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Madness Insanity Vol 11 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahul Ablack (ranked 5360 p4p, 6717 weight class) and James Shortman (ranked 165 p4p, 187 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahul Ablack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Shortman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shortman shoots in but Ablack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shortman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shortman trying to control the pace.
Shortman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ablack defend it? Shortman steps over the head and cranks it - Ablack is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shortman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Shortman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Barroso (ranked 4888 p4p, 5058 weight class) and Vicente Guevara (ranked 510 p4p, 516 weight class). Luis Barroso has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barroso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vicente Guevara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guevara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barroso circles away quickly and effectively.
Barroso dodges the punch combination from Guevara.
Guevara fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Guevara misses.
And Barroso counters with a quick kick to the body but Guevara blocks it.
Barroso needs to keep his hands up - Guevara had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guevara.
Guevara throws a right and a left that Barroso avoids nicely.
Guevara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barroso slips a jab from Guevara.
Barroso walks into a straight right hand from Guevara.
No joy there for Guevara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barroso thinks about countering with a head kick.
Guevara fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara throws out a leg kick but Barroso moves out of range and Guevara only half commits.
It looked like Barroso was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guevara misses with the combination.
Guevara instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Guevara.
Guevara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guevara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guevara throws a big shot that misses.
Barroso wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barroso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barroso tries to score with some ground and pound. Guevara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Check out the look on Barroso's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barroso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guevara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barroso throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Guevara is looking to regain half guard here but Barroso keeps moving and retains side control.
Barroso stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Guevara throws a nice looking combination but Barroso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guevara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barroso is able to avoid easily.
Barroso tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Guevara manages to circle out of the way.
Barroso shoots in and bounces Guevara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Guevara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Guevara can't keep his opponent in guard - Barroso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barroso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guevara's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barroso has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Guevara defend it? Barroso steps over the head and cranks it - Guevara is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Barroso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Barroso!
After winning the bout, Luis Barroso 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Butter (ranked 24082 p4p, 5725 weight class) and Daniel Rydel (ranked 809 p4p, 662 weight class). Rydel has chosen Discoland Flex as his entrance music. Daniel Rydel looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Butter !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Rydel!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butter throws a big counter combination but Rydel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Butter avoids the head kick by Rydel.
Rydel clinches up against the cage.
Rydel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Butter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rydel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butter tries to sprawl but Rydel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Butter trying to control but Rydel postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butter actively working from the bottom here.
Butter is trying to control but Rydel passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydel wants to stand but Butter has his arm trapped.
Butter tries to buck Rydel off but Rydel is having none of it.
Rydel working the head and body with strikes.
Rydel working away.
Rydel prevents Butter from escaping the position.
Rydel tries to stand but Butter is controlling his head.
Butter wants to control but Rydel postures up.
Rydel controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Butter tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rydel easily slips into full mount!
Butter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rydel landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rydel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydel avoids the attempt from Butter to control.
Rydel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Butter is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rydel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rydel 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.
Butter wants to control from the top but Rydel keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydel is controlling Butter 's posture.
Butter passes Rydel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Butter is thwarting Rydel's attempts to control the position.
Rydel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Butter 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Butter 's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rydel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Butter defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Butter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rydel on the ground.
Butter can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Rydel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Butter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rydel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been informed that Rydel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Butter looks for a takedown but Rydel sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Butter .
Butter has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Butter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydel darts in and clinches Butter up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Butter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Butter decides to pull guard.
Butter manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rydel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydel moves into the clinch.
Rydel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rydel shoots in but no luck this time.
Rydel tries to clinch but Butter moves away
and Butter counters with a left and a right that stings Rydel.
Rydel is breathing heavily.
Rydel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Butter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Butter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rydel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Butter somewhat.
Butter is looking to clinch but Rydel is avoiding it.
Rydel throws a counter combo.
Butter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rydel to the ground. Butter is now in Rydel's guard.
Butter wants to control from the top but Rydel keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butter tries to free his leg and advance position but Rydel is retaining full guard.
Butter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rydel's guard.
Butter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rydel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Butter , into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydel stands and throws Butter 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Butter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rydel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butter , who protects the arm well.
That's four 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.
Rydel controlling the position.
Butter is trying to control Rydel's posture but Rydel avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butter seems a little lost for a moment, as Rydel dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Rydel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rydel moves into the clinch successfully.
Butter is trying to break the clinch but Rydel has him pressed against the cage.
Butter misses with a knee to the head.
Butter jumps guard but Rydel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Butter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Butter working hard to break the clinch.
Butter is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Butter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butter is trying to push Rydel away but Rydel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rydel successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydel wants to sweep here but Butter controlling him for the moment.
Rydel has his foot on Butter 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butter works his way back into a safe position though.
Rydel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydel keeping moving, preventing Butter from controlling successfully.
Butter tries to free his leg and advance position but Rydel is retaining full guard.
Rydel 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.
Butter wants to stand but Rydel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rydel trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jim Butter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rydel pinned against the cage. Rydel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rydel rushes Butter and presses him up against the cage.
Rydel tries to pull guard but Butter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rydel successfully pulls guard.
Rydel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Butter defends it easily.
Butter with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydel wants to improve his position but instead Butter has moved into half guard.
Butter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Butter wants to free his trapped foot but Rydel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Butter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Butter wants to stand but Rydel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rydel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rydel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Butter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rydel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rydel has his foot on Butter 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butter works his way back into a safe position though.
Rydel keeping moving, preventing Butter from controlling successfully.
Butter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Butter is really struggling to control Rydel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Rydel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rydel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Rydel!
Daniel Rydel made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'dejte mi další zápas, jsem pÅ™ipravený nastoupit kdykoliv s kýmkoliv a v jakékoliv váhové kategorii'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Dean (ranked 4885 p4p, 4964 weight class) and Jaguar Jones (ranked 220 p4p, 225 weight class). Dean comes into the arena with On to something blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Dean!
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, Jaguar Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Dean tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Dean has Jones pressed against the cage.
Jones tightens his grip and picks Dean up, before dumping him to the ground. Dean manages to land in guard.
Dean pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Dean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Dean's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones postures up in Dean's guard and throws a big left but Dean blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dean is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dean wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Dean's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones stands up from Dean's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Dean gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dean on his heels. He'll look to pass Dean's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Dean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dean manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Dean's guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Jones stands and throws Dean's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones tries for a kimura but Dean is defending well.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Dean controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaguar Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Dean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dean chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dean's guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dean to the mat! Dean manages to get full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dean wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dean keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Dean blocks nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dean wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hugo Dean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dean stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the head kick by Dean.
Some wild striking there from Dean.
A shot to the liver by Dean. Beautiful body shot.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Dean takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dean is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaguar Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dean has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Dean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones is trying to trip Dean. He has hold of a leg but Dean is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dean kicks Jones off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jaguar Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dean has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Dean defends the submission attempt.
Dean kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Hugo Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dean clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hugo Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaguar Jones.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dean pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dean has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalls.
Jones tries for a takedown but Dean manages to get underhooks.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Dean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dean can't break the clinch.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Dean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Dean is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Dean is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Dean wants to break the clinch but can't.
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.
Dean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Dean's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dean has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Dean.
Dean stands up.
Dean misses with the combination.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hugo Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Dean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hugo Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaguar Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy body kick from Dean
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Dean fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaguar Jones!
Hugo Dean spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm coming backk'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lotta Cox (ranked 3854 p4p, 2634 weight class) and Joachin Svenson (ranked 425 p4p, 309 weight class). Lotta Cox has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lotta Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joachin Svenson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenson throws a nice looking combination but Cox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cox misses with a straight right.
Svenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cox throws out the jab.
Svenson ducks under a wild hook from Cox.
Despite the aggression on Svenson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Cox as he connects with a hook.
Cox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svenson counters with a good, hard body kick but Cox shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Cox misses its intended target.
Svenson ducks under a wild hook from Cox.
Cox throws a shot to the body.
Cox steps in with a hook that catches Svenson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Cox follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Svenson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lotta Cox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Miller (ranked 2428 p4p, 2603 weight class) and Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 93 p4p, 99 weight class). Miller's entrance music is Not Falling. A fine choice. Dmitri Zaitsev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eddie Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitri Zaitsev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaitsev.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaitsev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miller working away.
Zaitsev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zaitsev is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Zaitsev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Miller has the hooks in. Zaitsev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Miller patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zaitsev is really stuck here.
Zaitsev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Miller.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working for the choke.
Zaitsev is really stuck here.
Miller working for a choke but Zaitsev is defending well.
Miller tries to get the hooks in deep but Zaitsev pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zaitsev wants to get back to full guard.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Zaitsev is defending well.
Zaitsev looking for submissions off his back.
Zaitsev wants to get back to full guard.
Miller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zaitsev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller prevents Zaitsev from improving his position.
Zaitsev is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zaitsev trying to control the position.
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaitsev is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Zaitsev 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Zaitsev shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaitsev.
Eddie Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Zaitsev fails with the takedown.
Zaitsev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaitsev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zaitsev wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Zaitsev defending well.
Zaitsev is not content to let Miller control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaitsev is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zaitsev!
Miller content just to control the position here.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaitsev is looking to escape.
Miller is really struggling to control Zaitsev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zaitsev is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount.
Zaitsev tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miller trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Zaitsev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaitsev is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Zaitsev defends the submission attempt.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaitsev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eddie Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaitsev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zaitsev working a defensive guard but Miller manages to pass into side control anyway.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep but Miller has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev wants to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller prevents Zaitsev from getting the reversal.
Miller tries to control but Zaitsev wriggling away.
Miller prevents Zaitsev from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Miller dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Zaitsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaitsev tries to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaitsev.
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zaitsev can't fight it off and eventually Miller manages to take the fight to the floor. Zaitsev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zaitsev wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zaitsev keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller trying to control but Zaitsev is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Miller tries to sprawl but Zaitsev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zaitsev working Miller over with strikes.
Dmitri Zaitsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to hold on to Zaitsev's head to control him but Zaitsev postures up.
Zaitsev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller trying to control here.
Zaitsev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zaitsev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller tries to roll over but Zaitsev keeps him under control.
Miller trying to control but Zaitsev postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Eddie Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zaitsev is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zaitsev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
Miller 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.
Zaitsev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaitsev's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaitsev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zaitsev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Doc Hoya (ranked 4764 p4p, 5633 weight class) and Bobby Harley (ranked 219 p4p, 254 weight class). Doc Hoya could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Harley's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doc Hoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Harley!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoya misses with a takedown attempt
and Harley counters by moving into the clinch.
Hoya looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Harley manages to break the clinch.
Harley lands a lovely overhand right.
Harley shoots in and bounces Hoya off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harley works over Hoya with some ground and pound from guard.
Harley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harley controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
 Hoya is rocked!
Harley passes Hoya's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oh Hoya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harley lands a big elbow - Hoya is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Harley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Harley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Emelianenko (ranked 3005 p4p, 3158 weight class) and Second Wife (ranked 338 p4p, 350 weight class). Emelianenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mala Dama - Kabat. This should be a great matchup!
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265
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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 Las Vegas, Roman Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Second Wife!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelianenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 It looks like Second Wife has been cut.
Wife misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Wife lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wife. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Wife is out of range.
Wife throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
A quick step to the side and Emelianenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wife moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Emelianenko with a hook.
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wife finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
Wife throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko works the jab nicely.
Emelianenko circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wife to the canvas! Wife doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Emelianenko keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Emelianenko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liu Bei (ranked 5046 p4p, 22012 weight class) and Ikmal Jabar (ranked 564 p4p, 686 weight class). Ikmal Jabar 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Liu Bei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ikmal Jabar!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jabar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bei throws out the jab.
Jabar looks to score with a jab to the body but Bei is just out of range.
Bei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jabar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jabar throws the left hand but Bei avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bei misses the target.
A head kick misses from Bei.
No joy there for Bei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ikmal Jabar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jabar throws a right hand that Bei ducks under and follows up with a left that Bei also avoids with ease.
Jabar walks into a left hand.
It looks like Ikmal Jabar has been cut.
Jabar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bei looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabar is just out of range.
Jabar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jabar throws a head kick that Bei semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bei works the jab nicely.
Jabar lands with a kick to the temple. Bei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jabar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bei moves out of range as Jabar throws a body kick.
Bei misses with the combination.
Jabar misses with a head kick.
Bei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jabar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jabar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jabar slips a jab from Bei.
Bei throws a big shot that misses.
Jabar throws a head kick that misses.
Bei blocks a head kick by Jabar.
Bei slips a jab and a cross from Jabar.
Jabar tests Bei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jabar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jabar.
Bei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jabar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jabar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Bei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jabar.
Jabar tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabar looks to score with a jab to the body but Bei is just out of range.
Jabar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jabar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bei blocks a head kick by Jabar.
A quick step to the side and Bei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jabar scores with a head kick.
Bei feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jabar sprawling to the canvas! Jabar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bei finish him?!
 Jabar is rocked!
Bei throws a head kick that misses.
Jabar is still on wobbly legs! Can Bei finish him?
Good work by Bei as he checks the leg kick.
Jabar tries a head kick but it misses.
Bei cracks Jabar with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liu Bei!
Liu Bei made sure to mention his sponsor, HARDCORE Threads in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Benjamin (ranked 4602 p4p, 4845 weight class) and Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 573 p4p, 590 weight class). Ezekiel Broomsdale is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Broomsdale or perhaps it was just good defense by Benjamin, which made it look bad.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Broomsdale has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Broomsdale lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benjamin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benjamin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Ezekiel Broomsdale has been cut.
Benjamin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benjamin misses with a series of wild punches.
Benjamin misses with a hook
so Broomsdale counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Broomsdale seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Broomsdale postures up.
Benjamin is wriggling around but Broomsdale manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benjamin looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benjamin is looking to escape.
Benjamin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Broomsdale on the ground.
Broomsdale seems to be looking for submissions.
Broomsdale controlling the action here.
Broomsdale is working for a kimura but Benjamin is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale is pressing down on Benjamin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamin is holding on for now.
Broomsdale is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Broomsdale is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Benjamin is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Benjamin flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Broomsdale anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Benjamin and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Broomsdale slips an arm under Benjamin chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Broomsdale has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Broomsdale is squeezing on Benjamin like an anaconda would it's prey. Benjamin fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ezekiel Broomsdale!
Ezekiel Broomsdale gave a mention to Coconut Supplement Co. (10% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Fred Benjamin had this to say: 'C'mon man'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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