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RFC-9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattias Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mattias Gomez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mattias Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez tries for a takedown but Kawashima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kawashima scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gomez shoots in but Kawashima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kawashima. No joy for Gomez on that attempt.
Eiji Kawashima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Gomez.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Kawashima stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomez. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomez looks gassed!
Gomez takes one on the button.
Gomez walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kawashima swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eiji Kawashima!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sean Yamamoto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Black Hand!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hand fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Hand sprawls well.
Hand forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yamamoto gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hand is trying to control Yamamoto's posture. Yamamoto takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Hand! Yamamoto is rotating here... this could be the end... Hand is out! Yamamoto has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sean Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius The Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Machida looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius The Killer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Killer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The Killer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
The Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Killer fails with the takedown.
Kenny Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius The Killer.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by The Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Killer.
The Killer fails with the takedown.
Vinicius The Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Killer shoots in looking for a takedown but Machida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Killer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for The Killer with that takedown attempt.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Killer.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Killer is defended easily by Machida.
Machida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machida showed some decent athleticism there.
Machida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Killer defends it well.
The Killer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from The Killer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Killer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Killer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machida is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Killer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Killer has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.
The Killer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Killer passes into half guard.
Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Killer works his way into side control.
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Machida dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by The Killer.
The Killer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Killer won't be happy with that.
Machida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Killer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Killer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Machida is trying to control the action in half guard but The Killer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machida is trying to work for a kimura but The Killer is defending well.
The Killer is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Killer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Killer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Killer wants to sweep but no luck.
Machida postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Killer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machida, into his guard.
Machida working for a triangle but The Killer defends it easily.
The Killer tries to stand but Machida is controlling from the bottom.
Machida has his foot on The Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Killer works his way back into a safe position though.
Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Killer is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Killer lands a couple of elbows.
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machida working for a triangle but The Killer defends it easily.
Machida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Killer defends well.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kenny Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Killer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Killer.
The Killer is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
The Killer lands a couple of digs.
Machida looking for a guillotine here but The Killer defends easily.
The Killer lands a couple of elbows.
The Killer lands a couple of elbows.
Machida throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Killer escapes and throws Machida's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida tries to bench press The Killer off him but The Killer keeps the position.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.
The Killer scoring with punches from side control.
Machida is looking for a sweep.
The Killer working the head with strikes.
Machida is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Killer is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Machida dominated that second round.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Killer misses with a takedown
and Machida counters with a takedown into side control.
The Killer is looking to regain half guard here but Machida keeps moving and retains side control.
Machida is trying to get an arm triangle but The Killer is defending well.
Machida tries for a kimura but The Killer is defending well.
The Killer is looking to reverse the position.
Machida remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The Killer sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Killer tries to get to full guard but Machida has control of the leg.
Machida is looking for a kimura here.
The Killer wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
Machida is trying to work for a kimura but The Killer is defending well.
Machida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Killer defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to work for an arm triangle but The Killer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machida wants to free his trapped foot but The Killer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Killer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machida.
Machida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Killer has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Killer is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can The Killer defend it? Machida steps over the head and cranks it - The Killer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Machida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenny Machida!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roi Neilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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268 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roi Neilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Armando Silvia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neilson misses with a looping left.
Neilson really is a fat lump.
Neilson tests Silvia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silvia is looking to clinch but Neilson is avoiding it.
Neilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silvia looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neilson lands a big uppercut and Silvia crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silvia looks OK. Neilson waves Silvia back to his feet!
It looks like Armando Silvia has been cut.
Silvia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neilson lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Silvia falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roi Neilson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Man Young Gang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vladmir Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Man Young Gang!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva tries to clinch up but Gang circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Gang. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladmir Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gang blocks a head kick by Silva.
Gang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gang stacks Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gang!
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Gang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Gang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gang decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Gang lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Vladmir Silva has been cut.
Gang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Gang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vladmir Silva's cut is getting worse.
Gang controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gang has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Vladmir Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gang has isolated one of Silva's arms. Silva looking to fight him off but Gang twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Man Young Gang!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro BraCop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Aurelio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro BraCop!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio lands with a straight right. BraCop didn't see that one coming.
BraCop looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aurelio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Leandro BraCop has been cut.
Aurelio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aurelio bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops BraCop! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
BraCop is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aurelio cracks BraCop with a left hook right on the temple and BraCop goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Aurelio lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully BraCop is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Aurelio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falcao Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Alves has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Falcao Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alves wants it to stay on the feet.
Chuteboxe looks gassed!
Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into Chuteboxe's guard.
Alves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chuteboxe is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
Chuteboxe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alves passes Chuteboxe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Alves wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chuteboxe tries for a takedown but Alves circles away easily
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Frank Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falcao Chuteboxe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alves dominating with strikes here.
Alves landing punches.
Alves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alves controlling from mount.
Alves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alves with shots to the head and body - Chuteboxe looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves cracks Chuteboxe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alves controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chuteboxe is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chuteboxe?
Alves raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chuteboxe's face.
Alves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chuteboxe?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves working the ground and pound effectively.
Chuteboxe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Alves landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Alves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chuteboxe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alves counters with a takedown into side control.
Chuteboxe tries to improve position but can't.
Alves just content to control the position.
Alves cracks Chuteboxe with a big elbow.
Chuteboxe is looking to regain half guard here but Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuteboxe is breathing heavily.
Alves remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is looking for a sweep.
Alves cracks Chuteboxe with a big right hand but Chuteboxe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Alves just content to control the position.
Chuteboxe is looking to reverse the position.
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.
A lull in the action here as Alves stalls from top position.
Alves works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alves controlling the position.
Chuteboxe is looking to reverse the position.
Frank Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuteboxe is trying to escape the position but Alves is controlling the position.
Alves is working Chuteboxe over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Chuteboxe's face as Alves controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves working the head and body with strikes.
The referee asks Alves politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alves prefers to stall for the moment though.
Alves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alves remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Alves seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chuteboxe for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is trying to control Alves's posture but Alves avoids it.
Chuteboxe is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Alves wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Alves dominated that second round.
That's time! Alves'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!
Alves throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chuteboxe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alves is in Chuteboxe's guard.
Alves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chuteboxe working for a triangle but Alves defends it easily.
Chuteboxe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alves escapes and throws Chuteboxe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chuteboxe being controlled for a moment.
Chuteboxe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Alves wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chuteboxe with a poor takedown
and Alves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chuteboxe keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Falcao Chuteboxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frank Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves working the head and body with strikes.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chuteboxe can do to turn this around?
Chuteboxe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chuteboxe trying to remain calm as Alves controls from the top position.
Chuteboxe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe trying to remain calm as Alves controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Alves happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Alves!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and binho oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying oliveira's choice of entrance music: Best of You. binho oliveira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, binho oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as oliveira checks a leg kick.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva lands a nice hook to oliveira's body. oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
oliveira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
oliveira gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva pushes oliveira off looking to stand but oliveira dives back in and keeps control.
oliveira wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oliveira is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
oliveira is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
oliveira is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
oliveira trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
oliveira looking to pass the guard.
oliveira trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
oliveira trying to move into half guard but instead Silva has managed to sweep!
oliveira is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. binho oliveira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
oliveira ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
oliveira moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jose Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
oliveira throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like binho oliveira has been cut.
oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jose Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of binho oliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva punishes oliveira's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva lands a jab.
Silva tries to sprawl but oliveira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
oliveira looks gassed!
oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva is trying to stand.
oliveira is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
oliveira is working for a kimura here but Silva manages to reverse the position and he's now in oliveira's guard.
oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from oliveira. oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva cracks oliveira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
oliveira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on binho oliveira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva throws a hook but oliveira blocks it.
Silva lands a body shot.
oliveira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Silva thuds his right hand into oliveira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva connects with a leg kick. oliveira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
oliveira takes one on the button.
Silva connects with the punch.
oliveira walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from oliveira.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends oliveira's belly button to the back.
Silva jabs oliveira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten oliveira somewhat.
Jose Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva lands with a nice combination. oliveira backs away looking to recover.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
oliveira throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
oliveira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Jose Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of binho oliveira.
oliveira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
oliveira drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jose Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches oliveira on the side of the head.
oliveira misses with a low kick.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
oliveira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
oliveira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tried to score with a low kick but oliveira checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
oliveira checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps oliveira's head back.
Silva looks to land a left hand but oliveira moved out of range nicely.
oliveira checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but oliveira ducks down to avoid it.
oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Silva tenderised oliveira's leg. oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.
oliveira tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
oliveira cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but oliveira slips the punch.
oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
oliveira feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, oliveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva has his feet on oliveira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A big right from Silva misses.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
oliveira lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from oliveira.
oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
binho oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
oliveira tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for oliveira.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva scores with the left hand. oliveira knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a push kick but oliveira slaps the foot to one side.
oliveira blocks a jab.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oliveira.
oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
oliveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
oliveira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from oliveira there as he acknowledges the shot.
oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on binho oliveira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
oliveira throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva throws out a loose jab but oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
oliveira moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva throws a hook but oliveira blocks it.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces oliveira off the cage and back into rage.
Horrible takedown by oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva misses with a hook. oliveira ducked under it nicely.
oliveira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
oliveira connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva tries to bum rush oliveira with a series of wild strikes but oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook. oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Silva misses the jab.
oliveira throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva works oliveira's body with a nice hook.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by oliveira.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva misses with a body shot.
oliveira scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
oliveira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as oliveira shoots in.
Jose Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of binho oliveira.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
oliveira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
oliveira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
oliveira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva keeping hold of oliveira's head, controlling as best he can.
oliveira is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that oliveira can do to turn this around?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
oliveira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. binho oliveira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva looks to land a combination but oliveira avoids it well.
oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. oliveira eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and oliveira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of oliveira backwards.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva keeps control of oliveira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
oliveira jumps guard.
Jose Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
oliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
binho oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on oliveira, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Watterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Watterson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eruptions of Red by The Arcane Order. Remy LeBeau will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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147 lbs
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111 lbs
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Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calvin Watterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remy LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watterson clobbers LeBeau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Watterson blocks a head kick by LeBeau.
LeBeau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Watterson is looking to land body kicks.
Watterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LeBeau misses with a few strikes there.
Watterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watterson lands a nice looking kick to the body. LeBeau takes a step back to recover.
Watterson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LeBeau.
A leg kick checked by LeBeau.
LeBeau shoots in but Watterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeBeau throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slow jab from Watterson misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from LeBeau.
Watterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Watterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watterson wants to land a leg kick but LeBeau is out of range.
LeBeau walks forward, straight into a front kick from Watterson.
LeBeau moves out of range of the leg kick from Watterson.
Calvin Watterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBeau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watterson.
A head kick misses from LeBeau.
LeBeau shoots in but Watterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeBeau closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Watterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LeBeau throws a head kick but Watterson moves out of range.
LeBeau lands a jab to the nose.
A right-left combo lands from LeBeau.
LeBeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watterson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Watterson misses its intended target.
Watterson connects with a body shot that sends LeBeau's belly button to the back.
LeBeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBeau avoids the head kick by Watterson.
Watterson looks to land a left hand but LeBeau moved out of range nicely.
LeBeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watterson stuffs the takedown attempt from LeBeau. LeBeau gets slowly back to his feet.
Calvin Watterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy LeBeau.
LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBeau throws a nice head kick!
Watterson throws a shot from downtown. LeBeau moves away and avoids it.
LeBeau avoids a kick to the body.
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watterson but Watterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Watterson connects with a right hand. LeBeau shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LeBeau throws a right hand that Watterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watterson also avoids with ease.
LeBeau misses with the combination.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses
and Watterson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
LeBeau misses with a head kick.
Watterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by LeBeau.
Watterson avoids the head kick by LeBeau.
Watterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LeBeau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Some bone on bone action there as LeBeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Watterson looks to throw the jab but LeBeau is out of range.
LeBeau throws a nice looking combination but Watterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watterson takes a swing at LeBeau's ribcage but misses.
LeBeau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watterson.
Watterson thows a body shot but no joy.
LeBeau shoots in but Watterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeBeau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watterson. Watterson obviously looking to wear him down.
LeBeau checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeBeau is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
LeBeau lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Watterson wants to land a leg kick but LeBeau is out of range.
Watterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeBeau's calf.
Some wild striking there from LeBeau.
Watterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBeau moves away.
LeBeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Watterson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Watterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses.
Watterson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Watterson throws a low kick but LeBeau avoids it.
LeBeau tries to bum rush Watterson with a series of wild strikes but Watterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Remy LeBeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from LeBeau. Those never looked like landing.
A leg kick checked by LeBeau.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBeau checks a leg kick.
LeBeau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from LeBeau.
Watterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBeau manages to avoid it.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Watterson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watterson counters with a nice leg kick.
Watterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watterson lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Watterson avoids them all with ease.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Watterson avoids them all with ease.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
LeBeau shoots in but Watterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeBeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBeau works over Watterson's head and body with a nice combination.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Watterson misses with a leg kick.
Watterson throws out a leg kick but LeBeau moves out of range and Watterson only half commits.
Watterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watterson digs a good body shot into LeBeau's ribs.
Watterson jabs LeBeau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watterson throws a sloppy head kick and LeBeau moves out of range easily.
LeBeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watterson circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBeau throws a head kick but Watterson moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBeau checks a leg kick.
LeBeau lands a high kick!
LeBeau fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBeau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as LeBeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LeBeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watterson.
Calvin Watterson is winning the standup battle so far.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBeau tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBeau moves out of range as Watterson throws a body kick.
Watterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBeau is trying desperately to land a takedown but Watterson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for LeBeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau avoids the head kick by Watterson.
Watterson scores with a nice right hand.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBeau moves out of range as Watterson strikes.
Watterson works LeBeau's body with a nice hook.
Watterson blocks a head kick by LeBeau.
Watterson looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBeau is just out of range.
Watterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBeau throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Watterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Watterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LeBeau.
LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBeau slips under a jab from Watterson.
Watterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles LeBeau. LeBeau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Watterson, right into the meat.
LeBeau scores with a three punch combo!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBeau checks a leg kick.
LeBeau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Calvin Watterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy LeBeau.
A jab from Watterson misses.
Watterson avoids the head kick by LeBeau.
Watterson misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watterson loads up on a big right hand but LeBeau slips the punch.
Watterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Watterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Watterson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Watterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LeBeau.
LeBeau throws a lazy head kick
and Watterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LeBeau.
Watterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Watterson misses the jab.
Watterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LeBeau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watterson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Watterson throws out a powerful jab.
Watterson misses with a head kick.
LeBeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Remy LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau throws a head kick but Watterson moves out of range.
LeBeau avoids the body shot from Watterson.
Watterson dodges the punch combination from LeBeau.
Watterson throws a wild body kick that LeBeau sees coming a mile off.
Watterson slips a jab and a cross from LeBeau.
Watterson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Watterson throws a leg kick that misses.
LeBeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from LeBeau. Those never looked like landing.
LeBeau fails with a takedown attempt.
Calvin Watterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy LeBeau.
LeBeau shoots in and bounces Watterson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LeBeau stands up and waves to Watterson to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Watterson. That snapped LeBeau's head back.
Good leg kick by Watterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeBeau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watterson.
LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBeau with a poor takedown
and LeBeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBeau scores with the left hand. Watterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Watterson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Watterson.
A cross from Watterson lands.
Watterson throws the left hand but LeBeau avoids the punch easily.
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau checks a leg kick nicely.
LeBeau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeBeau.
Watterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LeBeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watterson misses with an uppercut.
Watterson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Calvin Watterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeBeau connects with a high kick.
LeBeau pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Watterson back to the cage. LeBeau follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Watterson misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from LeBeau.
LeBeau lands a jab to the head.
LeBeau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watterson counters with a nice kick to the body.
LeBeau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Watterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watterson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
LeBeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LeBeau moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
LeBeau misses with a double jab
and Watterson counters with a leg kick.
Remy LeBeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watterson stuffs the takedown.
Watterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
LeBeau throws a sloppy head kick and Watterson moves out of range easily.
Watterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by LeBeau.
LeBeau scores with a one two! Watterson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LeBeau is working the combinations to good effect here.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses
and Watterson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
LeBeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Watterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watterson, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Watterson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arman Dorh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorh comes to the cage accompanied by Todo poderoso. Dog Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arman Dorh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Penn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorh swats away the attempt to clinch by Penn.
Penn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dorh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn stops Dorh from standing up.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dorh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn trying to control but Dorh is working from the bottom.
Dorh keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorh wants to stand and escape but Penn is having none of it.
Dorh working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Dorh is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn throws a series of punches but Dorh avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dorh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Penn is trying to control. Dorh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Penn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Penn is stalling in the full guard.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dorh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorh seems keen to control Penn's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorh keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Dorh.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dorh. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn tries to clinch
and Dorh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn closes the distance but Dorh moves to the side
and Dorh moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn prevents Dorh from breaking the clinch.
Dorh jumps guard but Penn stands there with Dorh around his waist. Dorh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
Penn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorh.
Penn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Dorh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dorh manages to break the clinch.
Penn tries for a takedown but Dorh circles away easily
and Dorh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorh circles away.
Penn is looking to clinch.
Dorh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Penn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Penn forces Dorh back against the cage and clinches.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorhs head.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn pushes Dorh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Penn can't get the takedown.
Dorh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dorh, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Penn.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dorh breaks from the clinch.
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn clinches with his opponent.
Dorh breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn moves into the clinch.
Dorh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
Dorh jumps guard but Penn stands there with Dorh around his waist. Dorh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Dorh blocking some punches.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn has Dorh pressed against the cage, preventing Dorh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dorh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn is trying to stall.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorh backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Dorh is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Dorh is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Dorh taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Penn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dorh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arman Dorh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Penn.
Penn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dorh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorh uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Penn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Penn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dorh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dorh breaks the clinch.
Dorh keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn moves away from the strike by Dorh.
Penn wants to clinch but Dorh slips to the side
and Dorh counters with a straight right hand.
Dorh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dorh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Dorh is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn kicks Dorh off and gets to his feet.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dorh.
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.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dorh.
Dorh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dorh throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it.
Penn slips a straight right by Dorh.
Penn wants to clinch
and Dorh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorh circles away.
Dorh misses with a jab to the body
and Penn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dorh backwards.
Penn stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dog Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dorh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn tries to clinch but Dorh moves away
and Dorh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dorh is one step ahead there.
Dorh tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Dorh prevents Penn from getting back to his feet.
Dorh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dorh has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arman Dorh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn controlling the position.
Penn is looking to stand up but Dorh isn't so interested in that idea.
Dorh pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dorh is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dorh pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Penn is trying to stand back up but Dorh is controlling him
Dorh is taking a breather. Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Penn is staying active underneath Dorh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dorh is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arman Dorh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
Dorh throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Dorh scores with a jab to the head.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Dorh counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn has Dorh pressed against the cage, preventing Dorh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Penn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dorh stops a takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn cracks Dorh with a nice body shot.
Dorh wants to stall.
Dorh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorh thows a body shot but no joy.
Dorh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dorh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Dorh clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dorh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dorh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face as Dorh controls the position.
Dorh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dorh gets to mount! Penn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Dorh has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Dorh sits in half guard.
Dorh controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorh wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arman Dorh just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Dorh.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dorh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dorh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dorh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dorh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Dorh trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Dorh had his way with Dog Penn in 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. This is the final round!
Penn misses with a takedown attempt
and Dorh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Penn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Dorh looking for a takedown.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dorh is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Penn is trying to trip Dorh. He has hold of a leg but Dorh is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Penn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dorh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dorh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dorh!
Penn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is not content to let Dorh control the position.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Dorh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dorh's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dorh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arman Dorh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Penn tries to clinch
and Dorh counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dorh counters with a takedown into side control.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Dorh drags him back down.
Penn being controlled for a moment.
Dorh in side control, throwing shots but Penn defends.
Dorh controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Dorh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arman Dorh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dorh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Dorh!
Arman Dorh retains his lightweight title!
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FIGHT
RATING
61% |
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