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Madness Fright Night 15 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Dabingyaba (ranked 7347 p4p, 457 weight class) and Shin Tsu (ranked 24697 p4p, 480 weight class). Dabingyaba kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mordecai Dabingyaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shin Tsu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dabingyaba ducks under a wild hook from Tsu.
It looked like Dabingyaba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsu.
Dabingyaba lands with a straight right. Tsu didn't see that one coming.
Dabingyaba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dabingyaba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dabingyaba lands a nice shot to the body.
Dabingyaba lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsu off the cage and back into range.
Dabingyaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tsu is rocked!
Dabingyaba jabs Tsu right on the nose. Tsu blinks but takes it well.
Tsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Dabingyaba finish him?
Dabingyaba scores with a jab. Tsu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dabingyaba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsu looks to land a left hand but Dabingyaba moved out of range nicely.
Dabingyaba misses with a series of wild punches.
Dabingyaba lands a nice hook to Tsu's body. Tsu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsu seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsu misses with a right hand
and Dabingyaba counters with a two punch combo.
Dabingyaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dabingyaba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Dabingyaba.
Tsu misses the body punch
and Dabingyaba counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Dabingyaba.
Dabingyaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dabingyaba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dabingyaba's head backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Dabingyaba. Those never looked like landing.
Dabingyaba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dabingyaba lands a jab.
Tsu walks into a stiff left hand from Dabingyaba.
Tsu is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dabingyaba doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Tsu crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Tsu's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mordecai Dabingyaba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olex Povetkin (ranked 7446 p4p, 464 weight class) and Sven Svenssson (ranked 4580 p4p, 375 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Olex Povetkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Svenssson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenssson connects with a nice looking jab.
Svenssson darts in and clinches Povetkin up against the cage.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Svenssson's coach down at London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svenssson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Svenssson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Svenssson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Svenssson.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Svenssson.
Povetkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Svenssson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Svenssson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Povetkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Svenssson lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Svenssson.
Svenssson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svenssson has Povetkin pressed against the cage, preventing Povetkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Svenssson prevents Povetkin from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Svenssson is controlling him.
Svenssson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svenssson.
Svenssson lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Svenssson.
Povetkin is breathing heavily.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Svenssson digs a right hand into Povetkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Povetkin's gas tank.
Svenssson lands with a left to the head.
Svenssson lands with a short shot to the head.
Svenssson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Svenssson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Svenssson lands a body shot.
Svenssson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svenssson lands a body punch.
Svenssson lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenssson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Povetkin or not.
Svenssson scores with a shot to the side of Povetkin's head.
Svenssson prevents Povetkin from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svenssson.
Povetkin takes a shot to the head.
Svenssson pushes Povetkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Svenssson pushes Povetkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svenssson gets through Povetkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Svenssson.
Svenssson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Povetkin to his knees! Svenssson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svenssson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anol Povetkin (ranked 6853 p4p, 440 weight class) and Von Dutch (ranked 5522 p4p, 397 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!This should be a great matchup!
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240 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anol Povetkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Von Dutch!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Dutch. No joy for Povetkin on that attempt.
Povetkin pushes Dutch up against the cage in a clinch.
Dutch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Povetkin.
Dutch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dutch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Povetkin's defenses.
It looks like Anol Povetkin has been cut.
Povetkin blocks an elbow strike from Dutch.
Dutch lands a damaging elbow.
Povetkin lands a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Povetkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Povetkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dutch keeping moving, preventing Povetkin from controlling successfully.
Dutch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dutch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Povetkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Povetkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Povetkin 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.
Dutch keeping moving, preventing Povetkin from controlling successfully.
Povetkin throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin pushing down on Dutch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Povetkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dutch's head.
Povetkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Povetkin throwing shots but Dutch is blocking nicely.
Dutch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Povetkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Povetkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Povetkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutch has hold of Povetkin's hands but Povetkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dutch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Povetkin working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Povetkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dutch has hold of Povetkin's hands but Povetkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Povetkin controlling the action here.
Povetkin tries to pass to full mount but Dutch defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Povetkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Povetkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Povetkin lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Povetkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Povetkin working over Dutch with some ground and pound. Dutch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Povetkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Povetkin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povetkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Povetkin drops an elbow to the side of Dutch's head.
Dutch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Povetkin.
Dutch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin working Dutch over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Povetkin lands a nice short elbow.
Dutch looks winded!
Povetkin is nestled in close to Dutch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Povetkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dutch is rocked!
Povetkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dutch is still in real trouble! Can Povetkin finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Povetkin.
Povetkin scores with a big shot! Dutch's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dutch! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dyke Byson (ranked 3201 p4p, 295 weight class) and Jim Fox (ranked 3742 p4p, 334 weight class). Fox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ice Ice Baby, Vanilla Ice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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227 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dyke Byson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Fox!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Byson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox slips a jab and a cross from Byson.
Fox closes the distance and pushes Byson back into the cage.
Byson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fox rushes Byson and presses him up against the cage.
Byson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byson scores with a head kick. Fox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Byson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Byson lands with a kick to the temple. Fox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fox feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byson wants to get back to his feet but Fox is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fox drops back looking for a leg! Byson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Byson manages to kick Fox off! Fox jumps back into Byson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byson wants to stand but Fox is controlling the position.
Fox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is pushing down on Byson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byson is fighting to maintain full guard but Fox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fox slips a nice elbow through Byson's hands, connecting with Byson's forehead.
Byson tries to kick Fox off in order to stand up. Fox Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fox tries for a kimura but Byson is defending well.
Byson is trying to buck Fox off.
Byson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fox working the ground and pound.
Fox is working to tighten his grip on Byson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Byson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fox is really squeezing tight and eventually Byson passes out! Fox breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jim Fox!
Post fight, Jim Fox took to the microphone: 'Pick yourself up and dust yourself off old chap!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Sienipesu (ranked 3588 p4p, 431 weight class) and Chris Travis (ranked 2879 p4p, 368 weight class). Travis has chosen Chris Travis - Crunch Time as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Sienipesu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Travis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sienipesu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sienipesu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at TZY MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sienipesu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Travis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Travis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sienipesu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sienipesu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sienipesu looks to score with a jab to the body but Travis is just out of range.
Sienipesu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sienipesu.
A little jabbing left from Travis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sienipesu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Travis lands a really nice looking cross but Sienipesu seems unphased.
It looks like Paavo Sienipesu has been cut.
Travis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sienipesu misses the target.
Sienipesu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Travis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sienipesu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sienipesu staying out of range there.
Travis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Travis missing with a left hand there. Sienipesu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Travis slips a jab from Sienipesu.
Nice defenses there by Travis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Travis! But no joy.
Travis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sienipesu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Sienipesu saw that one coming.
Sienipesu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Travis throws a lazy uppercut
and Travis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Travis slips a straight right by Sienipesu.
Sienipesu misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sienipesu throws a body punch but Travis moves out of range.
Travis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sienipesu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sienipesu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Travis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sienipesu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Travis misses the shot to the body.
Sienipesu moves away from the strike by Travis.
Sienipesu thuds a left hand into Travis's body.
Travis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sienipesu is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travis moves forwards but Sienipesu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sienipesu looks to score with a jab to the body but Travis is just out of range.
Travis looks to land a left hand but Sienipesu moved out of range nicely.
Sienipesu throws a poor cross that misses
and Sienipesu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Travis misses with an uppercut.
Sienipesu blocks a jab.
Travis throws a big shot that misses.
Sienipesu digs a good hook to Travis's body.
Good shot there by Sienipesu.
Sienipesu takes a swing at Travis's ribcage but misses.
Travis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sienipesu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sienipesu. Travis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sienipesu looks to throw the jab but Travis is out of range.
Travis lands a left and a right that sends Sienipesu crashing to the canvas! Travis dives into mount looking to finish!
Sienipesu 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!
Travis is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Travis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Travis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chris Travis waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Benedetti (ranked 4243 p4p, 357 weight class) and Walker Smith (ranked 2461 p4p, 250 weight class). 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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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Walker Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith 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.
Benedetti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Benedetti backpedaling.
Benedetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti throws out a powerful jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Benedetti throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benedetti wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Smith misses.
Benedetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Smith.
Benedetti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses.
Benedetti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
Benedetti throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Benedetti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Benedetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benedetti, pushing him back against the cage.
Benedetti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Benedetti tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
Benedetti stalling against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti stalling.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Benedetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Benedetti has Smith pushed against the cage.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
Smith feints and as Benedetti raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Benedetti is keeping the position.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti trying to control the position.
Benedetti is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benedetti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lorenzo Benedetti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Benedetti gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Benedetti tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Benedetti is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good leg kick by Benedetti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
We've been told by Benedetti's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith slips a straight right by Benedetti.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benedetti.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Smith.
Benedetti connects with a looping right hand.
Benedetti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benedetti with a jab.
Benedetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Smith throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Smith with the counter takedown but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Benedetti misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
Benedetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith stuns Benedetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Benedetti trying to control here.
Smith is keen to just control but Benedetti is a slippery customer.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Benedetti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benedetti is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Benedetti is defending the position.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Benedetti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benedetti is trying is best to control the position here.
Benedetti wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is working for a kimura but Benedetti is defending it quite comfortably.
Benedetti is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Benedetti is defending well.
Benedetti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
Benedetti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Benedetti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benedetti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Walker Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Benedetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Benedetti.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benedetti throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti connects with a high kick.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benedetti's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Smith jumps into side control!
Smith trying to control the position but Benedetti is working away.
Smith swings around for an armbar but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Benedetti is proving a slippery customer.
Benedetti trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Benedetti is stalling in the full guard.
Benedetti passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Benedetti manages to pass to mount!
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.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benedetti controlling from mount.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Benedetti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Smith is looking to get back to full guard here but Benedetti has managed to pass to side control instead.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Benedetti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control here.
Walker Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is controlling Benedetti's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benedetti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Benedetti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benedetti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Benedetti!
Lorenzo Benedetti gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lev Davidovitch Bronstein (ranked 1876 p4p, 79 weight class) and Javier Vasquez (ranked 2232 p4p, 92 weight class). Vasquez has chosen Faster Disco as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Javier Vasquez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lev Davidovitch Bronstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Vasquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bronstein.
No joy there for Vasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronstein misses with a takedown attempt - Vasquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lev Davidovitch Bronstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Lev Davidovitch Bronstein has been cut.
Bronstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vasquez circles away.
Vasquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bronstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasquez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bronstein sprawling to the canvas! Bronstein rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vasquez finish him?!
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!
Vasquez tries to sprawl but Bronstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vasquez is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Bronstein.
Vasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Bronstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bronstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vasquez is not content to let Bronstein control the position.
Vasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronstein pulls his head out easily.
Vasquez looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bronstein connects with a nice short shot to Vasquez's temple.
Bronstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bronstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vasquez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vasquez wants to improve his position but Bronstein is controlling well.
Bronstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez wants to control but Bronstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bronstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vasquez taking some punishment here, with Bronstein in his half guard.
Vasquez is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronstein.
Bronstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronstein pulls his head out easily.
Vasquez controlling the position for now.
Bronstein 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.
Bronstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasquez keeps working.
Vasquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Bronstein.
Bronstein passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronstein is looking to take a break and control but Vasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasquez is trying to buck Bronstein off.
Bronstein works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bronstein scoring with punches and elbows.
Vasquez is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Bronstein knocks Vasquez out cold with a massive hammerfist! Bronstein Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lev Davidovitch Bronstein!
Lev Davidovitch Bronstein 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.
In defeat, Javier Vasquez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Can't lie, he got me good. He has my number, no bones about it. Hats off to him.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Altair Brain (ranked 1114 p4p, 127 weight class) and Segey Taranin (ranked 3211 p4p, 302 weight class). Brain comes into the arena with 300 Violin blaring out of the sound system. Altair Brain has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Altair Brain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Brain. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Brain misses.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
Altair Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brain throws a head kick that misses.
Taranin fails to land the takedown.
Brain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes in the buildup to the fight.
Brain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taranin.
Brain moves out of range of the strikes.
Brain tries to clinch up but Taranin circles away and keeps his distance.
Taranin lands the left hand.
Taranin lands a jab.
Taranin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brain counters with a stiff right hand.
Brain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brain swinging wildly here.
Taranin is looking for the big counter here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brain, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Taranin.
Brain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brain moves into the clinch.
Brain is pressed up against the cage. Taranin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brain down to the mat. Brain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Brain swinging wildly here.
Brain throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taranin's head.
Brain tries to close the distance and clinch but Taranin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taranin is rocked!
Brain lands with a big left! Taranin is wobbled badly! Brain comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Taranin to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Altair Brain!
Altair Brain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Horn (ranked 2276 p4p, 274 weight class) and Matt Griffin (ranked 4249 p4p, 431 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horn.
Horn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horn.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horn is trying to break the clinch but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Horn wants to get back to his feet but Griffin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Horn is retaining full guard.
Griffin is in close to Horn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griffin passes Horn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Horn defends the submission attempt.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Griffin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Griffin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Horn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Horn defends the submission attempt.
Horn wants to get back to his feet.
Horn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Griffin connects with a nice short shot to Horn's temple.
Horn pushes Griffin off looking to stand but Griffin dives back in and keeps control.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Horn is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horn wants to get back to his feet.
Horn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Horn is trying to stand up here but Griffin is controlling him well.
Griffin trying to mount his opponent but Horn defends it.
Horn wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura but Horn is defending well.
Griffin moves into full mount! Horn won't be happy about that!
Griffin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Horn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Horn wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin looking to finish Horn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Horn!
Horn is rocked!
Horn is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Griffin has taken his back.
Oh Horn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horn showing good submission defense here.
Horn is trying to get back to his feet but Griffin has full control of the position and if anything, Horn has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Griffin sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Horn taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Griffin!
Matt Griffin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhan Dhelan (ranked 2300 p4p, 130 weight class) and Bryson Pico (ranked 2913 p4p, 158 weight class). Pico has chosen Lowkey - G-Eazy as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
13 - 6 - 1 |
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138 lbs
6 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zhan Dhelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryson Pico!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhelan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pico throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dhelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pico is keeping the position for now.
Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico is trying to control the position but Dhelan postures up.
Dhelan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pico keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan passes Pico's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dhelan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pico sees it coming and defends easily.
Dhelan tries to pass to full mount but Pico defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhelan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pico!
Dhelan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pico has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dhelan moves to the back.
Dhelan looking to break Pico's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pico remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dhelan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dhelan is not going to allow Pico to sit and survive in this position.
Dhelan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pico wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dhelan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pico has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Pico right now.
Dhelan looking for the choke from the back.
Dhelan tries to keep control of the position but Pico is staying busy.
Pico defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pico told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dhelan working for a choke but Pico is defending well.
Dhelan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pico defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico trying to control the position but Dhelan manages to sink in the hooks.
Dhelan is persistently looking for the submission but Pico is defending it well.
Dhelan has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Pico is defending well but eventually Dhelan manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Pico has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zhan Dhelan!
Zhan Dhelan 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.
In defeat, Bryson Pico stepped up to the mic, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.
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