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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preuss Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Halford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halford is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Judas Priest - Grinder. Rob Halford has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Preuss Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Halford!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanderlei Silva fails to land the takedown.
Halford slaps away a takedown attempt from Wanderlei Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wanderlei Silva tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Wanderlei Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halford blocks the strikes from Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Halford asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wanderlei Silva wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Halford blocks the strikes from Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei Silva is looking for a sweep.
Halford landing strikes.
Halford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Halford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Halford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wanderlei Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halford on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanderlei Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wanderlei Silva misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Halford working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Halford is putting a hurting on Wanderlei Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like Preuss Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
Halford scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wanderlei Silva to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halford landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Preuss Wanderlei Silva's cut is getting worse.
Halford takes a little break here. Wanderlei Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halford working the head and body with strikes.
Jeez, Preuss Wanderlei Silva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Preuss Wanderlei Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rob Halford!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Tyrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iago Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Tyrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iago Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado misses with a few strikes there.
Tyrone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maldonado as he avoids it easily.
Maldonado throws a nice looking combination but Tyrone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maldonado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maldonado stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyrone. Tyrone gets slowly back to his feet.
Maldonado throws a push kick but Tyrone slaps the foot to one side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maldonado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Tyrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone looking for a takedown.
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldonado moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone pushes him off.
Tyrone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tyrone could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tyrone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maldonado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyrone.
Tyrone prevents Maldonado from standing back up.
Maldonado is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.
Maldonado is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone trying to mount his opponent but Maldonado defends it.
Maldonado pushes Tyrone off looking to stand but Tyrone dives back in and keeps control.
Maldonado looks gassed!
Tyrone in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Maldonado tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tyrone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chuck Tyrone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Glen. Belfort is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bate Pesadão. Vitor Belfort struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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201 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort throws a hook to the side of Sparks's head but Sparks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparks looks to land a left hand but Belfort moved out of range nicely.
Sparks throws a combination. Belfort tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Vitor Belfort has been cut.
Sparks lands a glancing blow to the side of Belfort's head.
Belfort connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Jimmy Sparks has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparks throws a big shot that misses.
Belfort missing with a left hand there. Sparks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belfort throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparks closes the distance and clinches up with Belfort, looking for a takedown. Sparks pushes Belfort against the cage but Belfort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sparks throws a right hand that Belfort ducks under and follows up with a left that Belfort also avoids with ease.
Sparks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sparks loses concentration momentarily and Belfort pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Sparks crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Belfort finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitor Belfort!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between joe d (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magalhaes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Last Of The Mohicans Soundtrack. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, joe d!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcello Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
d shoots for a double leg takedown but Magalhaes sprawls well. He's pushed d's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
d scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
d working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
d really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magalhaes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
d thows a huge punch but Magalhaes dodges it nicely.
Magalhaes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Magalhaes throws a nice looking combination but d bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magalhaes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. d tries to avoid it but Magalhaes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag d to the ground. d escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magalhaes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. d tries to avoid it but Magalhaes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag d to the ground. d escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
d blocks a head kick by Magalhaes.
Magalhaes looks gassed!
d throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magalhaes was covering up waiting for the punch and d finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Magalhaes looking to hit a scissor sweep but d is one step ahead there.
d will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
d drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and d jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
d landing with the ground and pound.
Magalhaes is looking for a triangle but d pushes his legs off easily.
d works over Magalhaes with some ground and pound from guard.
d 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.
d landing with the ground and pound.
Magalhaes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magalhaes looking to hit a scissor sweep but d is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magalhaes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magalhaes wants to stand up but d is controlling him.
d trying to control the position from guard on top but Magalhaes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
d lands a couple of elbows.
d 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.
d trying to control the position from guard on top but Magalhaes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
d trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
d with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
d passes into half guard.
Magalhaes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but d pulls his head out easily.
Magalhaes tries to get to full guard but d has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magalhaes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but d pulls his head out easily.
d is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but d scores with a couple of nice shots.
d is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magalhaes sees it coming and defends easily.
Magalhaes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magalhaes keeping full guard, as d tries to pass.
Magalhaes wants to sweep but no luck.
d connects with a couple of short punches.
Magalhaes keeping moving, preventing d from controlling successfully.
Magalhaes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for d!
d really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
d takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Magalhaes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
d gets back to half guard.
d taking some punishment here, with Magalhaes in his half guard.
Magalhaes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. d defending well though.
Magalhaes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magalhaes is trying to work for a kimura but d is defending well.
d is defending against the submission attempts here by Magalhaes.
d moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joe d dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
d scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
d working Magalhaes over with strikes.
Magalhaes tries to roll over but d keeps him under control.
d passes to full mount!
d is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Magalhaes is surviving well by controlling d's body position as best he can.
d wants to control the pace but Magalhaes is squirming around nicely.
Magalhaes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
d landing shots from mount.
Magalhaes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
You get the feeling that Magalhaes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
d looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magalhaes taking shots to the head.
d has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magalhaes is trying to escape the mount.
d wants to finish this one by submission but Magalhaes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from d.
Magalhaes can't escape the position.
d looking for a guillotine from mount but Magalhaes is having none of it.
d is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Magalhaes is surviving well by controlling d's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes is trying to escape the mount.
joe d overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
d cracks Magalhaes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Magalhaes is wriggling around trying to escape.
d trying to control but Magalhaes is having none of it.
d is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Magalhaes is surviving well by controlling d's body position as best he can.
Magalhaes is squirming around, avoiding d's attempts to control the action.
Magalhaes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
d looking to secure an arm triangle but Magalhaes defends it well.
Magalhaes gets back to half guard.
Magalhaes tries to get to full guard but d has control of the leg.
Magalhaes gets back to full guard.
Magalhaes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead d passes into half guard.
d is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magalhaes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
d scoring with strikes to the body and head.
d is working for a kimura but Magalhaes is defending it quite comfortably.
Magalhaes is pressing down on d's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
d is looking to work some ground and pound but Magalhaes has wrist control.
Magalhaes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. d defends it easily.
d keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magalhaes's head.
d stops Magalhaes from standing up.
d preventing the sweep.
Magalhaes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and d defends well.
Magalhaes has his foot on d's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. d works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joe d dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Magalhaes as d shoots in.
Magalhaes throws a nice looking combination but d bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
d lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
d misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magalhaes tries a head kick but it misses.
Marcello Magalhaes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
d misses with a takedown
and Magalhaes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joe d. That's going to take a lot out of him.
d trying to keep a closed guard but Magalhaes is proving a slippery customer.
d is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magalhaes is aware though and is defending well.
d keeping full guard, as Magalhaes tries to pass.
Magalhaes 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.
d has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magalhaes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magalhaes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on d, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes tries to sprawl but d drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Magalhaes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magalhaes keeping moving, preventing d from controlling successfully.
Magalhaes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
d is pressing down on Magalhaes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
d throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magalhaes is in close to d's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magalhaes 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.
d working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
d is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magalhaes is aware though and is defending well.
Magalhaes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magalhaes lands a couple of digs.
Magalhaes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magalhaes advances to half guard.
d is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magalhaes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magalhaes cracks d with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes with good strikes from the mount here!
Magalhaes with a couple of short strikes.
Magalhaes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
d in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
d holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Magalhaes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
d is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magalhaes is working for a guillotine from mount but d frees his head quite easily.
d is working to get back to half guard.
d is in a horrible position here. Magalhaes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
d sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magalhaes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but d sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
d slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
d has momentary wrist control but Magalhaes slips an elbow through the middle.
d is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magalhaes defends well.
d is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magalhaes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
joe d is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
d manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magalhaes tries to free his leg and advance position but d is retaining full guard.
Marcello Magalhaes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magalhaes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcello Magalhaes.
Well d 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... joe d!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Wattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Combs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Break Stuff. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wattson's choice of entrance music: Weapon Of Choice - Fatboy Slim. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Wattson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs misses with a head kick.
Combs lands with a shot to the body.
Wattson avoids the head kick by Combs.
Some bone on bone action there as Combs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Combs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wattson circles away quickly and effectively.
Combs tries a head kick but it misses.
Combs throws a shot to the body.
Combs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wattson misses with a body kick.
Combs lands with a straight right. Wattson didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Ron Wattson has been cut.
Sean Combs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Combs throws a sloppy head kick and Wattson moves out of range easily.
Combs works over Wattson's head and body with a nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Combs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wattson misses with a low kick.
Combs lands a body shot.
Wattson looks gassed!
Combs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Combs trying to control the position but Wattson is working away.
Wattson wants to control but Combs postures up.
Combs gets to mount! Wattson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Combs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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26
293 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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26
300 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregory Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Forrest Glover!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Glover manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Black keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Glover's head.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black throws and elbow that misses. Glover uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Glover!
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
Glover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Glover postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Black is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Glover, into his guard.
Black throws and elbow that misses. Glover uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Glover!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Glover is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Black is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Black has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Black throws and elbow that misses. Glover uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Glover!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Glover postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Black is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Glover, into his guard.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Glover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glover working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black throws and elbow that misses. Glover uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Glover!
Glover drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Black dives on top into guard.
Glover utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Glover utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black throws and elbow that misses. Glover uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Glover!
Glover has gone for a leg lock! Black slips out almost immediately though and dives into Glover's guard.
Black trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black lands a couple of digs.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Black dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Black fails to land the takedown.
Glover gets caught flat footed, as Black shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Black throws a strike but Glover rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Black looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Glover won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Glover drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Glover as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Black screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Glover! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Forrest Glover!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Huttunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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19
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Huttunen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Huttunen does it's job there.
Huttunen lands a glancing blow to the side of Riley's head.
Huttunen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riley.
Huttunen misses the jab.
Huttunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Huttunen.
Huttunen misses the jab.
Huttunen throws a hook but Riley avoids it easily.
Riley tries to clinch up but Huttunen circles away and keeps his distance.
Huttunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Huttunen.
Huttunen lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huttunen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huttunen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riley slips under a jab.
Riley dodges the punch combination from Huttunen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huttunen misses with a straight left.
Riley blocks a jab.
Huttunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but Huttunen shows good takedown defense.
Riley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huttunen throws out the jab.
Huttunen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huttunen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riley has time to react.
Huttunen misses with a looping left.
Huttunen missing with a left hand there. Riley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huttunen misses with an uppercut. Riley saw that one coming.
Huttunen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Riley avoids the body shot from Huttunen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huttunen throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
Huttunen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leo Huttunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huttunen.
Huttunen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huttunen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huttunen lands a slapping body shot.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch but Huttunen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huttunen misses the jab.
Riley slips under a jab from Huttunen.
Riley ducks under a wild hook from Huttunen.
Riley slips under a jab from Huttunen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Huttunen misses the target.
Huttunen misses with an uppercut. Riley saw that one coming.
Huttunen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Huttunen misses.
Riley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Huttunen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riley staying out of range there.
Huttunen misses with a straight left.
Riley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huttunen.
Riley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Huttunen finds it's way round the side to connect with Riley's head.
A big left from Huttunen misses.
Huttunen misses with a few strikes there.
Huttunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Riley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huttunen throws a big shot that misses.
Huttunen misses with a hook. Riley ducked under it nicely.
Huttunen misses with an uppercut. Riley saw that one coming.
Riley slips under a jab from Huttunen.
Huttunen misses with an uppercut.
Huttunen throws a hook but Riley avoids it easily.
Riley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huttunen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riley.
A swing and a miss from Huttunen.
Huttunen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huttunen as he jumps to the side.
Riley is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Huttunen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Huttunen.
Huttunen misses with a series of wild punches.
Huttunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Riley.
Nice shot lands for Huttunen.
Riley fails with the takedown.
Riley slips a straight right by Huttunen.
Huttunen swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Huttunen lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Riley can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Huttunen and Riley drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Huttunen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Huttunen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knuckles's choice of entrance music: Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu. Frank Mir could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Knuckles's chin.
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29
265 lbs
17 - 8 - 2 |
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28
270 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Mir.
Knuckles rushes Mir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knuckles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mir has had enough of the clinch but Knuckles keeps him there for the moment.
Mir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knuckles smiles and moves away.
Knuckles fakes the leg kick and cracks Mir in the body.
Mir takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Mir just misses with a punch to the body.
Mir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frank Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt - Knuckles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knuckles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mir somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles throws out a loose jab but Mir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimmy Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mir drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knuckles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knuckles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knuckles!
Knuckles tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mir looking for a sweep but Knuckles has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Knuckles is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir lands a nice hook to Knuckles's body. Knuckles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knuckles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mir.
Mir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mir looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knuckles tries to avoid it but Mir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knuckles to the ground. Knuckles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knuckles throws the left hand but Mir avoids the punch easily.
Mir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Mir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a low kick, looking for Mir's leg but Mir calmly moves out of range.
Mir is looking to wear down Knuckles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mir takes one to the side of the head.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knuckles loads up on a big right hand but Mir slips the punch.
Knuckles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mir checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mir. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles stuffs the takedown.
Knuckles closes the distance and clinches.
Knuckles is working Mir over against the cage.
Mir has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knuckles uses from the top position.
Knuckles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mir's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knuckles defends well.
Mir working for submissions but it's allowed Knuckles to get to half guard.
Mir is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Knuckles jumps into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Knuckles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knuckles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knuckles misses with a body punch
and Mir counters with a nice body shot.
Mir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knuckles circles away.
A nice combination there by Mir.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Mir misses
and Knuckles counters with an outside leg kick.
Mir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Mir's shoulder, as Mir tries to avoid the shot.
Knuckles feints and then cracks Mir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mir down.
Knuckles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Knuckles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knuckles is looking to clinch.
Knuckles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick. Mir looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knuckles. Knuckles obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mir blocks a leg kick.
Knuckles lands a nice shot that snaps Mir's head back.
Frank Mir's cut is getting worse.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mir checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knuckles punishes Mir's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mir counters with a single leg into guard. Knuckles didn't expect that.
Knuckles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knuckles can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knuckles has control of Mir's left arm, preventing Mir from doing any damage.
Mir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knuckles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mir has Knuckles in his guard.
Knuckles is looking to stand up but Mir won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles gets to his feet. Mir looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mir avoids the head kick by Knuckles.
Mir blocks a leg kick.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Mir checks it.
Mir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knuckles counters with a good low kick that Mir was not able to check.
Knuckles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knuckles tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knuckles jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Mir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knuckles doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Mir misses
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank Mir's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mir looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knuckles counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knuckles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mir's head.
Knuckles throws a hook to the side of Mir's head but Mir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
That's time! Mir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Knuckles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mir checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Knuckles.
Mir blocks a head kick by Knuckles.
Jimmy Knuckles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knuckles.
Mir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knuckles sprawls well. Knuckles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Knuckles tenderised Mir's leg. Mir is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mir on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles slips under a jab from Mir.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knuckles feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mir sprawling to the canvas! Mir rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knuckles finish him?!
Mir is rocked!
Jeez, Frank Mir's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A shot to the body from Mir misses
and Knuckles counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Knuckles!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronn Blackwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackwater is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Whom the Bell Tolls. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
211 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
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29
210 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Pato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronn Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackwater looks for the body kick but Pato saw that one coming.
Pato misses with an uppercut.
Pato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blackwater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackwater slips a jab and a cross from Pato.
Pato throws a head kick that misses.
Blackwater wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Pato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blackwater avoids the head kick by Pato.
Pato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blackwater doesn't seem bothered though.
Blackwater doesn't manage to clinch there - Pato circles away.
Blackwater tries to keep at a distance but Pato has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater pushes off an throws an elbow but Pato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pato breaks the clinch.
Blackwater tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pato counters with a low kick, right behind Blackwater 's knee.
Blackwater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pato moves away.
Pato slips a straight right by Blackwater.
Pato looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackwater is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blackwater - that will leave a mark!
Pato avoids the head kick by Blackwater.
Blackwater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackwater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blackwater misses with a straight right.
Pato rushes Blackwater and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blackwater or not.
Pato being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Pato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blackwater missing with knees to the body.
Blackwater is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pato is defending well for now.
Pato tries to land a knee to the head but Blackwater blocks with his arms.
Pato takes an elbow to the temple.
Blackwater takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Bronn Blackwater has been cut.
Pato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pato!
Blackwater moves out of range of the body kick.
Blackwater blocks a head kick by Pato.
Blackwater wants to clinch
and Pato holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pato avoiding damage as Blackwater throws knees to the body.
Pato looking to slow down the pace here.
Blackwater lands an elbow that stopped Pato in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Alex Pato has been cut.
Pato swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackwater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blackwater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pato gets tackled into the cage by Blackwater. Blackwater maintains the clinch.
Blackwater connects with a knee to the head.
Pato breaks the clinch.
Pato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackwater looks to clinch
and Pato counters with a nice body shot.
Pato lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blackwater backs up against the cage.
Pato lands with a shot to the body.
Pato throws a sloppy head kick and Blackwater moves out of range easily.
Blackwater throws a jab but it's blocked by Pato.
Blackwater on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pato misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Pato misses
and Blackwater counters by clinching up.
Blackwater tries to land knees in the clinch but Pato avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Pato.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pato tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blackwater missing with knees to the body.
Pato breaks from the clinch.
Blackwater clinches up against the cage.
Pato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blackwater.
Blackwater throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackwater backwards.
Blackwater misses with an elbow strike.
Pato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pato stalling against the cage.
Blackwater throws an elbow that misses.
Blackwater with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Pato.
Blackwater looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blackwater pushes off an throws an elbow but Pato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pato blocks an elbow strike from Blackwater.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Pato dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Pato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pato jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackwater stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackwater misses with a straight right.
Pato digs a good body shot into Blackwater's ribs.
Pato throws a sloppy head kick
and Blackwater counters by clinching up.
Blackwater tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pato taking a breather.
Blackwater is looking to control Pato's arms but Pato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blackwater has his back to the cage.
Pato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackwater backwards.
Blackwater has Pato pressed against the cage.
Pato blocks an elbow strike.
Pato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pato tries to land a knee to the head but Blackwater blocks with his arms.
Blackwater is breathing heavily.
Blackwater is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pato is defending well for now.
Blackwater tries to land knees in the clinch but Pato avoids the damage to the body.
Pato blocks an elbow strike.
Pato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater keeps the fight on the outside.
Pato clinches up with Blackwater and pushes him back against the cage.
Blackwater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pato avoids it.
Pato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pato trying to control the position but instead, Blackwater has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pato into the cage.
Pato dodges an elbow strike from Blackwater.
Nice body punch from Pato - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pato.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pato obliges.
Pato lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Pato.
Pato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackwater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A lazy body kick from Pato
and Blackwater counters with a head kick. That will keep Pato thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Good shot there by Pato.
Pato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pato scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick by Blackwater misses
and Pato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pato scoring well with a low kick there.
Pato lands a nice looking body shot.
Pato scores with a jab. Blackwater acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackwater tries to clinch up
and Pato counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice shot by Pato.
Pato scores with a kick to the body.
Blackwater tries to clinch
and Pato counters with a good, hard body kick but Blackwater shrugs it off.
Pato cracks a nice hook into Blackwater's ribs.
Pato throws a sloppy head kick and Blackwater moves out of range easily.
Pato throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pato scores with a jab.
Pato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackwater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pato lands a jab to Blackwater's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pato connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Pato.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pato.
Pato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alex Pato is winning the standup battle so far.
Pato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alex Pato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Pato.
Pato clinches up with Blackwater and pushes him back against the cage.
Pato taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pato avoids the elbow strike from Blackwater, against the cage.
Pato trying to land knees to the body.
Pato landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pato lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Pato dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pato slips a jab from Blackwater.
Blackwater swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pato counters by clinching up.
Blackwater lands an elbow just above Pato 's eye.
Pato breaks from the clinch.
Pato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackwater avoids the head kick by Pato.
Blackwater throws a head kick that misses.
Pato gets a clinch.
Pato manages to break the clinch.
Pato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blackwater jabs Pato right on the nose. Pato blinks but takes it well.
Blackwater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pato blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato closes the distance and pushes Blackwater back into the cage.
Pato lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blackwater as Pato tries to tie him up.
Pato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackwater stalling in the clinch but Pato improves position.
Pato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blackwater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blackwater is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pato is defending well for now.
Come on Pato - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Blackwater pushes off an throws an elbow but Pato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blackwater tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blackwater trying to control the position but instead, Pato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blackwater into the cage.
Blackwater is pushing Pato up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blackwater using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pato leaning against his opponent.
Blackwater taking a breather.
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.
Pato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackwater missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blackwater gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pato looking to throw knees to the head but Blackwater is blocking nicely.
Blackwater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pato avoids it.
Pato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pato thumps Blackwater with a low kick.
Pato moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pato lands a right hook to the body.
Pato misses with a body shot.
Pato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackwater.
Blackwater ducks right into an uppercut from Pato.
Nice uppercut lands for Pato. That snapped Blackwater's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato connects with an inside leg kick.
Pato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blackwater's calf.
A left lands for Pato.
Pato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackwater lands with a slapping head kick.
Pato throws a head kick that half lands.
Pato connects with a high kick.
Blackwater looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blackwater has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blackwater's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pato.
Pato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater misses with a head kick.
Pato throws a series of punches but Blackwater avoids them all with ease.
Blackwater throws a lazy head kick
and Pato counters with a two punch combo.
Blackwater avoids a kick to the body.
Blackwater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackwater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blackwater wants to clinch
and Pato counters with a good, hard body kick but Blackwater shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blackwater wants to clinch
and Pato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pato scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Pato clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pato is looking to clinch.
Blackwater takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pato darts in and clinches Blackwater up against the cage.
Pato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackwater backwards.
Pato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pato avoiding damage as Blackwater throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Pato.
A short body shot lands from Pato as the two fighters clinch.
Pato breaks the clinch.
Blackwater slips under a jab from Pato.
Blackwater cracks Pato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blackwater tries to clinch up
and Pato counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Blackwater is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Blackwater throws a lazy head kick
and Pato counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blackwater with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackwater with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pato lands a nice shot to the body.
Pato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pato dips to his left and cracks Blackwater with an uppercut!
Pato punishes Blackwater's body with a nice straight punch.
Pato lands with a nice body punch.
Pato throws a head kick that misses
and Blackwater counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pato using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blackwater has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pato thuds a left hand into Blackwater's body.
Some wild striking there from Pato.
Pato's corner calls for a 1-2. Pato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater wants to clinch
and Pato counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pato.
Blackwater looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pato moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blackwater tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pato counters with a leg kick.
Pato thuds his right hand into Blackwater's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pato misses with a body kick.
Blackwater avoids the head kick by Pato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pato misses with a head kick.
Pato thuds a left hand into Blackwater's body.
Blackwater closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pato counters with a low kick, right behind Blackwater 's knee.
Pato closes the distance and pushes Blackwater back into the cage.
Pato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackwater can do to turn this around?
Pato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blackwater is keeping busy.
Blackwater has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pato.
Blackwater has Pato pressed against the cage, preventing Pato from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blackwater lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alex Pato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pato has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blackwater lands an elbow inside.
Blackwater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pato avoids it.
Pato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater misses with a hook.
Blackwater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pato manages to avoid it.
Pato misses with a straight left.
Blackwater keeps the fight on the outside.
Pato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackwater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pato works the jab nicely.
Pato lands a jab.
Pato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackwater tries to clinch up
and Pato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Pato had his way with Bronn Blackwater in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blackwater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackwater closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackwater moves to clinch but Pato breaks away
and Pato counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pato lands a jab to Blackwater's midsection.
Blackwater plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blackwater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pato lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Pato.
Pato tests Blackwater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackwater is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater misses with a hook to the body
and Pato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blackwater avoids the body shot from Pato.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pato.
Pato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pato missing with a left hand there. Blackwater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pato, right into the meat.
Pato moves away from the strike by Blackwater.
Pato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blackwater throws a lazy right hand but Pato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Pato.
Blackwater falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pato counters with a thumping low kick.
Bronn Blackwater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato thows a body kick. Blackwater tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice jab there from Pato.
Pato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blackwater moves to clinch but Pato breaks away
and Pato makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blackwater really felt that one!
Decent striking displayed by Pato there.
Pato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blackwater's sensitive parts.
Pato throws a head kick that half lands.
Blackwater darts in trying to clinch
enabling Pato to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato moves into the clinch.
Pato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blackwater avoids it.
Pato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackwater slips a jab and a cross from Pato.
Blackwater tries to clinch but Pato moves away
and Pato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pato keeps Blackwater at a distance using the push kick.
Pato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackwater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blackwater scrambles back to his feet.
Blackwater tries to bum rush Pato with a series of wild strikes but Pato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick from Pato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pato lands with a nice body kick.
Pato scores with a head kick. Blackwater tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blackwater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pato, as that shot connected.
Pato tries to close the distance and clinch but Blackwater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pato misses with a wild body shot.
Pato misses with a series of wild punches.
Pato misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pato rushes Blackwater and presses him up against the cage.
Alex Pato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blackwater pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Pato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:44
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Pato!
Alex Pato retains his light heavyweight title!
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