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RISE 45: Halo v Motts PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Frost (ranked 24568 p4p, 5057 weight class) and Alexander Mesquita (ranked 691 p4p, 544 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Augustus Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mesquita was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Frost taking a bit of punishment here - Mesquita scoring with strikes.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee asks Mesquita politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mesquita prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mesquita looks up at the clock and then as Frost takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mesquita smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mesquita is staying tight to Frost's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mesquita lands some shots froms side control.
Mesquita controls the position.
Mesquita landing a few strikes.
Frost is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mesquita connects with a decent elbow.
Mesquita working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mesquita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mesquita decides to stand up, so the ref orders Frost to his feet.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Mesquita.
Frost seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frost.
Frost lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mesquita takes a step back to recover.
Frost tries to clinch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Frost tries to clinch up
and Mesquita counters with a single leg into guard. Frost didn't expect that.
Mesquita gets to his feet. Frost looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mesquita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mesquita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mesquita stands up over Frost, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow.
Mesquita gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita keeps the fight on the outside.
Mesquita is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frost tries to clinch up
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mesquita unloads with some huge strikes here! Frost is out! Mesquita wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allu Jukkis (ranked 5184 p4p, 5075 weight class) and Matthew Diggs (ranked 564 p4p, 553 weight class). Matthew Diggs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allu Jukkis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukkis throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Jukkis slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Diggs blocks the low kick.
Diggs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukkis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jukkis wants to slow Diggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Jukkis throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Jukkis dodges the punch combination from Diggs.
Jukkis is looking to counter punch.
Diggs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukkis.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jukkis!
Jukkis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs throws a wild body kick that Jukkis sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukkis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jukkis thows a leg kick but Diggs checks it
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukkis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukkis.
Jukkis is looking to score with low kicks.
As Jukkis backs off Diggs throws a huge counter combo but Jukkis manages to avoid it all.
Jukkis misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
Jukkis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jukkis scores with a sloppy right hand. Diggs should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Jukkis misses
and Diggs counters with a solid body kick.
Jukkis punishes Diggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Jukkis throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Jukkis misses
and Diggs counters with a crisp right that sends Jukkis to the canvas! Diggs follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Diggs!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sage Rochester (ranked 4264 p4p, 3340 weight class) and Liam Meier (ranked 434 p4p, 351 weight class). Meier has chosen 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up as his entrance music. Liam Meier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sage Rochester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Meier!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rochester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rochester somewhat.
Meier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rochester is trying to defend but Meier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Meier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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. Meier connects with a nice short shot to Rochester's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meier lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meier trying to control the action but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Rochester works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rochester trying to strike off his back.
Meier works over Rochester with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meier postures up and lands a big shot to Rochester's brow.
Rochester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meier is pushing down on Rochester's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rochester is fighting to maintain full guard but Meier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rochester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Meier 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.
Rochester gets full guard.
Rochester keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.
Rochester is looking to cinch up a triangle. Meier throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rochester's body to avoid the submission. Rochester has instead reached around Meier's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rochester arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sage Rochester!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Try New (ranked 4775 p4p, 4366 weight class) and Test Five (ranked 164 p4p, 151 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Try New!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Test Five!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five takes a swing at New's ribcage but misses.
Five thows a left - swing and a miss!
New instigates a clinch.
Five blocks the elbow strike.
Five can't find room to land a body shot as New controls the action.
New misses with an elbow over the top.
Five avoids a wild elbow strike from New.
Five lands a left hand.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Five.
New throws an elbow that misses.
New prevents a body shot from Five.
Five avoids a wild elbow strike from New.
A head punch on the inside from Five fails to land.
New lands an elbow that stopped Five in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Test Five has been cut.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Five leaning his opponent against the cage.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Five.
Good body shot from Five.
New is breathing heavily.
Five is leaning against New and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five lands a hook to the side of the head.
Five lands a body punch in the clinch.
Five lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Five.
Five lands a right hand that snaps the head of New backwards.
Five misses with a body punch.
Five lands a body punch.
Five lands a body punch.
A short right from Five on the inside.
Five softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
 It looks like Try New has been cut.
Five misses with the head strike.
Five just leaning against New, taking a breather.
Five misses with a hook from the clinch.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Five tries a body shot but New blocks it.
Five lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Five pushes New back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Five stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Five lands with a right to the head.
Five doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Five blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five dodges an elbow strike from New.
Five blocks an elbow strike.
New misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Five.
Five lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Five stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Five.
Five digs a right hand into New's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on New's gas tank.
Five digs a right hand underneath New's ribcage. New let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Five scores with a shoulder strike.
Five lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Five lands a body shot.
Five taking a breather.
Five scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Five.
Five tried to land a shot to the body but connects with New's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Five.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Five's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five lands a right hand that snaps the head of New backwards.
New prevents a body shot from Five.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Five.
A nice left hand lands by Five.
Five lands a right hand.
Five lands a shot to the body.
Five lands an uppercut.
Five stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Five.
Five taking a breather.
Five misses with a punch to the body.
Five stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Five scores with a shot to the side of New's head.
Five can't find room to land a body shot as New controls the action.
New misses with an elbow over the top.
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Five lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Five.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Five.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Five as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Five.
A nice right hand lands inside from Five.
Five gets through New's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Five throws a head punch that misses.
Five lands an uppercut.
 New is rocked!
Five works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh New is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Five.
New seems to have got his legs back now.
New's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Five lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Five.
Five stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Five.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Five swings wildly with an uppercut but New uses good head movement to avoid it.
Five throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Five lands with a light punch inside.
Five drops New onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! New is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Test Five dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Five throws the left hand but New avoids the punch easily.
Five thuds a left hand into New's body.
Try New is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Five moves into range and clinches up with New.
A body shot lands from Five.
Five throws a blind hook that connects with the side of News head.
Try New's cut is getting worse.
Five stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Five scores with a nice hook to the head.
Five has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Five lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Five.
Five dodges an elbow strike from New.
Five scores with a nice hook to the head.
Test Five seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Five misses with a hook to the ribs.
Five scores with a shot to the side of New's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Five's brow.
Five drops New onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! New is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Five has New pressed against the cage. New drops his hands and Five takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends New tumbling to the canvas! Five rains down with more punches but New was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Five!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Test Five!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ward Shaver (ranked 3563 p4p, 2784 weight class) and Leonardo Esposito (ranked 472 p4p, 374 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ward Shaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonardo Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaver walks into a jab.
It looks like Ward Shaver has been cut.
Shaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
Shaver feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shaver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esposito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito keeping full guard, as Shaver tries to pass.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
Shaver throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shaver stands and throws Esposito's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito is trying to control Shaver's posture but Shaver avoids it.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
Shaver is chipping away with strikes.
The strikes coming from Shaver are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shaver has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shaver fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shaver working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver trying to control the position but Esposito is working away.
Shaver 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.
Shaver tries to advance to mount but Esposito denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shaver.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver throws an elbow but Esposito slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shaver wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy.
Shaver tries to score with some ground and pound. Esposito controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaver tries to advance to mount but Esposito denies him.
Esposito is looking to reverse the position.
Shaver sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Esposito is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shaver misses with the ground and pound.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shaver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esposito.
Shaver throws a leg kick
and Esposito counters with a straight right hand.
Esposito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Esposito wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaver looks to land a combination but Esposito avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Esposito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaver looks for a takedown but Esposito sprawls well.
Esposito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ward Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaver shoots in but Esposito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ward Shaver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ward Shaver's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shaver shoots in for a takedown but Esposito shows good takedown defense.
Esposito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ward Shaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito is looking to slow Shaver down with leg kicks.
Shaver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Esposito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaver somewhat.
Shaver gets a double leg takedown into Esposito's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaver throwing strikes from guard but Esposito blocks nicely.
Esposito can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shaver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Esposito is defending well.
Esposito felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ward Shaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Esposito is having none of it.
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.
Shaver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaver controlling the action here.
Esposito is looking for a sweep. Shaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Esposito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaver.
Esposito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaver is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaver throws out the jab.
Esposito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito connects with a looping right hand.
Shaver shoots in for a takedown but Esposito shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ward Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaver momentarily.
Shaver shoots and misses
and Esposito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaver.
A little jabbing left from Esposito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Esposito throws a hook but Shaver avoids it easily.
Esposito checks a low kick from Shaver.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito throws a lazy right hand but Shaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaver moves out of range as Esposito strikes.
Shaver tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
Esposito swings for the body but Shaver moves out of range.
A jab from Esposito misses.
Shaver with a poor takedown
and Esposito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shaver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaver is rocked!
Ward Shaver's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaver glances at the clock... BAM! Esposito nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Shaver crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Shaver is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Esposito!
Leonardo Esposito thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Jeppesen (ranked 3616 p4p, 2868 weight class) and Kamil Krahujec (ranked 439 p4p, 366 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elias Jeppesen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Krahujec!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Jeppesen - just one landing.
Krahujec fails with the takedown
and Jeppesen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jeppesen.
Krahujec is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jeppesen to keep the fight standing.
Jeppesen lands an elbow just above Krahujec 's eye.
It looks like Kamil Krahujec has been cut.
Jeppesen lands an elbow inside.
Krahujec tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elias Jeppesen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Krahujec drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jeppesen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jeppesen digs a right hand into Krahujec's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krahujec's gas tank.
Krahujec looks winded!
Jeppesen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jeppesen - that landed with a thud.
Jeppesen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jeppesen lands an elbow that stopped Krahujec in his tracks for a moment.
Krahujec takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jeppesen.
Jeppesen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeppesen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeppesen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jeppesen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krahujec's defenses.
 Krahujec is rocked!
Krahujec goes for a takedown attempt but Jeppesen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jeppesen moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeppesen controlling the action here for a moment.
Jeppesen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jeppesen lands a nice elbow.
Krahujec takes an elbow to the forehead.
Krahujec is still on wobbly legs! Can Jeppesen finish him?
Jeppesen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jeppesen lands an elbow that stopped Krahujec in his tracks for a moment.
Krahujec is pressed against the cage. Jeppesen pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Krahujec! Two more big strikes from Jeppesen and Krahujec crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elias Jeppesen!
Elias Jeppesen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Len Drew (ranked 1993 p4p, 3637 weight class) and Arthur Pugsley (ranked 214 p4p, 341 weight class). Arthur Pugsley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Len Drew!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pugsley!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugsley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drew has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pugsley fails with the takedown.
Drew tries to counter with a takedown but Pugsley is quick to defend against it.
Pugsley fails to land the takedown.
Drew tries to counter with a takedown but Pugsley is quick to defend against it.
Len Drew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Drew dives in and grabs Pugsley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pugsley pushes down on Drew's head and hops out.
Pugsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Drew blocks an uppercut.
Pugsley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Drew is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pugsley to the mat. Pugsley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew throws a big elbow that misses.
Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drew wants to pass the guard but Pugsley is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugsley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drew is one step ahead there.
Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pugsley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big left from Pugsley misses.
Pugsley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pugsley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drew looking for a sweep. Not yet Drew, not yet.
Pugsley content to stall in guard here.
Pugsley wants to pass the guard but Drew is keeping the position.
Pugsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Drew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pugsley 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley stopping the sweep attempt from Drew.
Drew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drew wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pugsley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drew's guard.
Drew moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pugsley's guard.
Pugsley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugsley is keeping the position for now.
Drew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pugsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drew trying to control but Pugsley is working from the bottom.
Drew sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pugsley's guard.
Drew tries to pass to full mount but Pugsley defends it.
Drew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugsley keeping hold of Drew's head, controlling as best he can.
Drew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pugsley defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Len Drew dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pugsley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pugsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Pugsley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pugsley wants to take the fight to the mat but Drew manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pugsley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drew successfully pulls guard.
Drew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pugsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pugsley won't allow Drew to sweep him here.
Drew is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley looking to sit in guard and control but Drew gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pugsley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drew.
Drew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drew controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drew pushing down on Pugsley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drew has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Drew is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Drew throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drew unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drew punching from mount but Pugsley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pugsley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pugsley is trying to escape the mount.
Drew landing strikes from the mount and Pugsley is in trouble!
Drew misses with a head shot.
Drew throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Drew trying to control but Pugsley is having none of it.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugsley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drew tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Drew thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Drew lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Poor strikes thrown by Drew there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Drew lands a couple of good shots and Pugsley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Drew trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Drew misses with an elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drew throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Pugsley manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Pugsley.
Drew throws a big right hand that misses.
Pugsley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drew looking to pass the guard.
Drew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugsley can do to turn this around?
Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drew chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugsley keeping full guard, as Drew tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Len Drew dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pugsley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pugsley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drew.
Drew lands a head shot.
It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.
Drew thuds a left hand into Pugsley's body.
Pugsley closes the distance and pushes Drew back into the cage.
Drew has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pugsley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pugsley effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew successfully pulls guard.
Drew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pugsley's guard.
Drew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugsley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drew wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving.
Drew passes Pugsley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drew is looking to take a break and control but Pugsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drew misses with a head shot. Pugsley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Drew tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugsley is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drew trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pugsley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pugsley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drew 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drew is on top in guard.
Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drew content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drew passes Pugsley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drew trying to pass the guard but Pugsley defending well.
Pugsley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drew.
Pugsley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drew works his way into full mount!
Drew working Pugsley over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drew throwing strikes here but Pugsley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Drew is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Drew looking to control but Pugsley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Drew there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Drew avoids the attempt from Pugsley to control.
Drew looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drew sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Len Drew clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pugsley wants to clinch.
Drew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pugsley sprawls and moves away.
Pugsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Drew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Drew. That snapped Pugsley's head back.
Pugsley moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pugsley.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Drew ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drew no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew trying to keep a closed guard but Pugsley is proving a slippery customer.
Drew has his foot on Pugsley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pugsley works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugsley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pugsley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Drew keeping full guard, as Pugsley tries to pass.
Pugsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Drew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Pugsley looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pugsley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pugsley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Drew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drew.
Drew 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.
Pugsley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drew looking for a guillotine here but Pugsley defends easily.
Pugsley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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.
Drew is pushing down on Pugsley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pugsley is fighting to maintain full guard but Drew has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drew throwing shots but Pugsley is blocking nicely.
Pugsley is concentrating on defense, preventing Drew from advancing position.
Drew is looking to pass Pugsley's guard but actually Pugsley recovers to full guard.
Pugsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drew controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugsley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drew is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Len Drew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pugsley tries to clinch there but Drew circles away.
Pugsley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pugsley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Drew successfully pulls guard.
Pugsley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drew 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.
Pugsley postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drew working for submissions but it's allowed Pugsley to get to half guard.
Pugsley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drew is defending against the submission attempts here by Pugsley.
Pugsley is trying to control the action in half guard but Drew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drew actively working from the bottom here.
Pugsley prevents Drew from improving his 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.
Pugsley wants to control but Drew is keeping him busy.
Pugsley is taking a breather. Drew says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pugsley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drew counters with a shoot takedown. Pugsley fights it but they end up in guard.
Drew lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pugsley being controlled here, momentarily.
Drew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugsley is keeping the position for now.
Len Drew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Len Drew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drew looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Drew looking to sit in guard and control but Pugsley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drew is keeping the position for now.
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Drew keeps moving.
Pugsley stopping the sweep attempt from Drew.
Pugsley postures up.
Drew is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Drew seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Len Drew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drew, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Len Drew!
Len Drew is the new featherweight champion!
Len Drew seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blitz Krieg (ranked 3746 p4p, 2069 weight class) and Daniel Brand (ranked 131 p4p, 66 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300
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270
21 - 16 - 2 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Krieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krieg misses with a series of wild punches.
Brand throws out a counter right but Krieg avoids it with no problem.
Brand slips a jab and a cross from Krieg.
Brand missing with a left hand there. Krieg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krieg avoids the body shot from Brand.
Krieg ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
Brand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Brand avoids them all with ease.
Krieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krieg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blitz Krieg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand jabs Krieg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Krieg.
A swing and a miss from Brand.
Krieg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brand let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brand looks to throw the jab but Krieg is out of range.
It looked like Krieg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brand scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
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!
Brand misses with a hook.
Krieg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brand throws an overhand right that lands on Krieg's shoulder, as Krieg tries to avoid the shot.
Brand avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krieg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krieg.
Krieg throws a nice looking combination but Brand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krieg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brand.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brand throws a series of punches but Krieg avoids them all with ease.
Krieg misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Brand misses its intended target.
Brand scores with a jab to the body.
Brand misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Brand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brand misses with a straight left.
Krieg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brand throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brand just misses with a punch to the body.
Brand connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krieg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Brand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krieg lands a two punch combo.
Krieg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brand counters with a nice body shot.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Brand moves out of range.
Krieg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brand throws a hook but Krieg blocks it.
Krieg misses with a few strikes there.
Brand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Brand.
Brand tests Krieg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krieg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krieg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
It looked like Krieg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brand scores with a nice head shot.
Krieg throws a right and a left that Brand avoids nicely.
Krieg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brand.
Krieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brand let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krieg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krieg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
A slow jab from Brand misses its intended target.
A combination from Krieg does no damage.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Krieg is just out of range.
A left lands for Brand.
Sloppy strikes from Krieg. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Brand. Those never looked like landing.
Krieg tries to bum rush Brand with a series of wild strikes but Brand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Krieg moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brand misses the target.
Brand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krieg.
Brand misses the jab.
Krieg is looking for a counter combo.
Krieg misses with a combination
and Brand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brand misses with an uppercut.
Krieg tries to bum rush Brand with a series of wild strikes but Brand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krieg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Krieg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krieg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brand looks to land a right hand but Krieg moved out of range.
Krieg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Krieg duly obliges.
Krieg misses with a wild combination.
Krieg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Brand moves out of range.
Krieg misses with a two punch combination.
Brand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Brand misses.
Krieg slips a jab from Brand.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Brand loads up on a big right hand but Krieg slips the punch.
Krieg ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Brand moves out of range.
Krieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Brand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Brand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blitz Krieg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Brand misses.
Krieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Brand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krieg throws a right hand that Brand ducks under and follows up with a left that Brand also avoids with ease.
Brand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krieg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniel Brand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Krieg misses.
Krieg misses with a double jab.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Krieg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brand.
Krieg tries to bum rush Brand with a series of wild strikes but Brand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brand throws a jab but it's blocked by Krieg.
Brand misses with a looping left.
Brand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brand looks to throw the jab but Krieg is out of range.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krieg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brand tests Krieg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krieg slips under a jab.
It looked like Krieg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brand throws a hook but Krieg avoids it easily.
Krieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brand in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Krieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krieg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Krieg does no damage.
Brand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brand works Krieg's body with a nice hook.
Blitz Krieg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krieg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Brand misses.
Krieg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
Brand misses with a double jab.
Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Krieg.
A jab lands there for Brand.
Brand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krieg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krieg moves away from the strike by Brand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brand clobbers Krieg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krieg throws a right hand that Brand ducks under and follows up with a left that Brand also avoids with ease.
Brand connects with a crisp jab.
Blitz Krieg's cut is getting worse.
Good shot there by Brand.
Brand digs a good hook to Krieg's body.
Brand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krieg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krieg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krieg tries to bum rush Brand with a series of wild strikes but Brand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brand unleashes a big counter combination but Krieg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krieg.
Krieg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brand misses with an uppercut. Krieg saw that one coming.
Brand misses with a looping right.
Brand throws a body shot but no joy.
Krieg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
Krieg throws a combination that misses
enabling Brand to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Krieg moved out of range nicely.
As Brand looks to move away, Krieg throws a big counter combo but Brand just gets out of the way.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brand! But no joy.
Brand throws a body shot but no joy.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
Krieg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brand.
Krieg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Brand to counter with a crisp jab.
Brand misses with a looping right.
Brand thuds his right hand into Krieg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blitz Krieg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brand swings for the body but Krieg moves out of range.
Krieg misses with a double jab
and Krieg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brand takes a swing at Krieg's ribcage but misses.
Brand throws a series of punches but Krieg moves out of range.
Brand drops Krieg with a left right combo! Brand follows him down to the ground into side control.
Krieg is rocked!
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!
Brand decides to stand up, so the ref orders Krieg to his feet.
Krieg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brand feints a jab promting Krieg to slip. Brand then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Krieg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oh Krieg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Blitz Krieg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Brand missing with a left hand there. Krieg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krieg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brand.
Krieg seems to have got his legs back now.
Krieg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krieg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brand.
Krieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krieg throws a nice looking combination but Brand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krieg falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Brand to counter with a crisp jab.
Brand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brand throws a series of punches but Krieg moves out of range.
Brand slips a jab and a cross from Krieg.
Krieg swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brand lands a lovely overhand right.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blitz Krieg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Brand!
Blitz Krieg was interviewed post fight and said 'I might have lost the fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 444 p4p, 896 weight class) and Rahim Shabazz (ranked 8 p4p, 21 weight class). Irrawaddy comes into the arena with Laos Rules! blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Irrawaddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Irrawaddy lands with an overhand left.
Irrawaddy scores with a body shot.
Irrawaddy with a jab.
Irrawaddy lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Irrawaddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Shabazz responds with a good body kick, but Irrawaddy manages to step out the way in time.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabazz feints and as Irrawaddy raises his hands in defense, Shabazz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shabazz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shabazz throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shabazz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Irrawaddy keeps moving.
Irrawaddy controls Shabazz momentarily but Shabazz frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shabazz.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Irrawaddy keeps moving.
Shabazz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Irrawaddy is trying to keep Shabazz in close.
Shabazz preventing the sweep.
Shabazz looking to pass the guard.
Shabazz stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy is working hard here to advance position.
Shabazz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shabazz working some strikes from top position.
Shabazz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shabazz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Irrawaddy's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irrawaddy is not content to let Shabazz control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is trying is best to control the position here.
Shabazz seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Irrawaddy tries to roll over but Shabazz keeps him under control.
Shabazz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shabazz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shabazz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Irrawaddy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Irrawaddy 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.
Irrawaddy is pressing down on Shabazz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Irrawaddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irrawaddy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Irrawaddy preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform us that Shabazz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Irrawaddy from controlling successfully.
Irrawaddy stopping the sweep attempt from Shabazz.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Irrawaddy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Irrawaddy works over Shabazz with some ground and pound from guard.
Irrawaddy stopping the sweep attempt from Shabazz.
Irrawaddy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Irrawaddy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Shabazz is working from the bottom.
Shabazz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irrawaddy is aware though and is defending well.
Irrawaddy with a nice head shot there.
Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Irrawaddy from controlling successfully.
Irrawaddy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Irrawaddy with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shabazz is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shabazz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shabazz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Irrawaddy has Shabazz pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Irrawaddy coming out on top.
Shabazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irrawaddy defending well as Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
Shabazz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shabazz.
Shabazz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shabazz looking to score a takedown here. Irrawaddy is defending well but Shabazz drives through and ends up in Irrawaddy's guard.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irrawaddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irrawaddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shabazz tries to free his leg and advance position but Irrawaddy is retaining full guard.
Irrawaddy with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Shabazz can't handle though.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shabazz wants to pass the guard but Irrawaddy is keeping the position.
Shabazz trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom.
Shabazz wants to pass the guard but Irrawaddy is keeping the position.
Irrawaddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shabazz.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Shabazz working some strikes from top position.
Shabazz stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Shabazz controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irrawaddy is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Irrawaddy frees his head nicely. Oh but Shabazz has switched to an armbar! Irrawaddy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rahim Shabazz!
Rahim Shabazz gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 632 p4p, 639 weight class) and Gregory Motts (ranked 12 p4p, 13 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prana Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Motts!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo walks into a left hand.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Motts misses the jab.
Motts throws a hook but Halo avoids it easily.
Motts throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Halo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Motts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo stays in close to Motts's body and controls the position.
Motts keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Motts is defending well.
Motts is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Motts's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Motts.
Halo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Motts is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Motts and Halo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Motts is defending well.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Motts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Motts rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Motts!
Halo has Motts pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halo is pulling down on Motts's head to control his posture.
Halo working for a triangle but Motts defends it easily.
Halo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Motts has picked Halo up and slammed him! Halo can't keep hold of the triangle and Motts manages to pass to side control!
A control attempt from Halo but he's now mounted!
Halo regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to hold on to Motts's head to control him but Motts postures up.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Motts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Halo gets back to full guard.
Halo looking to control.
Halo is trying to hold Motts in close to prevent damage but Motts has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Motts is posturing up here but Halo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Motts tries to roll out but it's too tight and Motts has to tap! Slick submission there by Halo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prana Halo!
A relieved looking Prana Halo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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