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Combat Purist 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazekage Kuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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232 lbs
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazekage Kuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simmons has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kuro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kuro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kuro fending off the submission attempt from Simmons.
Simmons working for a choke but Kuro reverses nicely into Simmons 's guard.
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuro is aware though and is defending well.
Kuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuro defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuro tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Simmons is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kuro has his hands clasped together but Simmons extends and breaks Kuro's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Simmons.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Simmons!
A less than humble Fred Simmons misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Kazekage Kuro spoke after the fight, saying 'Ahhhhh crap!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickson Dredd will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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134 lbs
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240 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Dredd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dredd gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin feinted with a counter takedown.
Martin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dredd's half guard.
Martin wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dredd is not content to let Martin control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is pressing down on Dredd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dredd is holding on for now.
Dredd is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dredd keeps working.
Martin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dredd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martin seems to be looking for submissions.
Martin is looking for a kimura but Dredd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martin to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dredd is trying to control but can't.
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Dredd is not content to let Martin control the position.
Martin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dredd wants to control but Martin is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dredd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dredd has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hells Balls Grappling Academy . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dredd wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dredd wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martin trying to control but Dredd postures up.
Dredd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dredd seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Dredd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dredd works his way into side control.
Dredd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dredd working away.
Dredd is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.
Dredd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Dredd is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.
Dredd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dredd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dredd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dredd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin feinted with a counter takedown.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Dredd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dredd goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.
Martin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dredd tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dredd gets a double leg takedown into Martin's guard.
Martin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dredd off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martin.
Dredd looking to score a takedown here. Martin is defending well but Dredd drives through and ends up in Martin's guard.
Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Dredd from controlling successfully.
Dredd pushes down on Martin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is looking for a kimura but Martin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dredd to get the leverage.
Dredd is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Martin as he works his way to full guard.
Martin can't keep his opponent in guard - Dredd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd passes to full mount!
Dredd prevents Martin from getting the reversal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dredd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martin is looking to escape.
Martin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dredd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin is refusing to be controlled, as Dredd sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Dredd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dredd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martin dives in and grabs Dredd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dredd pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Dredd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dredd shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dredd fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
And Dredd tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Dredd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Dredd. Dredd gets slowly back to his feet.
Dredd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martin wants to improve his position but Dredd is controlling well.
Dredd 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dredd is keen to just control but Martin is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dredd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dredd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dredd wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
That's four 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.
Dredd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dredd is looking to advance position but Martin won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dredd shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dredd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dredd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dredd.
Dredd is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dredd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Dredd wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martin is staying active underneath Dredd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dredd passes to side control.
Dredd is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martin is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dredd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martin, who protects the arm well.
Dredd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dredd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Martin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dredd but great work by Martin.
Martin wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy.
Dredd tries to improve position but can't.
Martin wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy.
Martin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dredd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Martin's guard! Nice work there by Dredd!
Dredd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dredd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steve Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dredd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dredd looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dredd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Dredd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dredd 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 18:20
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 18:20
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Dredd!
During a confident post fight interview, Rickson Dredd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Run Forcover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Zol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Run Forcover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Zol!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forcover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Forcover somewhat.
Forcover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zol has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Forcover or perhaps it was just good defense by Zol, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Run Forcover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forcover is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Forcover shoots in looking for a takedown but Zol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forcover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forcover is defended easily by Zol.
Zol gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forcover works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zol trying to control but Forcover is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zol wants to pass the guard but Forcover is keeping the position.
Forcover is pulling down on Zol's head to control his posture.
Zol trying to control but Forcover is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Forcover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zol pinned against the cage. Zol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zol shoots in for a double leg but Forcover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forcover seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Forcover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zol shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Forcover sprawls well. Forcover wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zol gets slowly back to his feet.
Zol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Forcover as he jumps to the side.
Zol shoots in for a takedown but Forcover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zol slaps away a takedown attempt from Forcover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zol shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Forcover wants to sweep here but Zol controlling him for the moment.
Forcover keeping moving, preventing Zol from controlling successfully.
Forcover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forcover pulls Zol in close to prevent any damage.
Zol won't allow Forcover to sweep him here.
Zol wants to pass the guard but Forcover is keeping the position.
Forcover seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Forcover 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.
Forcover keeping moving, preventing Zol from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Forcover looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Forcover.
Zol looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Forcover!
Zol just content to control the position.
Zol wants to control but Forcover is keeping him busy.
Forcover gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zol is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zol wants to pass the guard but Forcover is keeping the position.
Forcover controls Zol momentarily but Zol frees himself.
Zol trying to control but Forcover is working from the bottom.
Forcover wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six 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.
Forcover can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zol controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Forcover shoots in for a double leg but Zol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zol shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Forcover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zol trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Forcover manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zol wants to get back to his feet but Forcover passes into half guard.
Zol wants to get back to his feet.
Forcover is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Forcover won't allow Zol to get back to his feet.
Forcover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Forcover trying to control the position from guard on top but Zol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forcover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Forcover prevents Zol from getting back to his feet.
Forcover wants to control from the top but Zol keeps moving.
Forcover passes Zol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zol is trying to stand.
Forcover tries to pass to full mount but Zol defends it.
Zol wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Forcover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zol avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forcover is defended easily by Zol.
Forcover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zol's waist but Zol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Forcover off to one side.
Run Forcover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zol darts in looking for a takedown but Forcover gets double underhooks and turns Zol into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Forcover dives in for a single leg takedown but Zol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Forcover shoots in for a double leg but Zol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forcover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zol but Zol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zol is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Forcover is breathing heavily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Forcover to the ground. Zol is now in Forcover's guard.
Zol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Forcover looking to control.
Zol content to stall in guard here.
Zol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forcover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zol preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Zol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zol.
Zol looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Forcover!
Forcover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forcover is trying to control Zol's posture but Zol avoids it.
Forcover stops Zol from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zol has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Forcover tries to reverse the position but Zol maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zol controlling the position easily from mount.
Forcover is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zol sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Forcover keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Forcover wants to control but Zol is having none of it.
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.
Forcover is squirming around, avoiding Zol's attempts to control the action.
Forcover is wriggling around trying to escape.
Forcover wants to control but Zol is having none of it.
Forcover is squirming around, avoiding Zol's attempts to control the action.
Zol looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zol can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forcover is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zol controlling from mount.
Zol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Forcover is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Forcover just holding on.
Zol controlling from mount.
Zol is continuing to stall.
Zol can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forcover is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zol tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zol goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Forcover turns into him and now he's in Zol's guard.
Forcover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zol wants to stand up but Forcover is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zol keeping full guard, as Forcover tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Forcover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zol pinned against the cage. Zol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Forcover shoots in but no luck this time.
Zol bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zol takes a little break here. Forcover wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Forcover is looking to reverse the position.
Zol is looking to take a break and control but Forcover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zol is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Forcover is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight 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.
Forcover prevents Zol from improving position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Forcover sneaks back into half guard.
Zol is trying to work for a kimura but Forcover is defending well.
Forcover moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jay Zol has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Forcover is trying to control the position but Zol postures up.
Zol trying to control the position from guard on top but Forcover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zol gets the takedown into side control.
Zol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zol is looking to take a break and control but Forcover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Run Forcover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forcover is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zol off and has taken his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Zol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zol 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 18:20
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 18:20
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Zol!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Kulkunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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23
152 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veikko Kulkunen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulkunen as he avoids it easily.
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kulkunen defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Kulkunen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kulkunen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dixon defends it well.
Dixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulkunen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon gets caught flat footed, as Kulkunen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dixon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kulkunen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulkunen looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulkunen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kulkunen wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulkunen keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Kulkunen working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily.
Kulkunen looking to control.
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.
Dixon sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Kulkunen.
Kulkunen trying 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.
Dixon has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulkunen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kulkunen was covering up waiting for the punch and Dixon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulkunen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulkunen controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Kulkunen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulkunen is keeping the position for now.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Kulkunen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
Kulkunen 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.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Kulkunen keeps moving.
Kulkunen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Kulkunen keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown. Kulkunen tries to sprawl out of it but Dixon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kulkunen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dixon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kulkunen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Kulkunen controlling him for the moment.
Kulkunen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulkunen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulkunen is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kulkunen wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dixon looks for a takedown but Kulkunen sprawls well.
Kulkunen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kulkunen advances to full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen controlling from mount.
Kulkunen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dixon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dixon wants to control but Kulkunen is having none of it.
Dixon is trying to escape the mount.
Kulkunen looking to control but Dixon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen has hold of Dixon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dixon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kulkunen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixon is looking to escape.
Dixon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulkunen wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Kulkunen dominated that round.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kulkunen as he jumps to the side.
Kulkunen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Dixon'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.
Kulkunen wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is looking to regain half guard here but Kulkunen keeps moving and retains side control.
Dixon wants to control but Kulkunen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulkunen controls the position.
Kulkunen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dixon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dixon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulkunen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kulkunen trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.
Kulkunen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kulkunen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dixon, who protects the arm well.
Kulkunen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kulkunen working away.
Dixon is not content to let Kulkunen control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kulkunen 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.
Kulkunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen gets full guard.
Kulkunen wants to sweep but no luck.
Dixon is pushing down on Kulkunen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulkunen is fighting to maintain full guard but Dixon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulkunen actively working from the bottom here.
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulkunen is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Dixon trying to control from Kulkunen's half guard. Kulkunen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dixon advances to half guard.
Dixon is working for a kimura but Kulkunen is defending it quite comfortably.
Dixon is thwarting Kulkunen's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen is looking to improve his position.
Dixon works his way into full mount!
Dixon fails to move to back control.
Dixon wants to control the pace but Kulkunen is squirming around nicely.
Kulkunen is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dixon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kulkunen is on top in guard.
Kulkunen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kulkunen passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dixon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kulkunen trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Adam Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veikko Kulkunen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kulkunen postures up.
Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulkunen defends well.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Kulkunen from controlling successfully.
Dixon has his foot on Kulkunen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulkunen works his way back into a safe position though.
Dixon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Kulkunen controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kulkunen trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kulkunen shoots in and bounces Dixon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kulkunen wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Kulkunen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dixon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dixon wants to control from the top but Kulkunen keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulkunen keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Kulkunen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Veikko Kulkunen.
Well Kulkunen 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 18:20
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 18:20
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Kulkunen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Ricardo Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandr Nikitin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Ricardo Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexandr Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lima. No joy for Nikitin on that attempt.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nikitin is defended easily by Lima.
Lima attempts a counter takedown but Nikitin avoids it well and moves away.
Nikitin dives in for a single leg takedown but Lima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paulo Ricardo Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
Lima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nikitin is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nikitin is not content to let Lima control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lima trying to pass the guard but Nikitin defending well.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikitin keeps working.
Lima content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nikitin trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nikitin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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.
Nikitin misses with a takedown
and Lima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nikitin's guard.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikitin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikitin trying to control the position.
Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Nikitin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nikitin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lima has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin prevents Lima from improving his position.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Nikitin tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Nikitin trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Lima is doing well to control the position and prevent Nikitin from advancing to side control.
That's four 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikitin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lima tries to bench press Nikitin off him but Nikitin keeps the position.
Nikitin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nikitin wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Nikitin wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nikitin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lima is pressing down on Nikitin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nikitin passes into side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Lima is letting Nikitin control him for a moment.
Lima is not content to let Nikitin control the position.
Lima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nikitin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to control Nikitin's posture but Nikitin avoids it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nikitin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nikitin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Nikitin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to escape the mount.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
Lima prevents Nikitin from taking his back.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Nikitin's attempts to control the action.
Nikitin wants to finish this one by submission but Lima is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nikitin.
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nikitin controlling from the full mount.
Lima has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Lima trying to control the hands but Nikitin won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexandr Nikitin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nikitin shoots in but Lima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nikitin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lima circles away.
Lima tries to counter with a takedown but Nikitin is quick to defend against it.
Paulo Ricardo Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikitin shoots in and bounces Lima off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nikitin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nikitin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nikitin stands and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lima struggling a bit here.
Nikitin trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
Lima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nikitin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lima is looking to control Nikitin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nikitin to get the leverage.
Lima is controlling Nikitin's trapped leg to prevent Nikitin from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nikitin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lima circles away.
Paulo Ricardo Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown but Lima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikitin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lima's waist but Lima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nikitin off to one side.
Nikitin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lima is fending him off so far but Nikitin persists. Nope, Lima circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikitin is breathing heavily.
Nikitin closes the distance and clinches up with Lima, looking for a takedown. Nikitin pushes Lima against the cage but Lima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lima appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nikitin with a poor takedown
so Lima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Nikitin is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nikitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Nikitin from controlling successfully.
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nikitin trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Nikitin advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Nikitin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nikitin looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Nikitin maintains control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nikitin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lima wants to control but Nikitin is having none of it.
Nikitin looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nikitin controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to hold on but Nikitin postures up.
Nikitin fails to move to back control.
Nikitin tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Nikitin wants to take Lima's back but he can't do it this time.
Lima wants to control but Nikitin is having none of it.
Alexandr Nikitin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nikitin is looking to work his way around to Lima's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Nikitin's attempts to control the action.
Lima tries to improve his position but instead Nikitin has taken his back!
Nikitin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Nikitin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nikitin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima.
Lima postures up.
Lima passes Nikitin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paulo Ricardo Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikitin is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexandr Nikitin.
I think Nikitin 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 18:20
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 18:20
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Nikitin!
A very excited looking Alexandr Nikitin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Kerhley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Bad Man as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Williams!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerhley darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Kerhley into the cage.
Williams with the counter takedown but Kerhley avoids it easily.
Williams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kerhley did well to prevent Williams getting side control.
Kerhley wants to get back to full guard.
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kerhley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Kerhley defending well.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Kerhley is working away.
Williams has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Zoo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Kerhley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kerhley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kerhley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerhley keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
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.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Kerhley is keeping the position.
Kerhley trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams won't allow Kerhley to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams wants to control from the top but Kerhley keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kerhley is defended easily by Williams.
Kerhley fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Kerhley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerhley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams trying to control but Kerhley is working from the bottom.
Williams pushing down on Kerhley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams wants to control but Kerhley is keeping him busy.
Williams is working for a kimura but Kerhley is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Kerhley defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerhley keeps working.
Kerhley trying to control here.
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Kerhley defends the submission attempt.
Kerhley wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kerhley is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kerhley sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams is working for a kimura but Kerhley is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Kerhley is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for a submission but Kerhley manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kerhley seems keen to control Williams's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams shoots in but Kerhley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kerhley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Kerhley getting side control.
Williams is looking to control Kerhley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Kerhley wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Kerhley has control of the leg.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley controlling from the top position.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Kerhley defends easily.
Williams looking to control.
Kerhley wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kerhley is aware though and is defending well.
Williams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kerhley uses it to pass to side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kerhley working away.
Kerhley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Williams wants to control but Kerhley postures up.
Kerhley is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Kerhley wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kerhley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Williams 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. This is the final round!
Kerhley looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Kerhley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Kerhley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kerhley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Kerhley has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerhley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Williams uses it to pass to side control.
Kerhley is looking for a sweep.
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kerhley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kerhley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Kerhley is defending well.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Kerhley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kerhley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kerhley!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.
Williams goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kerhley turns into him and now he's in Williams's guard.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kerhley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerhley has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Kerhley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kerhley 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.
Williams is pressing down on Kerhley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kerhley wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams controls Kerhley momentarily but Kerhley frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Kerhley won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Kerhley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerhley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerhley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerhley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerhley is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kerhley passes into side control.
Kerhley controls the position from side control.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Kerhley is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carlton Kerhley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Williams has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kerhley but great work by Williams.
Kerhley stops Williams from passing to mount.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kerhley is looking for a sweep.
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kerhley manages to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kerhley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kerhley manages to get to full guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerhley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerhley controlling Williams's posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams wants to control from the top but Kerhley keeps moving.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerhley is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kerhley avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 18:20
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 18:20
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Williams!
Jackson Williams 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by CUZ I GOT HIGH. Ben's smoking a joint right now? What a guy.. Emanoel Moreno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emanoel Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moreno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Stone is trying to work for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Stone trying to control the action but Moreno is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno trying to hold on to Stone's head to control him but Stone postures up.
Moreno wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
Stone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stone is thwarting Moreno's attempts to control the position.
Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moreno defends it well.
Moreno is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moreno 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone tries to advance to mount but Moreno denies him.
Moreno is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moreno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stone is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stone looking to control but Moreno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moreno is looking to get to half guard.
Stone wants to control the pace but Moreno is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno regains half guard.
Moreno controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Moreno is defending well.
Moreno tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Moreno is working away.
Moreno wants to get back to full guard but Stone has passed into side control.
Moreno is looking for a sweep.
Moreno tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Moreno bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Moreno is proving a slippery customer.
Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moreno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moreno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moreno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreno postures up.
Moreno advances position into side control!
Moreno tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moreno has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moreno working away.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight 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.
Moreno staying calm.
Stone is looking for a sweep.
Moreno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moreno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stone manages to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking for a sweep. Moreno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone trying to control from the bottom.
Moreno is looking for a kimura but Stone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moreno to get the leverage.
Moreno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moreno prevents Stone from improving his position.
Moreno controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moreno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moreno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno passes into half guard.
Moreno works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno fails to move to back control.
Stone is looking to improve his position but Moreno isn't that keen on the idea.
Moreno looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moreno wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but Moreno has a good base and remains in mount.
Moreno looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moreno wants to take Stone's back but he can't do it this time.
Moreno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moreno avoids the attempt from Stone to control.
Moreno with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Moreno wants to finish this one by submission but Stone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moreno.
Moreno works his way to his opponent's back.
Moreno trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Moreno working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Emanoel Moreno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moreno doesn't have the hooks in and Stone manages to turn into his guard.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stone's guard.
Moreno looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moreno wants to reverse the position here. Stone has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Moreno is forced to tap! Moreno looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ben Stone!
Ben Stone retains his super heavyweight title!
As Ben Stone got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Dude, like.. whoah man.. did you see that? I'm like one of those PRIDE fighter dudes y'know? I like, totally didn't need an extra week to train for this fight. Gnarly.'.
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