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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Olufunmilola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nag Hambukoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olufunmilola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chase The Devil. Hambukoo has chosen Darkest Hour as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
143 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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165 cm
29
157 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Enitan Olufunmilola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nag Hambukoo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olufunmilola looks to land a combination but Hambukoo avoids it well.
Hambukoo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olufunmilola counters with a low kick, right behind Hambukoo 's knee.
A low kick from Hambukoo is predictable there
and Olufunmilola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hambukoo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Olufunmilola prevents Hambukoo from improving position.
Olufunmilola is not content to let Hambukoo control the position.
Olufunmilola struggling a bit here.
Hambukoo tries for a kimura but Olufunmilola is defending well.
Hambukoo working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Olufunmilola stops Hambukoo from passing to mount.
Hambukoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hambukoo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Olufunmilola has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hambukoo but great work by Olufunmilola.
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.
Olufunmilola has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hambukoo!
Hambukoo is trying to reverse the position but instead Olufunmilola has taken his back - oops!
Olufunmilola doesn't have the hooks in and Hambukoo manages to turn into his guard.
Hambukoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olufunmilola is keeping the position for now.
Hambukoo trying to control but Olufunmilola is working from the bottom.
Hambukoo looking to pass the guard.
Olufunmilola looking for a sweep. Not yet Olufunmilola, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo throws and elbow that misses. Olufunmilola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hambukoo's guard. Nice move by Olufunmilola!
Olufunmilola content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hambukoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hambukoo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hambukoo throws a strike there. Olufunmilola manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olufunmilola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hambukoo.
Hambukoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hambukoo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hambukoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nag Hambukoo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hambukoo lands a jab-cross combination.
Olufunmilola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hambukoo moves away.
Olufunmilola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hambukoo is able to avoid easily.
Hambukoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Olufunmilola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Olufunmilola throws a solid leg kick but Hambukoo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olufunmilola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olufunmilola throws out a leg kick but Hambukoo moves out of range and Olufunmilola only half commits.
Hambukoo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hambukoo gets tackled into the cage by Olufunmilola. Olufunmilola maintains the clinch.
Hambukoo lands a shoulder strike.
Olufunmilola scores with a shoulder strike.
Hambukoo stalling in the clinch but Olufunmilola improves position.
A short left from Hambukoo.
Hambukoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olufunmilola backwards.
Hambukoo can't get the takedown.
Olufunmilola lands an elbow just above Hambukoo 's eye.
Hambukoo avoiding damage as Olufunmilola throws knees to the body.
Olufunmilola prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Olufunmilola wants to improve his position but Hambukoo is controlling well.
Olufunmilola is staying active underneath Hambukoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Olufunmilola is looking for a sweep. Hambukoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hambukoo is working for a kimura but Olufunmilola is defending it quite comfortably.
Olufunmilola is trying to maintain the position but Hambukoo is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olufunmilola's head.
Hambukoo is trying to work for a kimura but Olufunmilola is defending well.
Olufunmilola is staying active underneath Hambukoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Olufunmilola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Olufunmilola.
Hambukoo stands and throws Olufunmilola's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olufunmilola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Olufunmilola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hambukoo off and has taken his back!
Olufunmilola is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hambukoo tries to escape but Olufunmilola has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Olufunmilola's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hambukoo rolls, trying to escape but Olufunmilola keeps control of the position.
What can Hambukoo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hambukoo breaks Olufunmilola's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hambukoo pushing down on Olufunmilola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Olufunmilola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hambukoo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nag Hambukoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Olufunmilola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hambukoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Olufunmilola misses with a body kick.
Olufunmilola stuffs the takedown.
Hambukoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olufunmilola counters with a right hand to the body.
Enitan Olufunmilola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nag Hambukoo.
Olufunmilola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Olufunmilola takes a swing at Hambukoo's ribcage but misses.
Olufunmilola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Olufunmilola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olufunmilola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hambukoo's sensitive parts.
Olufunmilola jabs Hambukoo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olufunmilola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hambukoo throws a lazy head kick
and Olufunmilola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olufunmilola is looking to wear down Hambukoo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Olufunmilola does it's job there.
Hambukoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olufunmilola finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hambukoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hambukoo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola drives through and clinches with Hambukoo against the cage.
Olufunmilola lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Olufunmilola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olufunmilola cracks Hambukoo with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olufunmilola.
The referee calls for Olufunmilola to work.
Olufunmilola lands a hook that snaps the head of Hambukoo backwards.
Olufunmilola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Olufunmilola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olufunmilola lands a nice knee to the body.
Olufunmilola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Olufunmilola pushes Hambukoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olufunmilola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hambukoo.
Hambukoo blocks an elbow strike from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola cracks Hambukoo with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola lands with a short shot to the head.
Olufunmilola lands a left hand.
Olufunmilola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Olufunmilola scores with a shoulder strike.
Olufunmilola gets through Hambukoo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olufunmilola slowing the pace effectively.
Hambukoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olufunmilola effectively controlling the action here.
Olufunmilola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Olufunmilola trying to control the position but instead, Hambukoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olufunmilola into the cage.
Hambukoo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Olufunmilola just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hambukoo can't find room to land a body shot as Olufunmilola controls the action.
Olufunmilola blocks a body shot from Hambukoo.
Olufunmilola tries to stall but Hambukoo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olufunmilola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hambukoo's elbow.
Olufunmilola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola misses with an elbow strike.
Olufunmilola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hambukoo is defending well for now.
Olufunmilola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olufunmilola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hambukoo tries to stall but Olufunmilola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olufunmilola misses with some punches.
Hambukoo has a couple of punches blocked by Olufunmilola.
Nag Hambukoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olufunmilola lands a nice shot to the body.
Olufunmilola is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Olufunmilola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hambukoo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olufunmilola.
A body shot lands from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola lands a knee to the body.
Hambukoo lands a right hand.
Olufunmilola lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Olufunmilola scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hambukoo struggles to land a body shot inside as Olufunmilola controls his hands.
Hambukoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hambukoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Olufunmilola.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Olufunmilola - that landed with a thud.
Olufunmilola is leaning against Hambukoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Olufunmilola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hambukoo avoids it.
Olufunmilola slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Olufunmilola as the two fighters clinch.
Olufunmilola lands a knee to the body.
Olufunmilola comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olufunmilola landing knees to the body.
Olufunmilola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olufunmilola looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Enitan Olufunmilola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olufunmilola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hambukoos head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Olufunmilola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hambukoo 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Enitan Olufunmilola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angola Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hertog Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes into the arena with Im Too Sexy blaring out of the sound system. 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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25
183 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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195 cm
23
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angola Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hertog Jan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob moves out of range as Jan strikes.
Bob misses with a looping right.
Bob goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hertog Jan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Jan.
Jan throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
Jan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jan misses with a wild body shot.
Jan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jan throws a leg kick
and Bob counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bob doesn't seem bothered though.
Bob looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jan.
Jan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jan wants to clinch up but Bob keeps it at a distance.
Jan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bob counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Jan.
Jan lands a jab to Bob's midsection.
Bob walks into a straight right hand from Jan.
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jan.
Jan misses with a looping right.
Jan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bob's head backwards.
Jan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bob. Bob circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bob swats away the attempt to clinch by Jan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jan.
Bob closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bob counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the body from Jan misses
and Bob counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bob with a nice cross.
Bob throws a push kick but Jan slaps the foot to one side.
Jan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
Jan looks to throw the jab but Bob is out of range.
Jan moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jan misses with an uppercut.
Jan throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jan misses with a looping right.
Jan lands a body shot.
Jan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jan throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Jan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jan. That's going to slow Bob down.
A slow jab from Jan misses its intended target.
Jan with a hook.
Jan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bob checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jan.
Jan lands with a nice combination. Bob backs away looking to recover.
Jan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jan darts in and clinches Bob up against the cage.
Jan can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
Jan scores with a shot to the side of Bob's head.
A short body shot lands from Jan as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jan tries to land a knee to the head but Bob blocks with his arms.
Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jan blocks a body shot from Bob.
Jan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jan with a knee to the head.
It looks like Angola Bob has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob wants to get back to striking at distance but Jan won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jan.
Good body shot from Jan.
Jan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hertog Jan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angola Bob's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jan.
Jan wants to clinch
and Bob counters with a nice body kick.
Bob blocks a head kick by Jan.
Bob takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jan.
Jan looks to throw the jab but Bob is out of range.
Good leg kick by Jan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jan blocks a leg kick.
Bob throws a leg kick but Jan sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob blocks a jab.
Bob connects with an inside leg kick.
Jan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.
Bob connects with an inside leg kick.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Jan throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jan. Jan obviously looking to wear him down.
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jan.
Jan misses with a hook
and Bob counters with a nice uppercut.
Jan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bob blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bob or not.
Jan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jan.
A right hand to the body from Jan.
Jan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bob working hard to break the clinch.
Jan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bob's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jan.
Jan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bob misses with a body punch.
Jan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Jan as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Jan fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bob is leaning against Jan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bob.
Jan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bob blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jan connects with a knee to the head.
Jan scores with a hook to the body.
Jan struggles to land a body shot inside as Bob controls his hands.
Bob tries to work over Jan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bob avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Bob with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jan blocking some punches.
Bob avoiding damage as Jan throws knees to the body.
Bob is looking to break free of the clinch but Jan has double underhooks.
Jan blocks a body shot from Bob.
Jan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob lands a body punch.
Jan scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jan trying to land knees to the body.
Jan tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jan misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hertog Jan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angola Bob's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jan.
Bob staying out of range there.
Jan tries to clinch up.
Bob takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jan throws a front kick aimed at Bob's knee but Bob avoids it well.
Bob takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jan throws a right hand that misses
and Bob counters with a left to the body.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jan.
Jan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bob counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
Jan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bob's head backwards.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Jan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bob counters with a good low kick that Jan was not able to check.
Jan lands a jab to Bob's midsection.
Bob is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan scores with a punch to the head.
Jan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob misses with a leg kick.
Jan throws an off balance right hand
and Bob counters with a leg kick.
Jan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Jan does no damage.
Jan scores with a jab to the body.
Bob takes one on the button.
Jan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bob.
Jan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Jan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bob. Bob circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Jan.
Jan misses with a low kick.
Angola Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jan throws a leg kick
and Bob counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hertog Jan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
Bob is looking to wear down Jan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bob takes one to the chin there.
Jan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Jab by Jan.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Jan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bob counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jan's knee momentarily.
Jan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jan swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters with a nice leg kick.
Bob misses with a leg kick.
Bob walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hertog Jan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob tried to score with a low kick but Jan checks it.
Jan misses with a head kick.
Jan moves out of range of the body kick from Bob.
Jan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bob fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jan checks it well.
Jan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jan connects with a nice looking jab.
Jan scores with a nice body kick.
Bob avoids a kick to the body.
Jan catches Bob with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bob's face.
Bob looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jan.
Bob is trying to maintain a safe position but Jan gets an underhook and turns Bob into the cage.
Bob is trying to push Jan away but Jan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jan pushes Bob back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jan misses with a body punch.
Bob looking to throw knees to the head but Jan is blocking nicely.
Jan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jan throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
A right hand to the body from Jan.
Bob stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Jan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jan avoids the elbow strike from Bob, against the cage.
Bob tries a body shot but Jan blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hertog Jan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hertog Jan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Halberstram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuki Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halberstram comes to the cage accompanied by Murder The Government. Takimoto has chosen Instrumental as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Halberstram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuyuki Takimoto!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halberstram circles away from the clinch attempt
and Halberstram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takimoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takimoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halberstram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takimoto scrambles back to his feet.
Takimoto tries to move into range but Halberstram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takimoto throws a right hand that Halberstram ducks under and follows up with a left that Halberstram also avoids with ease.
Halberstram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Takimoto catches Halberstram right on the button with a cross.
Halberstram tries to clinch up but Takimoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Takimoto misses with a two punch combination.
Takimoto throws a combination that misses
and Halberstram counters with a straight right hand.
Halberstram misses with a combination
and Takimoto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takimoto.
Halberstram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takimoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Halberstram throws a head punch that misses.
Takimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Halberstram gets an underhook and turns Takimoto into the cage.
Halberstram is leaning against Takimoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Halberstram stalls.
Takimoto misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Halberstram as Takimoto tries to tie him up.
Halberstram scores with a hook to the body.
Takimoto trying to control the position but instead, Halberstram has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takimoto into the cage.
Takimoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halberstram can't find room to land a body shot as Takimoto controls the action.
Takimoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Halberstram.
Halberstram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takimoto lands a nice uppercut.
Takimoto digs a right hand underneath Halberstram's ribcage. Halberstram let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Halberstram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halberstram blocks an uppercut.
Halberstram digs a right hand into Takimoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takimoto's gas tank.
Takimoto avoiding damage as Halberstram throws knees to the body.
Takimoto tries to throw a body punch but Halberstram avoids it by throwing Takimoto back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halberstram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takimoto avoids it.
Halberstram leaning against his opponent.
Takimoto misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takimoto.
A head punch on the inside from Halberstram fails to land.
Halberstram trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Halberstram.
Takimoto tries to work over Halberstram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halberstram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takimoto blocking some punches.
Takimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takimoto blocks an uppercut.
Takimoto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Halberstram misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halberstram takes a shot to the head.
Halberstram throws a head punch that misses.
Takimoto dodges an elbow strike from Halberstram.
Halberstram misses with some punches.
Halberstram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takimoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Halberstram misses with the head strike.
Halberstram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takimoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halberstram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halberstram misses with a knee to the head.
Takimoto managing to block the knees to the body from Halberstram.
Halberstram lands with a light punch inside.
Takimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Halberstram lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takimoto.
Halberstram lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takimoto backwards.
Halberstram has a couple of punches blocked by Takimoto.
Takimoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takimoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Halberstram.
A head punch on the inside from Takimoto fails to land.
Takimoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Halberstram just leaning against Takimoto, taking a breather.
Takimoto blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Takimoto as the two fighters clinch.
Takimoto scores with a shot to the side of Halberstram's head.
Takimoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halberstram misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halberstram misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halberstram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takimoto lands a body shot.
Takimoto avoids the elbow strike from Halberstram, against the cage.
Halberstram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takimoto leaning his opponent against the cage.
Halberstram struggles to land a body shot inside as Takimoto controls his hands.
Takimoto slows down the pace here.
Takimoto lands a shot to the body.
Halberstram lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takimoto working aggressively here.
Takimoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halberstram backwards.
A shot in the inside from Halberstram.
Takimoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halberstram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Takimoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Halberstram dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Takimoto tries to clinch but Halberstram moves out of range.
Halberstram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Halberstram.
Takimoto throws a lazy right hand but Halberstram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takimoto slips a jab from Halberstram.
Halberstram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halberstram has closed the distance and engaged Takimoto in a clinch.
Takimoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Halberstram.
Halberstram holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Halberstram.
A body shot lands from Halberstram.
Halberstram digs a right hand underneath Takimoto's ribcage. Takimoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Halberstram swings wildly with an uppercut but Takimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takimoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Halberstram misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takimoto managing to block the knees to the body from Halberstram.
Halberstram misses with some punches.
Halberstram pushes Takimoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halberstram trying to land knees to the body.
Halberstram lands a nice uppercut.
Halberstram misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Takimoto.
Halberstram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halberstram tries a knee to the head but Takimoto blocks it.
Takimoto lands a body punch.
Halberstram lands with a right to the head.
Takimoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halberstram tries to land a knee to the head but Takimoto blocks with his arms.
Takimoto lands a shoulder strike.
Takimoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halberstrams head.
Takimoto is working Halberstram over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Halberstram.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takimoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takimoto managing to block the knees to the body from Halberstram.
Halberstram working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcus Halberstram has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takimoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halberstram is keeping busy.
Takimoto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Halberstram up against the cage.
Takimoto avoiding damage as Halberstram throws knees to the body.
Halberstram misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takimoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takimoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Halberstram misses with a punch on the inside.
Takimoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takimoto managing to block the knees to the body from Halberstram.
Halberstram lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Halberstram just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takimoto's brow.
Halberstram presses Takimoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halberstram.
Halberstram misses with a knee to the head.
Takimoto works on Halberstram's body with a couple of short punches.
Halberstram looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Takimoto.
Takimoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takimoto blocks an uppercut.
Come on Halberstram - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takimoto is working Halberstram over against the cage.
Takimoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takimoto.
A head punch on the inside from Takimoto fails to land.
Takimoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Halberstram working aggressively here.
Halberstram lands a body shot.
Halberstram is struggling to control the position.
Takimoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halberstram.
Halberstram throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto lands a right hand.
Halberstram tries a body shot but Takimoto blocks it.
Halberstram lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takimoto or not.
Takimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Halberstram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halberstram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takimoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Halberstram lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takimoto dodges an elbow strike from Halberstram.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Halberstram just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takimoto's brow.
Halberstram tries a knee to the head but Takimoto blocks it.
Good body shot from Takimoto.
Halberstram tries to land knees in the clinch but Takimoto avoids the damage to the body.
Halberstram misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takimoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halberstram is trying to stall.
Halberstram misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuyuki Takimoto 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!
Takimoto avoids the body shot from Halberstram.
Takimoto misses with a double jab
and Halberstram counters with a left to the body.
Takimoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Halberstram tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takimoto is in Halberstram's guard.
Takimoto preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halberstram throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takimoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halberstram has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takimoto has managed to get both his arms back between Halberstram's legs - danger averted.
Takimoto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takimoto in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Halberstram is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuyuki Takimoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wan Iaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pano Chudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chudo's choice of entrance music: El Rey. Pano Chudo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
162 lbs
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28
160 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wan Iaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pano Chudo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iaton misses with a body shot
letting Chudo counter with a right hand.
Chudo throws a big shot that misses.
Iaton misses with a wild body shot.
Chudo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iaton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chudo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iaton misses with a jab to the body
and Chudo counters with a nice body shot.
Chudo misses with a low kick.
Chudo scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Iaton is predictable there
letting Chudo counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iaton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chudo counters with a nice leg kick.
Iaton checks a low kick from Chudo.
Iaton scores with a decent looking hook.
Pano Chudo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iaton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chudo's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iaton. Chudo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chudo misses with a jab to the body
and Iaton counters with a left to the body.
Iaton misses with an uppercut
and Chudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iaton is looking to wear down Chudo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chudo misses with a body punch
letting Iaton counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iaton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chudo takes a swing at Iaton's ribcage but misses.
Chudo drops his hands momentarily and Iaton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Iaton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chudo at a distance.
Iaton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iaton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chudo looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iaton slows the pace down in half guard.
Chudo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iaton.
Iaton stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Iaton working Chudo over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Iaton throwing shots but Chudo is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iaton lands with a punch from half guard.
Iaton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Iaton controlling the pace.
Chudo wants to get back to his feet.
Chudo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chudo is looking to get back to is feet but Iaton passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wan Iaton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chudo misses with a left hand
and Iaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iaton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Iaton just misses with a punch to the body.
Iaton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chudo!
Iaton raining down shots from the mount!
Iaton unloads with some shots from mount but Chudo bucks and avoids them well.
Chudo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iaton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chudo?
Iaton looking to finish with strikes here!
Iaton landing shots from mount.
Iaton throwing strikes here but Chudo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Iaton looking to finish with strikes here!
Iaton misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iaton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Iaton goes for an armbar but Chudo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chudo.
Iaton wants to sweep here but Chudo controlling him for the moment.
Chudo wants to stand and escape but instead Iaton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Chudo keeping moving, preventing Iaton from controlling successfully.
Iaton 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iaton throws a big right hand that misses.
Iaton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iaton wants to pass the guard but Chudo is keeping the position.
Iaton is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Iaton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chudo keeping moving, preventing Iaton from controlling successfully.
Iaton looking to sit in guard and control but Chudo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Iaton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chudo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Iaton is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wan Iaton dominated that second round.
That's time! Iaton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Iaton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iaton avoids the body shot from Chudo.
Decent striking displayed by Chudo there.
Chudo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chudo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Iaton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chudo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chudo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chudo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chudo lunges at Iaton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iaton's hand.
Chudo misses with a left hand
and Iaton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Iaton is just content to waste time from the top position. Chudo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chudo keeping moving, preventing Iaton from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iaton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wan Iaton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iaton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chudo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Iaton connects with a decent elbow.
Iaton wants to control but Chudo is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Iaton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Iaton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chudo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chudo is not content to let Iaton control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iaton is trying to get an arm triangle but Chudo is defending well.
Wan Iaton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chudo prevents Iaton from improving position.
Iaton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chudo's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iaton wants to control but Chudo is keeping him busy.
Iaton misses with the ground and pound.
Iaton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Iaton trying to control the action but Chudo is working from the bottom.
Iaton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chudo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pano Chudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wan Iaton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iaton, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wan Iaton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hung Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quim Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong comes to the cage accompanied by Lollipop - BIGBANG and 2NE1. Bastos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No More Mr. Nice Guy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
211 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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22
211 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hung Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quim Bastos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bastos pinned against the cage. Bastos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dong lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bastos is trying to keep Dong in close.
Bastos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bastos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong trying to hold on to Bastos's head to control him but Bastos postures up.
Bastos tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dong.
Dong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Bastos from controlling successfully.
Dong is trying to keep Bastos in close.
Dong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dong has his foot on Bastos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bastos works his way back into a safe position though.
Dong is trying to hold Bastos in close to prevent damage but Bastos has managed to pass into half guard.
Bastos moves into full mount! Dong won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastos controlling the position easily from mount.
Dong can't escape the position.
Dong is squirming around, avoiding Bastos's attempts to control the action.
Bastos prevents Dong from getting the reversal.
Bastos controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastos pulls his head out easily.
Bastos trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong is looking to improve his position.
Bastos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dong trying to control here.
Dong is controlling Bastos's trapped leg to prevent Bastos from advancing to side control.
Bastos is looking to advance position but Dong won't allow it.
Dong is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dong trying to control here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dong avoids the head kick by Bastos.
Dong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bastos counters with a nice body kick.
Bastos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Dong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bastos.
Bastos checks a leg kick.
Bastos 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.
Dong misses with a left hand
and Bastos counters with a low kick, right behind Dong 's knee.
Dong rushes Bastos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dong lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dong.
Dong manages to break the clinch.
Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong shoots for a double leg takedown but Bastos sprawls well. He's pushed Dong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dong lands a jab to the nose.
Bastos tries to land a leg kick but Dong saw it coming and moves away.
Bastos throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bastos.
Dong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dong moves into the clinch.
Dong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bastos misses with the head strike.
Dong pushes Bastos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bastos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bastos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong blocks a body shot from Bastos.
Dong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bastos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Bastos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong has Bastos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bastos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hung Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Bastos.
A hook to the body from Bastos.
Nice body punch from Bastos.
Bastos swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bastos - that landed with a thud.
Bastos misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bastos - that landed with a thud.
Bastos struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Bastos cracks Dong with a nice body shot.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Bastos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dongs head.
Dong blocking some punches.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Bastos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Bastos on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Bastos.
Bastos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastos works on Dong's body with a couple of short punches.
Bastos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bastos lands with a left to the head.
Bastos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bastos gets through Dong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bastos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bastos.
Bastos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bastos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bastos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bastos dips to his left and cracks Dong with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bastos.
Bastos lands a lovely overhand right.
Bastos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastos lands with a hook. Dong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bastos.
Bastos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Bastos lands a front kick.
Dong 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.
Bastos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bastos. Bastos obviously looking to wear him down.
Bastos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dong if he has to take too many more of those.
Bastos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Bastos.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bastos - that will leave a mark!
Dong 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.
Good leg kick by Bastos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bastos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bastos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bastos. That's going to slow Dong down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Bastos.
That kick from Bastos tenderised Dong's leg. Dong is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bastos.
Bastos scores with a leg kick.
Bastos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dong.
Bastos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastos throws a front kick that sends Dong stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bastos.
Bastos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Bastos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dong. Dong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bastos can pounce on him.
Bastos scores with a head kick.
Quim Bastos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bastos.
Bastos lands with a kick to the temple. Dong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastos scores with a jab to the head.
Bastos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bastos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bastos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quim Bastos 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bastos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bastos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dong misses with a hook
and Bastos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bastos.
Nice body kick from Bastos.
Bastos throws the kick towards the body but Dong avoids it.
Dong throws a body kick the misses
and Bastos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dong slips a jab and a cross from Bastos.
Bastos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bastos scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bastos throws a head kick but Dong moves out of range.
Bastos lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bastos looks for the body kick but Dong saw that one coming.
Dong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bastos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crunch! Bastos slams his shin into Dong's torso.
Bastos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dong. That did some damage!
Bastos cracks Dong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bastos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bastos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dong if he has to take too many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bastos!
Bastos throws a front kick that sends Dong stumbling back into the cage.
Dong 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.
Bastos keeps Dong at a distance using the push kick.
Dong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Bastos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bastos lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bastos.
A good leg kick by Bastos.
Bastos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bastos throws a low kick, looking for Dong's leg but Dong calmly moves out of range.
Bastos cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
Bastos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Dong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bastos. Bastos obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Bastos as he connects with a hook.
Dong throws a sloppy body shot
and Bastos counters with a nice body kick.
Bastos digs a good hook to Dong's body.
Bastos connects with a looping right hand.
Bastos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dong will feel that in the morning.
Bastos throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Dong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dong misses the body punch
and Bastos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bastos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dong will feel that in the morning.
Bastos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bastos lands with a nice body kick.
Bastos keeps Dong at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastos feints and then cracks Dong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong down.
Bastos misses with a head kick.
Bastos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bastos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dong on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bastos as he connects with a hook.
Dong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bastos counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bastos connects with a leg kick. Dong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bastos throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Bastos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bastos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bastos throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Bastos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastos lands with a slapping head kick.
Bastos throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Bastos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bastos lands a really nice looking cross but Dong seems unphased.
Bastos with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Bastos.
Nice uppercut there from Bastos.
Dong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bastos delivers a nice body kick.
Bastos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dong under the eye.
Bastos scoring well with a low kick there.
Dong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bastos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dong scrambles back to his feet.
Bastos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bastos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dong. That did some damage!
Bastos connects with a right hand. Dong shakes it off.
Bastos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Dong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dong is looking to wear down Bastos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bastos lands a lovely overhand right.
Bastos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bastos punishes Dong's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quim Bastos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastos 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quim Bastos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen comes to the cage accompanied by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Griswold has chosen Hooking Up The Lights as his entrance music. Scotty Nguyen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scotty Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rusty Griswold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griswold throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nguyen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rusty Griswold has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Nguyen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griswold doesn't seem phased though.
Nguyen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griswold misses the body punch
and Nguyen counters with a thumping low kick.
Griswold misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Nguyen misses.
Nguyen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Griswold 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.
Nguyen is looking to chop away at Griswold's legs.
Griswold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nguyen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griswold.
Griswold lands a body shot.
Nguyen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griswold gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen wants to control but Griswold postures up.
Griswold in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nguyen is looking to regain half guard here but Griswold keeps moving and retains side control.
Nguyen wants to control but Griswold postures up.
Griswold is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nguyen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nguyen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nguyen wants to improve his position but Griswold is controlling well.
Nguyen is looking to get back to full guard here but Griswold has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nguyen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Griswold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswold gets to mount! Nguyen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nguyen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Griswold punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nguyen really wants to buck Griswold off and get back to his feet.
Nguyen is squirming around, avoiding Griswold's attempts to control the action.
Nguyen is trying to stand up.
Nguyen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Griswold with a couple of short strikes.
Nguyen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen is squirming around, avoiding Griswold's attempts to control the action.
Nguyen is working to get back to half guard.
Nguyen gets back to half guard.
Griswold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Griswold in particular looking to stall.
Griswold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griswold trying to control from half guard but Nguyen is working away.
Griswold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griswold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nguyen tries to kick Griswold off but Griswold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Griswold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nguyen wants to hold on but Griswold pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griswold lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Griswold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Griswold's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nguyen swings widly with a right hand
and Griswold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griswold is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nguyen rather than just go for the knockout.
Nguyen misses with a low kick as Griswold jumps back.
Nguyen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griswold throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nguyen counters with a nice body kick.
Nguyen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nguyen takes one to the side of the head.
Nguyen lands a nice looking body shot.
Nguyen just misses with a punch to the body.
Griswold shoots in and drives through. Nguyen sprawls well.
Griswold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nguyen scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen cracks Griswold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griswold is breathing heavily.
Griswold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nguyen. Nguyen obviously looking to wear him down.
Scotty Nguyen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Nguyen lands.
Nguyen scores with a jab. Griswold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griswold circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nguyen.
Nguyen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griswold 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.
Nguyen thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griswold is defended easily by Nguyen.
Nguyen wants to slow Griswold down by chopping away at his legs.
Nguyen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Griswold does no damage.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Griswold is having none of it.
Nguyen lands a slapping body shot.
Rusty Griswold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen takes a swing at Griswold's ribcage but misses.
Griswold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griswold misses with a lunging right hand
and Nguyen counters with an outside leg kick.
Griswold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguyen manages to avoid it.
Griswold throws a poor cross that misses
and Nguyen counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen lands with a hook. Griswold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nguyen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griswold doesn't seem bothered though.
Nguyen cracks Griswold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen lands with an uppercut that bounces Griswold off the cage and back into rage.
Nguyen moves into range and clinches up with Griswold.
Griswold digs a right hand underneath Nguyen's ribcage. Nguyen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nguyen tries to work over Griswold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griswold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nguyen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griswold backwards.
Griswold tries to throw a body punch but Nguyen avoids it by throwing Griswold back against the cage.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguyen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nguyen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nguyen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a head punch that misses.
Nguyen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nguyen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griswold backwards.
Nguyen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griswold digs a right hand into Nguyen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nguyen's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griswold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nguyen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scotty Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Griswold.
A short right from Nguyen.
Still in the clinch, Nguyen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Nguyen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nguyen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Nguyen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Griswold blocks it.
Griswold blocking some punches.
Nguyen prevents a body shot from Griswold.
Nguyen scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griswold tries to work over Nguyen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nguyen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nguyen misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Griswold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Nguyen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Griswold's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Griswold misses the shot to the body.
Nguyen misses with a jab to the body
and Griswold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nguyen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griswold.
Nguyen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Griswold takes a step back to recover.
Nguyen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nguyen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nguyen jabs Griswold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut. Griswold saw that one coming.
Griswold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen tries to bum rush Griswold with a series of wild strikes but Griswold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nguyen lands a nice looking body shot.
Griswold has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nguyen.
A jab lands there for Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griswold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nguyen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griswold.
Nguyen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nguyen with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Nguyen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nguyen lands a slapping body shot.
Nguyen tries to clinch there but Griswold circles away.
Nguyen throws a looping overhand right but Griswold ducks down to avoid it.
Griswold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nguyen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griswold thinking.
Nguyen connects with an inside leg kick.
Nguyen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nguyen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nguyen.
Nguyen with a hook.
Nguyen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Griswold misses
and Nguyen counters with a nice body shot.
Griswold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nguyen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griswold doesn't seem bothered though.
Nguyen throws a shot to the body.
Nguyen connects with an inside leg kick.
Nguyen clobbers Griswold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griswold misses with a left hand
and Nguyen counters with a right hand to the body.
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nguyen.
Scotty Nguyen is winning the standup battle so far.
Griswold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nguyen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griswolds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nguyen takes the fight into the clinch.
Nguyen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griswolds head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nguyen throws a punch but it's blocked by Griswold.
Nguyen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griswold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nguyen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nguyen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griswold momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen moves in looking to clinch but Griswold pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Nguyen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nguyen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Nguyen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tirion Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidalgo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Never Say Never (Tirion Jackson RHOE Champ Remix) by Justin Bieber. Hidalgo Montoya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tirion Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hidalgo Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya with a nice cross.
Montoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Montoya checks it
and Montoya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Montoya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Montoya avoids it.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Montoya.
Montoya works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montoya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Montoya throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Montoya is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Tirion Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Montoya scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Montoya checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Montoya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montoya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Montoya counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Montoya misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Montoya throws a shot to the body.
Montoya thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Montoya misses with a hook.
Montoya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Montoya loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Montoya just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montoya.
Montoya throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Montoya misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Montoya off balance momentarily.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Montoya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Montoya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hidalgo Montoya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Montoya's shoulder, as Montoya tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Montoya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montoya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montoya scrambles back to his feet.
Montoya throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Tirion Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montoya blocks the body kick.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
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.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montoya doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Montoya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Montoya checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Montoya misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montoya thinking.
Montoya takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Hidalgo Montoya has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Montoya didn't see that one coming.
Montoya lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Montoya.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Montoya off balance momentarily.
Montoya misses the shot to the body.
Montoya looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Montoya is out of range.
Montoya connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Montoya is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tirion Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Montoya throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montoya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tirion Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hidalgo Montoya's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson takes a swing at Montoya's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montoya misses the jab.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Montoya's calf.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montoya manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montoya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Montoya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Montoya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Montoya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Montoya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Montoya throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Montoya.
Jackson defending well as Montoya loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Montoya counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montoya. That did some damage!
Montoya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson slips a jab from Montoya.
Good exchange - Montoya coming out on top.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Montoya counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Montoya misses.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Montoya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Montoya misses the target.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montoya's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Montoya counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Montoya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montoya stops Jackson from standing up.
Montoya looking to pass the guard.
Montoya wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Montoya tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Montoya slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hidalgo Montoya really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hidalgo Montoya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Montoya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Montoya misses the target.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Montoya checks it
and Montoya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montoya misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montoya. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Montoya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Montoya. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Montoya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montoya thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Montoya works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Montoya counters with an inside leg kick.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Montoya off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Montoya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Montoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Montoya is just out of range.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Montoya counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Montoya.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montoya's head.
Montoya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montoya just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Montoya moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson throws a lazy body kick
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montoya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Montoya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Montoya thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Montoya counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hidalgo Montoya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hidalgo Montoya's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Montoya saw it coming and moves away.
Montoya throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Montoya misses.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Montoya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Montoya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Montoya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montoya misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Montoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Montoya is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montoya advances position into side control!
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Montoya asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Montoya's guard.
Montoya has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Montoya working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Montoya has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Montoya looking for a sweep. Not yet Montoya, not yet.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Tirion Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Hidalgo Montoya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Montoya checks the leg kick.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Montoya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tirion Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montoya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Montoya checks it
and Montoya counters with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hidalgo Montoya.
I think Montoya 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hidalgo Montoya!
Hidalgo Montoya is the new lightweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Chronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean McMorrow told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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273 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Chronic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean McMorrow!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMorrow throws a leg kick but Chronic sees it coming and moves out of range.
McMorrow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chronic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McMorrow lands a head kick. Chronic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Dustin Chronic has been cut.
McMorrow misses with a jab to the body
and Chronic counters with an inside leg kick.
McMorrow thows a leg kick but Chronic checks it
and Chronic counters with a leg kick.
McMorrow throws a low kick, looking for Chronic's leg but Chronic calmly moves out of range.
McMorrow misses the body punch
and Chronic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chronic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chronic is trying to control. McMorrow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McMorrow trying to control but Chronic postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chronic is keen to just control but McMorrow is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Chronic seems content to control.
Chronic working McMorrow over with strikes.
It looks like Sean McMorrow has been cut.
McMorrow manages to get to full guard.
Chronic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chronic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McMorrow is keeping the position for now.
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.
Chronic trying to control but McMorrow is working from the bottom.
Chronic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McMorrow is keeping the position for now.
Chronic advances position into side control!
Chronic is trying to ground and pound but McMorrow uses the momentary lack of control by Chronic to regain half guard.
McMorrow trying to control but Chronic postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chronic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McMorrow wants to get back to full guard.
McMorrow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McMorrow.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McMorrow holds on and takes a little breather.
McMorrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chronic looking to sit in guard and control but McMorrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chronic looking to hit a scissor sweep but McMorrow is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
McMorrow trying to control but Chronic is working from the bottom.
McMorrow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chronic kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chronic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chronic keeping moving, preventing McMorrow from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Chronic dominated that 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!
Chronic shoots in looking for a takedown but McMorrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chronic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McMorrow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McMorrow blocks a low kick nicely.
McMorrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chronic manages to avoid it.
McMorrow connects with a leg kick. Chronic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McMorrow misses with a looping right.
McMorrow lands a nice shot that snaps Chronic's head back.
Chronic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McMorrow is able to avoid easily.
Sean McMorrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMorrow throws a head kick that misses.
Chronic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McMorrow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow throws a poor cross that misses
and Chronic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McMorrow throws a push kick but Chronic slaps the foot to one side.
McMorrow scores with a jab.
Sean McMorrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMorrow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dustin Chronic's cut is getting worse.
McMorrow throws a solid leg kick but Chronic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McMorrow.
Chronic misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by McMorrow.
McMorrow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chronic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dustin Chronic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McMorrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chronic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chronic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMorrow.
Sean McMorrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow thows a body shot but no joy.
Chronic throws a leg kick but McMorrow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chronic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McMorrow is able to avoid easily.
Chronic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McMorrow can pounce on him.
Danga de danga de dang - McMorrow scores with a four punch combination!
Chronic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McMorrow swivels and escapes.
Chronic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chronic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McMorrow.
McMorrow misses with a straight left.
Chronic scores with a takedown into McMorrow's guard.
Chronic trying to control the position from guard on top but McMorrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chronic won't allow McMorrow to sweep him here.
McMorrow keeping full guard, as Chronic tries to pass.
McMorrow controls Chronic momentarily but Chronic frees himself.
Chronic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chronic looking to pass the guard.
Chronic trying to control but McMorrow is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMorrow is on top in guard.
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.
McMorrow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jeez, Dustin Chronic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dustin Chronic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sean McMorrow!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cristo has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jerry Cristo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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166 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alan Dzagoev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Cristo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body
and Cristo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Dzagoev
and Cristo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Cristo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alan Dzagoev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cristo lands a leg kick that knocks Dzagoev off balance momentarily.
Dzagoev blocks a head kick by Cristo.
Cristo connects with an inside leg kick.
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
and Cristo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dzagoev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cristo looks gassed!
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a thumping low kick.
Cristo throws a head kick but Dzagoev moves out of range.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body
and Cristo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzagoev throws a body kick the misses
and Cristo counters with a head kick.
Dzagoev is rocked!
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a flying knee that drops Dzagoev! Cristo dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Cristo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between O Fortuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortuna kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is O Fortuna. Howard has chosen The Outlaw Torn as his entrance music. Jake Howard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, O Fortuna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Howard!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard works Fortuna's body with a nice hook.
Fortuna throws a lazy uppercut
and Howard counters with a leg kick.
Fortuna slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard misses with a right hand
and Fortuna counters with a two punch combo.
Fortuna takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fortuna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fortuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fortuna tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Fortuna moves out of range as Howard throws a body kick.
Fortuna misses with the body kick
and Howard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howard thuds his right hand into Fortuna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fortuna defending well as Howard loads up on a big left hand.
Fortuna throws a looping overhand right but Howard ducks down to avoid it.
Howard misses with a hook
and Fortuna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Howard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fortuna counters with a two punch combo.
Howard throws a right and a left that Fortuna avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Howard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortuna throws out the jab.
Howard misses with a low kick.
Jake Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fortuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Howard lands a nice shot that snaps Fortuna's head back.
Howard misses with a hook. Fortuna ducked under it nicely.
Howard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fortuna scores with a jab.
Fortuna tries to work over Howard's front leg with a kick but Howard checks it.
Howard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fortuna counters with a body kick that stops Howard in his tracks momentarily.
Fortuna throws a leg kick but Howard checks it.
Howard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Howard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Howard moves away from the strike by Fortuna.
Fortuna blocks a leg kick.
Howard swings widly with a right hand
and Fortuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fortuna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fortuna.
Howard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howard misses with a right hand
and Fortuna counters with a series of strikes. Howard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Howard misses the shot to the body.
Fortuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively.
Fortuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortuna looks to land a body kick but Howard moved away.
Howard slips under a jab from Fortuna.
Howard throws a combination that misses
and Fortuna counters with a thumping low kick.
Fortuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howard manages to avoid it.
Howard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Fortuna to counter with a crisp jab.
Fortuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fortuna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Howard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Howard looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna lands a jab to Howard's midsection.
Howard misses with the body kick
and Fortuna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fortuna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howard's head.
Howard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fortuna lands a head shot.
Fortuna thuds his right hand into Howard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Howard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortuna counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortuna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Howard.
Fortuna lands a body shot.
Fortuna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Fortuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Howard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fortuna throws a good cross that connects.
Fortuna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fortuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fortuna connects with a right hand. Howard shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fortuna.
Howard misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howard throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick
and Fortuna counters with an inside leg kick.
Howard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Howard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fortuna lands an overhand right.
Howard ducks right into an uppercut from Fortuna.
Fortuna scores with a head kick. Howard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Howard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortuna counters with a low kick, right behind Howard 's knee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Fortuna.
Fortuna throws a head kick but Howard moves out of range.
Fortuna with a nice cross.
Fortuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Fortuna dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fortuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Howard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Howard throws a right hand that misses
and Fortuna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Howard's knee momentarily.
Howard throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortuna counters with a nice leg kick.
Howard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Howard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fortuna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Howard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Howard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortuna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Fortuna lunges at Howard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howard's hand.
Howard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fortuna with a hook.
Howard is rocked!
Fortuna lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Howard falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fortuna dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). O Fortuna!
O Fortuna retains his heavyweight title!
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