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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Via Dios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dios comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Good low kicks
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Via Dios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Levin!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dios to the mat! Dios manages to get full guard.
Dios will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Levin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Levin slips nicely into half guard.
Dios wants to get back to his feet.
Levin is looking for submissions but instead, Dios has regained full guard.
Dios is wriggling around but Levin manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Levin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dios turns into him and now he's in Levin's guard.
Dios wants to control from the top but Levin keeps moving.
Dios is looking to stand up but Levin won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dios stands up from Levin's guard - Dios perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dios is looking to score with low kicks.
Levin cracks Dios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levin manages to avoid it.
Dios takes a jab right on the kisser.
Levin swings for the body but Dios moves out of range.
Dios really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Levin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Levin looks for a takedown but Dios sprawls well.
Levin avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dios throws a sloppy head kick
and Levin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Levin works over Dios with some ground and pound from guard.
Levin passes into half guard.
Levin wants to control but Dios is keeping him busy.
Levin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dios is just riding it out for now. Levin eventually gives up the hold.
Dios is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dios looks like he's trying to stand up.
Levin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Levin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Levin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Levin.
Dios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Levin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Levin.
Levin stands and throws Dios's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dios regains half guard, as Levin was trying to land strikes.
Dios is defending against the submission attempts here by Levin.
Levin wants to control but Dios is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dios knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Levin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levin throws a strike but Dios avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dios has momentary wrist control but Levin slips an elbow through the middle.
Levin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin in side control, throwing shots but Dios defends.
Levin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dios takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dios is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Levin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Levin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Levin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Levin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dios sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dios is looking for a sweep.
Levin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dios to see if he's OK.
Levin is working Dios over with some ground and pound from side control.
Levin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Levin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dios is not content to let Levin control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Levin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dios to see if he's OK.
Dios is trying to buck Levin off.
Levin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Levin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Levin is looking to clinch but Dios is avoiding it.
Via Dios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dios throws a hook to the side of Levin's head but Levin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Levin tries to clinch
and Dios counters with a nice leg kick.
Dios walks into a jab.
Levin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dios makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Levin avoids the body shot from Dios.
Levin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dios's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Levin misses with a head shot. Dios uses the momentum to regain guard.
Levin slips nicely into half guard.
Levin throws a strike but Dios avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Levin trying to control but Dios is working from the bottom.
Ariel Levin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Levin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Levin wants to control from the top but Dios keeps moving.
Levin stays in close to Dios's body and controls the position.
Dios looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Levin passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ariel Levin has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Levin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Levin wants to free his trapped foot but Dios is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Levin not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ariel Levin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Levin shoots in looking for a takedown. Dios tries to sprawl out of it but Levin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dios manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Via Dios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dios sprawls well. Dios wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Levin gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ariel Levin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Levin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariel Levin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murder comes to the cage accompanied by God Save the Queen. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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193 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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195 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Murder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith RunningRabbit!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and RunningRabbit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RunningRabbit.
Murder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RunningRabbit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murder. That did some damage!
RunningRabbit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murder manages to avoid it.
Murder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by RunningRabbit.
Murder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
RunningRabbit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murder was covering up waiting for the punch and RunningRabbit finishes the takedown easily into guard.
RunningRabbit postures up in Murder's guard and throws a big left but Murder blocks it.
RunningRabbit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as RunningRabbit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
RunningRabbit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murder's head.
RunningRabbit throws a strike but Murder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Murder!
RunningRabbit lands a nice shot to the head.
RunningRabbit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
RunningRabbit looking to finish with strikes here!
Murder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murder tries to get out of the position.
Murder is bucking up trying to escape but RunningRabbit cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Murder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for RunningRabbit on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murder is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RunningRabbit lands a heavy elbow.
RunningRabbit trying to control but Murder is having none of it.
RunningRabbit thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Murder takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
RunningRabbit is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Murder can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
RunningRabbit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Murder is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder is bucking up trying to escape but RunningRabbit cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Murder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
RunningRabbit postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Murder bigstyle! Two more strikes land for RunningRabbit and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith RunningRabbit!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Lehtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Superman's Song. Ricky Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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187 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jari Lehtonen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehtonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lehtonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Lehtonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Lehtonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Lehtonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Lehtonen misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lehtonen.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehtonen throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Lehtonen counters with a head kick.
Lehtonen connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Lehtonen slips the punch.
Lehtonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Lehtonen
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Lehtonen throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lehtonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range as Lehtonen throws a body kick.
Lehtonen misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Lehtonen 's knee.
Nice uppercut lands for Lehtonen. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Lehtonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith is rocked!
Smith slips under a jab from Lehtonen.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands a jab to Lehtonen's midsection.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lehtonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehtonen counters with a flying knee that drops Smith! Lehtonen dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Lehtonen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Tuomela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Candy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, To Catch a Predator. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van Candy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raimo Tuomela!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuomela fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Candy is out of range.
Candy throws a head kick but Tuomela moves out of range.
Tuomela throws a leg kick
and Candy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tuomela is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Candy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tuomela circles away.
Candy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Candy throws a sloppy head kick
and Tuomela counters with a low kick, right behind Candy 's knee.
Candy drives through and clinches with Tuomela against the cage.
Candy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tuomela is keeping busy.
Candy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Candy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Candy.
Tuomela lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuomela lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuomela is working Candy over against the cage.
Candy goes for a takedown attempt but Tuomela pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body punch from Tuomela.
Raimo Tuomela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Candy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Candy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tuomela. Tuomela obviously looking to wear him down.
Tuomela moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tuomela tries a head kick but it misses.
Candy throws a lazy head kick
and Tuomela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Candy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tuomela.
Candy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tuomela lands a left and a right that send Candy crashing to the mat, dazed. Tuomela thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Candy is rocked!
Tuomela cracks Candy with a hook to the temple - Candy is on wobbly legs here! Tuomela swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Candy falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tuomela wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raimo Tuomela!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorm Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Daaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Billie Holiday - Gloomy Sunday. Daaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Meshuggah - Mind's Mirror. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thorm Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Daaz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daaz misses the shot to the body.
Daaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Daaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Daaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daaz misses with a straight right.
Thorm Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daaz avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daaz throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Daaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Daaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson slips a jab from Daaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Daaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Daaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daaz misses with an uppercut
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Daaz misses
and Jackson counters with a solid body kick.
Daaz throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson throws a head kick that Daaz semi-blocks.
Daaz misses with a looping right.
Daaz avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Daaz checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson tests Daaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Daaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Daaz counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Daaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Daaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Daaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Daaz blocks the low kick.
Daaz swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Daaz.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Daaz.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Daaz lands a body shot.
Daaz throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Daaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson ducks into an uppercut from Daaz and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Daaz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nozomu Itoshiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharia Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itoshiki comes to the cage accompanied by Ringo Mogire Beam. The crowd seem to be enjoying Steele's choice of entrance music: Rock You Like A Hurricane. 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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210 lbs
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182 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nozomu Itoshiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zacharia Steele!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele moves out of range as Itoshiki strikes.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Itoshiki throws a solid leg kick but Steele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Itoshiki.
Itoshiki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick.
Itoshiki lands a jab to the nose.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Itoshiki checks it well.
Itoshiki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Itoshiki throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Itoshiki, as that shot connected.
Itoshiki tries a low kick but Steele avoids it.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Itoshiki counters with a nice uppercut.
Itoshiki thumps Steele with a low kick.
Itoshiki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Itoshiki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steele throws a lazy body kick
and Itoshiki counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Itoshiki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itoshiki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele checks a low kick from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Itoshiki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Itoshiki.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Itoshiki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Itoshiki walks into a stiff left hand from Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele tries to move into range but Itoshiki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steele moves out of range as Itoshiki strikes.
Itoshiki throws a leg kick but Steele moved away.
A big left from Steele misses.
Itoshiki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steele looks to clinch
and Itoshiki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itoshiki throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Itoshiki circles away.
Itoshiki misses with a straight right.
Itoshiki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steele.
Itoshiki tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Itoshiki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Itoshiki lands with a cross.
Steele walks into a jab.
Itoshiki jabs Steele right on the nose. Steele blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itoshiki missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itoshiki scores with a nice head shot.
Steele throws a head kick but Itoshiki moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Itoshiki.
Steele throws a head kick that misses
letting Itoshiki counter with a right hand.
Itoshiki scores with a punch to the head.
Itoshiki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Itoshiki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Itoshiki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steele throws a head kick that misses
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Itoshiki misses
and Steele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Itoshiki's knee momentarily.
Itoshiki scores with a kick to the body.
Steele looks gassed!
Itoshiki misses with a hook to the body
and Steele counters by clinching up.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Itoshiki breaks from the clinch.
Itoshiki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steele at a distance.
Steele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Itoshiki cracks the inside of Steele's front leg.
Itoshiki lands with a nice body kick.
Itoshiki throws a leg kick which misses Steele's front leg but catches the back leg as Steele tries to avoid it.
Itoshiki scores with a sloppy right hand. Steele should have avoided that one.
Itoshiki scores with a sloppy right hand. Steele should have avoided that one.
Itoshiki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Itoshiki - just one landing.
Itoshiki moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Steele.
Itoshiki misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Itoshiki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steele's calf.
Itoshiki scores with a nice head shot.
Itoshiki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Itoshiki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele throws a head kick but Itoshiki moves out of range.
Steele throws a head kick but Itoshiki moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Itoshiki.
Steele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Itoshiki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Itoshiki.
Itoshiki lands a leg kick that knocks Steele off balance momentarily.
Itoshiki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Itoshiki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Itoshiki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Itoshiki cracks Steele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steele walks into a straight right hand from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki lands a nice shot that snaps Steele's head back.
Steele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Steele.
Steele drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Itoshiki is trying to control Steele's posture but Steele avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itoshiki is trying to get back to half guard.
Steele trying to control the position but Itoshiki is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nozomu Itoshiki 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.
Itoshiki throws a low kick, looking for Steele's leg but Steele calmly moves out of range.
Steele moves away from the strike by Itoshiki.
Itoshiki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steele checks a low kick from Itoshiki.
Nozomu Itoshiki is winning the standup battle so far.
Itoshiki scores with a nice head shot.
Itoshiki misses with a left hand
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Itoshiki thuds his right hand into Steele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Itoshiki takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Itoshiki blocks the elbow strike.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Itoshiki avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Itoshiki as the two fighters clinch.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Itoshiki avoids the damage to the body.
Itoshiki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Itoshiki tries to circle away but Steele has him pinned against the cage.
Itoshiki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele slips under a jab.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itoshiki.
Steele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele slips under a jab from Itoshiki.
Steele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Itoshiki.
Good leg kick by Itoshiki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Itoshiki lands a glancing blow to the side of Steele's head.
Steele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zacharia Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Itoshiki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steele misses with a right hand
and Itoshiki counters with a right hand to the body.
Good leg kick by Itoshiki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Itoshiki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Itoshiki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
A slapping body kick lands there for Itoshiki.
Steele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Itoshiki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steele doesn't seem phased though.
Itoshiki lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itoshiki connects with a right hand. Steele shakes it off.
Steele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Itoshiki. Itoshiki obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itoshiki throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Itoshiki connects with a single shot there.
Steele misses with a shot to the body
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itoshiki swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Itoshiki blocks the body kick.
Steele moves out of range as Itoshiki strikes.
Itoshiki digs a good hook to Steele's body.
Itoshiki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Itoshiki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Itoshiki tenderised Steele's leg. Steele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Itoshiki looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Itoshiki.
Itoshiki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Itoshiki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Itoshiki lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Itoshiki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steele in his tracks.
Itoshiki lands with a good body shot.
Itoshiki tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Itoshiki throws a wild body kick that Steele sees coming a mile off.
Steele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Itoshiki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Itoshiki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Itoshiki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Itoshiki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Itoshiki looks to throw the jab but Steele is out of range.
Itoshiki scores with a jab to the body.
Steele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Itoshiki misses with a low kick.
A cross from Itoshiki lands.
Steele throws a head kick that misses
and Itoshiki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Steele misses
and Itoshiki counters with a solid body kick.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Itoshiki breaks from the clinch.
Itoshiki lands a really nice looking cross but Steele seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele misses with a low kick.
Itoshiki lands with a shot to the body.
Steele fails with the takedown
and Itoshiki counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele fails with the takedown
and Itoshiki counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele takes one to the side of the head.
Itoshiki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steele on the side of the head.
Steele throws a head kick but Itoshiki moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itoshiki misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Itoshiki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Itoshiki looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Itoshiki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steele's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nozomu Itoshiki dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Itoshiki scores with a jab to the body.
Steele tries to clinch there but Itoshiki circles away.
Steele is looking to chop away at Itoshiki's legs.
Itoshiki lands with a nice body punch.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Itoshiki lands a slapping body shot.
Steele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Itoshiki scores with a nice body kick.
Itoshiki scores with a leg kick.
Itoshiki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steele in his tracks.
Itoshiki feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Good leg kick by Itoshiki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Itoshiki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itoshiki lands with a hook. Steele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Itoshiki scores with a spinning back kick!
Itoshiki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steele in his tracks.
Itoshiki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steele. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Itoshiki as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Itoshiki.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Itoshiki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Itoshiki checks a leg kick.
Itoshiki throws a good cross that connects.
Itoshiki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steele under the eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Itoshiki.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Itoshiki, right into the meat.
Itoshiki scores with a hook.
Steele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Itoshiki lands a nice shot to the body.
Itoshiki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Itoshiki connects with an inside leg kick.
Steele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Itoshiki is looking to slow Steele down with leg kicks.
Itoshiki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nozomu Itoshiki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Itoshiki cracks a nice hook into Steele's ribs.
Steele thows a leg kick but Itoshiki checks it
and Itoshiki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Itoshiki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Itoshiki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steele's hands.
Itoshiki lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Itoshiki.
Itoshiki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steele moves out of range of the strikes.
Itoshiki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steele tries to clinch up but Itoshiki circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele moves forwards but Itoshiki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steele throws a nice looking combination but Itoshiki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zacharia Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Itoshiki, as that shot connected.
Itoshiki cracks the inside of Steele's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki with a jab.
A jab from Itoshiki finds it's way through Steele's defenses.
Steele ducks right into an uppercut from Itoshiki.
Steele throws a head kick that Itoshiki semi-blocks.
Steele is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Steele.
Steele takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Itoshiki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steele. That did some damage!
Itoshiki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Itoshiki misses with a straight left.
Itoshiki punishes Steele's body with a nice straight punch.
Itoshiki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Itoshiki. That snapped Steele's head back.
Itoshiki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steele under the eye.
Itoshiki cracks Steele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Itoshiki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Itoshiki. That's going to slow Steele down.
Steele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steele. Steele obviously looking to wear him down.
Steele takes one on the button.
Steele takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Steele takes one to the side of the head.
Itoshiki scores with a leg kick.
Itoshiki digs a good hook to Steele's body.
Itoshiki keeps the fight on the outside.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Itoshiki sprawls well. Itoshiki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Itoshiki lands a really nice looking cross but Steele seems unphased.
Itoshiki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Itoshiki lands a glancing blow to the side of Steele's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozomu Itoshiki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Itoshiki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nozomu Itoshiki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Cristo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Cristo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alan Dzagoev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzagoev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cristo.
Cristo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dzagoev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cristo throws a combination that misses
and Dzagoev counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Dzagoev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dzagoev.
Dzagoev looks to throw the jab but Cristo is out of range.
Cristo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dzagoev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dzagoev misses with a looping left.
Cristo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dzagoev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cristo misses with a combination
and Dzagoev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cristo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dzagoev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cristo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dzagoev! Cristo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Dzagoev!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marge Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hell on Earth -- Mobb Deep. Alex Vargas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marge Power!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vargas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Power ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Power!
Vargas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Power is now in Vargas's guard. A big mistake from Vargas there, giving up the dominant position!
Vargas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Power is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas tries to control but Power wriggling away.
Vargas goes for an armbar but Power turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Power.
Power preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Power avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Power sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas trying to control the position here.
Marge Power has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Vargas throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power slaps away a takedown attempt from Vargas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Power.
Vargas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vargas looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Nice shot by Power.
Vargas throws a right hand that misses
and Power counters with a head kick. That will keep Vargas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marge Power 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.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Vargas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Power counters with an inside leg kick.
Vargas is looking to score with low kicks.
Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vargas counters with a leg kick.
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Power
and Vargas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vargas.
Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from Power.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vargas.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Power.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Power.
Vargas tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power jabs at Vargas's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws out a loose jab but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marge Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power lands a head kick!
Vargas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick by Vargas misses
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Marge Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Power, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Power misses.
Marge Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas shoots and misses
and Power counters with a head kick. That will keep Vargas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Power swings widly with a right hand
and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power connects with a high kick.
Vargas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vargas scores with a nice right hand.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Vargas moves out of range of the leg kick from Power.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vargas misses with a jab to the body
and Power counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vargas's knee momentarily.
Power throws a series of punches but Vargas moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Vargas scores with a four punch combination!
Power is rocked!
It looks like Marge Power has been cut.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Power is still on wobbly legs! Can Vargas finish him?
A head kick misses from Power.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vargas, right into the meat.
Power is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vargas drops Power with a naaaaasty hook - Power is in real trouble here! Vargas dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Vargas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Terminator Theme. Hall has chosen AC/DC - Hell's Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Hall!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steele throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a low kick, right behind Steele 's knee.
Hall works the jab nicely.
Steele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steele checks a leg kick nicely.
Steele misses with a shot to the body
and Hall counters with a low kick, right behind Steele 's knee.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steele backs up against the cage.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a takedown into side control.
Steele goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steele's guard! Nice work there by Hall!
Steele has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Hall wants to stand but Steele has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall wants to get up but he can't break Steele's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steele keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele looking for a sweep. Not yet Steele, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall wants to stand and escape but instead Steele has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Steele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hall 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.
Steele with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Steele is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Steele working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steele throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
Steele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steele looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steele looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Hall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hall digs a good hook to Steele's body.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
Hall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hall feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Steele shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Hall lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall misses with a leg kick.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall jabs Steele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hall throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steele checks a leg kick.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a leg kick.
Hall swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall is looking to clinch but Steele is avoiding it.
Steele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele has his takedown stuffed
and Hall counters with a good low kick that Steele was not able to check.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters with a series of strikes. Hall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hall wants to slow Steele down by chopping away at his legs.
Steele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Steele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hall wants to stand up but Steele is controlling him.
Steele lands a couple of elbows.
Steele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hall manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hall scores with a head kick. Steele tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jason Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
Sam Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall connects with a right hand. Steele shakes it off.
Hall feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall misses with a hook
so Steele counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steele has Hall in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Steele.
I think Hall 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sam Hall!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bart Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mornington Crescent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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179 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mornington Crescent!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crescent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crescent looking to pass the guard.
Crescent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crescent won't allow Ryan to get back to his feet.
Crescent is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Crescent has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crescent lands strikes from half guard.
Crescent prevents Ryan from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan trying to control here.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crescent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescent throws a strike but Ryan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crescent advances to half guard.
Ryan kicks Crescent off and gets back to his feet.
Ryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan is looking to chop away at Crescent's legs.
Ryan misses with a low kick as Crescent jumps back.
Ryan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crescent to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crescent prevents Ryan from getting back to his feet.
Crescent pushing down on Ryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crescent is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Crescent thows a big elbow that misses.
Ryan is looking to stand up but Crescent isn't so interested in that idea.
Crescent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crescent wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crescent pushes down on Ryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crescent trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Crescent stops Ryan from getting back to his feet.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crescent thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Crescent wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crescent.
Crescent moves nicely into side control.
Ryan wants to control but Crescent postures up.
Ryan is trying to buck Crescent off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mornington Crescent dominated that round.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crescent thuds a left hand into Ryan's body.
Crescent bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crescent laying and praying for a moment but Ryan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ryan wants to control but Crescent is keeping busy.
Ryan tries to kick Crescent off but Crescent keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescent trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Crescent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crescent with the ground and pound but Ryan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ryan pulls Crescent in close to prevent any damage.
Crescent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryan wants to control but Crescent passes easily into half guard.
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Crescent throws a strike but Ryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ryan won't allow Crescent to sweep him here.
Crescent keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crescent looking for subs off his back but Ryan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Crescent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Crescent is defending well.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crescent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crescent is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ryan is really struggling to control Crescent but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bart Ryan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ryan misses with a kick to the body.
Ryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bart Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crescent counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crescent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crescent trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mornington Crescent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crescent.
Crescent darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crescent prevents Ryan from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescent is nestled in close to Ryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crescent moves nicely into side control.
Crescent gets to mount! Ryan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is working to get back to half guard.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Crescent sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Crescent thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Crescent trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crescent moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ryan has worked his arm free - good work by Ryan!
Ryan is trying to work for a sweep but Crescent has mounted him!
Ryan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mornington Crescent has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crescent looking for a sweep. Not yet Crescent, not yet.
Crescent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Crescent wants to sweep but no luck.
Crescent throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryan uses it to pass to side control.
Crescent tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crescent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan trying to control the position but Crescent is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryan scoring with punches and elbows.
Crescent is looking for a sweep.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Crescent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crescent gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mornington Crescent just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crescent counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crescent thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Crescent is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ryan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ryan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ryan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescent manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ryan lands with a punch from half guard.
Crescent wants to get back to full guard.
Crescent is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ryan jumps into side control!
Crescent being controlled for a moment.
Crescent is trying to improve his position.
That's two 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.
Crescent sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ryan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Crescent regains half guard.
Ryan slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan prevents Crescent from improving his position.
Ryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crescent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four 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.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crescent defending well though.
Ryan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Crescent looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Crescent is defending well.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Crescent is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mornington Crescent will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Crescent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crescent is putting a hurting on Ryan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Crescent keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescent throws a strike aimed at the side of Ryan's head but Ryan avoids it well.
Ryan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crescent has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Crescent trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Crescent scoring with punches and elbows.
Crescent wants to take a breather but Ryan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Crescent.
Crescent trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Crescent working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crescent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crescent trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crescent throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Crescent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Crescent.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crescent counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crescent trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ryan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Crescent keeps moving.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crescent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bart Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crescent has an active guard here but Ryan has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mornington Crescent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crescent winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mornington Crescent! Mornington Crescent retains his welterweight title!
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
53% |
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