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Combat Purist 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Muse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickie Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Muse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dickie Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood clinches.
Hardwood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hardwood is stalling here.
Muse pulls guard effortlessly.
Muse looking for a sweep. Not yet Muse, not yet.
Muse has his foot on Hardwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardwood looking to sit in guard and control but Muse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood keeping moving, preventing Muse from controlling successfully.
Hardwood is controlling Muse's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muse trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardwood is looking for a triangle but Muse pushes his legs off easily.
Muse has gone for a leg lock! Hardwood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Muse's guard.
Hardwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muse wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardwood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hardwood trying to control the pace.
Hardwood prevents Muse from improving his position.
Muse is in trouble now - Hardwood has advanced to mount!
Hardwood jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Muse is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Muse and Hardwood has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Muse's face as Hardwood controls the position.
Hardwood wants to take a breather but Muse manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hardwood.
Muse wants to sweep here but Hardwood controlling him for the moment.
Hardwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Muse is retaining full guard.
Hardwood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Hardwood has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hardwood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Muse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muse looking for a sweep. Not yet Muse, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muse jumps into guard, dragging Hardwood to the mat.
Hardwood stopping the sweep attempt from Muse.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardwood preventing the sweep.
Hardwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muse is keeping the position for now.
Hardwood keeps trying to improve his position.
Muse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardwood manages to get himself to full guard.
Muse looking to sit in guard and control but Hardwood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muse can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardwood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Muse trying to control from the bottom.
Hardwood prevents Muse from improving his position.
Hardwood is pressing down on Muse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muse is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardwood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hardwood.
Hardwood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Muse works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muse controls Hardwood momentarily but Hardwood frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Muse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardwood manages to get himself to full guard.
Muse trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardwood's guard.
Muse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardwood is holding on to half guard well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is looking to improve his position.
Hardwood is defending against the submission attempts here by Muse.
Muse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hardwood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muse.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muse is keen to just control but Hardwood is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dickie Hardwood will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hardwood moves into the clinch successfully.
Muse jumps guard and drags Hardwood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hardwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Muse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muse won't allow Hardwood to sweep him here.
Muse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardwood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muse wants to control from the top but Hardwood keeps moving.
Muse looking to pass the guard.
Hardwood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Muse wants to control from the top but Hardwood keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardwood is controlling Muse's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dickie Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardwood has closed the distance and engaged Muse in a clinch.
Hardwood avoiding damage.
Muse manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hardwood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muse's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is working for a submission of some sort.
Hardwood content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hardwood trying to mount his opponent but Muse defends it.
Muse wants to control but Hardwood is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardwood looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hardwood controlling the action here.
Hardwood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hardwood.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Muse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardwood pulls his head out easily.
Hardwood is trying to work for a kimura but Muse is defending well.
Muse is in trouble now - Hardwood has advanced to mount!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Muse tries to hold on but Hardwood postures up.
Hardwood wants to finish this one by submission but Muse is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hardwood.
Hardwood goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Muse turns into him and now he's in Hardwood's guard.
Hardwood trying to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood working a defensive guard here.
Muse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardwood is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Muse rolls with it to try and escape but Hardwood cranks on the arm and Muse is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dickie Hardwood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacobs scores with a takedown into Simmons's guard.
Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - Jacobs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simmons is refusing to be controlled, as Jacobs sits in half guard.
Jacobs trying to mount his opponent but Simmons defends it.
Simmons is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Jacobs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacobs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jacobs looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Simmons is trying desperately to improve position.
Jacobs looking to control but Simmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Jacobs maintains control.
Jacobs wants to control the pace but Simmons is squirming around nicely.
Jacobs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simmons wants to control but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs controlling the position easily from mount.
Jacobs manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simmons to take his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons breaks Jacobs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Simmons trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs has control of Simmons's left arm, preventing Simmons from doing any damage.
Jacobs trying to control the position.
Jacobs is controlling Simmons's posture.
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jacobs has his hands on Simmons's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simmons trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simmons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jacobs shoots in and bounces Simmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacobs controls the pace.
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacobs stands and throws Simmons's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simmons tries to bench press Jacobs off him but Jacobs keeps the position.
Jacobs controlling from side mount.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacobs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs just content to control the position.
Jacobs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simmons tries to buck Jacobs off but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs working away.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons is trying to control Jacobs's posture but Jacobs avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jacobs is trying to get an arm triangle but Simmons is defending well.
Jacobs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jacobs is trying to get an arm triangle but Simmons is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simmons stops Jacobs from passing to mount.
Simmons is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simmons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacobs tries for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Jacobs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jacobs is pushing down on Simmons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simmons is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacobs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simmons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simmons pulls Jacobs in to control the position.
Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacobs trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Simmons controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Jacobs passes Simmons's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simmons is trying to maintain the position but Jacobs is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simmons is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacobs looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jacobs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simmons trying to control but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs is trying to control. Simmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dan Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Simmons!
Simmons tries to improve position but can't.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Jacobs tries for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.
Jacobs just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs moves into full mount!
Jacobs tries to control but Simmons wriggling away.
Simmons tries to hold on but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jacobs looking for a guillotine from mount but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons is looking to improve his position but Jacobs isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Simmons is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Simmons flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Jacobs anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Simmons and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Jacobs slips an arm under Simmons chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Jacobs has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Jacobs is squeezing on Simmons like an anaconda would it's prey. Simmons fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Jacobs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Benzali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sotiro Poulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guillermo Benzali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sotiro Poulos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Benzali. No joy for Poulos on that attempt.
Benzali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Poulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benzali is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poulos is on top in guard.
Poulos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Benzali looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benzali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benzali 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.
Poulos wants to pass the guard but Benzali is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulos stays in close to Benzali's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benzali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benzali is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Poulos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poulos is not content to let Benzali control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Benzali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poulos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Poulos pulls Benzali in close to his closed guard and prevents Benzali from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benzali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benzali is fighting to break Poulos's control of his arms but Poulos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Benzali wants to control from the top but Poulos keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poulos shoots in for a takedown but Benzali shows good takedown defense.
Benzali is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poulos's half guard.
Benzali moves nicely into side control.
Poulos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poulos looking for a sweep but Benzali has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulos is working to get back to half guard.
Benzali lands a big elbow.
Benzali misses with a head shot.
Benzali controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benzali goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Poulos is on top in guard.
Benzali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benzali trying to control the position.
Benzali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Poulos stopping the sweep attempt from Benzali.
Poulos wants to pass the guard but Benzali is keeping the position.
Poulos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benzali dives on top into guard.
Poulos keeping moving, preventing Benzali from controlling successfully.
Benzali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benzali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Poulos is proving hard to escape from.
Poulos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benzali controls the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benzali trying to control but Poulos is working from the bottom.
Poulos looking for a sweep. Not yet Poulos, not yet.
Benzali slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Poulos trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poulos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benzali defends it nicely.
Guillermo Benzali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sotiro Poulos.
That's eight 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.
Benzali stuffs the takedown.
Poulos dives in and grabs Benzali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benzali pushes down on Poulos's head and hops out.
Poulos looks winded!
No luck for Benzali with that takedown attempt.
Benzali closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Poulos quickly recovers to half guard.
Poulos manages to get to full guard.
Poulos controls Benzali momentarily but Benzali frees himself.
Benzali trying to control the position from guard on top but Poulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poulos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benzali trying to control the position from guard on top but Poulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benzali looking to pass the guard.
Benzali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Benzali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poulos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benzali!
Benzali regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Benzali dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benzali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benzali throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Poulos was covering up waiting for the punch and Benzali finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Benzali engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benzali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poulos can do to turn this around?
Benzali wants to stand but Poulos is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benzali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benzali wants to stand and escape but instead Poulos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Benzali throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Benzali keeping full guard, as Poulos tries to pass.
Benzali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poulos is fighting to break Benzali's control of his arms but Benzali is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poulos is sitting in close to Benzali's body. Benzali has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Poulos is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Poulos is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Benzali.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guillermo Benzali!
Guillermo Benzali is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Run Forcover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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134 lbs
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170 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Run Forcover!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Forcover throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martin was covering up waiting for the punch and Forcover finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forcover looking to pass the guard.
Forcover trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forcover is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forcover is looking to advance position but Martin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Forcover avoids a series of strikes thrown by Martin.
Martin cracks Forcover with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Forcover is desperately trying to improve his position but Martin has a good base and remains in mount.
Forcover holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Martin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Martin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Martin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forcover wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Martin.
Martin throwing strikes here but Forcover is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Forcover is in all sorts of trouble here.
Forcover wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Martin.
Forcover avoids a strike by Martin and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Martin's guard! Fantastic escape!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forcover stands and throws Martin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Forcover trying to control the position but Martin is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forcover tries to move into full mount but can't pass Martin's legs.
Martin wants to control but Forcover postures up.
Martin stops Forcover from passing to mount.
Martin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Forcover seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin is not content to let Forcover control the position.
Martin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Forcover is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
My spies in Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform me that Forcover has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Martin tries to roll over but Forcover keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Forcover sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Forcover passes to full mount!
Martin tries to lock up and control but Forcover gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Forcover moves to back control.
Forcover is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Martin tries to roll but Forcover sticks to his back.
Forcover struggling to keep hold of the position.
Forcover is controlling the position but Martin somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Forcover controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Forcover wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Martin is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Forcover shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martin defends it nicely.
A jab from Martin finds it's way through Forcover's defenses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Martin tests Forcover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forcover moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Forcover.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martin's corner calls for a 1-2. Martin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Forcover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Forcover wants to counter the offense by Martin and move into the clinch position.
Forcover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Forcover persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Run Forcover.
Forcover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Forcover persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin sets himself, and Forcover steps forward looking for the clinch! Martin avoids it this time.
Forcover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Forcover off to one side.
Forcover closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martin quickly recovers to half guard.
Forcover is just content to waste time from the top position. Martin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Martin controls Forcover momentarily but Forcover frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Forcover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Forcover controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Forcover is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forcover works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Martin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Forcover changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Martin wants to control but Forcover postures up.
Forcover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Forcover passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Martin!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forcover has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Martin is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Run Forcover!
During a confident post fight interview, Run Forcover 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mack Turner!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chambers did well to prevent Turner getting side control.
Chambers trying to control here.
Turner wants to take a breather but Chambers is having none of it.
Turner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chambers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turner.
Chambers wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is trying to control. Chambers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chambers dives in for a single leg takedown but Turner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chambers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a shoot takedown. Chambers fights it but they end up in guard.
Chambers wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Turner is now in half guard.
Turner is working for a kimura but Chambers is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chambers.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chambers is keeping the position for now.
Chambers wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chambers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chambers is trying to get back to full guard.
Turner wants to work for an arm triangle but Chambers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turner trying to control from half guard but Chambers is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chambers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turner tries for a kimura but Chambers is defending well.
Chambers is looking to regain half guard here but Turner keeps moving and retains side control.
Chambers is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turner working away.
Turner swings around for an armbar but Chambers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Turner's guard.
Turner keeping full guard, as Chambers tries to pass.
Turner being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Chambers trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chambers passes into half guard.
Chambers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chambers trying to control but Turner is having none of it.
Chambers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Turner working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chambers looking to control but Turner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chambers goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Turner turns into him and now he's in Chambers's guard.
Chambers wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chambers trying to control the position.
Chambers is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Chambers.
Chambers is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chambers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chambers is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
Turner slips nicely into half guard.
Chambers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Turner dominated that 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!
Turner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chambers on his heels. He'll look to pass Chambers's guard now, I'm sure.
Turner advances position into side control!
Mack Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Chambers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chambers has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers tries to buck Turner off but Turner is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers prevents Turner from moving into mount.
Chambers is trying to get back to half guard.
Turner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chambers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chambers regains half guard there - taking advantage of Turner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chambers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chambers is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chambers is looking to get to half guard.
Turner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chambers is on top in guard.
Chambers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Chambers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Turner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Turner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Turner!
Turner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chambers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turner trying to control the position but Chambers is working away.
Chambers is holding Turner down, trying to stall.
Turner trying to control the action but Chambers is working from the bottom.
Turner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chambers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turner uses his free foot to push down on Chambers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chambers.
Chambers tries to lock up and control but Turner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is desperately trying to improve his position but Turner has a good base and remains in mount.
Chambers looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Chambers is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Turner gets his way!
Turner 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, Chambers has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chambers defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chambers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
Chambers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turner has escaped and now he's on top!
Turner drops back looking for a leg! Chambers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chambers manages to kick Turner off! Turner jumps back into Chambers's guard.
Chambers working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 18:20
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 18:20
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Turner!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love Aikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes to the cage accompanied by Theme tune to muslamic ray guns. 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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202 lbs
15 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Xavier Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Love Aikawa!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aikawa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Styles is trying to defend but Aikawa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aikawa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aikawa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Aikawa tries to control but Styles wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aikawa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Styles has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aikawa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Aikawa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Styles can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aikawa trying to control but Styles is having none of it.
Styles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aikawa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Aikawa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aikawa trying to control but Styles is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aikawa tries to control but Styles wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aikawa controlling the pace for now.
Aikawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Styles is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aikawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aikawa looking for a guillotine from mount but Styles is having none of it.
Styles is squirming around, avoiding Aikawa's attempts to control the action.
Aikawa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Styles to take his back!
Styles is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Styles showing good submission defense here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa has got one arm under Styles's chin. This could be trouble... Styles trying to control the other hand but Aikawa gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Styles has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Love Aikawa!
Love Aikawa very nearly forgot to thank Bellum Dominum amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Xavier Styles spoke after the fight, saying 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Zol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Bad Man as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Zol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Williams!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zol closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zol works his way into full mount!
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zol can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Zol controlling from the full mount.
Zol tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zol content just to control the position here.
Zol prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
Williams has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zol content just to control the position here.
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Zol's attempts to control the action.
Zol controlling from the full mount.
Zol wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zol takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams tries to hold on but Zol postures up.
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Zol's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams regains half guard.
Williams is not content to let Zol control the position.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zol preventing the sweep.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zol controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zol defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zol trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zol defends well.
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zol might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams has his foot on Zol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zol works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zol rolls with it to try and escape but Williams cranks on the arm and Zol is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Williams!
Jackson Williams is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jackson Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DOLLADREW smoking a blunt drinking a beer!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Drew Carvalho will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drew Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots and misses
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carvalho moves into the clinch.
Carvalho throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carvalho's coach down at Amsterdam MMA gym - $ 45 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Carvalho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Carvalho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Carvalho.
Carvalho lands with a light punch inside.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carvalho pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Carvalho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Carvalho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith is working for takedown but Carvalho is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carvalho gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Carvalho.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Carvalho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carvalho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carvalho lands with a left to the head.
Carvalho lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Carvalho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carvalho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Carvalho.
Carvalho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Carvalho pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carvalho dips a shoulder and cracks Smith with a mighty uppercut! Smith falls back against the cage and Carvalho unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smith is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Carvalho screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Carvalho!
Drew Carvalho is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Drew Carvalho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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