy over against the cage.
White Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
White Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
White Jr lands a left hand.
Boy is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from White Jr.
Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can White Jr finish him?
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
Boy blocking some punches.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boy seems to have recovered his senses.
Boy goes for a takedown attempt but White Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr cracks Boy with a good jab.
Boy shoots in for a double leg but White Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bruce White Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stunna Boy.
Nice cross by White Jr.
White Jr drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Boy right on the button. Boy goes down! White Jr follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! White Jr gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seelow Heights (ranked 1839 p4p, 249 weight class) and Cole Ison (ranked 2013 p4p, 278 weight class). Heights's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seelow Heights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Ison!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heights to score with a decent uppercut.
Crunch! Ison slams his shin into Heights's torso.
Ison misses with an uppercut. Heights saw that one coming.
Ison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heights lands a nice shot that snaps Ison's head back.
Ison goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.
Heights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ison throws a leg kick but Heights checks it.
Heights blocks a head kick by Ison.
Ison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ison takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heights lands with a straight right. Ison didn't see that one coming.
Ison looks to throw the jab but Heights is out of range.
Heights is looking to counter punch.
Heights pushes Ison up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ison struggles to land a body shot inside as Heights controls his hands.
Ison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ison can't break the clinch.
Ison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ison can't break the clinch.
Heights blocks an uppercut.
Ison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ison tries to break free but Heights pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights.
Heights lands a left hand.
Heights pushes Ison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Heights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ison backwards.
Ison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ison is trying to break free.
Ison tries to pull guard but Heights forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ison or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights.
Heights lands with a left to the head.
Heights pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heights can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heights lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heights scores with a nice right hand.
Ison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heights throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heights.
A lazy left from Heights finds it's target.
Oooooh!!! Heights has knocked Ison down with a huge combo! Heights steps away and waves a wobbly Ison back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Cole Ison has been cut.
Ison misses the jab.
Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Heights on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ison misses with a body kick.
Heights slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Heights on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heights fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ison, pushing him back against the cage.
Heights pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heights bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ison's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heights drives through and clinches with Ison against the cage.
Ison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heights lands with a hook. Ison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heights scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heights lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ison at a distance.
Ison looks to land a body kick but Heights moved away.
Heights scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heights scores with a jab.
Ison looks to land a body kick but Heights moved away.
As Ison backs away, Heights returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ison looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range.
Crunch! Heights slams his shin into Ison's torso.
Ison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heights is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Heights checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heights moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ison is rocked!
Ison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heights moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ison looks winded!
Heights chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Ison misses its intended target.
Heights throws a big counter combination but Ison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Heights cracks Ison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Heights.
Heights closes the distance and clinches.
Ison working aggressively here.
Heights breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heights works over Ison's head and body with a nice combination.
Ison is still on wobbly legs! Can Heights finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heights darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ison seems to have recovered his senses.
Ison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heights scores with a nice strike.
Ison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow Ison down.
An inside leg kick from Ison misses.
Heights works Ison's body with a nice hook.
Ison lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heights will feel that in the morning.
A punch lands to the side of Ison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ison tries to land a front kick but Heights steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heights moves away from the strike by Ison.
Heights instigates a clinch.
Heights is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ison can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Heights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ison.
Heights prevents a body shot from Ison.
Ison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ison misses with the head strike.
Ison throws a punch but it's blocked by Heights.
Seelow Heights has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heights escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ison scores with a kick to the body.
Heights clinches up against the cage.
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heights lands a left hand.
Heights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heights breaks the clinch.
Heights gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ison digs a right hand into Heights's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heights's gas tank.
Heights has a couple of punches blocked by Ison.
Ison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ison is trying to break the clinch but Heights has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heights lands a right hand.
Heights lands a nice uppercut.
Heights lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Heights.
Ison tries to work over Heights's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ison has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Heights.
Ison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heights keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ison's efforts to push away.
Heights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ison is trying to force a seperation but Heights has the dominant position.
Ison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights.
Ison misses with a punch on the inside.
Heights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ison backwards.
Ison misses with a body punch.
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heights breaks the clinch.
Heights getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ison backwards.
A body shot lands from Heights.
Ison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heights lands a hook that snaps the head of Ison backwards.
Heights lands with a short shot to the head.
Ison is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heights.
A short left from Heights.
Heights throws a big uppercut that drops Ison! More strikes from Heights and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ison lies dazed against the cage as Heights celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights!
Seelow Heights tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raate Road (ranked 1461 p4p, 210 weight class) and Tyson Asakura (ranked 2816 p4p, 353 weight class). Road comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Asakura is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by JJBA - Giorno's Theme. Raate Road has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raate Road!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyson Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Road dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!
Asakura gets tackled into the cage by Road. Road maintains the clinch.
Road throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Road tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Road goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Asakura stopping the sweep attempt from Road.
Road wants to improve his position but instead Asakura has moved into half guard.
Road is trying to get back to full guard.
Road is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road regains full guard. Nicely done.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Road keeps moving.
Asakura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Asakura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asakura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Road.
Road throwing shots but Asakura is blocking nicely.
Asakura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Asakura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Road missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura wants to improve his position but Road is controlling well.
Road thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Asakura wants to control but Road is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Asakura is looking to improve his position.
Road sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asakura defending well though.
Road working over Asakura with some ground and pound. Asakura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asakura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Road.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Road lands a nice short elbow.
Asakura taking some punishment here, with Road in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura is holding on to half guard well.
Asakura trying to control here.
Road missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asakura is pressing down on Road's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Road is looking to work some ground and pound but Asakura has wrist control.
Asakura wants to sweep here but Road controlling him for the moment.
Road stands up over Asakura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Road throws a big elbow that misses.
Asakura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asakura trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road stands up over Asakura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Asakura wants to stand but Road is controlling the position.
Road scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been hearing that Road has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Asakura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Road's guard.
Road looking for a sweep. Not yet Road, not yet.
Asakura stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Asakura shoots in for a takedown but Road shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asakura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Road's guard.
Asakura stopping the sweep attempt from Road.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Road takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asakura checks a leg kick.
Asakura tries for a takedown but Road circles away easily
and Road counters with a good low kick that Asakura was not able to check.
Road fakes the leg kick and cracks Asakura in the body.
Nice sprawl there from Road as Asakura shoots in.
Road lands a head kick. Asakura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Road gets a clinch.
Asakura jumps guard.
Road wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving.
Asakura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asakura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Road throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asakura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Road gets full guard.
Asakura trying to control but Road is working from the bottom.
Road is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asakura can do to turn this around?
Road is trying to control the position but Asakura postures up.
Asakura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Road swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Road keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully.
Road wants to sweep here but Asakura controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Road missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Road looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Asakura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Asakura pushes Road off looking to stand but Road dives back in and keeps control.
Road sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asakura defending well though.
Asakura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Road.
Asakura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Road is thwarting Asakura's attempts to control the position.
Road prevents Asakura from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Road landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Road is controlling the pace.
Asakura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Road.
Road thows a huge punch but Asakura dodges it nicely.
Road is thwarting Asakura's attempts to control the position.
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.
Road lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asakura manages to get to full guard.
Road throws a big right hand that misses.
Road trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Asakura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Asakura lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Road is working an open guard so Asakura takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Road tries a head kick but it misses.
Road is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Road avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asakura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Road was covering up waiting for the punch and Asakura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Road keeps moving.
Asakura stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Road throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asakura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asakura.
Road looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Asakura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Road being controlled here, momentarily.
Asakura preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura is stalling in the full guard.
Road looking for a sweep. Not yet Road, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asakura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Road's guard.
Road wants to improve his position but Asakura is controlling well.
Asakura trying to pass the guard but Road defending well.
Road is not content to let Asakura control the position.
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.
Road moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Asakura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Road 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.
Road is working an open guard so Asakura takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Road misses with a straight right.
Asakura wants to counter with a clinch but Road pushes him away.
Road lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Road thows a leg kick but Asakura checks it
and Asakura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Road is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Asakura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Road sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Road moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raate Road seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Road lands a nice shot that snaps Asakura's head back.
Road throws a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura wants to counter the offense by Road and move into the clinch position.
Asakura wants to clinch.
Asakura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Road is fending him off so far but Asakura persists. Nope, Road circles away and we're back to standing.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Road.
Asakura shoots in and bounces Road off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Road is on top in guard.
Asakura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Road postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Road tries to free his leg and advance position but Asakura is retaining full guard.
Asakura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Road working some strikes from top position.
Road with a nice head shot there.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Road has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raate Road!
Raate Road 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Chase (ranked 852 p4p, 124 weight class) and Jamie Oliver (ranked 1307 p4p, 194 weight class). Jamie Oliver will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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167 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Chase !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase looks for the body kick but Oliver saw that one coming.
Oliver scores with a decent looking hook.
Chase misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chase fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oliver is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chase with a body shot.
Chase is looking to score with low kicks.
Chase darts in looking for a takedown but Oliver gets double underhooks and turns Chase into the cage.
Oliver looks to land a right hand but Chase moved out of range.
Oliver rushes Chase and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliver.
Chase is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliver is defending well for now.
Oliver lands an elbow inside that Chase shrugs off.
Chase jumps guard and drags Oliver to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chase is on top in guard.
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!
Chase stopping the sweep attempt from Oliver.
Chase lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase cracks Oliver with a solid left hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliver wants to sweep here but Chase controlling him for the moment.
Chase 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.
Chase scoring with some ground and pound.
Chase wants to control from the top but Oliver keeps moving.
Oliver pulls Chase in close to his closed guard and prevents Chase from doing any damage or advancing position.
Oliver looking to control.
Oliver wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chase manages to pass to side control.
Oliver tries to get to full guard but Chase has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver won't allow Chase to pass to mount.
Oliver told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Oliver has his hands clasped together around Chase 's back. He's all about the action.
Chase in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Oliver tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chase !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felix Chase !
Felix Chase retains his welterweight title!
Felix Chase took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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