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TBD#6 VIKI vs. BULVER PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Wright (ranked 8014 p4p, 550 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 6918 p4p, 511 weight class). Biernat has chosen Unstoppable as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phoenix Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biernat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Biernat has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
Biernat keeps control of Wright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Biernat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biernat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Biernat.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biernat pulls guard successfully.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Biernat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biernat is looking to stand up but Wright isn't so interested in that idea.
Biernat is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wright presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Biernat throws an elbow but misses.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Biernat.
Biernat is trying to pull guard but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Biernat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Biernat.
Biernat tries to pull guard but Wright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Phoenix Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
Wright is trying to push Biernat away but Biernat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Biernat jumps guard but Wright stands there with Biernat around his waist. Biernat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Biernat has him pressed against the cage.
Biernat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Biernat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Biernat has him pressed against the cage.
Biernat misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Biernat.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Biernat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Biernat won't allow it.
Biernat jumps guard but Wright stands there with Biernat around his waist. Biernat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Biernat throws a head punch that misses.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Biernat has him pressed against the cage.
Biernat has Wright pressed against the cage, preventing Wright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wright is trying to push Biernat away but Biernat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Biernat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright is rocked!
Wright looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Biernat scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biernat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Biernat keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat lands a big right hand that drops Wright! The killer instinct kicks in and Biernat finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Biernat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateusz Biernat!
A very excited looking Mateusz Biernat 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Aksan Mukahmir (ranked 9910 p4p, 599 weight class) and Mark Tyme (ranked 5361 p4p, 447 weight class). Tyme has chosen Here Comes The Money as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aksan Mukahmir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Tyme !
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Mukahmir as Tyme shoots in.
Mukahmir throwing a counter right hand but Tyme manages to avoid it.
Tyme shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mukahmir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mukahmir throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyme tries to clinch but Mukahmir is having none of it.
Mukahmir thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mukahmir lands a head shot.
Mukahmir misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Mukahmir.
Tyme has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mukahmir misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyme clinches.
Tyme tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mukahmir blocks the elbow strike.
Tyme is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mukahmir to keep the fight standing.
Aksan Mukahmir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Tyme .
Tyme has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mukahmir regains guard immediately.
Tyme passes Mukahmir's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyme is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukahmir tries to kick Tyme off but Tyme keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tyme in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mukahmir tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tyme !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Tyme !
Mark Tyme made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You weren't ready for Prime Tyme'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 4800 p4p, 506 weight class) and Jay Holloway (ranked 5229 p4p, 549 weight class). Brandis comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo. Jay Holloway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fletch Brandis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Holloway !
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Holloway finds it's target.
Brandis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holloway has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brandis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Jay Holloway has been cut.
Holloway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holloway lands the left hand.
Holloway avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been told by Brandis's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot lands for Brandis.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Brandis.
As Brandis backs off Holloway throws a huge counter combo but Brandis manages to avoid it all.
Brandis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brandis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holloway throws an overhand right that drops Brandis like a sack of potatoes! Holloway dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Holloway !
Jay Holloway took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vikai Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Übensplikt (ranked 2855 p4p, 322 weight class) and Fanta Coco (ranked 3079 p4p, 343 weight class). Übensplikt comes to the cage accompanied by More Than Nothing. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Übensplikt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Coco does it's job there.
Coco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Übensplikt's sensitive parts.
Coco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Übensplikt.
Coco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Übensplikt momentarily.
Übensplikt tries for a takedown but Coco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coco's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coco's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Übensplikt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coco throws out a powerful jab.
Übensplikt drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Übensplikt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Übensplikt.
Übensplikt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coco's head.
Übensplikt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Übensplikt is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Übensplikt is looking to work some ground and pound but Coco has wrist control.
Coco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Übensplikt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Übensplikt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Übensplikt trying to control the position from guard on top but Coco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Übensplikt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Übensplikt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Übensplikt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Übensplikt.
Übensplikt drops back looking for a leg! Coco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coco manages to kick Übensplikt off! Übensplikt jumps back into Coco's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Übensplikt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Übensplikt trying to control but Coco is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coco looks to throw the jab but Übensplikt is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Übensplikt is defended easily by Coco.
Übensplikt shoots and misses
and Coco counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Coco as he connects with a hook.
Übensplikt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coco tries to counter with a clinch but Übensplikt shakes him off and moves away.
Wolfgang Übensplikt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Übensplikt shoots in but no luck this time.
Coco throws out a counter right but Übensplikt avoids it with no problem.
Übensplikt closes the distance and clinches up with Coco, looking for a takedown. Übensplikt pushes Coco against the cage but Coco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Coco lands with a straight right. Übensplikt didn't see that one coming.
Coco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Wolfgang Übensplikt has been cut.
Übensplikt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coco connects with the punch.
Übensplikt shoots in for a takedown but Coco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Übensplikt gets a double leg takedown into Coco's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Übensplikt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coco keeping moving, preventing Übensplikt from controlling successfully.
Coco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Übensplikt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Übensplikt postures up in Coco's guard and throws a big left but Coco blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Übensplikt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Übensplikt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coco is trying to keep Übensplikt in close.
Übensplikt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Übensplikt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coco's head.
Übensplikt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Übensplikt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fanta Coco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Übensplikt's cut.
That's time! Übensplikt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Übensplikt shoots for a takedown but Coco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Übensplikt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Übensplikt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Übensplikt dives in and scores a takedown into Coco's guard.
Übensplikt trying to control the position from guard on top but Coco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Übensplikt postures up in Coco's guard and throws a big left but Coco blocks it.
Coco keeping moving, preventing Übensplikt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Übensplikt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Übensplikt.
Übensplikt wants to control from the top but Coco keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Übensplikt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Übensplikt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coco's head.
Übensplikt throws a big right hand that misses.
Übensplikt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Übensplikt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Übensplikt throwing strikes but missing.
Coco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Übensplikt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Übensplikt wants to control from the top but Coco keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Übensplikt slips nicely into half guard.
Übensplikt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Coco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Übensplikt wants to take a breather but Coco is having none of it.
Übensplikt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coco is refusing to be controlled, as Übensplikt sits in half guard.
Coco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Übensplikt is working away from the top position though.
Übensplikt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coco keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Übensplikt shoots in but Coco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Übensplikt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Übensplikt.
Coco lands a slapping body shot.
Übensplikt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coco to the ground. Übensplikt is now in Coco's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Übensplikt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Übensplikt throwing strikes from guard but Coco blocks nicely.
Übensplikt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Coco keeping moving, preventing Übensplikt from controlling successfully.
Übensplikt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Übensplikt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Übensplikt trying to control but Coco is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Übensplikt passes Coco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coco is not content to let Übensplikt control the position.
Übensplikt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Übensplikt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Übensplikt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Übensplikt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Coco throws a nice looking combination but Übensplikt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coco connects with a nice looking jab.
Übensplikt shoots in for a double leg but Coco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left lands for Coco.
Übensplikt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Übensplikt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coco finds it's way round the side to connect with Übensplikt's head.
Coco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Übensplikt under the eye.
Übensplikt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Übensplikt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Übensplikt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coco circles away.
Coco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Übensplikt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Übensplikt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Übensplikt fails with a takedown attempt.
Coco throws out a counter right but Übensplikt avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Coco. That snapped Übensplikt's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Übensplikt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coco circles away.
Fanta Coco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Übensplikt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Übensplikt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fanta Coco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Übensplikt fails with the takedown
and Coco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Übensplikt tries to move into range but Coco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Coco. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Coco tests Übensplikt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Übensplikt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coco circles away.
Coco throws a head kick that misses.
Coco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Übensplikt's head.
Coco lands with a nice combination. Übensplikt backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Übensplikt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Übensplikt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coco lands with a good body shot.
Coco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Übensplikt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coco.
Coco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Übensplikt.
Übensplikt misses with a takedown
enabling Coco to counter with a crisp jab.
Übensplikt misses with a takedown
and Übensplikt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coco drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Übensplikt right on the button. Übensplikt goes down! Coco follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Coco gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fanta Coco!
An out of breath Fanta Coco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Wolfgang Übensplikt spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Jensen (ranked 3908 p4p, 366 weight class) and James Winkle (ranked 5255 p4p, 460 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jensen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Imagine Dragons - On Top of the World. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Winkle !
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jensen sprawls well initially but Winkle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jensen trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winkle pulls his head out easily.
Jensen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jensen is refusing to be controlled, as Winkle sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen has hold of Winkle 's hands but Winkle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jensen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winkle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jensen is looking to get to half guard.
Winkle lands a big elbow - Jensen is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jensen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Winkle !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrice Pothier (ranked 5159 p4p, 540 weight class) and Queen Elsa (ranked 4689 p4p, 492 weight class). Pothier comes into the arena with Numb blaring out of the sound system. Patrice Pothier had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrice Pothier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Queen Elsa!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elsa gets a double leg takedown into Pothier's guard.
Elsa wants to control from the top but Pothier keeps moving.
Pothier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elsa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pothier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pothier has escaped and now he's on top!
Elsa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing that Pothier has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Elsa working a defensive guard here.
Pothier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elsa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pothier has managed to get both his arms back between Elsa's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elsa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elsa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elsa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pothier is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pothier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elsa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elsa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pothier is aware though and is defending well.
Pothier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elsa on the ground.
Elsa working for a triangle but Pothier defends it easily.
Elsa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pothier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pothier is looking to work some ground and pound but Elsa has wrist control.
Elsa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elsa working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pothier drops back looking for a leg! Elsa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elsa manages to kick Pothier off! Pothier jumps back into Elsa's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pothier defends well.
Pothier throws an elbow that misses. Elsa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pothier's guard. Nice move by Elsa!
Elsa is looking to advance position but Pothier has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Elsa tries to hold on but Pothier pushes him away.
Pothier prevents Elsa from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elsa wants to hold on but Pothier pushes him away.
Elsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Pothier has a good base and remains in mount.
Elsa tries to lock up and control but Pothier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elsa 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pothier is staying active.
Elsa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Elsa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pothier postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Elsa looks a forlorn figure.
Pothier postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Elsa looks a forlorn figure.
Elsa tries to lock up and control but Pothier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Pothier has a good base and remains in mount.
Elsa tries to hold on but Pothier pushes him away.
Elsa can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pothier with a couple of short strikes.
Pothier avoids the attempt from Elsa to control.
Elsa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Elsa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Elsa actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Pothier there.
Elsa is controlling Pothier's trapped leg to prevent Pothier from advancing to side control.
Elsa trying to control but Pothier postures up.
Elsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elsa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pothier pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Queen Elsa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Elsa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Elsa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pothier is just riding it out for now. Elsa eventually gives up the hold.
Elsa lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elsa is working for a submission of some sort.
Elsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pothier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsa is looking for a kimura but Pothier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elsa to get the leverage.
Elsa wants to take a breather but Pothier is having none of it.
Elsa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pothier defends it well.
Elsa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Elsa seems to be working for a kimura but Pothier defends the submission attempt.
Elsa is looking for a kimura here.
Elsa is just content to waste time from the top position. Pothier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pothier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Elsa, into his guard.
Elsa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pothier stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Elsa throws up his legs and catches Pothier in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Pothier tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Elsa! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Queen Elsa!
After winning the bout, Queen Elsa 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thybault Paredes (ranked 4717 p4p, 415 weight class) and Joe Shahen (ranked 3870 p4p, 362 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thybault Paredes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Shahen!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paredes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shahen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paredes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paredes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Paredes.
Paredes lands a jab to Shahen's midsection.
Paredes swings for the body but Shahen moves out of range.
Paredes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shahen manages to avoid it.
Shahen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paredes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shahen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paredes lands with a nice body punch.
Paredes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shahen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paredes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paredes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paredes cracks Shahen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shahen tries to keep at a distance but Paredes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paredes just leaning against Shahen, taking a breather.
Shahen is trying to break the clinch but Paredes is controlling him.
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paredes connects with a crisp jab.
Paredes throws out a powerful jab.
Shahen tries to move into range but Paredes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shahen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Paredes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shahen doesn't seem phased though.
Paredes clobbers Shahen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shahen walks into a stiff left hand from Paredes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paredes closes the distance and clinches.
Paredes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Paredes to work.
Shahen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shahen is looking to break free of the clinch but Paredes has double underhooks.
Shahen is trying to break free.
Paredes keeps control of Shahen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shahen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Paredes.
Shahen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paredes tries to throw a body punch but Shahen avoids it by throwing Paredes back against the cage.
Paredes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shahen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paredes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shahen backwards.
Shahen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shahen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paredes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paredes scores with a shot to the side of Shahen's head.
Shahen has Paredes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paredes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Paredes.
Paredes has Shahen pressed against the cage, preventing Shahen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paredes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shahen manages to break the clinch.
Paredes throws a body punch but Shahen moves out of range.
Paredes scores with a punch to the head.
Paredes connects with a single shot there.
Thybault Paredes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paredes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paredes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Paredes - just one landing.
Paredes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paredes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paredes scores with a body shot.
Paredes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shahen under the eye.
Paredes with a nice cross.
Shahen misses with the body kick
and Paredes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shahen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paredes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shahen is rocked!
Shahen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shahen is still on wobbly legs! Can Paredes finish him?
Paredes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Paredes scores with a shot to the body.
Shahen misses with a combination
and Paredes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shahen seems to have recovered his senses.
Shahen looks winded!
Paredes scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paredes scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thybault Paredes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paredes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paredes lands with a cross.
Paredes connects with the punch.
Paredes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paredes tests Shahen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shahen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shahen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shahen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shahen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paredes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shahen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paredes lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shahen misses with an uppercut. Paredes saw that one coming.
Paredes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shahen under the eye.
Shahen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paredes connects with a body shot that sends Shahen's belly button to the back.
Paredes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shahen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paredes circles away quickly and effectively.
Paredes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shahen. Shahen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shahen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paredes cracks Shahen with an open hand slap.
Thybault Paredes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paredes lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paredes clobbers Shahen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shahen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Shahen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paredes throws a shot to the body.
Paredes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paredes lands a nice shot that snaps Shahen's head back.
Paredes cracks a nice hook into Shahen's ribs.
Shahen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paredes rushes Shahen and presses him up against the cage.
Shahen is looking to break free of the clinch but Paredes has double underhooks.
Paredes lands a left hand.
Paredes is stalling here.
Shahen is trying to break free.
Come on Paredes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shahen takes a shot to the head.
Paredes lands a left hand.
Shahen takes a shot to the head.
Shahen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paredes has Shahen up against the cage in a clinch.
Paredes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paredes lands a nice shot to the body.
Shahen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paredes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shahen can do to turn this around?
Shahen tries to move into range but Paredes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shahen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shahen is breathing heavily.
Shahen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Paredes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paredes connects with a body shot that sends Shahen's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paredes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paredes lands with a cross.
Paredes lands a right hook to the body.
Paredes throws a nice looking combination but Shahen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shahen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paredes finds it's way round the side to connect with Shahen's head.
Paredes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paredes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shahen at a distance.
Paredes connects with a right hand. Shahen shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paredes moves into the clinch.
Paredes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shahen breaks the clinch.
Paredes throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thybault Paredes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Paredes digs a good body shot into Shahen's ribs.
Paredes takes a swing at Shahen's ribcage but misses.
Paredes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paredes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shahen on the side of the head.
Paredes connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Paredes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paredes.
Shahen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paredes cracks a nice hook into Shahen's ribs.
Paredes lands with a good body shot.
Paredes clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Paredes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shahen is trying to force a seperation but Paredes has the dominant position.
A short left from Paredes.
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paredes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shahen misses with a kick to the body
and Paredes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shahen thinking.
Paredes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Paredes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shahen doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Paredes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paredes.
Paredes moves into the clinch.
Shahen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Paredes to work.
Paredes lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paredes scores with a shot to the side of Shahen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shahen is trying to force a seperation but Paredes has the dominant position.
Shahen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paredes has him pressed against the cage.
Paredes presses Shahen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paredes lands a nice uppercut.
Shahen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paredes is defending well.
Shahen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paredes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shahens head.
Paredes pushes Shahen against the cage. Paredes is working some dirty boxing. Paredes pushes off with a quick right hook! Shahen goes down! Shahen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Paredes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thybault Paredes!
A relieved looking Thybault Paredes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Alvarez (ranked 3678 p4p, 346 weight class) and Thomas Kortez (ranked 7783 p4p, 545 weight class). Kortez has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Ricardo Alvarez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Kortez !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Kortez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kortez can't fight it off and eventually Alvarez manages to take the fight to the floor. Kortez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kortez keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Kortez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kortez manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Kortez 's guard.
Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kortez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has Kortez in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kortez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Kortez is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Kortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez trying to control but Kortez postures up.
Alvarez is looking to escape.
Kortez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alvarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Kortez is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Kortez tries to pass.
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kortez preventing the sweep.
Kortez trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Kortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kortez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alvarez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Kortez keeps him under control.
Alvarez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kortez tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kortez is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
Kortez manages to get to full guard.
Alvarez has gone for a leg lock! Kortez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kortez 's guard.
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alvarez has gone for a leg lock! Kortez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alvarez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortez trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kortez won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kortez manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kortez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Kortez 's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Alvarez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Kortez .
Alvarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kortez after a bit of a struggle.
Kortez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alvarez regains guard.
Kortez stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Kortez wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez wants to hit a switch here but Kortez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alvarez there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alvarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortez wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Alvarez gets back to half guard.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
Kortez trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Kortez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kortez won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kortez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Kortez from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kortez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has Kortez in his guard.
Kortez won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kortez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but Kortez slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Alvarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kortez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kortez has escaped and now he's on top!
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Kortez controlling him for the moment.
Kortez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kortez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Kortez controlling him for the moment.
Kortez wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kortez defends it easily.
Kortez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Kortez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Kortez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kortez , pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez has hold of one of Kortez 's legs. Kortez is fighting the takedown attempt but Alvarez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Kortez wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Kortez is defending well.
Kortez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kortez defends it well.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Kortez defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but Kortez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Kortez defends the submission attempt.
Kortez wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kortez defends it well.
Kortez actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kortez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kortez trying to control from the bottom.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
Kortez is trying to control but can't.
Kortez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kortez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Alvarez!
A victorious Ricardo Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miki Viki (ranked 2372 p4p, 229 weight class) and Benz Bulver (ranked 3237 p4p, 300 weight class). Bulver is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Little Eagle Soars. Miki Viki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miki Viki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benz Bulver!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulver dodges the punch combination from Viki.
Viki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bulver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viki throws a lazy right hand but Bulver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bulver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Viki counters with a one-two to the body.
Bulver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Bulver throws a solid leg kick but Viki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bulver.
Viki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooh!!! Bulver has knocked Viki down with a huge combo! Bulver steps away and waves a wobbly Viki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Viki is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bulver wobbles Viki with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Bulver dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Viki to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benz Bulver!
Benz Bulver is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Benz Bulver thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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