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AVKT 19: Dale’s Birthday Bash PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Nakaya (ranked 4141 p4p, 6426 weight class) and Noah Stevenson (ranked 488 p4p, 576 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Nakaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakaya tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Nakaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakaya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakaya somewhat.
Nakaya misses with a takedown
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuo Nakaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakaya misses with a takedown
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakaya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevenson pinned against the cage. Stevenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a left and a right that send Nakaya crashing to the mat, dazed. Stevenson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakaya goes for a double leg but Stevenson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevenson continues to drive forward.
Stevenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nakaya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakaya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakaya is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nakaya tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakaya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stevenson prevents it.
Nakaya is breathing heavily.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Nakaya has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Nakaya misses with a takedown
and Stevenson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nakaya! Stevenson lets Nakaya back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Nakaya is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakaya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Szymon Bartkiewicz (ranked 4842 p4p, 4256 weight class) and Felipe Almeida (ranked 522 p4p, 499 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Almeida's choice of entrance music: HBO Boxing 24/7 Original Theme. Felipe Almeida has the eye of the tiger 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Szymon Bartkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Szymon Bartkiewicz has been cut.
Bartkiewicz fails with a takedown attempt.
Almeida lands with a shot to the body.
Almeida drops Bartkiewicz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bartkiewicz looks back up at him and smiles so Almeida waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bartkiewicz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almeida connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bartkiewicz - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Felipe Almeida!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Magamedov (ranked 4036 p4p, 5758 weight class) and Gavril Lukov (ranked 431 p4p, 479 weight class). Lukov has chosen Take_it_Back_v2 as his entrance music. Gavril Lukov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikolai Magamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gavril Lukov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Lukov tenderised Magamedov's leg. Magamedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magamedov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lukov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lukov. That's going to slow Magamedov down.
Lukov gets caught napping as Magamedov dives in and scores a takedown. Lukov manages to retain guard.
Lukov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magamedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lukov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lukov has his feet on Magamedov's thighs here. He's pushed Magamedov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Magamedov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gavril Lukov!
A victorious Gavril Lukov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Vicenzo (ranked 3882 p4p, 4883 weight class) and Dana Helwani (ranked 438 p4p, 477 weight class). Vicenzo comes into the arena with Cadaver blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Vicenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dana Helwani!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helwani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helwani misses with a combination
and Vicenzo counters with a series of strikes. Helwani will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vicenzo gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vicenzo.
Helwani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage.
Vicenzo breaks from the clinch.
Vicenzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helwani circles away quickly and effectively.
Helwani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vicenzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helwani darts in looking for a takedown but Vicenzo gets double underhooks and turns Helwani into the cage.
Vicenzo lands with a nice combination. Helwani backs away looking to recover.
 Helwani is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vicenzo plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Helwani swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Helwani face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tito Vicenzo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tito Vicenzo waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giorgi Gelashvili (ranked 3292 p4p, 5517 weight class) and Bing Bong (ranked 415 p4p, 547 weight class). Bing Bong 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgi Gelashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bing Bong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelashvili fails to land the takedown.
Gelashvili shoots in but Bong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bong moves into range and clinches up with Gelashvili.
Gelashvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgi Gelashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong gets through Gelashvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gelashvili is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gelashvili is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bong has hold of one of Gelashvili's legs. Gelashvili is fighting the takedown attempt but Bong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gelashvili is controlling Bong's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelashvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bong's guard.
Bong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gelashvili is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bong.
Gelashvili controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong is trying to get back to half guard.
Bong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gelashvili connects with a decent elbow.
Gelashvili has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bong tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Gelashvili stalls from top position.
Gelashvili seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bong for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Gelashvili continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong wants to get back to his feet but Gelashvili is dominant here and he's now got Bong's back!
Gelashvili is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bong tries to roll but Gelashvili sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelashvili just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gelashvili loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bong hold on?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong trying to get back to his feet but Gelashvili is in full control for now.
Gelashvili controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Gelashvili dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bong feints a jab promting Gelashvili to slip. Bong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gelashvili slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bong closes the distance and pushes Gelashvili back into the cage.
Bong jumps guard.
Bong wants to sweep but no luck.
Gelashvili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelashvili advances to half guard.
Gelashvili controlling the action here.
Gelashvili moves into full mount! Bong won't be happy about that!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bong can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Gelashvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gelashvili lands a heavy elbow.
Gelashvili controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Gelashvili.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong is desperately trying to improve his position but Gelashvili has a good base and remains in mount.
Gelashvili content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelashvili'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.
Gelashvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bong can do to turn this around?
Giorgi Gelashvili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Bong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong tries to lock up and control but Gelashvili gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gelashvili landing punches.
Gelashvili controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Gelashvili dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gelashvili shoots in for a takedown but Bong shows good takedown defense.
Gelashvili shoots in and gets a takedown into Bong's guard.
Gelashvili advances position into side control!
Bong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gelashvili asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bong being controlled for a moment.
Bong is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gelashvili in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bong wants to control but Gelashvili postures up.
Gelashvili moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bong is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gelashvili controls the position from side control.
Gelashvili advances nicely into full mount.
Bong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gelashvili. What's that going to do exactly?
Gelashvili content just to control the position here.
Bong wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelashvili looking to control and managing it successfully.
Giorgi Gelashvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bong wants to control but Gelashvili is having none of it.
Gelashvili sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bing Bong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gelashvili looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgi Gelashvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gelashvili, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgi Gelashvili!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arles Aloevera (ranked 3338 p4p, 3557 weight class) and Dylan Batt (ranked 385 p4p, 403 weight class). Batt has chosen MOTTO as his entrance music. Dylan Batt 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arles Aloevera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylan Batt!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aloevera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batt somewhat.
Aloevera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Batt.
Batt tries to clinch but Aloevera moves out of range.
Aloevera instigates a clinch.
Aloevera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batt rushes Aloevera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aloevera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aloevera drops Batt with a beautiful combination! Batt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aloevera is looking for the KO!
Batt is rocked!
 It looks like Dylan Batt has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aloevera clinches up against the cage.
Batt is still on wobbly legs! Can Aloevera finish him?
Aloevera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batt seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloevera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batt with a poor takedown
and Aloevera counters by clinching up.
Batt tries to pull guard but Aloevera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arles Aloevera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Batt.
Aloevera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aloevera throws a right and a left that Batt avoids nicely.
Aloevera lands a nice looking body shot.
Batt looks winded!
Good work by Batt as he checks the leg kick.
Arles Aloevera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aloevera misses with a two punch combination.
Aloevera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batt.
Dylan Batt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloevera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aloevera swinging wildly here.
Batt avoids the head kick by Aloevera.
Batt with the counter takedown but Aloevera avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick lands for Aloevera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh!!! Aloevera has knocked Batt down with a huge combo! Aloevera steps away and waves a wobbly Batt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Batt throws a head kick but Aloevera moves out of range.
Aloevera throws a big counter combination but Batt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aloevera lands a hook that stumbles Batt back into the cage. Aloevera follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Batt to the canvas! Aloevera pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Batt has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arles Aloevera!
Arles Aloevera 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.
In defeat, Dylan Batt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Obviously not too happy about the loss but this is one road block in, what will be a legendary career.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakarai Alaba (ranked 2852 p4p, 3770 weight class) and Friolaugur Sturlaugsson (ranked 131 p4p, 171 weight class). Friolaugur Sturlaugsson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dakarai Alaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Friolaugur Sturlaugsson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaba clinches up with Sturlaugsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sturlaugsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sturlaugsson takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Friolaugur Sturlaugsson has been cut.
Alaba just leaning against Sturlaugsson, taking a breather.
Sturlaugsson has Alaba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alaba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sturlaugsson letting Alaba take a breather here.
Sturlaugsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Dakarai Alaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friolaugur Sturlaugsson.
Alaba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sturlaugsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sturlaugsson is looking for a takedown.
Alaba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alaba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alaba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Alaba.
Alaba trying to land knees to the body.
Sturlaugsson is trying to drag Alaba to the mat but Alaba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alaba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sturlaugsson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturlaugsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Alaba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alaba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sturlaugsson backwards.
Sturlaugsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alaba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alaba is pressed up against the cage. Sturlaugsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alaba down to the mat. Alaba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alaba closes the distance and pushes Sturlaugsson back into the cage.
Sturlaugsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alaba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alaba rushes Sturlaugsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sturlaugsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alaba is trying to keep an underhook but Sturlaugsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alaba flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturlaugsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alaba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sturlaugsson uses his free foot to push down on Alaba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alaba.
Sturlaugsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alaba is looking to escape.
Alaba has given up his back here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturlaugsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Alaba is trying to defend against the choke here but Sturlaugsson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sturlaugsson Tightens the hold and Alaba taps out furiously! Sturlaugsson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Friolaugur Sturlaugsson!
Friolaugur Sturlaugsson made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mabuz Bacia (ranked 2224 p4p, 3390 weight class) and Bradley Robertson (ranked 255 p4p, 372 weight class). Bradley Robertson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mabuz Bacia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bradley Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bacia misses with a series of wild punches.
Robertson throws a right hand that Bacia ducks under and follows up with a left that Bacia also avoids with ease.
Bacia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robertson manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a few strikes there.
Robertson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bacia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bradley Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bacia's guard.
Bacia looking for a sweep. Not yet Bacia, not yet.
Bacia is looking to stand up but Robertson isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson won't allow Bacia to get back to his feet.
Robertson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robertson throwing strikes but missing.
Bacia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robertson is controlling him.
Robertson landing some decent shots from guard.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Bacia keeps moving.
Robertson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bacia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bacia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bacia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertson.
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.
Robertson is pushing down on Bacia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bacia is fighting to maintain full guard but Robertson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Robertson wants to take a breather but Bacia is having none of it.
Bacia tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.
Bacia is in trouble now - Robertson has advanced to mount!
Bacia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Robertson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bacia looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Robertson! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bradley Robertson!
Bradley Robertson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Red (ranked 2719 p4p, 3605 weight class) and Gregory Leighton (ranked 300 p4p, 391 weight class). Leighton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bulls on Parade kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Walter Red could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gregory Leighton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregory Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red tries to keep at a distance but Leighton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Red misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Red.
It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.
Nice elbow from Red.
Red throws an elbow that misses.
Leighton avoids a wild elbow strike from Red.
Red throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leighton's brow.
Red throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leighton avoids a wild elbow strike from Red.
Red lands an elbow just above Leighton 's eye.
Leighton tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red throws an elbow but misses.
Red pushes off an throws an elbow but Leighton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Red throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leighton wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Red.
The cut above Gregory Leighton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leighton's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red avoiding damage as Leighton throws knees to the body.
Leighton tries for a takedown but Red manages to get underhooks.
Walter Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Leighton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton blocks an elbow strike from Red.
Red pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
I was talking to Red's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Red gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leighton takes an elbow to the temple.
Gregory Leighton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gregory Leighton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Walter Red!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Tellurique (ranked 1289 p4p, 3413 weight class) and Darren Allen (ranked 174 p4p, 426 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Tellurique !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Allen!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Tellurique catches Allen right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Darren Allen has been cut.
Allen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gaston Tellurique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tellurique moves into range and clinches up with Allen.
A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
Allen is trying to stall.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Tellurique is controlling him.
Tellurique has Allen pressed against the cage.
Allen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tellurique connects with a knee to the head.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Allen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tellurique is keeping busy.
Tellurique lands with a right to the head.
Allen is rocked!
Tellurique connects with a nasty looking knee right to Allen's face.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Tellurique finish him?
Allen is trying to force a seperation but Tellurique has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tellurique pushes Allen against the cage. Tellurique is working some dirty boxing. Tellurique pushes off with a quick right hook! Allen goes down! Allen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tellurique moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaston Tellurique !
Gaston Tellurique is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Gaston Tellurique thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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