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HBGG 8 - Contention PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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165 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braulio Estima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Estima misses with a takedown
and Camatta counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Camatta is trying to get an arm triangle but Estima is defending well.
Camatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Estima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Estima struggling a bit here.
Estima is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima is not content to let Camatta control the position.
Estima gets back to half guard.
Estima 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.
Estima wants to sweep but Camatta has passed to side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Estima tries to improve position but can't.
Estima is working hard here to advance position.
Camatta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Estima looks calm but he's in trouble here. Camatta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Estima is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Camatta lets go of the hold and Estima can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Camatta!
A victorious Antonio Camatta 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atsushi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the ring accompanied by system of a down - violent pornography. Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smoke Serpent - Jiu Jitsu. The key to victory for Rickson Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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233 lbs
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278 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atsushi Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva controlling the action here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Silva controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Gracie working for a choke but Silva is defending well.
Silva's coaches at Hellcademy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silva is really stuck here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Silva taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Atsushi Gracie!
After winning the bout, Atsushi Gracie 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gleiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by The Bravery - time won't let me go. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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230 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Gleiser!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gleiser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gleiser gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Gleiser with that takedown attempt.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Gleiser counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gleiser.
Kron Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gleiser.
Gleiser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gleiser fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie is trying to control. Gleiser wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gleiser does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gleiser felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Gleiser defending well.
Gleiser wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie prevents Gleiser from improving his position.
Gleiser is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gleiser doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie prevents Gleiser from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gleiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gleiser working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Gleiser is a slippery customer.
Gleiser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Gleiser defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is thwarting Gleiser's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Gleiser is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gleiser is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gleiser wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie 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. Gleiser tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cha Cha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Heid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
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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
14 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cha Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aj Heid!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heid tries for a takedown but Cha circles away easily
and Cha counters with a takedown into side control.
Cha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Heid gets back to half guard.
Cha looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Heid wants to get back to full guard.
Cha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heid has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Heid wants to get back to full guard.
Heid looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heid has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cha seems to be working for a kimura but Heid defends the submission attempt.
Heid is trying to get back to full guard.
Heid is not content to let Cha control the position.
Heid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cha seems to be looking for submissions.
Cha seems to be working for a kimura but Heid defends the submission attempt.
Heid is looking to control Cha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heid avoid being mounted?
Cha seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heid wants to get back to full guard.
Cha moves into full mount! Heid won't be happy about that!
Heid is looking to improve his position but Cha isn't that keen on the idea.
Heid keeps trying to improve his position.
Cha controlling from mount.
Cha tries to control but Heid wriggling away.
Cha working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Heid looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Cha! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cha Cha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tat Moh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparry McSubberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Moh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparry McSubberton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from McSubberton enables Moh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McSubberton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McSubberton looking for a sweep. Not yet McSubberton, not yet.
Moh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McSubberton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Moh won't allow McSubberton to sweep him here.
Moh wants to control from the top but McSubberton keeps moving.
Moh pushing down on McSubberton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moh is keen to just control but McSubberton is a slippery customer.
Moh wants to pass to mount but McSubberton is defending the position.
We've been hearing that Moh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McSubberton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McSubberton.
Moh wants to pass the guard but McSubberton is keeping the position.
Moh pushing down on McSubberton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McSubberton is trying to control but can't.
McSubberton wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSubberton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moh forces his way into half guard.
McSubberton wants to improve his position but Moh is controlling well.
Moh wants to pass to mount but McSubberton is defending the position.
McSubberton wants to improve his position but Moh is controlling well.
McSubberton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moh wants to free his trapped foot but McSubberton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McSubberton wants to control but Moh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is staying active underneath Moh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moh tries to pass to full mount but McSubberton defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moh moves nicely into side control.
Moh trying to control the position but McSubberton is working away.
McSubberton can't do much from the bottom here.
McSubberton tries to buck Moh off but Moh is having none of it.
McSubberton is not content to let Moh control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to bench press Moh off him but Moh keeps the position.
McSubberton is not content to let Moh control the position.
McSubberton is looking to reverse the position.
McSubberton is still trying to improve position.
McSubberton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Moh is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Moh trying to control but McSubberton is having none of it.
Moh wants to take McSubberton's back but he can't do it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moh tries to control but McSubberton wriggling away.
Moh controlling the pace for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Tat Moh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Moh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McSubberton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
McSubberton is being controlled here.
McSubberton wants to control but Moh postures up.
Moh controlling from side mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSubberton keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tat Moh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McSubberton tries for a takedown but Moh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McSubberton trying to control from the bottom.
Moh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moh is looking to advance position but McSubberton won't allow it.
Moh is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McSubberton regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSubberton is staying active underneath Moh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moh is pressing down on McSubberton's thigh, looking to free his foot. McSubberton is holding on for now.
McSubberton is looking for a sweep. Moh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McSubberton moves into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McSubberton trying to control the position.
McSubberton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moh!
Moh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McSubberton trying to pass the guard but Moh defending well.
My spies in Darwinism inform me that McSubberton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moh tries to get to full guard but McSubberton has control of the leg.
Moh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSubberton pulls his head out easily.
Moh tries to get to full guard but McSubberton has control of the leg.
McSubberton wants to work for an arm triangle but Moh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McSubberton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moh is looking to improve his position.
McSubberton trying to pass the guard but Moh defending well.
McSubberton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moh is doing well to control the position and prevent McSubberton from advancing to side control.
Moh is staying active underneath McSubberton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sparry McSubberton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McSubberton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tat Moh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moh has a takedown stuffed.
Moh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McSubberton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moh is working away from the top position though.
Moh works his way into full mount!
Moh wants to control the pace but McSubberton is squirming around nicely.
McSubberton working to try and regain half guard.
McSubberton has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Moh's lack of action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to get to full guard but Moh has control of the leg.
McSubberton is holding on to half guard well.
Moh is keen to just control but McSubberton is a slippery customer.
Moh prevents McSubberton from improving his position.
Moh moves nicely into side control.
Moh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McSubberton tries to buck Moh off but Moh is having none of it.
Moh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McSubberton is trying to escape the position but Moh is controlling the position.
Moh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McSubberton for as long as he can get away with.
McSubberton regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moh in particular looking to stall.
McSubberton trying to hold on to Moh's head to control him but Moh postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McSubberton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McSubberton!
McSubberton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tat Moh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moh looking to control but McSubberton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McSubberton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moh controlling the pace for now.
Moh with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McSubberton wants to hold on but Moh pushes him away.
McSubberton is squirming around, avoiding Moh's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is looking to improve his position but Moh isn't that keen on the idea.
McSubberton has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Moh's lack of action.
Moh wants to take a breather but McSubberton is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tat Moh just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Moh with that takedown attempt.
McSubberton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moh defends it nicely.
McSubberton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moh can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moh keeps working.
Moh tries to improve position but can't.
McSubberton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McSubberton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moh prevents McSubberton from moving into mount.
McSubberton wants to take a breather but Moh manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McSubberton.
Moh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moh looking to hit a scissor sweep but McSubberton is one step ahead there.
McSubberton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moh is pulling down on McSubberton's head. It's preventing any offense from McSubberton, at least for the moment.
Moh wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McSubberton is now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McSubberton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moh wants to control the action here but instead McSubberton manages to pass to full mount!
Moh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton wants to pass the guard but Moh is keeping the position.
Moh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moh keeping full guard, as McSubberton tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moh wants to control but McSubberton passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tat Moh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Moh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McSubberton pinned against the ropes. McSubberton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moh leaves McSubberton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moh drives through with a takedown into McSubberton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McSubberton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moh passes McSubberton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moh controlling the pace.
McSubberton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McSubberton works his way to full guard. Good work.
McSubberton keeping full guard, as Moh tries to pass.
McSubberton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moh forces his way into half guard.
McSubberton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSubberton keeps working.
Moh seems to be working for a kimura but McSubberton defends the submission attempt.
McSubberton manages to get to full guard.
Moh trying to control but McSubberton is working from the bottom.
Moh preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moh is aware though and is defending well.
McSubberton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McSubberton is keeping the position for now.
Moh wants to control from the top but McSubberton keeps moving.
McSubberton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McSubberton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moh passes McSubberton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moh trying to mount his opponent but McSubberton defends it.
McSubberton wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moh not doing much here.
McSubberton is not content to let Moh control the position.
Moh is trying to work for a kimura but McSubberton is defending well.
McSubberton is defending against the submission attempts here by Moh.
McSubberton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moh trying to pass the guard but McSubberton defending well.
Moh is working for a kimura but McSubberton is defending it quite comfortably.
McSubberton is trying to get back to full guard.
Moh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSubberton keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moh moves nicely into side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moh trying to control the action but McSubberton is working from the bottom.
Moh is really struggling to control McSubberton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McSubberton is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moh tries for a kimura but McSubberton is defending well.
McSubberton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McSubberton sneaks back into half guard.
McSubberton is staying active underneath Moh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moh is trying to work for a kimura but McSubberton is defending well.
McSubberton is staying active underneath Moh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McSubberton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Moh jumps into side control!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton prevents Moh from improving position.
Moh remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Moh trying to control the position but McSubberton is working away.
Moh is trying to get an arm triangle but McSubberton is defending well.
Moh is looking to take a break and control but McSubberton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton wants to control but Moh postures up.
McSubberton manages to get back to half guard.
McSubberton has a hand on Moh's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moh takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Moh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McSubberton is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparry McSubberton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McSubberton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tat Moh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Tat Moh!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Tat Moh!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tat Moh!
Tat Moh wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Tat Moh said 'It's not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Squirtle Blastoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Garelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blastoise comes to the ring accompanied by The Rolling Stones: Sympathy For The Devil. Garelli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Patriarch on a Vespa. 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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35
184 lbs
33 - 20 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Squirtle Blastoise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Garelli!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blastoise tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garelli defends well and Blastoise ends up having to push Garelli into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garelli lands a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blastoise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garelli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garelli is looking to advance position but Blastoise has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Garelli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blastoise wants to control the pace but Garelli is squirming around nicely.
Garelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blastoise swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Garelli is now in Blastoise's guard. A big mistake from Blastoise there, giving up the dominant position!
Garelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Blastoise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise looking for a sweep. Not yet Blastoise, not yet.
Blastoise has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Garelli should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Blastoise has tightened it up now! Garelli should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Squirtle Blastoise!
During a confident post fight interview, Squirtle Blastoise thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sith One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sith . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sith One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Gribov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One gets caught flat footed, as Gribov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gribov trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One keeping full guard, as Gribov tries to pass.
Gribov trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sergey Gribov.
One with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gribov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
One closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gribov's guard.
Gribov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribov keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Gribov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vale Tudo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gribov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gribov looking to control.
Gribov keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
One controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
One trying to control but Gribov is working from the bottom.
Sith One has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gribov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
One is letting Gribov control him for a moment.
One struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but One is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gribov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by One, who protects the arm well.
Gribov controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. One knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gribov is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
One struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
One tries to improve position but can't.
Gribov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. One knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
One is looking to reverse the position.
One regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. One doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gribov.
Gribov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gribov wants to free his trapped foot but One is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is trying to control the action in half guard but One is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
One is trying to get back to full guard.
Gribov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. One doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gribov.
Gribov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
One is defending against the submission attempts here by Gribov.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gribov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
One is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gribov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sergey Gribov.
One dives in for a single leg takedown but Gribov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
One fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Gribov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
One fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gribov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gribov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gribov is looking for a kimura here.
One wants to control but Gribov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for One!
Gribov looking to control but One is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gribov trying to control from half guard but One is working away.
Gribov tries to pass to full mount but One defends it.
Gribov works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gribov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
One is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gribov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… One is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by One and Gribov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is not content to let Gribov control the position.
Gribov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gribov wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is trying to get an arm triangle but One is defending well.
Gribov tries to move into full mount but can't pass One's legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gribov trying to control the position but One is working away.
One is trying to control Gribov's posture but Gribov avoids it.
One is not content to let Gribov control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gribov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control One haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sergey Gribov.
A momentary lapse in concentration from One enables Gribov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. One manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gribov looking to sit in guard and control but One gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
One looking to sit in guard and control but Gribov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gribov sitting in guard here, content to control.
One keeping moving, preventing Gribov from controlling successfully.
Gribov tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
One keeping moving, preventing Gribov from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
One looking for a guillotine here but Gribov defends easily.
Gribov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gribov wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Gribov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
One fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gribov avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from One.
One gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gribov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gribov looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gribov trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
One fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sith One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One shoots in for a takedown but Gribov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gribov leaves One with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gribov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. One manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gribov trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gribov is one step ahead there.
Gribov trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gribov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sergey Gribov wasn't active enough on the ground.
One looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gribov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. One did well to prevent Gribov getting side control.
Gribov not doing much here.
One is staying active underneath Gribov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sergey Gribov wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from One.
Gribov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gribov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gribov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but One is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gribov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
One is looking for a sweep.
One regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gribov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is working for a submission of some sort.
Gribov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and One defends it well.
Sith One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is looking for a kimura but One is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gribov to get the leverage.
Gribov is stalling here. One is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gribov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and One has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sergey Gribov has got the better of the ground game so far.
One laying and praying for a moment but Gribov takes advantage and regains half guard.
One controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
One is keen to just control but Gribov is a slippery customer.
One wants to free his trapped foot but Gribov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
One seems to be working for a kimura but Gribov defends the submission attempt.
One slows the pace down in half guard.
Sergey Gribov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is in trouble now - One has advanced to mount!
Gribov is in all sorts of trouble here.
One moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gribov has worked his arm free - good work by Gribov!
Gribov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
One is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gribov defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Gribov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gribov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Sergey Gribov!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Sergey Gribov!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Sergey Gribov!
Sergey Gribov wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Gribov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Wentz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hachiro Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentz comes to the ring accompanied by Dance, Dance. Matsui has chosen Solvent by Skinny Puppy as his entrance music. Hachiro Matsui 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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163 lbs
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163 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Wentz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hachiro Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentz stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsui. Matsui gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wentz.
Wentz fails with the takedown.
Wentz misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsui counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Wentz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Matsui slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matsui trying to control the action but Wentz is working from the bottom.
Matsui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wentz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wentz can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matsui is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wentz is looking to regain half guard here but Matsui keeps moving and retains side control.
Matsui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wentz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wentz is looking for a sweep.
Matsui wants to control but Wentz is keeping him busy.
Matsui is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matsui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wentz, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentz wants to control but Matsui postures up.
Matsui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wentz, who protects the arm well.
Wentz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsui trying to control the action but Wentz is working from the bottom.
Wentz is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsui working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsui's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matsui is trying to control. Wentz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wentz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wentz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wentz has control of Matsui's left arm, preventing Matsui from doing any damage.
Matsui trying to control but Wentz is working from the bottom.
Wentz is trying to control the position but Matsui postures up.
Wentz keeping full guard, as Matsui tries to pass.
Wentz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wentz trying to keep a closed guard but Matsui is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pete Wentz just wasn't active enough.
Matsui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wentz as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wentz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matsui is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wentz staying calm.
Wentz wants to control but Matsui is keeping him busy.
Matsui is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wentz trying to control the action but Matsui is working from the bottom.
Matsui looks to move to half guard but instead Wentz has passed into mount! Damn!
Matsui manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wentz not doing much here.
Wentz is looking to take a break and control but Matsui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wentz content to control rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matsui as he avoids it easily.
Wentz misses with a takedown attempt - Matsui sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wentz dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsui sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Wentz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matsui pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matsui is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wentz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matsui goes for a takedown attempt but Wentz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matsui is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wentz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsui as he jumps to the side.
Matsui shoots for a takedown but Wentz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wentz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wentz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wentz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matsui for as long as he can get away with.
Wentz trying to control but Matsui is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wentz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wentz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Matsui fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wentz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matsui counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wentz looking for a sweep. Not yet Wentz, not yet.
Wentz working a defensive guard here.
Matsui wants to pass the guard but Wentz is keeping the position.
Matsui pushes down on Wentz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matsui trying to pass the guard but Wentz defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsui seems to be working for a kimura but Wentz defends the submission attempt.
Matsui trying to pass the guard but Wentz defending well.
Wentz wants to get back to full guard.
Matsui trying to control from half guard but Wentz is working away.
Wentz keeping hold of Matsui's head, controlling as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsui tries to pass to full mount but Wentz defends it.
Wentz wants to get back to full guard.
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 Pete Wentz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matsui shoots in but Wentz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Matsui as Wentz shoots in.
Wentz dives in and grabs Matsui's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matsui pushes down on Wentz's head and hops out.
Wentz darts in looking for a takedown but Matsui gets double underhooks and turns Wentz into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Wentz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentz wants a takedown.
Wentz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matsui clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wentz keeps control of the position as Matsui tries to break free.
Wentz tries to get the hooks in deep but Matsui pushed the leg off.
Matsui is really stuck here.
Wentz keeps control of the position easily here as Matsui tries to buck him off.
Pete Wentz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsui turns into Wentz and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wentz is keeping the position for now.
Wentz keeping moving, preventing Matsui from controlling successfully.
Wentz looking for a sweep. Not yet Wentz, not yet.
Matsui tries to free his leg and advance position but Wentz is retaining full guard.
Matsui postures up.
Matsui pushing down on Wentz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wentz tries to get to full guard but Matsui has control of the leg.
Matsui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wentz keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wentz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wentz keeping full guard, as Matsui tries to pass.
Matsui stopping the sweep attempt from Wentz.
Matsui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wentz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsui not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui is pushing down on Wentz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wentz is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsui has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matsui is thwarting Wentz's attempts to control the position.
Matsui wants to pass to mount but Wentz is defending the position.
Matsui is trying to control the action in half guard but Wentz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hachiro Matsui hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matsui stuffs the takedown attempt from Wentz. Wentz gets slowly back to his feet.
Wentz looks for a takedown but Matsui sprawls well.
Wentz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentz shoots for a takedown but Matsui saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsui throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wentz's waist but Wentz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsui off to one side.
Matsui shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wentz defends it nicely.
Wentz misses with a takedown
and Matsui counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsui looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Matsui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wentz keeps working.
Matsui is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wentz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matsui tries for a kimura but Wentz is defending well.
Matsui trying to control the action but Wentz is working from the bottom.
Wentz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matsui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matsui is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wentz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wentz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsui is looking to take a break and control but Wentz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wentz tries to buck Matsui off but Matsui is having none of it.
Wentz can't do much from the bottom here.
Matsui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Wentz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wentz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsui off and has taken his back!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wentz trying to control momentarily.
Wentz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Matsui.
You can see the frustration on Matsui's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matsui is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wentz is riding his opponent, not letting Matsui buck him off.
Wentz trying to control momentarily.
Wentz keeps control of the position easily here as Matsui tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Matsui is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wentz avoiding Matsui 's attempts to control his hands.
Wentz has good solid back control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsui tries to roll but Wentz sticks to his back.
Wentz is looking to control Matsui but Matsui is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Matsui rolls, trying to escape but Wentz keeps control of the position.
Wentz trying to control momentarily.
Wentz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Matsui doesn't escape.
Wentz tries to get the hooks in deep but Matsui pushed the leg off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentz is hanging on to Matsui's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hachiro Matsui will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wentz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matsui sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wentz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsui circles away.
Wentz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Wentz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wentz showed some decent athleticism there.
Matsui actively working from the bottom here.
Matsui regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wentz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matsui manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wentz manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentz trying to keep a closed guard but Matsui is proving a slippery customer.
Matsui trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wentz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Matsui tries to roll over but Wentz keeps him under control.
Wentz is taking a breather. Matsui says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui looking for submissions off his back.
Wentz is keen to just control but Matsui is a slippery customer.
Wentz wants to free his trapped foot but Matsui is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wentz is trying to control. Matsui wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pete Wentz just wasn't active enough.
Matsui leaves Wentz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wentz misses with a takedown attempt
so Matsui counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wentz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz wants to sweep here but Matsui controlling him for the moment.
Matsui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wentz is keeping the position for now.
Wentz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Wentz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wentz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsui is fending him off so far but Wentz persists. Nope, Matsui circles away and we're back to standing.
Wentz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matsui counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentz wants to get back to full guard.
Matsui passes to side control.
Matsui staying calm.
Wentz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsui wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Wentz wants to control but Matsui postures up.
Matsui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matsui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wentz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matsui trying to control the position but Wentz is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wentz tries to bench press Matsui off him but Matsui keeps the position.
Matsui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wentz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wentz holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Wentz is looking to regain half guard here but Matsui keeps moving and retains side control.
Matsui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wentz tries to buck Matsui off but Matsui is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wentz wants to control but Matsui postures up.
Matsui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wentz tries to bench press Matsui off him but Matsui keeps the position.
Wentz being controlled for a moment.
Wentz is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matsui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wentz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wentz is looking for a sweep.
Matsui wants to control but Wentz is keeping him busy.
Wentz is looking to regain half guard here but Matsui keeps moving and retains side control.
Wentz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wentz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsui trying to control from Wentz's half guard. Wentz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Matsui preventing the sweep.
Wentz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matsui trying to control but Wentz is working from the bottom.
Wentz is pulling down on Matsui's head. It's preventing any offense from Matsui, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matsui dives in for a single leg takedown but Wentz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Wentz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsui avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wentz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsui avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matsui is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wentz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Matsui to the mat. Matsui regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Matsui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wentz defends it easily.
Matsui is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wentz defends well.
Wentz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wentz forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsui actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pete Wentz.
I think Wentz 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Pete Wentz!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Hachiro Matsui!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Hachiro Matsui!
Hachiro Matsui wins by split decision!
A relieved looking Hachiro Matsui 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoshi Tamatso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Deschain's choice of entrance music: Giving In-- As made famous by Adema. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roland Deschain!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamatso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Deschain's half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tamatso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tamatso wants to work for an arm triangle but Deschain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tamatso prevents Deschain from improving his position.
Tamatso wants to pass to mount but Deschain is defending the position.
Deschain wants to get back to full guard.
Deschain is trying to maintain the position but Tamatso is very close to passing his half guard.
Tamatso is looking for a kimura here.
Tamatso wants to pass the guard but Deschain is defending well.
Deschain is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deschain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tamatso trying to control the position from guard on top but Deschain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Hellcademy inform us that Deschain has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Deschain controlling the position.
Tamatso trying to control the position from guard on top but Deschain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamatso sitting in guard here, content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Tsuyoshi Tamatso wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deschain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Deschain is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tamatso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deschain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tamatso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamatso seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain won't allow Tamatso to pass to mount.
Deschain is not content to let Tamatso control the position.
Deschain tries to get to full guard but Tamatso has control of the leg.
Tamatso trying to control the action but Deschain is working from the bottom.
Deschain tries to roll over but Tamatso keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tamatso is thwarting Deschain's attempts to control the position.
Deschain is not content to let Tamatso control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain tries to get to full guard but Tamatso has control of the leg.
Tamatso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deschain defends it well.
Deschain looking for submissions off his back.
Deschain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deschain.
Deschain has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tamatso should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Deschain has tightened it up now! Tamatso should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roland Deschain!
Roland Deschain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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