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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan David Franco (ranked 3399 p4p, 24140 weight class) and Dwight Shrute (ranked 388 p4p, 520 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Franco might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bullet For My Valentine- Tears Don't Fall. Shrute has chosen Battlestart Galactica theme as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 25 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan David Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 40 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Shrute!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shrute shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franco pinned against the cage. Franco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shrute tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Franco lands with a nice combination. Shrute backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Franco does no damage.
Shrute avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Shrute to the canvas! Franco follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan David Franco!
A very excited looking Juan David Franco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mercer (ranked 1822 p4p, 23785 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 182 p4p, 416 weight class). Mercer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mercer lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zakrzewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mercer digs a good hook to Zakrzewski's body.
Zakrzewski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercer pinned against the cage. Mercer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mercer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zakrzewski takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mercer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zakrzewski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.
Zakrzewski ducks right into an uppercut from Mercer.
Zakrzewski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mercer counters with a two punch combo.
Bobby Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
Mercer lands a body shot.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
A head kick by Zakrzewski misses
and Mercer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercer works the jab nicely.
Zakrzewski with a poor takedown
and Mercer counters with a crisp one two that drops Zakrzewski! Mercer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zakrzewski to his feet! Zakrzewski is in big trouble!
 Zakrzewski is rocked!
Zakrzewski looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakrzewski shoots and misses
and Mercer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zakrzewski's knee momentarily.
Zakrzewski is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mercer! Zakrzewski is out on his feet! Mercer rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Zakrzewski is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Zakrzewski is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Mercer!
Bobby Mercer made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Averescu (ranked 4199 p4p, 2947 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 419 p4p, 330 weight class). Averescu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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 28 - 45 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Averescu misses.
Tarlah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tarlah working over Averescu with some ground and pound. Averescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Averescu is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarlah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tarlah working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah lands with a punch from half guard.
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tarlah is controlling the pace.
Averescu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tarlah moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Averescu.
Averescu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Averescu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarlah has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tarlah connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Averescu some visible discomfort.
Averescu is trying to improve his position.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Averescu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarlah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Averescu taking a bit of punishment here - Tarlah scoring with strikes.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averescu keeps working.
Averescu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Averescu tries to improve position but can't.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
Averescu being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Tarlah cracks Averescu with a big right hand but Averescu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Averescu tries to improve position but can't.
Tarlah cracks Averescu with a big right hand but Averescu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tarlah looks up at the clock and then as Averescu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tarlah smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tarlah grinds an elbow into Averescu's temple.
Tarlah is putting a hurting on Averescu here, landing some big shots from side control.
 Averescu is rocked!
Tarlah lands an elbow.
Oh Averescu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Averescu is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah trying to control the position but Averescu is working away.
Averescu seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarlah moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tarlah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tarlah lands a few punches from side control.
Averescu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarlah has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Averescu tries to improve position but can't.
Averescu taking a bit of punishment here - Tarlah scoring with strikes.
Tarlah in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tarlah is working Averescu over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarlah connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tarlah staying out of range there.
Averescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Averescu throws out a powerful jab.
Tarlah shoots in and bounces Averescu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Averescu is looking for a triangle but Tarlah pushes his legs off easily.
Tarlah lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Averescu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tarlah has picked Averescu up and slammed him! Averescu can't keep hold of the triangle and Tarlah manages to pass to side control!
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tarlah landing a few strikes.
Averescu tries to bench press Tarlah off him but Tarlah keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averescu keeps working.
Averescu manages to get back to half guard.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Averescu is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Tarlah.
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarlah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarlah lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Tarlah.
Balink Tarlah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Tarlah 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.
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu actively working from the bottom here.
Averescu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tarlah in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Tarlah has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Averescu's head.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tarlah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tarlah prevents Averescu from improving his position.
Tarlah lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Averescu! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tarlah jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
An out of breath Balink Tarlah 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Gayweather (ranked 1650 p4p, 1479 weight class) and Lukasz Patryk (ranked 205 p4p, 189 weight class). Floyd Gayweather had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Gayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lukasz Patryk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patryk dives in for a single leg takedown but Gayweather sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Gayweather wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gayweather cracks a nice hook into Patryk's ribs.
Gayweather looks to land a right hand but Patryk moved out of range.
Patryk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Patryk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gayweather connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Gayweather coming out on top.
Patryk throws a head kick but Gayweather moves out of range.
Gayweather lunges at Patryk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patryk's hand.
That has opened up Lukasz Patryk's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayweather throws a hook but Patryk avoids it easily.
No joy there for Gayweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patryk needs to keep his hands up - Gayweather had a free shot at his head there.
Gayweather defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patryk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gayweather's half guard.
Gayweather looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gayweather misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gayweather manages to get to full guard.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Gayweather keeps moving.
Gayweather is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gayweather content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gayweather is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gayweather is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patryk defends it well.
Gayweather throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Patryk defend it? Gayweather steps over the head and cranks it - Patryk is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gayweather!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Floyd Gayweather!
Lukasz Patryk spoke after the fight, saying 'I will never give up!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turner Crocop (ranked 2040 p4p, 1094 weight class) and Monni Mantzurin (ranked 247 p4p, 146 weight class). Crocop comes to the cage accompanied by Cro Cop. Turner Crocop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Monni Mantzurin'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 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of , Turner Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monni Mantzurin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocop throws a jab when Mantzurin was well out of range.
Mantzurin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crocop misses with a wild combination.
Mantzurin clinches up against the cage.
Crocop struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantzurin controls his hands.
Mantzurin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantzurin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monni Mantzurin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mantzurin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crocop's half guard.
Mantzurin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin controlling the pace.
Mantzurin stands up out of the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Crocop misses
and Mantzurin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crocop!
Crocop is being controlled here.
Mantzurin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Crocop is trying to escape and Mantzurin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Crocop is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mantzurin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monni Mantzurin!
A relieved looking Monni Mantzurin 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 439 p4p, 921 weight class) and Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 61 p4p, 126 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron man. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandr Zuev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuev fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zuev slips under a jab.
Zuev feints the counter takedown.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Zuev.
Anderson throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Zuev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Zuev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Zuev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Zuev controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zuev is controlling him.
Zuev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson working for a triangle but Zuev defends it easily.
Zuev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Anderson wants to stand up but Zuev is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zuev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Zuev counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Zuev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zuev walks into a jab.
Zuev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Zuev ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuev fails with the takedown.
Anderson scores with a one two! Zuev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Zuev's ribs.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Zuev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anderson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Zuev manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zuev controlling the position easily from mount.
Zuev avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Zuev isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zuev shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Aleksandr Zuev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev advances nicely into full mount.
Zuev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anderson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zuev wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Zuev has wrist control.
Anderson postures up in Zuev's guard and throws a big left but Zuev blocks it.
Zuev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Zuev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Zuev ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zuev checks a leg kick.
Zuev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zuev off to one side.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Zuev.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Zuev with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Zuev avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Zuev on that attempt.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Zuev avoids it well.
Zuev goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuev.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuev shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zuev dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Zuev feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuev can do to turn this around?
Zuev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuev moves away.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Zuev.
Zuev tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Zuev.
Brownie Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Zuev ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zuev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zuev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Zuev shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Zuev avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zuev shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Zuev avoids it well.
Zuev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zuev shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zuev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zuev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zuev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Anderson tests Zuev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a body punch but Zuev moves out of range.
Zuev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson swings for the body but Zuev moves out of range.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Zuev slips under a jab.
Zuev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown and gets 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!
Anderson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zuev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zuev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zuev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev works his way into side control.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev controls the position.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zuev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zuev shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zuev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Zuev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuev.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Zuev.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Zuev on that attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Zuev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Zuev persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zuev's guard.
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zuev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zuev has escaped and now he's on top!
Zuev prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zuev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zuev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Zuev is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zuev or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Zuev.
Zuev shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Zuev persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Zuev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zuev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but Zuev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Zuev seems content to control.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Zuev is keeping busy.
Anderson won't allow Zuev to pass to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zuev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuev shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Zuev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zuev on the side of the head.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Zuev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aleksandr Zuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Zuev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zuev darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Zuev into the cage.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuev staying out of range there.
Zuev has a takedown stuffed.
Brownie Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zuev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brownie Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson retains his light heavyweight title!
As Brownie Anderson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 356 p4p, 2453 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 45 p4p, 240 weight class). Kimmo Peramaki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peramaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peramaki forces Lynar back against the cage and clinches.
Peramaki gets control of Lynar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Peramaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lynar looking to pass the guard.
Lynar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Peramaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lynar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lynar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peramaki is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peramaki has managed to get both his arms back between Lynar's legs - danger averted.
Lynar trying to keep a closed guard but Peramaki is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard.
Peramaki advances position into side control!
Lynar is looking to reverse the position.
Lynar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peramaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Peramaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lynar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peramaki.
Peramaki trying to mount his opponent but Lynar defends it.
Peramaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peramaki is looking for a kimura but Lynar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peramaki to get the leverage.
Peramaki is looking to take a break and control but Lynar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peramaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynar has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynar sees it coming and defends easily.
Peramaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lynar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peramaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynar is keeping the position for now.
Peramaki trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peramaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peramaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peramaki trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Lynar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peramaki pushing down on Lynar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lynar is trying to maintain the position but Peramaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Peramaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lynar is trying to control but can't.
Lynar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peramaki.
Lynar is not content to let Peramaki control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar wants to get back to full guard.
Peramaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peramaki is trying to control. Lynar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Peramaki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Peramaki forces Lynar back against the cage and clinches.
Peramaki blocks a body shot from Lynar.
Peramaki jumps guard and drags Lynar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Peramaki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Peramaki controls Lynar momentarily but Lynar frees himself.
Lynar is looking to advance position but Peramaki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lynar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lynar tries to get to full guard but Peramaki has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peramaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lynar has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Lynar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynar tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Peramaki off and has taken his back!
Lynar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Peramaki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Peramaki for a finish.
Lynar has the hooks in. Peramaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lynar is not going to allow Peramaki to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lynar.
Peramaki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lynar working for the choke.
Lynar doesn't have the hooks in and Peramaki manages to turn into his guard.
Peramaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lynar's guard.
Lynar moves into full guard.
Lynar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Peramaki from controlling successfully.
Peramaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynar can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peramaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynar trying to keep a closed guard but Peramaki is proving a slippery customer.
Peramaki trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Lynar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lynar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peramaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimmo Peramaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peramaki.
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.
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peramaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peramaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peramaki wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
Peramaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lynar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lynar is trying to keep Peramaki in close.
Lynar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Peramaki 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 Lynar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar tries to buck Peramaki off but Peramaki is having none of it.
Peramaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lynar, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Peramaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Peramaki ducks under a wild hook from Lynar.
Peramaki instigates a clinch.
Peramaki manages to pull guard.
Lynar trying to control but Peramaki is working from the bottom.
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynar passes Peramaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.
Peramaki trying to control but Lynar postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Peramaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynar wants to work for an arm triangle but Peramaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lynar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peramaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lynar is looking for a kimura but Peramaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynar to get the leverage.
Lynar wants to take a breather but Peramaki is having none of it.
Peramaki manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peramaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peramaki keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Peramaki is trying to keep Lynar in close.
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peramaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Peramaki is keeping the position.
Peramaki looking to control but Lynar passes into half guard.
Peramaki tries to get to full guard but Lynar has control of the leg.
Lynar controlling the pace.
Peramaki is trying to control but can't.
Lynar is looking for a kimura but Peramaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynar to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peramaki trying to get back to full guard but Lynar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lynar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Peramaki has worked his arm free - good work by Peramaki!
Peramaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lynar trying to control the position but Peramaki is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peramaki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sebastion Lynar just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lynar throws a series of punches but Peramaki moves out of range.
A punch combination from Peramaki misses.
Lynar has managed to clinch.
Lynar pulls guard effortlessly.
Peramaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynar has an active guard here but Peramaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Lynar is staying active underneath Peramaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peramaki.
Peramaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lynar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynar is refusing to be controlled, as Peramaki sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar actively working from the bottom here.
Peramaki trying to control the action but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Lynar actively working from the bottom here.
Lynar is not content to let Peramaki control the position.
Peramaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Peramaki is looking to take a break and control but Lynar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Peramaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Peramaki trying to control the action but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Lynar is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Peramaki is tapping! Great win for Lynar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar is the new lightweight champion!
Sebastion Lynar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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