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19: Project Graduation RD 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derfel Cardan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardan comes to the cage accompanied by Old England's Glory. Hanma has chosen B-Complex - Beautiful Lies as his entrance music. Baki Hanma is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derfel Cardan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma takes a swing at Cardan's ribcage but misses.
Cardan ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma throws the left hand but Cardan avoids the punch easily.
Cardan circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Hanma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardan moves away.
Hanma tries to clinch there but Cardan circles away.
Hanma stuns Cardan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cardan thows a body kick. Hanma tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hanma lands with a straight right. Cardan didn't see that one coming.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Hanma misses with an uppercut
and Cardan counters with a low kick, right behind Hanma 's knee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Cardan controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cardan.
Cardan digs a right hand into Hanma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanma's gas tank.
Hanma looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardan blocking some punches.
Cardan can't find room to land a body shot as Hanma controls the action.
Cardan misses with a body punch.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardan.
Cardan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Cardan lands a nice uppercut.
Cardan can't find room to land a body shot as Hanma controls the action.
Cardan tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Cardan lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Cardan.
Cardan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cardan effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardan slowing the pace effectively.
Cardan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A right hook to the body lands for Cardan.
Cardan effectively controlling the action here.
Cardan lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardan slows down the pace here.
Cardan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cardan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Cardan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanma or not.
Cardan stalling.
Cardan is working Hanma over against the cage.
I was talking to Cardan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cardan lands a body punch.
Cardan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cardan.
It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Cardan tries to work over Hanma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma letting Cardan take a breather here.
Cardan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Cardan.
Cardan lands a shoulder strike.
Hanma is rocked!
Cardan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hanma's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hanma drops to his knees and Cardan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derfel Cardan!
A victorious Derfel Cardan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taishi Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Investitor Gradnje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mori comes to the cage accompanied by The House That Snow Built. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gradnje's choice of entrance music: Rammstein-Moskau. Investitor Gradnje has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taishi Mori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Investitor Gradnje!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mori staying out of range there.
Mori shoots in and bounces Gradnje off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gradnje is keeping the position for now.
Gradnje 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.
Gradnje looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gradnje had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mori defends it easily.
Gradnje lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mori looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gradnje has picked Mori up and slammed him! Mori can't keep hold of the triangle and Gradnje manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gradnje tries for a kimura but Mori is defending well.
Mori can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gradnje is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gradnje sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mori is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mori looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mori wants to control but Gradnje postures up.
Mori tries to buck Gradnje off but Gradnje is having none of it.
Mori struggling a bit here.
Mori tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gradnje looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gradnje is trying to get an arm triangle but Mori is defending well.
Mori tries to buck Gradnje off but Gradnje is having none of it.
Mori throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Mori is looking for a sweep.
Gradnje throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori struggling a bit here.
Gradnje is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mori is looking for a sweep.
Mori is trying to control Gradnje's posture but Gradnje avoids it.
Gradnje is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gradnje has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rape Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mori struggling a bit here.
Gradnje is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gradnje thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gradnje trying to control the action but Mori is working from the bottom.
Gradnje thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gradnje tries for a kimura but Mori is defending well.
Mori manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gradnje's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Investitor Gradnje dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mori throws a head kick that misses.
Investitor Gradnje is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mori.
Mori throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gradnje was covering up waiting for the punch and Mori finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gradnje wants to sweep but no luck.
Mori has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gradnje keeping full guard, as Mori tries to pass.
Mori postures up in Gradnje's guard and throws a big left but Gradnje blocks it.
Gradnje not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori throws a big right hand that misses.
Investitor Gradnje has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gradnje is keeping the position for now.
Mori stopping the sweep attempt from Gradnje.
Gradnje is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mori trying to control the position from guard on top but Gradnje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mori is really struggling to control Gradnje but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gradnje has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gradnje looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mori has picked Gradnje up and slammed him! Gradnje can't keep hold of the triangle and Mori manages to pass to side control!
Gradnje tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gradnje is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gradnje struggling a bit here.
Gradnje is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mori is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gradnje is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mori working the ground and pound effectively.
Gradnje is working to get back to half guard.
Mori tries to control but Gradnje wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje is desperately trying to improve his position but Mori has a good base and remains in mount.
Mori with good strikes from the mount here!
Mori can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gradnje is looking to escape.
Gradnje can't escape the position.
Mori goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gradnje is on top in guard.
Mori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mori keeping moving, preventing Gradnje from controlling successfully.
Gradnje preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje 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.
Gradnje is sitting in close to Mori's body. Mori has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gradnje is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gradnje is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mori.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Taishi Mori!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Taishi Mori waved his t-shirt featuring Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Investitor Gradnje stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just wanna congretz my opponent on his win, wish him all the best, for me its back to my drawing board see where i went wrong study it and get the best of this lose.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ho Lee Fuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urho Berserk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urho Berserk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ho Lee Fuk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berserk clinches up against the cage.
Fuk gets control of Berserk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fuk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berserk controlling from the top position.
Berserk wants to control from the top but Fuk keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berserk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuk has his foot on Berserk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berserk works his way back into a safe position though.
Fuk keeping moving, preventing Berserk from controlling successfully.
Fuk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berserk passes into side control.
Fuk struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Berserk stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fuk tries to buck Berserk off but Berserk is having none of it.
Fuk being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuk tries to bench press Berserk off him but Berserk keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuk sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berserk is aware though and is defending well.
Berserk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ho Lee Fuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuk shoots in but no luck this time.
Fuk looks for a takedown but Berserk sprawls well.
Berserk with a jab.
Berserk tries to land a front kick but Fuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Berserk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berserk lands with an overhand left.
Fuk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fuk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berserk defends it well.
Berserk preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fuk working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Berserk's thigh. Berserk counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berserk looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Urho Berserk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Berserk avoids it really well and circles away.
Berserk throws a big counter combination but Fuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berserk circles away.
Berserk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Berserk scores with a nice strike.
Berserk lands a left and a right that send Fuk crashing to the mat, dazed. Berserk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fuk is rocked!
Berserk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berserk ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Fuk out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Urho Berserk!
Urho Berserk retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Urho Berserk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dong Uk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uk comes to the cage accompanied by KOAN Sound & Asa - This Time Around (feat. Koo). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dong Uk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Bustamante!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Uk.
Bustamante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bustamante is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Uk misses with a straight right.
Bustamante throws a shot to the body.
Uk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bustamante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bustamante looks for the body kick but Uk saw that one coming.
Bustamante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bustamante on the side of the head.
Oooh a lovely combination from Bustamante sends Uk down but not out. Bustamante dives into side control looking to finish.
Uk is rocked!
It looks like Dong Uk has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bustamante goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Uk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bustamante but great work by Uk.
Oh Uk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bustamante sneaks back into half guard.
Bustamante is refusing to be controlled, as Uk sits in half guard.
Bustamante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uk pulls his head out easily.
Uk wants to control but Bustamante is keeping him busy.
Bustamante has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Uk. Oh but Bustamante has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Uk goes limp - he's gone! Bustamante jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Bustamante!
Diego Bustamante decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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