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UVT 102: Bourque vs Atomic II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Odle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odle comes to the cage accompanied by Let Go. Travis Odle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chael Sonnen's chin.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travis Odle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Odle circles away easily
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Odle tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Odle tries to clinch
and Sonnen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sonnen.
Odle is trying to control the position but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Odle has wrist control.
Odle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Odle is trying to keep Sonnen in close.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sonnen thows a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odle is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Odle blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odle keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Odle trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen stops Odle from standing up.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Odle controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sonnen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Odle.
You can see the frustration on Odle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sonnen throws a strike aimed at the side of Odle's head but Odle avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sonnen grinds an elbow into Odle's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odle is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Odle parries the strikes from Sonnen easily there. Sonnen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Odle to escape.
Sonnen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sonnen working the ground and pound.
Sonnen is chipping away with strikes.
Sonnen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Odle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Odle stops Sonnen from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Odle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sonnen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odle taking a bit of punishment here - Sonnen scoring with strikes.
It looks like Travis Odle has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Odle works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Odle tries to kick Sonnen off but Sonnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Odle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Odle moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Odle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to clinch up
and Odle counters by moving into the clinch.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Odle scores with a knee to the head.
Odle lands an elbow inside.
Odle lands an elbow inside that Sonnen shrugs off.
Odle stalling.
Knees to the body from Odle.
Odle lands an elbow inside.
Odle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Odle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Odle lands an elbow that stopped Sonnen in his tracks for a moment.
Odle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Odle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Odle lands an elbow inside that Sonnen shrugs off.
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!
Sonnen letting Odle take a breather here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Odle lands an elbow just above Sonnen 's eye.
Odle connects with a knee to the head.
Odle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odle lands a knee to the head.
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Odle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Odle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Odle trying to stall but Sonnen improves his position.
Odle lands a nice elbow.
Odle missing with knees to the body.
Odle crunches a lovely knee into Sonnen's ribcage.
Sonnen blocks an elbow strike.
Sonnen has Odle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Odle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Travis Odle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Sonnen goes for a takedown attempt but Odle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Odle darts in trying to clinch
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown. Odle fights it but they end up in guard.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sonnen postures up and lands a big shot to Odle's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen won't allow Odle to get back to his feet.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Odle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sonnen managing to control the position.
Odle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Odle has Sonnen up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Odle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Odle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sonnen blocks an elbow strike from Odle.
Odle stalling.
Odle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Odle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Odle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Odle is pressed up against the cage. Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Odle down to the mat. Odle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Odle tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Travis Odle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odle tries to clinch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Odle tries to clinch up.
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Odle's guard.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odle being controlled here, momentarily.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Odle keeps moving.
Odle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Odle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Odle'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!
Odle stuffs the takedown.
Odle moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off.
Sonnen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Odle moves into the clinch.
Odle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sonnen's face.
Sonnen avoids the elbow strike from Odle, against the cage.
Odle lands a knee to the body.
Odle leaning against his opponent.
Odle lands a nice elbow.
Odle lands a knee to the head.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Odle lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Odle.
Nice elbow from Odle.
Odle lands a damaging elbow.
Odle throws an elbow that misses.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Odle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Travis Odle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Sonnen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Odle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonnen's defenses.
Odle lands a nice elbow.
Sonnen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Odle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Odle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Odle crunches a lovely knee into Sonnen's ribcage.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Odle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Odle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Odle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sonnen up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Odle throws an elbow but misses.
Sonnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Odle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Odle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sonnen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Odle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sonnen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Odle prevents it.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the temple.
Odle crunches a lovely knee into Sonnen's ribcage.
Sonnen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odle looking to throw knees to the head but Sonnen is blocking nicely.
Sonnen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Odle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Odle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Odle as Sonnen shoots in.
Odle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Odle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sonnen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Odle scores a nice knee to the body.
Odle lands a nice elbow.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Odle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Odle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen has picked Odle up - he's going for a ride! Sonnen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sonnen seems to be working for a kimura but Odle defends the submission attempt.
Odle is looking to control Sonnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Odle avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sonnen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonnen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Odle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sonnen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sonnen cracks Odle with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sonnen advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen lands a big shot there that rocks Odle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sonnen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chael Sonnen.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chael Sonnen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry has chosen Tear the Club Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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260 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Pinochet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Curtis Henry !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet swings away with a body shot that misses
and Henry counters with a beautiful punch that sends Pinochet to the canvas!
Pinochet is rocked!
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Henry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pinochet is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henry , into his guard.
Pinochet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pinochet won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Pinochet postures up and lands a big shot to Henry 's brow.
Pinochet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry has his foot on Pinochet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinochet works his way back into a safe position though.
Pinochet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinochet landing with the ground and pound.
Pinochet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinochet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henry keeping full guard, as Pinochet tries to pass.
Henry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pinochet wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Henry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinochet is one step ahead there.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.
Henry looking for a guillotine here but Pinochet defends easily.
Henry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinochet is one step ahead there.
Pinochet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henry throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pinochet uses it to pass to side control.
Henry taking a bit of punishment here - Pinochet scoring with strikes.
Henry is trying to get back to half guard.
Henry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Henry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henry looks gassed!
Henry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pinochet wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
Henry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henry prevents Pinochet from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet manages to get to full guard.
Henry drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pinochet looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pinochet looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pinochet!
Pinochet landing a few strikes.
Henry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pinochet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry preventing the sweep.
Henry drops back looking for a leg! Pinochet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pinochet manages to kick Henry off! Henry jumps back into Pinochet's guard.
Henry stopping the sweep attempt from Pinochet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pinochet is on top in guard.
Henry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinochet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinochet is pushing down on Henry 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henry is fighting to maintain full guard but Pinochet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pinochet trying to pass the guard but Henry defending well.
Henry has hold of Pinochet's hands but Pinochet slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinochet wants to take a breather but Henry is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinochet passes to side control.
Pinochet in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinochet landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Pinochet keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Augusto Pinochet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinochet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pinochet pounces like a tiger and cracks Henry with a vicious hook! Henry is down but not out! Pinochet follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Augusto Pinochet!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack LeBalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBalls comes into the arena with "Cruising in Miami" by Bass 305 blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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274 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack LeBalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grant Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBalls with a poor takedown
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeBalls with a poor takedown
and Mitchell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBalls darts in trying to clinch
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitchell tries to bum rush LeBalls with a series of wild strikes but LeBalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchell swinging wildly here.
LeBalls wants to clinch but Mitchell slips to the side
and Mitchell counters with a one-two to the body.
LeBalls has his takedown stuffed
and Mitchell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack LeBalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBalls fails with the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a three punch combo that has LeBalls backing up. LeBalls nods at Mitchell to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Mitchell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
LeBalls darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mitchell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell punching from the bottom.
Nice strikes from LeBalls there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LeBalls is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mitchell strikes from the bottom but LeBalls uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Mitchell tries to buck LeBalls off but LeBalls is having none of it.
LeBalls has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LeBalls wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
Mitchell tries to buck LeBalls off but LeBalls is having none of it.
LeBalls working the head with strikes.
LeBalls thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LeBalls tries for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LeBalls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitchell is trying to control LeBalls's posture but LeBalls avoids it.
Check out the look on LeBalls's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ground and pound from LeBalls seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LeBalls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeBalls in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
LeBalls is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mitchell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mitchell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mitchell is trying to maintain the position but LeBalls is very close to passing his half guard.
Mitchell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mitchell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing LeBalls from controlling successfully.
LeBalls stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
LeBalls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
LeBalls is working Mitchell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeBalls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but LeBalls postures up.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LeBalls postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it.
LeBalls connects with a couple of short punches.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LeBalls postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchell's brow.
Mitchell lands a decent shot there.
Mitchell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeBalls drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LeBalls jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeBalls is one step ahead there.
LeBalls is in close to Mitchell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBalls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeBalls scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
LeBalls gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
LeBalls looking for a triangle here. Mitchell is fighting it but it looks tight! LeBalls pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mitchell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack LeBalls!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genival Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genival Lacerda will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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255 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksander Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genival Lacerda!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacerda misses with a takedown
letting Putin counter with a right hand.
Lacerda with a poor takedown
and Putin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Putin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lacerda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lacerda fails with the takedown
and Putin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aleksander Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genival Lacerda.
Putin misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Putin!
It looks like Genival Lacerda has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacerda with a poor takedown
and Putin counters with a series of strikes that sends Lacerda to the canvas! Putin follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Lacerda is rocked!
Putin stands and throws Lacerda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lacerda looks gassed!
Putin has hold of Lacerda's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lacerda seems comfortable defending it but Putin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lacerda is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lacerda is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Putin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksander Putin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Ai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ai comes into the arena with Cloud 9 blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Ai!
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, Luther Heggs!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heggs wants to clinch
and Ai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heggs checks it well.
Ai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Mr Ai has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heggs with a hook.
Heggs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ai counters by moving into the clinch.
Heggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ai misses with a leg kick
and Heggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Heggs has knocked Ai down with a huge combo! Heggs steps away and waves a wobbly Ai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ai is rocked!
Mr Ai's cut is getting worse.
Ai lands a nice hook to Heggs's body. Heggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heggs.
Heggs takes the fight into the clinch.
Heggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ai.
Heggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Heggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ai looking to throw knees to the head but Heggs is blocking nicely.
Heggs misses with the head strike.
Heggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ai throws a poor cross that misses
and Heggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heggs throws a jab when Ai was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ai tries to clinch up but Heggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Ai throws a lazy head kick
and Heggs counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Ai has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luther Heggs!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sir Didymus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Segata Sanshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Didymus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the TerrorDome. Sanshiro has chosen Sega Satan! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Segata Sanshiro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Didymus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Segata Sanshiro!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Sanshiro.
Didymus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Didymus throws a lazy right hand but Sanshiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanshiro closes the distance but Didymus moves to the side
and Didymus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sanshiro!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Didymus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Poor strikes thrown by Didymus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Didymus wants to control the pace but Sanshiro is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Didymus throwing strikes here but Sanshiro is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Didymus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Didymus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Didymus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Didymus has hold of Sanshiro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sanshiro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didymus looking to finish Sanshiro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sanshiro!
Didymus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Didymus landing strikes from the mount and Sanshiro is in trouble!
Didymus throws some wild stikes that Sanshiro manages to avoid easily.
Didymus has hold of Sanshiro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sanshiro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Didymus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didymus is working for a guillotine from mount but Sanshiro frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Didymus content just to control the position here.
Didymus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanshiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Didymus lands a big shot there that rocks Sanshiro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didymus thowing shots but they're missing.
Didymus with the ground and pound from mount.
Sanshiro holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Didymus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Didymus controlling his opponent.
Didymus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Didymus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sanshiro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didymus punching from mount but Sanshiro doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Didymus breaks from Sanshiro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Didymus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Didymus lands with some strikes.
Didymus looking to control but Sanshiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanshiro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Didymus unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Didymus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanshiro is squirming around, avoiding Didymus's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Didymus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Didymus sizes up Sanshiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Didymus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Didymus.
Sanshiro wants to clinch
so Didymus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Didymus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Didymus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanshiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Didymus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Didymus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanshiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Didymus throwing strikes but missing.
Didymus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanshiro keeping moving, preventing Didymus from controlling successfully.
Sanshiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Didymus.
Didymus has gone for a leg lock! Sanshiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Didymus's guard.
Didymus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanshiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanshiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Didymus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Didymus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanshiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Didymus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanshiro is posturing up here but Didymus has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sanshiro tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sanshiro has to tap! Slick submission there by Didymus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sir Didymus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Truck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Indestructible. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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285 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herbert Truck!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Truck is predictable there
and Pinksy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Truck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pinksy misses with a series of wild punches.
Herbert Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinksy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Truck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pinksy sprawls well. Pinksy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Truck gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick from Truck misses
and Pinksy counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinksy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Truck swings widly with a right hand
and Pinksy counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinksy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pinksy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pinksy.
Truck fails with a takedown attempt.
Truck shoots and misses
and Pinksy counters with a crisp one two that drops Truck! Pinksy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Truck to his feet! Truck is in big trouble!
Drew Pinksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Truck.
Pinksy throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Truck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pinksy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinksy keeping full guard, as Truck tries to pass.
Truck drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pinksy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Truck has Pinksy in his guard.
Truck looks gassed!
Pinksy trying to control the position from guard on top but Truck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truck can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinksy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pinksy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pinksy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Truck defending well though.
Pinksy is keen to just control but Truck is a slippery customer.
Pinksy wants to get back to his feet.
Truck tries to get to full guard but Pinksy has control of the leg.
Pinksy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Truck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Truck wants to control but Pinksy is keeping busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Truck works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy tries to stand but Truck is controlling from the bottom.
Truck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinksy is aware though and is defending well.
Pinksy wants to stand but Truck has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Truck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pinksy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Truck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pinksy defends well.
Truck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinksy defends it easily.
Pinksy is looking to stand up but Truck won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truck 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.
Truck has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pinksy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Truck has tightened it up now! Pinksy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herbert Truck!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rinta Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Still D.R.E as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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276 lbs
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rinta Pelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelle clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Jamal Jones has been cut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Pelle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pelle cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pelle has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Pelle misses.
Pelle swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Pelle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pelle defending well though.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pelle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones prevents Pelle from improving his position.
Pelle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Pelle is working away.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Jones moves into full mount! Pelle won't be happy about that!
Pelle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones looking to finish Pelle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pelle!
Pelle tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Pelle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pelle is working to get back to half guard.
Pelle is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones unloading with bombs!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pelle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to control the pace but Pelle is squirming around nicely.
Jones throws a wild left hand from mount and Pelle manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Jones trying to control from Pelle's half guard. Pelle has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pelle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pelle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pelle swings away with a body shot that misses
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Pelle is retaining full guard.
Jamal Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Pelle keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones pushes down on Pelle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pelle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pelle defending well though.
Jones thows a huge punch but Pelle dodges it nicely.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pelle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones with the ground and pound but Pelle uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones postures up.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pelle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Pelle blocks nicely.
Pelle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pelle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pelle wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Pelle has wrist control.
Pelle keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pelle is keeping the position for now.
Pelle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones passes Pelle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pelle tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamal Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pelle misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones trying to control but Pelle is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones trying to control but Pelle is working from the bottom.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pelle is keeping the position for now.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Pelle dodges it nicely.
Pelle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to control. Pelle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pelle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
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.
Pelle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to control but Pelle is working from the bottom.
Pelle wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Pelle keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pelle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Pelle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Rinta Pelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pelle defending well though.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pelle.
Jones thows a huge punch but Pelle dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is nestled in close to Pelle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pelle is not content to let Jones control the position.
Pelle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pelle flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pelle taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang The Hero of Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hero of Justice has chosen Bang Install 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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231 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian McGordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bang The Hero of Justice!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hero of Justice misses with the combination.
The Hero of Justice blocks a head kick by McGordon.
The Hero of Justice misses with an uppercut
and The Hero of Justice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Hero of Justice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by The Hero of Justice.
McGordon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGordon throws a right hand that The Hero of Justice ducks under and follows up with a left that The Hero of Justice also avoids with ease.
McGordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by The Hero of Justice as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of The Hero of Justice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Hero of Justice throws an overhand right that lands on McGordon's shoulder, as McGordon tries to avoid the shot.
McGordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Hero of Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from The Hero of Justice misses.
The Hero of Justice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGordon looks to land a right hand but The Hero of Justice moved out of range.
The Hero of Justice swings widly with a right hand
and McGordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon misses with a hook
and The Hero of Justice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Hero of Justice throws a right hand that misses
and McGordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGordon instigates a clinch.
The Hero of Justice working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McGordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Hero of Justice blocking some punches.
McGordon lands a shoulder strike.
McGordon has The Hero of Justice pressed against the cage, preventing The Hero of Justice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGordon prevents The Hero of Justice from breaking the clinch.
McGordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGordon slows down the pace here.
McGordon pushes The Hero of Justice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon lands an uppercut.
The Hero of Justice is trying to break the clinch but McGordon is controlling him.
The Hero of Justice tries to circle away but McGordon has him pinned against the cage.
McGordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Hero of Justice wants to get back to striking at distance but McGordon won't allow it.
McGordon is working The Hero of Justice over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Hero of Justice looks gassed!
McGordon lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGordon stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice blocking some punches.
McGordon lands a hook that snaps the head of The Hero of Justice backwards.
McGordon lands an uppercut.
A short left from McGordon.
McGordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Hero of Justice is trying to force a seperation but McGordon has the dominant position.
McGordon is stalling here.
McGordon lands a shoulder strike.
McGordon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGordon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McGordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good body shot from McGordon.
McGordon working aggressively here.
Good body shot from McGordon.
McGordon scores with a shoulder strike.
McGordon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGordon lands an uppercut.
McGordon lands a right hand.
McGordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Hero of Justice backwards.
McGordon pushes The Hero of Justice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGordon digs a right hand underneath The Hero of Justice's ribcage. The Hero of Justice let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McGordon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McGordon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Hero of Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGordon was well out of range. Poor timing from The Hero of Justice.
The Hero of Justice throws a jab but it's blocked by McGordon.
McGordon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Hero of Justice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGordon moves into the clinch.
The Hero of Justice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGordon lands a shoulder strike.
McGordon digs a right hand into The Hero of Justice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Hero of Justice's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from McGordon.
McGordon lands a nice uppercut.
McGordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Hero of Justice backwards.
The Hero of Justice is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from McGordon.
The Hero of Justice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGordon digs a right hand into The Hero of Justice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Hero of Justice's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon lands with a left to the head.
McGordon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brian McGordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGordon lands a left hand.
McGordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Hero of Justice can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from McGordon - that landed with a thud.
The Hero of Justice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for McGordon to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon lands a nice uppercut.
McGordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Hero of Justice backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGordon.
McGordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGordon pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGordon pushes The Hero of Justice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGordon pushes The Hero of Justice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGordon works on The Hero of Justice's body with a couple of short punches.
McGordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGordon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Hero of Justice's efforts to push away.
McGordon taking a breather.
McGordon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGordon throws a punch but it's blocked by The Hero of Justice.
McGordon effectively controlling the action here.
McGordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Hero of Justices head.
McGordon is leaning against The Hero of Justice and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from McGordon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from McGordon.
McGordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGordon presses The Hero of Justice against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from McGordon.
McGordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Hero of Justice backwards.
McGordon works on The Hero of Justice's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from McGordon.
McGordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McGordon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab from The Hero of Justice misses.
McGordon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bang The Hero of Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hero of Justice moves away.
McGordon misses with a low kick.
McGordon clinches up against the cage.
McGordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Hero of Justice is trying to break the clinch but McGordon has him pressed against the cage.
McGordon has a couple of punches blocked by The Hero of Justice.
A frustrated look appears on The Hero of Justice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Hero of Justice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Hero of Justice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGordon scores with a shoulder strike.
McGordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon is working The Hero of Justice over against the cage.
McGordon lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGordon.
A short uppercut from McGordon.
McGordon lands a body punch.
McGordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from McGordon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGordon.
McGordon lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from McGordon.
McGordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon pushes The Hero of Justice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGordon lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGordon lands a nice uppercut.
The Hero of Justice takes a shot to the head.
McGordon lands a shoulder strike.
McGordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGordon lands a right hand.
McGordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Hero of Justice backwards.
McGordon is working The Hero of Justice over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGordon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Hero of Justice backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon digs a right hand into The Hero of Justice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Hero of Justice's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by McGordon.
The Hero of Justice takes a shot to the head.
McGordon prevents The Hero of Justice from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGordon.
McGordon has The Hero of Justice pushed against the cage.
The Hero of Justice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGordon pushes The Hero of Justice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McGordon.
McGordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGordon lands a body shot.
McGordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice takes a shot to the head.
McGordon slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from McGordon.
McGordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Hero of Justices head.
McGordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGordon.
Brian McGordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGordon lands a left hand.
McGordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by McGordon.
McGordon lands a left hand.
Bang The Hero of Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for McGordon to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian McGordon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGordon 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McGordon!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Atomic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourque comes to the cage accompanied by "Business Time" by Flight of the Conchords. Atomic has chosen A Kiss to Build a Dream On as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
24 - 8 - 0 |
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275 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Atomic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atomic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bourque counters with a nice uppercut.
Bourque punishes Atomic's body with a nice straight punch.
Atomic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Tom Atomic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atomic throws an off balance right hand
and Bourque counters with a stiff right hand.
Atomic misses with a left hand
and Bourque counters with a crisp right that sends Atomic to the canvas! Bourque follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy Bourque!
Timothy Bourque retains his heavyweight title!
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