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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hipolito Adalberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Sam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hipolito Adalberto !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Sam!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adalberto 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.
Sam looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Adalberto stands up over Sam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adalberto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adalberto lands a couple of elbows.
Adalberto pushes down on Sam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adalberto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adalberto lands a nice short elbow.
Adalberto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Adalberto with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam is looking to get to half guard.
Sam is bucking up trying to escape but Adalberto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Adalberto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Adalberto landing strikes from the mount.
Adalberto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sam has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Adalberto 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adalberto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Adalberto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Adalberto has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sam is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hipolito Adalberto !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldir Maluco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdez has chosen Limp Bizkit-Break Stuff as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldir Maluco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maluco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maluco scores with a jab.
Maluco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maluco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maluco misses with a hook.
Maluco cracks Valdez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maluco has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Valdez to stand back up!
Valdez is rocked!
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!
Maluco looks to land a combination but Valdez avoids it well.
Valdez is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluco finish him?
Maluco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez shoots in looking for a takedown. Maluco tries to sprawl out of it but Valdez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maluco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maluco throws a monster overhand right that drops Valdez! Maluco follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waldir Maluco!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Sandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Filho!
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, Adam Sandler!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sandler has gone for a leg lock! Filho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandler's guard.
Sandler keeping moving, preventing Filho from controlling successfully.
Sandler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Filho!
Filho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sandler goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Filho is on top in guard.
Filho controlling from the top position.
Sandler keeping moving, preventing Filho from controlling successfully.
Sandler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Filho trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Filho escapes and throws Sandler's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sandler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sandler sneaks back into half guard.
Filho content to control rather than advance.
Filho's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Filho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Sandler trying to hold on to Filho's head to control him but Filho postures up.
Sandler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Filho trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Filho stands and throws Sandler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Sandler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sandler looks gassed!
Filho trying to control the action but Sandler is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandler tries to buck Filho off but Filho is having none of it.
Filho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandler is looking for a sweep.
Filho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sandler to his feet.
Filho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sandler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filho rushes Sandler and presses him up against the cage.
Filho stalls.
Filho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sandler prevents it.
Sandler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sandler gets underhooks to prevent Filho's takedown attempt.
Filho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricardo Filho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Sandler.
Sandler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filho jumps guard but Sandler stands there with Filho around his waist. Filho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sandler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Filho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Filho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sandler.
Filho lands with a short shot to the head.
Filho ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Filho no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filho is keeping the position for now.
Filho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandler manages to get himself to full guard.
Filho passes into half guard.
Sandler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Filho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Filho's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandler is looking for a rear naked choke here but Filho reverses the position brilliantly into Sandler's guard!
Filho slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Filho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Filho misses with a leg kick.
Filho doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandler circles away.
Sandler fails with a takedown attempt.
Filho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Filho wants to control but Sandler is keeping him busy.
Sandler regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Filho.
Sandler is looking to get back to full guard here but Filho has managed to pass to side control instead.
Filho trying to control but Sandler is having none of it.
Sandler is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Filho working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sandler is looking to get to half guard.
Filho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Filho dominating with strikes here.
Sandler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Filho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Sandler trying to control but Filho postures up.
Sandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandler tries to get to full guard but Filho has control of the leg.
Filho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sandler gets full guard.
Filho trying to control but Sandler is working from the bottom.
Sandler pushes a forearm under Filho's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Filho is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Sandler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pouncy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keke Rosberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keke Rosberg will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pouncy McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keke Rosberg!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown. Rosberg tries to sprawl out of it but McGee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rosberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rosberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGee looking to pass the guard.
Rosberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Rosberg, not yet.
McGee wants to pass the guard but Rosberg is keeping the position.
Rosberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGee is pushing down on Rosberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rosberg is fighting to maintain full guard but McGee has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee is trying to work for a kimura but Rosberg is defending well.
Rosberg is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGee is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rosberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rosberg pushes McGee off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rosberg. No joy for McGee on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pouncy McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosberg stuffs the takedown attempt from McGee. McGee gets slowly back to his feet.
Rosberg scores with a takedown into McGee's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosberg is one step ahead there.
McGee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rosberg's guard.
Rosberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGee passes into half guard.
McGee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rosberg is just riding it out for now. McGee eventually gives up the hold.
McGee is breathing heavily.
Rosberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rosberg is looking for a triangle but McGee pushes his legs off easily.
McGee advances position into side control!
McGee has hold of Rosberg's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rosberg seems comfortable defending it but McGee has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rosberg is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rosberg is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McGee couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pouncy McGee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josu Ander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment I comes to the cage accompanied by Dancing Queen. Josu Ander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Russian Experiment I!
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, Josu Ander!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Experiment I misses.
No luck for Ander with that takedown attempt.
Experiment I throws an overhand right that lands on Ander's shoulder, as Ander tries to avoid the shot.
Ander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Experiment I pinned against the cage. Experiment I gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ander scores a takedown into full mount!
Ander has hold of Experiment I's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Experiment I manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ander looking to secure an arm triangle but Experiment I defends it well.
Ander avoids the attempt from Experiment I to control.
Experiment I is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ander is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Experiment I knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ander on the ground.
Ander working Experiment I over with strikes here.
Experiment I keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ander lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ander sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Experiment I is trying desperately to improve position.
Experiment I wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ander looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Experiment I is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Experiment I is desperately trying to improve his position but Ander has a good base and remains in mount.
Ander wants to take Experiment I's back but he can't do it this time.
Ander looks gassed!
You get the feeling that Experiment I really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ander in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ander throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Experiment I because Ander loaded up on that one.
Ander cracks Experiment I with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Experiment I tries to hold on but Ander pushes him away.
Experiment I is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Experiment I trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Experiment I wants to hold on but Ander pushes him away.
Experiment I taking shots to the head.
Ander landing strikes, looking to finish!
Experiment I tries to hold on but Ander pushes him away.
Ander lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ander landing punches.
Ander working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Experiment I really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Experiment I is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ander thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Experiment I is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ander avoids the attempt from Experiment I to control.
Experiment I is looking to get to half guard.
Experiment I somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jab from Experiment I.
It looks like Josu Ander has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I stuffs the takedown.
Russian Experiment I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josu Ander.
Ander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Experiment I circles away.
Ander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment I Rushes Ander and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ander is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Experiment I Piles on the pressure and Ander crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Experiment I!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bone Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Chew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chew's choice of entrance music: Heart of a Champion. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bone Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvin Chew!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chew moves in looking to clinch but Crusher pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crusher.
Chew wants to clinch up but Crusher keeps it at a distance.
Crusher shoots for a takedown but Chew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crusher shoots for a double leg takedown but Chew sprawls well. He's pushed Crusher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bone Crusher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crusher shoots in but no luck this time.
Crusher fails with a takedown attempt.
Chew lands a head kick that stumbles Crusher and the fighters go to the mat.
Crusher is rocked!
It looks like Bone Crusher has been cut.
Crusher is working an open guard so Chew takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh Crusher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chew gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crusher has clasped his hands together around Chew's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chew wants to get back to his feet but Crusher drags him back down.
Chew throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Crusher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crusher is breathing heavily.
Chew scores with a push kick.
Chew throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Crusher crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marvin Chew!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Maboose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Maboose!
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, Vasily Smyslov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maboose scores a takedown into full mount!
Smyslov tries to lock up and control but Maboose gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smyslov is trying to escape the mount.
Maboose unloading with bombs!
Smyslov working to try and regain half guard.
Maboose avoids the attempt from Smyslov to control.
Smyslov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smyslov tries to hold on but Maboose pushes him away.
Maboose throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smyslov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maboose throwing strikes here but Smyslov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Maboose throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smyslov because Maboose loaded up on that one.
Maboose raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maboose looking for a sweep. Not yet Maboose, not yet.
Smyslov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maboose tries to bench press Smyslov off him but Smyslov keeps the position.
Smyslov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maboose is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyslov is looking to take a break and control but Maboose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maboose is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smyslov off and has taken his back!
Smyslov surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Maboose lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov trying to control the action but Maboose just sinks the hooks in.
Smyslov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smyslov is looking for a sweep. Maboose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maboose wants to free his trapped foot but Smyslov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smyslov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maboose.
Smyslov is positioning himself well to prevent Maboose advancing to mount.
Smyslov wants to control but Maboose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smyslov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smyslov 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.
Maboose is breathing heavily.
Smyslov working for a triangle but Maboose defends it easily.
Smyslov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maboose!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Maboose to take his back!
Maboose manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smyslov's guard. Nice work there by Maboose.
Smyslov is trying to keep Maboose in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maboose won't allow Smyslov to sweep him here.
Maboose has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maboose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smyslov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maboose manages to get himself to full guard.
Maboose can't keep his opponent in guard - Smyslov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smyslov wants to control but Maboose is keeping him busy.
Smyslov wants to pass the guard but Maboose is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov seems to be working for a kimura but Maboose defends the submission attempt.
Maboose missing with punches from the bottom.
Smyslov trying to control from half guard but Maboose is working away.
Smyslov is trying to work for a kimura but Maboose is defending well.
Smyslov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maboose has given up his back.
Maboose manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smyslov's guard. Nice work there by Maboose.
Smyslov keeping moving, preventing Maboose from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Smyslov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smyslov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maboose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smyslov pinned against the cage. Smyslov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maboose closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maboose misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maboose wants to control but Smyslov is keeping him busy.
Smyslov can't do much from the bottom here.
Smyslov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maboose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smyslov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maboose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maboose's back!
Maboose is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov looking for the choke but no joy.
Smyslov is breathing heavily.
Maboose is really stuck here.
Maboose is working hard here to advance position.
Smyslov is trying to stick to Maboose's back but Maboose is turning into Smyslov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smyslov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Maboose.
Smyslov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smyslov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maboose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyslov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smyslov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maboose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smyslov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smyslov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maboose tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyslov is retaining full guard.
Smyslov keeping moving, preventing Maboose from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Smyslov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maboose moves away.
Smyslov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smyslov lands in his opponent's guard.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maboose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyslov looking to sit in guard and control but Maboose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smyslov working for a triangle but Maboose defends it easily.
Smyslov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maboose connects with a couple of short punches.
Smyslov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maboose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smyslov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maboose manages to get himself to full guard.
Smyslov advances to half guard.
Maboose is staying active underneath Smyslov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smyslov is working for a submission of some sort.
Vasily Smyslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maboose trying to control from the bottom.
Smyslov wants to control but Maboose is keeping him busy.
Smyslov is trying for a kimura here. Maboose looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Smyslov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasily Smyslov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hasselhof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcano comes to the cage accompanied by Three Stars & A Sun. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hasselhof's choice of entrance music: Nas - Hate me now. Jose Alcano has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Alcano!
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, David Hasselhof!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hasselhof. That did some damage!
Alcano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hasselhof slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alcano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alcano content to control rather than advance.
Hasselhof is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hasselhof is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alcano pulls his head out easily.
Hasselhof is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alcano pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhof is defending against the submission attempts here by Alcano.
Alcano is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Alcano passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hasselhof is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alcano unloads with some shots from mount but Hasselhof bucks and avoids them well.
Alcano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alcano moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hasselhof has worked his arm free - good work by Hasselhof!
Alcano trying to control the action but Hasselhof is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcano misses with the ground and pound.
Hasselhof manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alcano is trying to get back to full guard.
Alcano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alcano wants to control but Hasselhof is keeping busy.
Alcano tries to kick Hasselhof off but Hasselhof keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alcano is looking for a sweep. Hasselhof is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hasselhof walks into a straight right hand from Alcano.
Alcano throws a solid leg kick but Hasselhof takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alcano.
Alcano fails to land with a series of punches.
Hasselhof tries for a takedown but Alcano circles away easily
and Alcano counters with a left and a right that stings Hasselhof.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alcano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alcano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alcano avoids the head kick by Hasselhof.
Nice uppercut lands for Alcano. That snapped Hasselhof's head back.
Alcano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alcano misses with a two punch combination.
Alcano lands with a shot to the body.
Alcano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alcano looking to sit in guard and control but Hasselhof gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alcano looking for a sweep. Not yet Alcano, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcano looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hasselhof has picked Alcano up and slammed him! Alcano can't keep hold of the triangle and Hasselhof manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alcano wants to get back to his feet but Hasselhof drags him back down.
Alcano looking for a sweep but Hasselhof has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Alcano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alcano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alcano wants to hit a switch here but Hasselhof passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alcano there!
Alcano is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcano regains half guard.
Hasselhof is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alcano is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hasselhof looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcano is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcano is trying to reverse the position but instead Hasselhof has taken his back - oops!
Alcano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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.
Alcano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alcano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hasselhof 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.
Hasselhof 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.
Hasselhof wants to pass the guard but Alcano is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alcano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hasselhof blocks a low kick nicely.
Hasselhof avoids the head kick by Alcano.
Alcano throws a body punch but Hasselhof moves out of range.
Hasselhof has his takedown stuffed
and Alcano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasselhof with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alcano counters with a series of strikes. Hasselhof will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hasselhof has his takedown stuffed
and Alcano counters with a left and a right that stings Hasselhof.
Jose Alcano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hasselhof.
Alcano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hasselhof.
Alcano is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alcano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alcano gets the takedown into side control.
Alcano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hasselhof knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhof manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alcano's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasselhof is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alcano pulls his head out easily.
Alcano wants to control but Hasselhof is keeping him busy.
Alcano decides to return to a standing position.
Hasselhof avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Hasselhof gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alcano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hasselhof misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hasselhof tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alcano swivels and escapes.
Hasselhof shoots in but Alcano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alcano misses with a wild combination.
Jose Alcano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcano throws a right hand that Hasselhof ducks under and follows up with a left that Hasselhof also avoids with ease.
Jose Alcano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasselhof has a takedown stuffed.
Alcano missing with a left hand there. Hasselhof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
David Hasselhof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhof shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alcano trying to control but Hasselhof postures up.
Alcano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alcano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hasselhof trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alcano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hasselhof looking for a triangle here. Alcano is fighting it but it looks tight! Hasselhof pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alcano is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Hasselhof!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Roche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Housimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Housimar Palhares has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Roche!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Housimar Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Roche!
Roche tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roche wants to hold on but Palhares pushes him away.
Roche is trying to escape the mount but Palhares keeps good control and instead manages to take Roche's back.
Palhares is not going to allow Roche to sit and survive in this position.
Palhares missing with punches from the back.
Palhares is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Roche knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Roche for a finish.
Roche is trying to break free.
Roche looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Palhares missing with punches from the back.
Roche is covering up but some of the strikes from Palhares are getting through and doing damage.
Palhares gets his hands free as Roche looks to control.
Palhares has the hooks in. Roche is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Palhares scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Roche is looking for a way out.
Well, with Palhares on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Roche is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Roche tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Roche holding both Palhares 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Roche right now.
Palhares is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Roche is defending well though. Palhares let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Roche's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Roche manages to reverse the position and now he's in Palhares's guard. Nice work there by Roche.
Roche has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Palhares will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Palhares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roche doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Palhares is tightening it up a little... Roche has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Roche reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Roche taps out! nice BJJ there by Palhares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Housimar Palhares! Housimar Palhares retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Zorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Bang Your Head (Metal Health) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Zorin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troy Washington!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorin tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Washington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zorin is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Zorin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zorin is looking for a kimura here.
Washington wants to improve his position but Zorin is controlling well.
Zorin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington's head.
Zorin trying to mount his opponent but Washington defends it.
Washington gets full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington looking for a guillotine here but Zorin defends easily.
Zorin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zorin throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zorin is one step ahead there.
Zorin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Washington dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zorin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zorin is looking for a triangle but Washington pushes his legs off easily.
Zorin is breathing heavily.
Washington wants to stand but Zorin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zorin is keeping the position for now.
Zorin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zorin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zorin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Washington turns into him and now he's in Zorin's guard.
Washington stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zorin rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zorin lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Troy Washington has been cut.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Zorin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington blocks an elbow strike from Zorin.
Washington is trying to stall.
Washington breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Zorin.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Zorin is just out of range.
Zorin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zorin scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington struggling a bit here.
Zorin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Washington gets back to half guard.
Washington makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Zorin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Washington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zorin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Washington scores with a nice right hand.
Washington lunges at Zorin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zorin's hand.
Zorin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zorin tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Washington lands.
Zorin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zorin at a distance.
Washington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Washington lands a slapping body shot.
Zorin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zorin is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zorin moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
Zorin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Washington!
Washington checks a leg kick.
Zorin tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington throws a leg kick but Zorin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zorin ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Zorin rushes Washington and presses him up against the cage.
Zorin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Zorin.
Zorin misses with a knee to the head.
Zorin wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zorin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Zorin has him pressed against the cage.
Zorin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington has Zorin pushed against the cage.
Zorin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Zorin has him pressed against the cage.
Zorin tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
Zorin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Max Zorin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zorin is rocked!
Washington drops Zorin with a huge uppercut! Zorin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Washington is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Washington!
Troy Washington is the new welterweight champion!
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