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HBGG 16: Holden vs Mir PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Born Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lennart Stahlhandske has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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228 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Brawler
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lennart Stahlhandske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Born Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahlhandske drives through with a takedown into Born Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Born Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stahlhandske passes into half guard.
Stahlhandske is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Born Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Born Jr has eaten all the pies!
Stahlhandske is trying to control. Born Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stahlhandske is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Born Jr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lennart Stahlhandske!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Riberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder comes to the ring accompanied by People in Planes-Last Man Standing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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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
32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Jim Pounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexandre Riberio!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riberio to the mat! Riberio manages to get full guard.
Pounder tries to free his leg and advance position but Riberio is retaining full guard.
Riberio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Riberio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounder is really struggling to control Riberio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Riberio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pounder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pounder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pounder passes Riberio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pounder controlling the action here.
Riberio is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pounder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pounder tries to pass to full mount but Riberio defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riberio actively working from the bottom here.
Pounder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riberio defends it well.
Pounder tries to pass to full mount but Riberio defends it.
Riberio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riberio keeps trying to improve his position.
Pounder is trying to control. Riberio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riberio wants to control but Pounder is keeping busy.
Pounder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riberio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pounder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riberio is just riding it out for now. Pounder eventually gives up the hold.
Riberio is looking to improve his position.
Pounder is looking for a kimura here.
Riberio is not content to let Pounder control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder 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.
Pounder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riberio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pounder is looking for a kimura but Riberio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pounder to get the leverage.
Riberio is defending against the submission attempts here by Pounder.
Pounder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is working for a submission of some sort.
Riberio is trying to control but can't.
Pounder trying to control from half guard but Riberio is working away.
Riberio trying to control from the bottom.
Pounder passes to side control.
Pounder wants to control but Riberio is keeping him busy.
Pounder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pounder advances to full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pounder looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pounder wants to control the pace but Riberio is squirming around nicely.
Pounder looking for a guillotine from mount but Riberio is having none of it.
Pounder wants to finish this one by submission but Riberio is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pounder.
Riberio is desperately trying to improve his position but Pounder has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Riberio wants to hold on but Pounder pushes him away.
Riberio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pounder is working for a submission of some sort.
Riberio is trying to get back to full guard.
Pounder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pounder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riberio is just riding it out for now. Pounder eventually gives up the hold.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is working for a submission of some sort.
Pounder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pounder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pounder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Riberio trying to hold on to Pounder's head to control him but Pounder postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riberio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pounder is working for a kimura but Riberio is defending it quite comfortably.
Pounder is looking to take a break and control but Riberio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounder works his way into side control.
Pounder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pounder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Riberio is looking to regain half guard here but Pounder keeps moving and retains side control.
Pounder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pounder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riberio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pounder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riberio is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Pounder dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pounder looking to score a takedown here. Riberio is defending well but Pounder drives through and ends up in Riberio's guard.
Pounder postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Riberio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pounder, into his guard.
Riberio won't allow Pounder to get back to his feet.
Riberio trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riberio pushes down on Pounder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riberio is looking for a kimura here.
Riberio is trying to work for a kimura but Pounder is defending well.
Pounder kicks Riberio off and gets back to his feet.
Riberio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riberio is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riberio working a defensive guard here.
Pounder tries to free his leg and advance position but Riberio is retaining full guard.
Riberio can't keep his opponent in guard - Pounder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pounder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riberio wants to control but Pounder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pounder passes to full mount!
Pounder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riberio is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Riberio is now in Pounder's guard. A big mistake from Pounder there, giving up the dominant position!
Pounder wriggles free and stands up.
Pounder fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Riberio to the ground. Pounder is now in Riberio's guard.
Pounder looking to pass the guard.
Riberio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Riberio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder passes Riberio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pounder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pounder is working for a submission of some sort.
Riberio gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pounder wants to control from the top but Riberio keeps moving.
Pounder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riberio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pounder trying to control but Riberio is working from the bottom.
Pounder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pounder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riberio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pounder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riberio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jim Pounder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riberio is trying to control Pounder's posture but Pounder avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Riberio tries to buck Pounder off but Pounder is having none of it.
Riberio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pounder's best efforts.
Riberio trying to control from the bottom.
Pounder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pounder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riberio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pounder.
Pounder seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Riberio is defending against the submission attempts here by Pounder.
Riberio is looking for a sweep. Pounder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pounder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riberio is just riding it out for now. Pounder eventually gives up the hold.
Pounder wants to control but Riberio is keeping him busy.
Pounder trying to mount his opponent but Riberio defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounder seems to be looking for submissions.
Pounder is looking to advance position but Riberio won't allow it.
Riberio gets back to full guard.
Riberio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pounder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pounder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riberio is breathing heavily.
Riberio trying to control the position.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Riberio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounder tries to free his leg and advance position but Riberio is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pounder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pounder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pounder passes Riberio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pounder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riberio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pounder.
Riberio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pounder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Pounder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pounder shoots in and bounces Riberio off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Pounder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pounder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riberio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pounder has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Riberio is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pounder yanks on the arm and Riberio is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pounder.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Pounder!
Jim Pounder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Poppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokohiru Yashibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokohiru Yashibi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Poppy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tokohiru Yashibi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poppy gets a double leg takedown into Yashibi's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yashibi can't keep his opponent in guard - Poppy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yashibi looking for subs from the bottom but Poppy mounts him!
Poppy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yashibi is surviving well by controlling Poppy's body position as best he can.
Poppy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Yashibi to take his back!
Yashibi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Yashibi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yashibi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Poppy landing with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yashibi tries to escape but Poppy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Poppy is cranking Yashibi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Yashibi! He's tightened the choke and Yashibi is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Poppy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Bravery - time won't let me go. Kimura has chosen Kiyoshi Yoshida - Spirit as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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184 lbs
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268 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kimura as he avoids it easily.
Kimura feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Kimura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Kimura stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Kimura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie pulls Kimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Kimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kimura shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Masahiko Kimura wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kimura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Kimura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Kimura's attempts to control the action.
Kimura wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kimura.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has Kimura pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kimura stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kimura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kimura as he avoids it easily.
Kimura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Kimura ends up having to push Gracie into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
Kimura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kimura has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Kimura.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kimura controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Kimura slips nicely into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kimura is now in half guard.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko Kimura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kimura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kimura circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Masahiko Kimura was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Kimura gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the ropes.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kimura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kimura misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kimura smiles and moves away.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
Masahiko Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kimura has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Kimura goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kimura wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kimura is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kimura's guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kimura trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to sweep but Kimura has passed to side control!
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie wants to control but Kimura postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Kimura has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kimura trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kimura shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kimura shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Kimura leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Kron Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura struggling a bit here.
Kimura is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kimura tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kimura is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kimura fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Kron Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Gracie stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kimura is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Kron Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Kimura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kimura continues to drive forward.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Kimura misses with a body punch.
Kimura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kimura can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Kimura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kimura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Kimura wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is taking a breather. Kimura says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kron Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kimura shoots and misses
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kimura's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie advances position into side control!
Kimura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie laying and praying for a moment but Kimura takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Kimura is trying to stand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is not content to let Gracie control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kimura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Kron Gracie!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli comes to the ring accompanied by Mario theme. Virne has chosen Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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282 lbs
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262 lbs
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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
43 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betoli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Betoli somewhat.
Virne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Betoli's guard.
Virne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Betoli is trying to get back to half guard.
Betoli is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Betoli is looking to control Virne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Betoli avoid being mounted?
Virne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Betoli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Virne.
Betoli moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Betoli holds on and takes a little breather.
Betoli keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli wants to sweep here but Virne controlling him for the moment.
Virne tries to free his leg and advance position but Betoli is retaining full guard.
Betoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Betoli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Betoli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Virne is just riding it out for now. Betoli eventually gives up the hold.
Virne is looking for a sweep. Betoli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virne is still trying to improve position.
Virne has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Virne is refusing to be controlled, as Betoli sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Betoli 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.
Virne tries to roll over but Betoli keeps him under control.
Virne won't allow Betoli to pass to mount.
Virne is not content to let Betoli control the position.
Betoli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Virne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Mario Betoli wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Virne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Virne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli tries to buck Virne off but Virne is having none of it.
Virne controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Betoli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Virne advances to full mount.
Betoli is desperately trying to improve his position but Virne has a good base and remains in mount.
Betoli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Betoli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is working to get back to half guard.
Betoli tries to lock up and control but Virne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Betoli sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Betoli is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Betoli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Virne controlling the action here.
Betoli wants to improve his position but Virne is controlling well.
Betoli trying to hold on to Virne's head to control him but Virne postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Betoli shoots in for a double leg but Virne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mario Betoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Virne wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betoli closes the distance and clinches up with Virne, looking for a takedown. Betoli pushes Virne against the ropes but Virne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Betoli enables Virne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Betoli manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Virne trying to control the position from guard on top but Betoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Betoli wants to hit a switch here but Virne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Betoli there!
Betoli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virne wants to control the pace but Betoli is squirming around nicely.
Betoli tries to hold on but Virne pushes him away.
Virne controlling from the full mount.
Betoli tries to hold on but Virne postures up.
Virne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Virne looking to control but Betoli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Betoli tries to hold on but Virne pushes him away.
Betoli holds on, trying desperately to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betoli is squirming around, avoiding Virne's attempts to control the action.
Virne avoids the attempt from Betoli to control.
Virne trying to control but Betoli is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is trying to escape the mount.
Virne avoids the attempt from Betoli to control.
Virne trying to control but Betoli is having none of it.
Virne avoids the attempt from Betoli to control.
Betoli is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Betoli is trying desperately to improve position.
Virne wants to control the pace but Betoli is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Betoli'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.
Virne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Betoli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is trying to control but can't.
Betoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Betoli is in trouble now - Virne has advanced to mount!
Betoli is trying to escape the mount.
Virne looking to control but Betoli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Betoli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Virne prevents Betoli from getting the reversal.
Virne trying to control but Betoli is having none of it.
Betoli is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Betoli tries to hold on but Virne pushes him away.
Betoli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Virne controlling the pace for now.
Betoli tries to hold on but Virne postures up.
Virne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virne controlling from mount.
Betoli is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarppi Virne will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Betoli shoots for a double leg takedown but Virne sprawls well. He's pushed Betoli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jarppi Virne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Betoli did well to prevent Virne getting side control.
Betoli wants to control but Virne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Betoli keeps working.
Virne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jarppi Virne has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Betoli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Betoli.
Betoli keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
Jarppi Virne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Virne gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betoli is not content to let Virne control the position.
Betoli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli wants to improve his position but Virne is controlling well.
Betoli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Betoli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Betoli looking to control.
Betoli managing to control the position.
Betoli keeping full guard, as Virne tries to pass.
Virne keeps trying to improve his position.
Betoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Betoli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Mario Betoli wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Betoli dives in for a single leg takedown but Virne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Virne pulls Betoli into guard.
Betoli looking to pass the guard.
Betoli wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
Betoli tries to free his leg and advance position but Virne is retaining full guard.
Betoli wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Mario Betoli wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Betoli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betoli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virne avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Betoli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Virne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virne is trying to control. Betoli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Virne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Betoli is looking for a sweep. Virne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virne passes the guard and advances to mount!
Virne looking to control but Betoli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Betoli is trying to escape the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betoli is working hard here to advance position.
Virne tries to control but Betoli wriggling away.
Betoli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Virne trying to control but Betoli is having none of it.
Betoli sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Virne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Virne's back!
Betoli tries to keep control of the position but Virne is staying busy.
Virne can't escape the position.
Betoli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Virne doesn't escape.
Betoli tries to get the hooks in deep but Virne pushed the leg off.
Virne manages to reverse the position and now he's in Betoli's guard. Nice work there by Virne.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Virne postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mario Betoli.
Betoli fails to land the takedown.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virne but Virne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Virne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virne working away.
Betoli is looking to reverse the position.
Virne slows the pace down.
Betoli is looking to regain half guard here but Virne keeps moving and retains side control.
Virne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Virne stalls from top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Virne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Betoli keeps working.
Betoli sneaks back into half guard.
Virne is keen to just control but Betoli is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jarppi Virne.
Betoli looks for a takedown but Virne sprawls well.
Virne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Virne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Virne's back!
Betoli working for the choke.
Betoli is persistently looking for the submission but Virne is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virne is in a bad position with Betoli working for a choke. Virne manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Betoli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Betoli keeping full guard, as Virne tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Betoli wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Virne is now in half guard.
Betoli won't allow Virne to pass to mount.
Virne prevents Betoli from improving his position.
Betoli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Betoli trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betoli keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarppi Virne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Virne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Betoli is trying to defend but Virne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Betoli tries to roll over but Virne keeps him under control.
Betoli trying to control but Virne postures up.
Virne wants to pass to mount but Betoli is defending the position.
Virne works his foot free and advances to mount.
Virne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli tries to hold on but Virne postures up.
Virne tries to control but Betoli wriggling away.
Virne looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Virne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Betoli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Betoli regains half guard.
Betoli keeping hold of Virne's head, controlling as best he can.
Betoli trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne trying to control the action but Betoli is working from the bottom.
Virne prevents Betoli from improving his position.
Betoli has a hand on Virne's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Virne takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Betoli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Virne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Virne controlling his opponent.
Betoli is looking to improve his position but Virne isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne controlling from mount.
Betoli is squirming around, avoiding Virne's attempts to control the action.
Betoli can't escape the position.
Betoli manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Betoli keeping hold of Virne's head, controlling as best he can.
Virne wants to free his trapped foot but Betoli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jarppi Virne wasn't active enough on the ground.
Virne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
Virne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli sneaks back into half guard.
Betoli tries to get to full guard but Virne has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betoli moves into full guard.
Betoli is trying to keep Virne in close.
Virne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Betoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virne is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Virne postures up.
Virne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Betoli is trying to control the position but Virne postures up.
Virne trying to control the position from guard on top but Betoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Betoli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Virne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Betoli is looking to pass into half guard but Virne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Virne is in guard.
Virne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Betoli working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Betoli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Virne defends it easily.
Virne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Betoli's guard.
Virne works his way into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betoli tries to improve position but can't.
Betoli is being controlled here.
Virne trying to control the position but Betoli is working away.
Betoli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Betoli can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is looking to regain half guard here but Virne keeps moving and retains side control.
Betoli is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Virne is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Virne wants to control the pace but Betoli is squirming around nicely.
Betoli holds on for dear life, controlling Virne's posture momentarily.
Betoli working to try and regain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is squirming around, avoiding Virne's attempts to control the action.
Betoli tries to lock up and control but Virne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Betoli tries to reverse the position but Virne maintains control.
Virne wants to control the pace but Betoli is squirming around nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Betoli tries to hold on but Virne postures up.
Virne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virne working for a submission but Betoli is keeping him at bay.
Virne is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Betoli is surviving well by controlling Virne's body position as best he can.
Betoli is trying desperately to improve position.
Virne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Betoli is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betoli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarppi Virne.
Well Virne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jarppi Virne!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Jarppi Virne!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jarppi Virne!
Jarppi Virne wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ai Za (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the ring accompanied by Life Goes On. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
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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
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ai Za!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones is pressing down on Za's thigh, looking to free his foot. Za is holding on for now.
Jones is trying to control. Za wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Za wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Za is defending well.
Za felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Za looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Za is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Za makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Za.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Za has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones wants to control from the top but Za keeps moving.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Za slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Za is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Za pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones'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.
Za preventing the sweep.
Za wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Za tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Za trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Za is one step ahead there.
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Za stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Za!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Za off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to break Za's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Za remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jones is looking for a choke. Za gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Za manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Za tries to pass.
Za controls from within his opponent's guard.
Za slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Za wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Za looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Za is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Za turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Za defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Za forces his way into half guard.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Za's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Za's back!
Jones looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Za is controlling Jones 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Za trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Za tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Za trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Za is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Za tries to roll out but it's too tight and Za has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Jones!
Fabio Jones gave a mention to Merciless Gladiators in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sparry McSubberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparry McSubberton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yster Best'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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparry McSubberton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Yster Best!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSubberton shoots and misses
and Best decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McSubberton's guard.
Best drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McSubberton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Best has McSubberton in his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McSubberton'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.
Best is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McSubberton has his hands clasped together but Best extends and breaks McSubberton's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Best.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yster Best!
Yster Best was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hachiro Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Position (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsui comes into the arena with Solvent by Skinny Puppy blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hachiro Matsui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sub Position!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Position shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsui but Matsui pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Position goes for a double leg but Matsui avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Matsui continues to drive forward.
Matsui wants a takedown.
Position tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matsui smiles and moves away.
Hachiro Matsui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Position.
Matsui misses with a takedown
so Position counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matsui looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsui, not yet.
Position trying to control but Matsui is working from the bottom.
Position won't allow Matsui to sweep him here.
Matsui is working hard here to advance position.
Position controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Position trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Position wants to control from the top but Matsui keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sub Position.
Position dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsui sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Matsui gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Position regains guard.
Matsui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Position swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Position keeping moving, preventing Matsui from controlling successfully.
Position throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsui trying to control the position from guard on top but Position is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui looking to pass the guard.
Position tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsui looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matsui wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.
Matsui is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hachiro Matsui just wasn't active enough.
Position with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsui counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Position!
Position tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position keeps trying to improve his position.
Matsui trying to control the position but Position is working away.
Position is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Position felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Matsui trying to control the action but Position is working from the bottom.
Position sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Position tries to roll over but Matsui keeps him under control.
Matsui is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Position reverses the position - he's now on top in Matsui's guard.
Position postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Position trying to control but Matsui is working from the bottom.
Matsui is trying to control the position but Position postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Position preventing the sweep.
Position wants to control from the top but Matsui keeps moving.
Matsui wants to sweep here but Position controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Position shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsui but Matsui pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been told by Matsui's head coaches at Trains: PIT Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Position shoots for a takedown but Matsui saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Position defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsui.
Position shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsui counters with a nice double leg into side control. Position won't be happy with that.
Matsui is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Position is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matsui wants to control but Position is keeping him busy.
Position can't do much from the bottom here.
Position tries to bench press Matsui off him but Matsui keeps the position.
Position manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Position passes to side control.
Matsui is looking for a sweep.
Matsui manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Position is trying to control the action in half guard but Matsui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Position wants to work for an arm triangle but Matsui is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matsui is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsui regains full guard. Nicely done.
Position looking to sit in guard and control but Matsui gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Matsui works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Position is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsui wants to pass to mount but Position is defending the position.
Position is looking for a sweep. Matsui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Position is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsui pulls his head out easily.
Position is staying active underneath Matsui, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Position is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsui pulls his head out easily.
Matsui looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matsui is keen to just control but Position is a slippery customer.
Matsui is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Position tries to hold on but Matsui pushes him away.
Matsui looking to control but Position is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsui forces the positional change into back control.
Position wants to escape the position.
Matsui looking for the choke from the back.
Matsui patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsui is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Position is defending well though. Matsui let's go of the attempt for now.
Matsui working for the choke.
Position trying to control the hands but Matsui breaks the grip.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsui patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Position is in bad spot here.
Position is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Matsui gets his way!
Position trying to control but not successfully.
Matsui looking to break Position's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Position remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Matsui will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Matsui working for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsui has the hooks in. Position is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Position manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matsui's guard. Nice work there by Position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hachiro Matsui dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Position stuffs the takedown.
Position misses with a takedown attempt
so Matsui counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Position working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matsui doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Position is tightening it up a little... Matsui has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Matsui reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Matsui taps out! Nice BJJ there by Position!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sub Position!
A victorious Sub Position thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Hachiro Matsui stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was a great fight, I gotta give props to my opponent. He did what he had to do. But I'm not done and I'll be back stronger next time! Thank you to my fans and sponsors. '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Kerhley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoshi Tamatso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
168 lbs
13 - 6 - 1 |
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36
191 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlton Kerhley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerhley looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamatso is just out of range.
Kerhley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kerhley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kerhley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tamatso gets back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kerhley is looking for a kimura here.
Tamatso gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerhley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamatso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerhley has managed to get both his arms back between Tamatso's legs - danger averted.
Kerhley wants to control from the top but Tamatso keeps moving.
Kerhley preventing the sweep.
Kerhley trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamatso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerhley wants to pass the guard but Tamatso is keeping the position.
Kerhley stopping the sweep attempt from Tamatso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso working a defensive guard but Kerhley passes into half guard.
Tamatso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kerhley pulls his head out easily.
Kerhley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tamatso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kerhley.
Kerhley prevents Tamatso from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tamatso's thigh. Tamatso counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tamatso wants to sweep here but Kerhley controlling him for the moment.
Kerhley advances position into side control!
Kerhley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tamatso has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tamatso is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley is looking to take a break and control but Tamatso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kerhley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kerhley trying to control the position but Tamatso is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley is trying to get an arm triangle but Tamatso is defending well.
Tamatso is looking for a sweep.
Kerhley trying to control the position but Tamatso is working away.
Tamatso tries to buck Kerhley off but Kerhley is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tamatso is looking to regain half guard here but Kerhley keeps moving and retains side control.
Kerhley trying to control the action but Tamatso is working from the bottom.
Tamatso is looking to reverse the position.
Kerhley looking to control but instead Tamatso has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso wants to control but Kerhley is keeping busy.
Kerhley wants to control but Tamatso is keeping him busy.
Tamatso wants to get back to full guard.
Tamatso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kerhley is working away from the top position though.
Tamatso won't allow Kerhley to pass to mount.
Tamatso wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kerhley wants to control but Tamatso is keeping him busy.
Kerhley is looking to advance position but Tamatso won't allow it.
Kerhley is working hard here to advance position.
Tamatso is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kerhley pulls his head out easily.
Kerhley is looking for a kimura but Tamatso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kerhley to get the leverage.
Kerhley wants to work for an arm triangle but Tamatso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kerhley prevents Tamatso from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Kerhley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kerhley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tamatso's waist but Tamatso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kerhley off to one side.
Kerhley misses the shot to the body.
Kerhley misses the shot to the body.
Kerhley throws a poor cross that misses
so Tamatso counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kerhley is trying to control the position but Tamatso postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Kerhley'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.
Kerhley keeping full guard, as Tamatso tries to pass.
Tamatso trying to control but Kerhley is working from the bottom.
Tamatso looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerhley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamatso advances to half guard.
Tamatso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kerhley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kerhley wants to get back to full guard.
Tamatso is taking a breather. Kerhley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kerhley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tamatso trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerhley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerhley is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tamatso rolls with it to try and escape but Kerhley cranks on the arm and Tamatso is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlton Kerhley!
Carlton Kerhley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judge Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holden comes to the ring accompanied by Act a Fool. Mir has chosen Spoilin For A Fight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Judge Holden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir fails with the takedown
and Holden counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mir!
Holden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mir keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Mir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mir is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mir tries to bench press Holden off him but Holden keeps the position.
Holden tries to move to mount but Mir blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir regains half guard.
Mir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mir trying to hold on to Holden's head to control him but Holden postures up.
Holden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holden.
Mir is looking to control Holden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mir avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir gets back to full guard.
Mir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holden defends it easily.
Mir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holden being controlled here momentarily.
Mir looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden passes Mir's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Holden'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.
Holden passes to side control.
Mir is trying to get back to half guard.
Holden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been informed that Mir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Holden is trying to get an arm triangle but Mir is defending well.
Mir is not content to let Holden control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Holden wants to control the pace but Mir is squirming around nicely.
Mir tries to hold on but Holden postures up.
Holden wants to control the pace but Mir is squirming around nicely.
Holden looking for a guillotine from mount but Mir is having none of it.
Mir looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to control the position but Holden manages to sink in the hooks.
Mir defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Holden's arms.
Mir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holden tries to control but Mir wriggling away.
Holden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Holden has control of Mir's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mir regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holden tries to control but Mir wriggling away.
Mir wants to control but Holden is having none of it.
Holden wants to take Mir's back but he can't do it this time.
Holden looking to control but Mir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holden swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mir is now in Holden's guard. A big mistake from Holden there, giving up the dominant position!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to control but Holden is working from the bottom.
Holden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mir passes Holden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holden trying to hold on to Mir's head to control him but Mir postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to control but Holden is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mir wants to work for an arm triangle but Holden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holden actively working from the bottom here.
Mir is trying to control the action in half guard but Holden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mir is looking to advance position but Holden won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holden wants to get back to full guard.
Holden wants to control but Mir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holden is trying to control but Mir manages to pass to mount!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mir prevents Holden from getting the reversal.
Mir looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mir with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mir trying to control but Holden is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holden working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge Holden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mir fails with the takedown
and Holden counters with a takedown into side control.
Judge Holden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holden wants to control but Mir is keeping him busy.
Mir prevents Holden from moving into mount.
Mir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holden swings around for an armbar but Mir sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Holden's guard.
Holden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mir trying to control but Holden is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir tries to free his leg and advance position but Holden is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir trying to control but Holden is working from the bottom.
Mir is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Holden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mir is one step ahead there.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Holden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir passes into half guard.
Holden is refusing to be controlled, as Mir sits in half guard.
Mir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mir is working away from the top position though.
Mir trying to control from half guard but Holden is working away.
Mir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holden sees it coming and defends easily.
Mir wants to work for an arm triangle but Holden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holden is defending against the submission attempts here by Mir.
Mir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden trying to control here.
Mir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holden gets back to full guard.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
Holden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mir is one step ahead there.
Holden keeping full guard, as Mir tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden looking for a guillotine here but Mir defends easily.
Holden keeping full guard, as Mir tries to pass.
Mir stands and throws Holden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mir's best efforts.
Holden wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Mir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holden actively working from the bottom here.
Holden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mir has managed to get both his arms back between Holden's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holden keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir is pushing down on Holden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holden is fighting to maintain full guard but Mir has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mir trying to control the pace.
Mir is thwarting Holden's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mir drops back looking for a leg! Holden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holden manages to kick Mir off! Mir jumps back into Holden's guard.
Holden looking for a guillotine here but Mir defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to control from the top but Holden keeps moving.
Mir might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holden is not content to let Mir control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holden is looking for a sweep.
Mir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holden stops Mir from passing to mount.
Mir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holden tries to bench press Mir off him but Mir keeps the position.
Holden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holden prevents Mir from improving his position.
Holden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holden.
Holden is keen to just control but Mir is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holden is looking for a kimura but Mir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holden to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Mir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Holden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Holden which made him look bad.
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holden defends it easily.
Mir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holden is one step ahead there.
Mir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holden is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden passes Mir's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mir is staying active underneath Holden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holden is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden stopping the sweep attempt from Mir.
Holden trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mir tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden is looking to take a break and control but Mir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holden is just content to waste time from the top position. Mir takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Holden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holden is aware though and is defending well.
Mir manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mir looking to control but Holden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden is looking to get to half guard.
Mir controlling from the full mount.
Holden defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mir.
Holden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mir controlling from the full mount.
Holden tries to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Holden working to try and regain half guard.
Holden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holden is working to get back to half guard.
Mir looking to control but Holden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mir swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Holden is now in Mir's guard. A big mistake from Mir there, giving up the dominant position!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mir looking to control.
Mir working for a triangle but Holden defends it easily.
Mir looking for a sweep. Not yet Mir, not yet.
Holden looking to pass the guard.
Mir working for a triangle but Holden defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holden wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Holden looking to pass the guard.
Holden preventing the sweep.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Holden from controlling successfully.
Mir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to keep a closed guard but Holden is proving a slippery customer.
Holden wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Holden postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frank Mir just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mir shoots and misses
and Holden counters with a shoot takedown. Mir fights it but they end up in guard.
Holden trying to control but Mir is working from the bottom.
Mir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holden wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Holden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden postures up.
Holden being controlled here momentarily.
Holden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holden has managed to get both his arms back between Mir's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mir has his foot on Holden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holden works his way back into a safe position though.
Mir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mir can't keep his opponent in guard - Holden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holden in particular looking to stall.
Holden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is squirming around, avoiding Holden's attempts to control the action.
Mir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holden looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mir regains half guard.
Holden works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mir regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir is trying to maintain the position but Holden is very close to passing his half guard.
Mir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mir looking for submissions off his back.
Holden moves nicely into side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mir is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Holden is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holden defends it easily.
Holden stands and throws Mir's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mir can't do much from the bottom here.
Holden trying to control the action but Mir is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mir is looking for a sweep.
Mir is not content to let Holden control the position.
You can see the frustration on Mir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mir tries to improve position but can't.
Holden is trying to get an arm triangle but Mir is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mir can't do much from the bottom here.
Mir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mir looking for submissions off his back.
Mir works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mir controls Holden momentarily but Holden frees himself.
Holden looking to sit in guard and control but Mir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mir defends it easily.
Holden wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Holden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mir defends well.
Holden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mir is aware though and is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holden's guard.
Mir trying to control the pace.
Holden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir wants to take a breather but Holden is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Judge Holden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holden's guard.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holden controls Mir momentarily but Mir frees himself.
Mir is looking to pass into half guard but Holden pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holden is in guard.
Holden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mir's guard.
Holden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mir wants to improve his position but Holden is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden tries to pass to full mount but Mir defends it.
Holden seems to be looking for submissions.
Mir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holden is working away from the top position though.
Mir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holden's back!
Mir just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Holden showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden trying to control the hands but Mir won't let him.
I would not like to be Holden right now.
Holden is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mir gets his way!
Holden rolls, trying to escape but Mir keeps control of the position.
Mir is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Holden knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Holden for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holden is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden tries to escape but Mir has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mir working for the choke.
Mir is not going to allow Holden to sit and survive in this position.
Holden turns into Mir and is now in his guard.
Mir keeping full guard, as Holden tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir is trying to hold Holden in close to prevent damage but Holden has managed to pass into half guard.
Mir is holding on to half guard well.
Holden is looking to take a break and control but Mir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mir sees it coming and defends easily.
Mir tries to roll over but Holden keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holden seems to be working for a kimura but Mir defends the submission attempt.
Mir wants to control but Holden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mir wants to get back to full guard.
Holden wants to pass to mount but Mir is defending the position.
Holden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mir manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holden is aware though and is defending well.
Mir keeping full guard, as Holden tries to pass.
Holden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holden has managed to get both his arms back between Mir's legs - danger averted.
Mir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mir pulls Holden in close to prevent any damage.
Mir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holden trying to control but Mir is working from the bottom.
Holden looking to pass the guard.
Mir looking for a sweep. Not yet Mir, not yet.
Holden has gone for a leg lock! Mir slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holden's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to control but Holden is working from the bottom.
Holden working a defensive guard but Mir passes into half guard.
Mir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holden trying to control here.
Mir is trying to work for a kimura but Holden is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mir is trying to work for a kimura but Holden is defending well.
Holden wants to get back to full guard.
Holden is staying active underneath Mir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holden trying to control here.
Mir is trying to control. Holden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir wants to free his trapped foot but Holden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holden wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Mir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mir has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Judge Holden!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Frank Mir!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Frank Mir!
Frank Mir wins by split decision!
Frank Mir is the new heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Frank Mir took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'My aim in life is to rip off Vangelis Kokkalis ARM!!!!!! Your turn will come!!!! '.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
87% |
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