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WB63: Herzog vs. Price PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gale Tempest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares comes to the cage accompanied by Swedish House Mafia - One. Max Tavares has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gale Tempest!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tempest avoids the head kick by Tavares.
Tavares darts in trying to clinch
and Tempest cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tempest misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a low kick, right behind Tempest 's knee.
Tempest misses with a combination
and Tavares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tavares.
Tavares is trying to break free.
Tavares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tempest on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tavares throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tempest blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Tempest - that landed with a thud.
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tavares wants to clinch
and Tempest counters with a two punch combo.
Tavares tries to clinch up
letting Tempest counter with a right hand.
Tempest throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tavares on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tempest misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tavares. That's going to slow Tempest down.
Tempest throws a series of punches but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares wants to clinch but Tempest slips to the side
and Tempest counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tempest misses with a wild combination.
Tempest misses with a straight left.
Tavares tries to clinch but Tempest moves away
and Tempest counters with a left and a right that stings Tavares.
Gale Tempest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tempest misses with a wild combination.
Tempest looks gassed!
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Tempest off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Tempest finds it's target.
Tempest throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavares.
Tavares throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tempest misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Tavares.
Tavares misses with a wild combination.
Tavares tries to clinch up but Tempest circles away and keeps his distance.
Tavares doesn't manage to clinch there - Tempest circles away.
Tempest jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares tries to clinch
and Tempest counters with a left and a right that stings Tavares.
Tavares doesn't manage to clinch there - Tempest circles away.
Tavares feints and then cracks Tempest's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tempest down.
Tempest keeps the fight on the outside.
Tavares is looking to clinch but Tempest is avoiding it.
Tempest throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavares.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tempest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tempest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tavares counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tavares scores with a head kick.
Tempest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tavares tries to clinch but Tempest is having none of it.
Tempest misses with a combination
and Tavares makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch but Tempest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tavares moves in looking to clinch but Tempest pushes him off.
Tempest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tavares counters with a head kick.
Tempest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tavares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tempest misses with a combination
and Tavares counters with a head kick. That will keep Tempest thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tavares is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tempest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tempest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares doesn't manage to clinch there - Tempest circles away.
Tavares darts in trying to clinch
and Tempest counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tavares, right into the meat.
Tempest missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares throws a series of punches but Tempest moves out of range.
Tavares dodges the punch combination from Tempest.
Tempest waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavares.
Tavares takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Tavares dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tavares doesn't manage to clinch there - Tempest circles away.
A jab from Tempest misses.
Tavares tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tempest counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tavares gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tempest tries to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling the position.
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tempest misses with a looping right.
Tavares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tempest on the side of the head.
Tempest rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tempest rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tavares wants to clinch
and Tempest cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max Tavares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tempest lands a nice shot to the body.
Tempest is breathing heavily.
Tempest jabs Tavares right on the nose. Tavares blinks but takes it well.
Tavares throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tavares.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tavares!
Tavares is looking to clinch but Tempest is avoiding it.
Crunch! Tavares slams his shin into Tempest's torso.
Tavares lands with a slapping head kick.
Tavares cracks Tempest with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tempest.
Tempest's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tavares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tempest misses with a combination
and Tavares counters with a thumping low kick.
Max Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares tries to clinch but Tempest moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch but Tempest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick from Tavares lands but Tempest takes it in his stride.
Tempest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Tempest scores with a three punch combo!
Tempest avoids a kick to the body.
Tempest listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tempest might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tavares tries to clinch up but Tempest circles away and keeps his distance.
Tavares scores with a head kick. Tempest tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tavares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tavares wants to clinch
and Tempest counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Tavares tries to clinch there but Tempest circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tempest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tempest walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tavares.
Tempest misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tempest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavares counters with a three punch combo that has Tempest backing up. Tempest nods at Tavares to acknowledge the strikes.
Tavares scores with a three punch combo!
Tempest takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tempest misses with a jab to the body
and Tavares counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tempest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tavares counters with a body kick.
Tempest steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tavares. That one must have hurt.
Tavares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tempest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tempest keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tempest's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tempest wants to get back to striking at distance but Tavares won't allow it.
Tempest prevents Tavares from breaking the clinch.
Tavares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tempest or not.
Tempest has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tavares.
Tavares just leaning against Tempest, taking a breather.
Tavares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tempest lands a left hand.
Tempest decides to pull guard.
Tempest is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tavares wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tempest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tempest on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Tempest looks to land a combination but Tavares avoids it well.
Tempest throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Tempest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Tavares dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tempest throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Tempest looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tavares goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tavares tries to clinch up.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tempest.
Tempest with a hook.
Tavares tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tempest counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tempest counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Tempest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tavares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tempest bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tavares's head.
Tavares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tempest misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tempest circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares closes the distance but Tempest moves to the side
and Tempest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tempest throws a series of strikes that have Tavares backpedaling.
Tavares connects with a leg kick. Tempest looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tempest circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tempest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
A clash of legs there as Tempest blocks the low kick.
Tavares doesn't manage to clinch there - Tempest circles away.
Tempest misses with a combination
and Tavares holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tempest is working for takedown but Tavares is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Tavares tries to clinch but Tempest moves out of range.
Tavares is looking to clinch but Tempest is avoiding it.
Tavares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tempest counters with a two punch combo.
Tempest fails to land with a series of punches.
Tempest tries to bum rush Tavares with a series of wild strikes but Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tavares tries to clinch
and Tempest counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares moves in looking to clinch but Tempest pushes him off.
Tempest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tavares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tempest's knee momentarily.
Tempest jabs at Tavares's body.
Tavares tries to clinch there but Tempest circles away.
Tempest throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tavares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tempest bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tempest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Max Tavares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tempest throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Tavares is looking to slow Tempest down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Tempest. Those never looked like landing.
Tavares feints a jab promting Tempest to slip. Tavares then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tempest slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
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 combination from Tempest does no damage.
Tavares misses with a wild combination.
Tavares wants to clinch.
Tempest misses with a two punch combination.
Tavares wants to clinch.
Tavares tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tempest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Tavares.
Gale Tempest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Tempest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Tavares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tavares, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Tavares!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright has chosen Cornered as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Gracie Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phoenix Wright!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright tries for a takedown but Gracie Jr circles away easily
and Gracie Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rickson Gracie Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phoenix Wright.
Gracie Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wright!
Gracie Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wright manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wright tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Wright is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie Jr has an Americana. Wright didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie Jr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie Jr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rickson Gracie Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akaboshi Aida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aida comes to the cage accompanied by Iggy Pop - The Passenger. Santos has chosen CXA - Contos do Crime 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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182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akaboshi Aida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aida gets a clinch.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akaboshi Aida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos wants to break free but Aida has control.
Aida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santos is trying to force a seperation but Aida has the dominant position.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aida has him pressed against the cage.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Aida keeps him there for the moment.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aida has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Santos is trying to keep an underhook but Aida manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Aida seems content to control.
Aida uses his free foot to push down on Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos.
Aida looking for a guillotine from mount but Santos is having none of it.
Aida is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Santos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aida cracks Santos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Aida isn't that keen on the idea.
Aida has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Santos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akaboshi Aida!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Tennant 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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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
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, David Tennant!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dai throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tennant was covering up waiting for the punch and Dai finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tennant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tennant keeping moving, preventing Dai from controlling successfully.
Tennant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dai throws a strike but Tennant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tennant on the ground.
Tennant wants to control from the top but Dai keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai controlling Tennant's posture.
Tennant preventing the sweep.
Dai has control of Tennant's left arm, preventing Tennant from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dai 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tennant darts in trying to clinch
and Dai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tennant keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dai lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dai with the ground and pound but Tennant uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dai throwing strikes from guard but Tennant blocks nicely.
Dai throws a strike but Tennant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tennant preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tennant won't allow Dai to sweep him here.
Dai is adopting a defensive guard.
Tennant wants to get up but he can't break Dai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tennant has gone for a leg lock! Dai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tennant's guard.
Dai slips nicely into half guard.
Dai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tennant's head.
Dai misses with a head shot. Tennant uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tennant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dai dominated that round.
That's time! Dai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tennant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Dai are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dai tries to score with some ground and pound. Tennant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dai working the head with strikes.
Dai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Dai's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tennant keeps working.
Dai is putting a hurting on Tennant here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dai is working Tennant over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dai scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tennant to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Dai are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Dai seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dai landing strikes.
Tennant parries the strikes from Dai easily there. Dai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tennant to escape.
Dai with the ground and pound but Tennant regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dai winds up and cracks Tennant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai with the ground and pound but Tennant uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dai connects with a couple of short punches.
Dai postures up in Tennant's guard and throws a big left but Tennant blocks it.
Dai wants to control from the top but Tennant keeps moving.
Dai cracks Tennant with a solid left hand.
Dai works over Tennant with some ground and pound from guard.
Dai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dai throws and elbow that misses. Tennant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dai's guard. Nice move by Tennant!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tennant manages to get himself to full guard.
Tennant wants to stand but Dai is controlling the position.
Mark Dai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dai connects with a couple of short punches.
Dai throws and elbow that misses. Tennant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dai's guard. Nice move by Tennant!
Dai has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tennant off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dai 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai working some strikes from top position.
Dai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tennant trying to keep a closed guard but Dai is proving a slippery customer.
Dai pushing down on Tennant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dai throws a strike but Tennant avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dai throws and elbow that misses. Tennant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dai's guard. Nice move by Tennant!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dai working the strikes but Tennant uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dai slips a nice elbow through Tennant's hands, connecting with Tennant's forehead.
Dai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tennant regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dai.
Dai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai postures up in Tennant's guard and throws a big left but Tennant blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dai throwing strikes but missing.
Tennant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dai scoring with some ground and pound.
Dai throws a big right hand that misses.
Tennant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai wants to pass the guard but Tennant is keeping the position.
Dai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tennant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dai is in close to Tennant's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tennant keeping moving, preventing Dai from controlling successfully.
Tennant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dai.
Tennant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai looking to pass the guard.
Dai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tennant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dai thows a big elbow that misses.
Dai landing with the ground and pound.
Dai lands a couple of elbows.
Tennant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tennant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark Dai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dai controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
David Tennant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Dai.
Tennant throws a sloppy head kick and Dai moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Dai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Dai!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa has chosen Maria Conchita - Vamos A Bailar as his entrance music. Wanderlei Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alejandro Sosa's chin.
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196 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Sosa counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
Silva misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
Sosa lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Sosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sosa dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosa throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sosa quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sosa to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Sosa blocks nicely.
Sosa pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva prevents Sosa from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sosa has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alejandro Sosa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wanderlei Silva's cut is getting worse.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alejandro Sosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sosa counters with a left to the body.
Silva is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Silva is rocked!
Sosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Sosa looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sosa dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wanderlei Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sosa fakes the body blow, causing Silva to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Silva goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alejandro Sosa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Slobberknocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruas comes to the cage accompanied by Wham! Freedom. Ric Slobberknocker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ric Slobberknocker!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slobberknocker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruas counters with a stiff right hand.
Slobberknocker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Slobberknocker duly obliges.
It looks like Murilo Ruas has been cut.
Ruas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slobberknocker sprawls well initially but Ruas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ruas slows the pace down in half guard.
Slobberknocker is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slobberknocker avoid being mounted?
Ruas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slobberknocker!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slobberknocker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slobberknocker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ruas lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas tries to control but Slobberknocker wriggling away.
Ruas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slobberknocker has given up his back. Will we see Ruas going for some submissions?
Slobberknocker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Slobberknocker.
Ruas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ruas wants to control but Slobberknocker is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas looking for the choke from the back.
Ruas tries to keep control of the position but Slobberknocker is staying busy.
Ruas missing with punches from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ruas controlling the positon.
Ruas looking for the choke but no joy.
Slobberknocker tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas is looking for a rear naked choke here but Slobberknocker reverses the position brilliantly into Ruas's guard!
Ruas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slobberknocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slobberknocker stands up and waves to Ruas to follow him.
Slobberknocker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slobberknocker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas content to stall in guard here.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Slobberknocker keeps moving.
Ruas throwing strikes but missing.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Slobberknocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slobberknocker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruas passes Slobberknocker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruas is stalling here. Slobberknocker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Slobberknocker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Ruas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murilo Ruas's cut.
That's time! Ruas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slobberknocker.
A lazy body kick from Slobberknocker
and Ruas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slobberknocker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slobberknocker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruas controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Slobberknocker is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Murilo Ruas.
Slobberknocker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slobberknocker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruas counters with a single leg into guard. Slobberknocker didn't expect that.
Slobberknocker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slobberknocker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slobberknocker tries to buck Ruas off but Ruas is having none of it.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slobberknocker keeps working.
Ruas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Slobberknocker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ruas's guard! Nice work there by Slobberknocker!
Slobberknocker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slobberknocker defends well.
Murilo Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slobberknocker trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Slobberknocker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slobberknocker trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ric Slobberknocker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Slobberknocker misses with a combination
and Ruas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruas.
Slobberknocker avoids the elbow strike from Ruas, against the cage.
Slobberknocker wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Slobberknocker.
Ruas throws a head punch that misses.
Slobberknocker has had enough of the clinch but Ruas keeps him there for the moment.
Ruas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slobberknocker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ruas shoots in and gets a takedown into Slobberknocker's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slobberknocker keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Ruas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murilo Ruas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Slobberknocker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruas.
Slobberknocker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruas is controlling him.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Slobberknocker keeps moving.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
Ruas passes into half guard.
Ruas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Slobberknocker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slobberknocker is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Slobberknocker is looking to improve his position.
Ruas is just content to waste time from the top position. Slobberknocker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Slobberknocker is trying to keep Ruas in close.
Ruas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slobberknocker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ruas, into his 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.
Slobberknocker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slobberknocker wants to control from the top but Ruas keeps moving.
Slobberknocker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruas's guard.
Ruas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slobberknocker is aware though and is defending well.
Slobberknocker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruas is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slobberknocker wants to stand and escape but instead Ruas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Slobberknocker keeps moving.
Ruas prevents Slobberknocker from getting back to his feet.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Slobberknocker keeps moving.
Ruas stands and throws Slobberknocker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slobberknocker is not content to let Ruas control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ruas has hold of Slobberknocker's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Slobberknocker tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ruas cranks the arm and Slobberknocker screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Slobberknocker, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Murilo Ruas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaoklai Khanomtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wakanda Akecheta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaoklai Khanomtom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wakanda Akecheta!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akecheta looks to throw a body kick
and Khanomtom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khanomtom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akecheta.
Khanomtom just misses with a punch to the body.
Akecheta thows a leg kick but Khanomtom checks it
and Khanomtom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akecheta throws a body kick the misses
and Khanomtom counters with a nice body shot.
Khanomtom looks to land a right hand but Akecheta moved out of range.
A lazy body kick from Akecheta
and Khanomtom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akecheta, right into the meat.
Khanomtom checks the leg kick.
Akecheta wants to clinch but Khanomtom slips to the side
and Khanomtom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Akecheta throws a leg kick
and Khanomtom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akecheta misses with a body kick.
Khanomtom swings widly with a right hand
and Akecheta counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akecheta is looking to slow Khanomtom down with leg kicks.
Akecheta moves to clinch but Khanomtom breaks away
enabling Khanomtom to counter with a crisp jab.
Khanomtom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khanomtom lands an overhand right.
Akecheta is looking to clinch but Khanomtom is avoiding it.
Khanomtom misses with a hook. Akecheta ducked under it nicely.
Akecheta throws a leg kick but Khanomtom moved away.
Akecheta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khanomtom moves out of range of the body kick.
Khanomtom throws a body punch but Akecheta moves out of range.
Khanomtom throws a jab but it's blocked by Akecheta.
A low kick from Akecheta misses
and Khanomtom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akecheta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khanomtom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akecheta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Khanomtom misses the jab.
Akecheta throws a front kick aimed at Khanomtom's knee but Khanomtom avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khanomtom checks a leg kick.
Akecheta throws a lazy body kick
and Khanomtom counters with a left and a right... And another left! Akecheta is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaoklai Khanomtom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Czech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Watson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Czech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Watson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czech ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Watson throws a hook but Czech blocks it.
Jab, jab by Czech - just one landing.
Czech tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson slips a jab from Czech.
A shot to the body from Watson misses
and Czech cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Mark Watson has been cut.
Czech misses with a body shot
and Watson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Czech's guard.
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!
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Czech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson won't allow Czech to sweep him here.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czech seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Watson stops Czech from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czech trying to control the position.
Czech working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Czech looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Watson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Watson lands strikes from half guard.
Czech on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Czech tries to get out of the position.
Czech is trying to stand up here but Watson is controlling him well.
Czech blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watson.
Watson winds up and cracks Czech with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Watson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czech is trying to stand.
Watson winds up and cracks Czech with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Czech looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watson trying to mount his opponent but Czech defends it.
Watson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Czech can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a heavy elbow.
Czech is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Czech is working to get back to half guard.
Watson with the ground and pound from mount.
Czech avoids a strike by Watson and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Watson's guard! Fantastic escape!
Watson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czech stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Czech digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Czech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Czech misses with a body shot.
Czech misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Czech takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Czech looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Czech as Watson shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Watson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Watson misses with a right hand
and Czech counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Czech cracks Watson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Czech counters with a left to the body.
Watson misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Czech. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Czech is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Czech dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Czech catches Watson right on the button with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Watson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Czech there.
Watson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Czech sprawls well initially but Watson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson prevents Czech from standing back up.
Czech tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson wants to take a breather but Czech is having none of it.
Czech controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Watson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Czech keeps working.
Czech wants to get back to his feet.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Czech's head.
Watson is nestled in close to Czech, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czech manages to get to full guard.
Czech is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watson is controlling him.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson postures up and lands a big shot to Czech's brow.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Czech swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson passes Czech's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czech avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watson.
Watson throwing shots but Czech is blocking nicely.
Watson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Czech defending well though.
Watson is just content to waste time from the top position. Czech takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Watson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Czech avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Czech is looking to stand up but Watson isn't so interested in that idea.
Czech utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mark Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Czech is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Watson dives into side control.
Czech is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Watson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Czech dodges the ground and pound from Watson.
Watson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Czech!
Czech tries to reverse the position but Watson maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson raining down shots from the mount!
Czech is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mark Watson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Czech swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control.
Watson trying to control the position but Czech is working away.
Czech is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Watson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Czech wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Watson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czech is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Watson is controlling him well.
Czech dodges the ground and pound from Watson.
Watson working the ground and pound.
Czech parries the strikes from Watson easily there. Watson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Czech to escape.
Watson lands a few punches from side control.
Watson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Watson wants to control but Czech is keeping him busy.
Czech avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Watson.
Watson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson throwing strikes but Czech manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Czech tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Watson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Czech's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Watson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like Czech is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control from the bottom.
Watson is trying to stand.
Czech seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Watson wants to control but Czech is keeping busy.
Watson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Peter Czech has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Czech wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Watson gets the takedown into side control.
Watson working away.
Watson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Czech sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Watson trying to control the position but Czech is working away.
Watson is trying to ground and pound but Czech uses the momentary lack of control by Watson to regain half guard.
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Czech does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Watson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Watson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otto Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasha Lakovic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
183 lbs
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181 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
World class boxer
Big right hand |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Otto Graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Lakovic!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graf ducks under a wild hook from Lakovic.
Graf thuds a left hand into Lakovic's body.
Lakovic throws a front kick that sends Graf stumbling back into the cage.
Graf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lakovic throws a low kick but Graf moves out of range easily.
Graf misses with an uppercut
and Lakovic counters with a low kick, right behind Graf 's knee.
Otto Graf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graf sizes up Lakovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Sasha Lakovic has been cut.
Graf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lakovic blocks a jab.
Graf connects with a crisp jab.
Graf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lakovic.
Graf throws a lazy uppercut
and Lakovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graf throws an overhand right that lands on Lakovic's shoulder, as Lakovic tries to avoid the shot.
Graf misses with a jab to the body
and Lakovic counters with a shoot takedown. Graf fights it but they end up in guard.
Lakovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lakovic wants to control from the top but Graf keeps moving.
Lakovic throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lakovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Graf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lakovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Graf keeping moving, preventing Lakovic from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lakovic pushes down on Graf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Graf wants to get back to his feet.
Graf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graf tries to get out of the position.
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.
Lakovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lakovic is looking for a kimura but Graf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lakovic to get the leverage.
Lakovic trying to control from Graf's half guard. Graf has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Graf wants to stand but Lakovic is controlling the position.
Lakovic trying to control but Graf is working from the bottom.
Graf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lakovic pushing down on Graf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Graf wants to get back to his feet.
Graf is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lakovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lakovic is trying to control. Graf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lakovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lakovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lakovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Lakovic 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.
Lakovic is keen to just control but Graf is a slippery customer.
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.
Lakovic trying to control the pace.
Lakovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graf keeps working.
Graf tries to kick Lakovic off but Lakovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Graf is staying active underneath Lakovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lakovic on the ground.
Graf tries to kick Lakovic off but Lakovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lakovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sasha Lakovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Graf misses with a left hand
and Lakovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Graf throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Lakovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lakovic wants to control from the top but Graf keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lakovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lakovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lakovic trying to control but Graf is working from the bottom.
Graf is looking to stand up but Lakovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Lakovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lakovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lakovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lakovic looking to sit in guard and control but Graf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lakovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graf manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lakovic stays in close to Graf's body and controls the position.
Lakovic prevents Graf from getting back to his feet.
Lakovic wants to control from the top but Graf keeps moving.
Lakovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graf keeping moving, preventing Lakovic from controlling successfully.
Lakovic prevents Graf from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sasha Lakovic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lakovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lakovic misses with an uppercut. Graf saw that one coming.
Graf misses with a right hand
and Lakovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lakovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graf throws a lazy uppercut
and Lakovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graf.
Graf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lakovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Graf!
Lakovic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Graf is on top in guard.
Lakovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Lakovic, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Graf!
Lakovic working the ground and pound effectively.
Lakovic dominating with strikes here.
Lakovic with the ground and pound from mount.
Graf is trying to stand up.
Lakovic thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lakovic landing punches.
Lakovic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Graf is squirming around, avoiding Lakovic's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graf has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Lakovic's lack of action.
Lakovic 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.
Graf is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graf makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lakovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sasha Lakovic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Graf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lakovic.
Graf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lakovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Graf's guard now.
Lakovic drops back looking for a leg! Graf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graf manages to kick Lakovic off! Lakovic jumps back into Graf's guard.
Lakovic thows a big elbow that misses.
Graf wants to stand but Lakovic is controlling the position.
Lakovic stays in close to Graf's body and controls the position.
Graf wants to stand and escape but Lakovic is having none of it.
Lakovic wants to pass the guard but Graf is keeping the position.
Lakovic lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lakovic is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lakovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lakovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Lakovic is pushing down on Graf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graf is fighting to maintain full guard but Lakovic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lakovic not doing much here.
Lakovic is trying to control. Graf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lakovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Graf is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lakovic 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.
Still in half guard, Lakovic seems content to control.
Sasha Lakovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graf is trying to stand back up but Lakovic is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic controlling the action here.
Graf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lakovic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lakovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lakovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sasha Lakovic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Graf jabs Lakovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graf misses with a straight right.
Lakovic wants to clinch up but Graf keeps it at a distance.
Graf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lakovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Graf misses with a lunging right hand
and Lakovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graf misses with a hook
and Lakovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Graf misses with a combination
and Lakovic counters with a nice body shot.
Lakovic tries to clinch up.
Graf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lakovic throws a head kick but Graf moves out of range.
Otto Graf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graf throws an off balance right hand
and Lakovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Graf's guard now.
Graf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lakovic passes into half guard.
Well, if Lakovic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Lakovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lakovic 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Lakovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Herzog might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Robert Tepper - No Easy Way Out. Price is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Twisted Sister - The Price. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Price!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Price.
Price showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herzog.
Price throws a solid leg kick but Herzog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Price.
Price scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Price walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Herzog checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Herzog misses with a left hand
and Price counters with a low kick, right behind Herzog 's knee.
Herzog misses with an uppercut. Price saw that one coming.
Price throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Price scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Herzog 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.
Herzog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Price cracks the inside of Herzog's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog throws the left hand but Price avoids the punch easily.
Price connects with a leg kick. Herzog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Herzog misses with a lunging right hand
and Herzog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Price swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Price slaps away a takedown attempt from Herzog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herzog looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
Price connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Price misses with an uppercut. Herzog saw that one coming.
Herzog blocks a head kick by Price.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog scores with a sloppy right hand. Price should have avoided that one.
Herzog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Price. That snapped Herzog's head back.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herzog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Price cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herzog misses with a hook
letting Price counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Price is predictable there
and Herzog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Herzog fails with the takedown.
Price misses with a low kick.
Price shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price thows a leg kick but Herzog checks it
and Herzog counters with a nice body shot.
Herzog lands with a shot to the body.
Price connects with a good right hand that stumbles Herzog. Herzog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sean Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herzog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Herzog misses its intended target.
Price slips a jab from Herzog.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Price, right into the meat.
Herzog takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
Herzog ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Herzog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Herzog blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Price counters with a big head kick but Herzog shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herzog shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Price's guard.
Herzog throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herzog.
Herzog won't allow Price to get back to his feet.
Herzog wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price wants to stand and escape but Herzog is having none of it.
Herzog has gone for a leg lock! Price slips out almost immediately though and dives into Herzog's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Price 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.
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herzog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Price swings for the body but Herzog moves out of range.
Herzog thows a body shot but no joy.
Herzog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Price.
Price lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herzog punishes Price's body with a nice straight punch.
Herzog closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herzog lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
Price pulls Herzog in close to prevent any damage.
Price keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Herzog wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Herzog misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herzog. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herzog swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Price counters with a nice low kick that buckles Herzog's knee momentarily.
Price lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Price wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Price throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herzog closes this distance looking for a takedown but Price circles away.
Price tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Price misses with a leg kick
and Herzog counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog feints a jab promting Price to slip. Herzog then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Price slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Herzog moves out of range of the body kick.
Price stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Price throws a poor cross that misses
and Herzog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Price's guard now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Price is on top in guard.
Price avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Price gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Herzog checks it well.
Herzog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sean Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Herzog.
Price throws a leg kick
and Herzog counters with a nice double leg into side control. Price won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herzog advances to full mount.
Herzog wants to finish this one by submission but Price is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Herzog.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herzog looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Herzog dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Herzog checks a low kick from Price.
Herzog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Price avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Price swings widly with a right hand
and Herzog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Price lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Herzog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Price displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herzog throws out the jab.
Herzog misses with a body shot.
Price throws a hook to the side of Herzog's head but Herzog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Price swings widly with a right hand
and Herzog counters with a single leg into guard. Price didn't expect that.
Price controls Herzog momentarily but Herzog frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Herzog fails to pull guard.
Price wants to get back to striking at distance but Herzog won't allow it.
Herzog controlling the action here for a moment.
Price can't break the clinch.
Price trying to stall but Herzog improves his position.
Price scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Price tries to land knees in the clinch but Herzog avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herzog.
Price working hard to break the clinch.
Herzog works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herzog trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Herzog is looking to work some ground and pound but Price has wrist control.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herzog 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.
Herzog with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Herzog looking to sit in guard and control but Price gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Herzog working a defensive guard here.
Price stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Herzog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Price pinned against the cage. Price gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Herzog on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herzog. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herzog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herzog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Price displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herzog.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Price finds it's target.
Herzog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Herzog.
I think Herzog 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 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sean Price!
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