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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yehuda Mandelcorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Swift struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be a great matchup!
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yehuda Mandelcorn!
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, Eric Swift!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandelcorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swift at a distance.
Mandelcorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Swift is just out of range.
Mandelcorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swift takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swift looks gassed!
Mandelcorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swift moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swift takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Swift is rocked!
It looks like Eric Swift has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Swift or perhaps it was just good defense by Mandelcorn which made him look bad.
Swift is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandelcorn finish him?
Mandelcorn drops Swift with a huge uppercut! Swift drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mandelcorn is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yehuda Mandelcorn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adebisi OZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Stephenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adebisi OZ!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson blocks a head kick by OZ.
OZ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OZ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OZ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OZ throws a series of punches but Stephenson avoids them all with ease.
Stephenson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stephenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephenson avoids the head kick by OZ.
OZ fails to land with a series of punches.
Stephenson scores with a decent looking hook.
Stephenson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before OZ has time to react.
OZ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OZ tries to bum rush Stephenson with a series of wild strikes but Stephenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OZ throws a right hand that Stephenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephenson also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
OZ throws a series of punches but Stephenson moves out of range.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Stephenson and OZ goes tumbling to the canvas! Stephenson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
OZ is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OZ actively working from the bottom here.
OZ is still in real trouble! Can Stephenson finish him?
OZ looks gassed!
Stephenson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OZ seems to have recovered his senses.
Stephenson escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson lands a slapping body shot.
OZ keeps the fight on the outside.
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stephenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stephenson drops OZ with a beautiful combination! OZ stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stephenson is looking for the KO!
Stephenson Rushes OZ and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! OZ is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Stephenson Piles on the pressure and OZ crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Stephenson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ze do caixao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Macomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willie Macomb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Ze do caixao!
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, Willie Macomb!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
do caixao has a takedown stuffed.
do caixao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macomb tries to avoid it but do caixao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macomb to the ground. Macomb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macomb stuffs the takedown attempt from do caixao. do caixao gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze do caixao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
do caixao has a takedown stuffed.
Macomb misses with a takedown
and do caixao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by do caixao.
do caixao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macomb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macomb looking for a guillotine here but do caixao defends easily.
Macomb had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. do caixao is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Macomb Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take do caixao's back instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macomb is trying to stick to do caixao's back but do caixao is turning into Macomb. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Macomb's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by do caixao.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macomb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macomb trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macomb lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for do caixao!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
do caixao tries to reverse the position but Macomb maintains control.
Macomb landing strikes, looking to finish!
Macomb lands with some strikes.
do caixao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if do caixao tries to get out of the position.
do caixao is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Macomb has taken his back.
Macomb looking for the choke from the back.
Macomb looks gassed!
Macomb wants to control but do caixao is keeping busy.
do caixao manages to reverse the position and now he's in Macomb's guard. Nice work there by do caixao.
Macomb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
do caixao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
do caixao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
do caixao wants to control from the top but Macomb keeps moving.
do caixao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macomb looking to hit a scissor sweep but do caixao is one step ahead there.
Macomb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but do caixao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Macomb looking for a guillotine here but do caixao defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macomb looking for a guillotine here but do caixao defends easily.
Macomb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macomb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
do caixao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macomb is working away from the top position though.
Macomb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. do caixao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macomb.
Macomb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Macomb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so do caixao is just riding it out for now. Macomb eventually gives up the hold.
Macomb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
do caixao wants to control but Macomb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macomb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and do caixao defends it well.
do caixao is not content to let Macomb control the position.
do caixao is looking for a sweep. Macomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macomb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macomb moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Macomb dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Macomb doesn't succeed with the takedown
and do caixao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
do caixao prevents Macomb from improving his position.
Macomb is pressing down on do caixao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macomb working for a triangle but do caixao defends it easily.
Macomb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macomb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
do caixao works over Macomb with some ground and pound from guard.
Macomb keeping full guard, as do caixao tries to pass.
Willie Macomb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macomb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
do caixao wants to pass the guard but Macomb is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
do caixao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Macomb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Macomb misses with a takedown attempt
and do caixao counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Macomb!
A nice elbow there by do caixao.
do caixao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Macomb on the ground.
do caixao landing shots from mount.
do caixao tries to control but Macomb wriggling away.
Macomb working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! do caixao connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Macomb can't escape the position.
Macomb gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macomb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. do caixao is working away from the top position though.
Macomb is pressing down on do caixao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
do caixao trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Macomb manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Macomb slips nicely into half guard.
Macomb is looking to advance position but do caixao won't allow it.
Macomb is looking to take a break and control but do caixao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
do caixao manages to get to full guard.
do caixao keeping moving, preventing Macomb from controlling successfully.
do caixao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macomb's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
do caixao lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Macomb looking for a guillotine here but do caixao defends easily.
do caixao trying to control the position from guard on top but Macomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
do caixao landing some decent shots from guard.
do caixao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Macomb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
do caixao wants to control from the top but Macomb keeps moving.
do caixao working some strikes from top position.
do caixao landing some decent shots from guard.
do caixao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macomb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Macomb looking to hit a scissor sweep but do caixao is one step ahead there.
Macomb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
do caixao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Macomb is looking for a triangle but do caixao pushes his legs off easily.
do caixao cracks Macomb with a solid left hand.
do caixao preventing the sweep.
do caixao throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macomb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. do caixao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
do caixao stands up over Macomb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze do caixao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
do caixao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Macomb wants to improve his position but do caixao is controlling well.
Macomb on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Macomb is looking to improve his position.
do caixao working over Macomb with some ground and pound. Macomb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
do caixao works his way into side control.
Macomb gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Macomb is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
do caixao not doing much here.
do caixao passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macomb is squirming around, avoiding do caixao's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macomb bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Macomb works a leg free and moves into half guard.
do caixao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macomb works his foot free and advances to mount.
Macomb looking to secure an arm triangle but do caixao defends it well.
Macomb swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willie Macomb!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seymour Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seymour Butts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rob Stewart's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seymour Butts!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stewart.
Stewart tries to clinch there but Butts circles away.
Butts tries to move into range but Stewart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Butts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stewart scores with a head kick.
Stewart has Butts up against the cage in a clinch.
Stewart is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butts.
Stewart manages to break the clinch.
Butts throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.
Butts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stewart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart clinches up with Butts and pushes him back against the cage.
Butts is working for takedown but Stewart is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stewart slows down the pace here.
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.
Stewart lands an elbow that stopped Butts in his tracks for a moment.
Stewart wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butts looking for a takedown.
Stewart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Butts misses with a takedown attempt - Stewart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rob Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seymour Butts.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Stewart lands but Butts takes it in his stride.
Stewart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stewart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Butts looks for a takedown but Stewart sprawls well.
Butts shoots for a takedown but Stewart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stewart throws a head kick that Butts semi-blocks.
Stewart lands with a slapping head kick.
Butts shoots in looking for a takedown. Stewart tries to sprawl out of it but Butts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stewart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Butts wants to clinch
and Butts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
Stewart lands with a kick to the temple. Butts shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Butts looks for a takedown but Stewart sprawls well.
Butts looks gassed!
Stewart is looking to clinch but Butts is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart staying out of range there.
Stewart has closed the distance and engaged Butts in a clinch.
Butts tries for a takedown but Stewart manages to get underhooks.
Stewart breaks from the clinch.
Stewart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Butts keeps it at a distance.
Stewart has Butts up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Stewart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stewart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stewart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butts misses with a kick to the body
and Stewart counters by moving into the clinch.
Stewart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Butts can't get the takedown.
Stewart wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart prevents Butts from breaking the clinch.
Butts fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Butts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stewart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Butts on the side of the head.
Butts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stewart counters by clinching up.
Stewart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stewart lands a high kick!
Butts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Butts shoots and misses
and Stewart counters with a head kick.
Rob Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seymour Butts.
Butts takes the fight into the clinch.
Stewart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Butts is predictable there
and Stewart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stewart.
Stewart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stewart clinches up with Butts and pushes him back against the cage.
Stewart gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Butts regains guard.
Butts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stewart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Butts is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart pushes down on Butts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stewart is looking for a kimura here.
Butts flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stewart is thwarting Butts's attempts to control the position.
Stewart decides to stand up.
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.
Butts throws a nice looking combination but Stewart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stewart tries to clinch but Butts moves out of range.
Butts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stewart as he avoids it easily.
A head kick from Stewart lands but Butts takes it in his stride.
Butts keeps the fight on the outside.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
Stewart clinches up against the cage.
Butts tries to break the clinch but Stewart is controlling the position.
Stewart breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Stewart dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stewart moves into the clinch successfully.
Stewart tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Butts smiles and moves away.
Butts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stewart to score with a decent uppercut.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Stewart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butts.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick and Butts moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stewart.
Butts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Butts tries to clinch but Stewart moves away
and Stewart counters by moving into the clinch.
Stewart can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts is trying to break the clinch but Stewart has him pressed against the cage.
Butts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stewart smiles and moves away.
Butts fails with the takedown
and Stewart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rob Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seymour Butts.
Butts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stewart throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stewart!
Stewart closes the distance looking to clinch
and Butts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Butts.
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Butts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Butts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart looking for a guillotine here but Butts defends easily.
Stewart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Butts is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Stewart Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Butts's back instead.
Stewart has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stewart looking for the choke but no joy.
Stewart is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Butts has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stewart looking for the RNC.
Seymour Butts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Butts has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stewart looking to break Butts's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Butts remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stewart will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Butts rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Butts is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Butts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stewart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stewart's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Stewart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stewart 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Stewart!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rorion Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Rando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Rando has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rorion Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Rando!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a body punch but Rando moves out of range.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Rando.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rando throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Rando lands a lovely overhand right.
Rando misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rando as he jumps to the side.
Rando scores with a jab to the body.
Rando takes the fight into the clinch.
Rando breaks the clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rando wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Rando pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Rando.
Rando trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rando is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control but Rando is working from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Rando from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rando fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rando manages to avoid it.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
William Rando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rando tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rando avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Rando smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Rando swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Rando has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Rando looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Rando trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rando is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rando gets back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rando keeps moving.
Gracie is fighting to break Rando's control of his arms but Rando is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rorion Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rando throws a combination that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie throws a jab when Rando was well out of range.
Gracie moves out of range as Rando strikes.
Gracie tries to bum rush Rando with a series of wild strikes but Rando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rando pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Rando is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Rando is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rando is breathing heavily.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stops Rando from getting back to his feet.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rando does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Rorion Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rando tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Rando misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rando wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rando is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rando defends it well.
Rando is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rando is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Rando is defending the position.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rando wants to get back to his feet.
Rando wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rando avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Rando works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Rando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rando swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rando.
Rando with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rando throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Rando swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rorion Gracie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gracie thuds a left hand into Rando's body.
Rando tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rando slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Rando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Rando takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rando thows a body shot but no joy.
Rando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rando misses with a body punch
and Rando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rando dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Rando, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Rando against the cage but Rando circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rando misses the jab.
Rando tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rando throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rando pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rando keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rando holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie prevents Rando from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is fighting to break Rando's control of his arms but Rando is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rando is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Rorion Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie trying to control but Rando is working from the bottom.
Rando wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rando stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rando has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Rando is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rando manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
William Rando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rando wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rorion Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rorion Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tap Taparoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tap Taparoo looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tap Taparoo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson shoots in but Taparoo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taparoo wants to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taparoo.
Taparoo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andersson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Taparoo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taparoo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andersson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Andersson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taparoo off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson tightening his grip on Taparoo, looking for the choke.
Andersson looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Taparoo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Andersson is trying to stick to Taparoo's back but Taparoo is turning into Andersson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Andersson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taparoo.
Taparoo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andersson's guard.
Taparoo looks gassed!
Andersson trying to hold on to Taparoo's head to control him but Taparoo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taparoo wants to free his trapped foot but Andersson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersson moves into full guard.
Andersson striking off his back but it's not causing Taparoo any problems.
Andersson pushes Taparoo off and gets back to his feet.
Taparoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andersson tries to clinch but Taparoo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andersson clobbers Taparoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andersson tries to clinch but Taparoo moves away
and Taparoo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Andersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taparoo trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Taparoo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Andersson, up you get!
Andersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taparoo defending well as Andersson loads up on a big left hand.
Andersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taparoo instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taparoo tries for a takedown but Andersson manages to get underhooks.
Taparoo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dan Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tap Taparoo.
Taparoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersson avoids the damage to the body.
Taparoo tries to pull guard but Andersson holds him up against the cage and eventually Taparoo drops back down to his feet.
Taparoo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Taparoo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersson prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taparoo prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tap Taparoo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andersson tries to clinch up
and Taparoo moves into the clinch.
Andersson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taparoo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taparoo closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Taparoo pushes Andersson against the cage but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Andersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andersson taking a breather here.
Taparoo struggling a bit here.
Taparoo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taparoo, who protects the arm well.
Taparoo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Andersson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taparoo tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura but Taparoo is defending well.
Taparoo is looking for a sweep. Andersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersson trying to control the action but Taparoo is working from the bottom.
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.
Andersson stands up from half guard.
Andersson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taparoo circles away.
Andersson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taparoo's guard.
Taparoo wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson won't allow Taparoo to sweep him here.
Taparoo has his foot on Andersson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andersson works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taparoo tries to strike from the bottom.
Taparoo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andersson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andersson drops back looking for a leg! Taparoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taparoo manages to kick Andersson off! Andersson jumps back into Taparoo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Taparoo keeps moving.
Andersson thows a big elbow that misses.
Andersson wants to stand but Taparoo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andersson advances position into side control!
Andersson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andersson raining down shots from the mount!
Andersson controlling the pace for now.
Andersson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Andersson with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Andersson.
Andersson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andersson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Taparoo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Andersson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Andersson tries to clinch up
and Taparoo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taparoo looking for a takedown.
Andersson goes for a takedown attempt but Taparoo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andersson sizes up Taparoo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson wants to clinch
and Taparoo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taparoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taparoo wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is controlling Taparoo's trapped leg to prevent Taparoo from advancing to side control.
Taparoo trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson trying to hold on to Taparoo's head to control him but Taparoo postures up.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Taparoo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andersson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taparoo.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taparoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andersson's guard.
Taparoo passes Andersson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Taparoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taparoo is keen to just control but Andersson is a slippery customer.
Andersson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Taparoo pulls his head out easily.
Taparoo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Andersson looks to clinch
and Taparoo counters by clinching up.
Andersson pulls guard.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Tap Taparoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andersson is trying to keep Taparoo in close.
Andersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taparoo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taparoo keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Taparoo working a defensive guard here.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Taparoo is retaining full guard.
Andersson trying to control but Taparoo is working from the bottom.
Andersson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taparoo, up you get!
Andersson tries to clinch but Taparoo is having none of it.
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.
Andersson is looking to clinch but Taparoo is avoiding it.
Andersson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dan Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Taparoo circles away.
Andersson throws a leg kick which misses Taparoo's front leg but catches the back leg as Taparoo tries to avoid it.
Andersson wants to clinch but Taparoo slips to the side
and Taparoo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taparoo.
Taparoo has Andersson pushed against the cage.
Taparoo tries to score a body lock takedown but Andersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson is pressed up against the cage. Taparoo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andersson down to the mat. Andersson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dan Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tap Taparoo.
Andersson tries to clinch up
and Taparoo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taparoo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tap Taparoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taparoo 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tap Taparoo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Maker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Fish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
203 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Money Maker!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fish has hold of Maker's hands but Maker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fish taking some punishment here, with Maker in his half guard.
Fish trying to control but Maker postures up.
Maker moves nicely into side control.
Maker working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Maker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fish is trying to get back to half guard.
Fish dodges the ground and pound from Maker.
Fish wants to control but Maker postures up.
Maker working the ground and pound but Fish is defending the strikes.
Fish tries to buck Maker off but Maker is having none of it.
Maker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maker working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Fish's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fish is rocked!
Fish takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Fish is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fish seems to have got his legs back now.
Maker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fish on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fish is trying to control Maker's posture but Maker avoids it.
Maker looks up at the clock and then as Fish takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maker cracks Fish with a big elbow.
Maker cracks Fish with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maker lands a few punches from side control.
Maker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fish is looking for a sweep.
Fish is breathing heavily.
Maker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fish's legs.
Maker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fish down.
Maker tries to advance to mount but Fish denies him.
Maker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fish manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Maker has an active guard here but Fish has managed to pass into half guard.
Fish is pressing down on Maker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maker is holding on for now.
Maker actively working from the bottom here.
Maker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Maker moves into full guard.
Maker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fish thows a big elbow that misses.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Maker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fish is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Fish.
Fish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maker is fending him off so far but Fish persists. Nope, Maker circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maker lands with a straight right. Fish didn't see that one coming.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Money Maker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maker lands a jab to the nose.
Maker closes the distance looking for a takedown. Fish stuffs it but Maker still has hold of him. Maker picks Fish up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Maker slams Fish to the floor and that's really hurt Fish - he doesn't know where he is! Maker throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Money Maker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Fry KayO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krendal Svorak (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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Small Fry KayO!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krendal Svorak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svorak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svorak swats away the attempt to clinch by KayO.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Svorak closes the distance and clinches up with KayO, looking for a takedown. Svorak pushes KayO against the cage but KayO circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
KayO throws a right and a left that Svorak avoids nicely.
KayO throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
KayO is looking to clinch but Svorak is avoiding it.
Svorak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Svorak is rocked!
It looks like Krendal Svorak has been cut.
Svorak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for KayO!
KayO tries to hold on but Svorak pushes him away.
KayO knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Svorak on the ground.
You get the feeling that KayO really doesn't like being in this position too much.
KayO is desperately trying to improve his position but Svorak has a good base and remains in mount.
KayO is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svorak tries to control but KayO wriggling away.
KayO is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Svorak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
KayO is breathing heavily.
KayO tries to reverse the position but Svorak maintains control.
Svorak wants to control the pace but KayO is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svorak controlling his opponent.
KayO wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
KayO is working to get back to half guard.
Svorak tries to control but KayO wriggling away.
KayO is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svorak wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
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.
Svorak looking for a guillotine from mount but KayO is having none of it.
Svorak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as KayO is looking to escape.
KayO is wriggling around trying to escape.
Svorak tries to control but KayO wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svorak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
KayO has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
KayO is trying to break free.
KayO is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
KayO looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
KayO is trying to get back to his feet but Svorak has full control of the position and if anything, KayO has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Svorak has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Svorak keeps control of the position as KayO tries to break free.
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.
KayO controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
KayO is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
KayO is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KayO trying to control the hands but Svorak breaks the grip.
Svorak working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krendal Svorak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krendal Svorak's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
KayO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svorak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svorak blocks a head kick by KayO.
Svorak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
KayO lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
KayO tries to land a knee to the head but Svorak blocks with his arms.
Svorak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svorak takes a knee right on the jaw!
Svorak wants the takedown. KayO is fighting it off but Svorak persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in KayO's guard against the cage.
KayO wants to stand and escape but Svorak is having none of it.
Svorak stands and steps away. KayO gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Svorak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in KayO's guard.
Svorak wants to control from the top but KayO keeps moving.
Svorak prevents KayO from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KayO is looking for a triangle but Svorak pushes his legs off easily.
Svorak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
KayO holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Svorak throwing shots but KayO is blocking nicely.
KayO is looking to escape.
KayO gets back to full guard.
KayO has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Svorak off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
KayO tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KayO has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svorak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
KayO throws a knee to the head but misses.
KayO using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svorak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Svorak wants a takedown but no success here.
KayO lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svorak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Svorak has had enough of the clinch but KayO keeps him there for the moment.
KayO tries to land knees in the clinch but Svorak avoids the damage to the body.
KayO looking to throw knees to the head but Svorak is blocking nicely.
Svorak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svorak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. KayO is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Small Fry KayO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krendal Svorak.
KayO stops a takedown attempt from Svorak.
KayO lands a damaging elbow.
KayO landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
KayO throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Svorak blocks it with crossed arms.
KayO misses with a knee strike.
KayO crunches a lovely knee into Svorak's ribcage.
KayO looking to throw knees to the head but Svorak is blocking nicely.
KayO gets underhooks to prevent Svorak's takedown attempt.
KayO landing some nice looking knees to the body.
KayO with a knee to the head.
KayO controlling the action here for a moment.
KayO connects with a knee to the head.
KayO lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KayO lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
KayO tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KayO trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KayO creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
KayO misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svorak.
KayO throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by KayO.
Svorak drops down looking for an ankle pick but KayO pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Svorak or perhaps it was just good defense by KayO which made him look bad.
Small Fry KayO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svorak circles away from the clinch attempt.
KayO wants to clinch.
Svorak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around KayO's waist but KayO gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svorak off to one side.
KayO wants to clinch.
Svorak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. KayO tries to avoid it but Svorak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag KayO to the ground. KayO escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
KayO pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svorak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for KayO!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KayO is working to get back to half guard.
KayO's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
KayO is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Svorak has taken his back.
Svorak looking for the choke from the back.
KayO is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
KayO has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svorak is hanging on to KayO's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Small Fry KayO will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krendal Svorak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
KayO tries to close the distance and clinch but Svorak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svorak swats away the attempt to clinch by KayO.
Svorak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with KayO but KayO pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Svorak with that takedown attempt.
KayO looks to clinch
and Svorak counters with a single leg into guard. KayO didn't expect that.
KayO keeping moving, preventing Svorak from controlling successfully.
KayO manages to escape and get back to his feet.
KayO moves into the clinch.
Svorak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. KayO avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Small Fry KayO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krendal Svorak.
KayO gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
KayO looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svorak can't get the takedown.
Svorak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. KayO is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
KayO looking to throw knees to the head but Svorak is blocking nicely.
KayO misses with a knee strike.
Svorak is trying to break free.
KayO using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by KayO.
KayO lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
KayO lands an elbow that stopped Svorak in his tracks for a moment.
KayO misses with a knee strike.
Svorak goes for a takedown in the clinch but KayO prevents it.
KayO comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
KayO tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KayO lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
KayO comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Svorak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Svorak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
KayO lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
KayO gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Svorak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. KayO avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
KayO landing knees to the head.
Svorak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
KayO using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svorak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Svorak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. KayO avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
KayO landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
KayO lands an elbow inside.
KayO lands a knee to the head.
Svorak is still on wobbly legs! Can KayO finish him?
KayO comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
KayO lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svorak takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Krendal Svorak's cut even more.
KayO prevents a takedown attempt there.
Svorak wants a takedown but no success here.
KayO connects with a knee to the head.
KayO connects with a nasty looking knee right to Svorak's face.
Svorak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Svorak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
KayO throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from KayO.
KayO looking to throw knees to the head but Svorak is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, KayO throws an elbow but misses.
Svorak has KayO pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. KayO manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
KayO throws an elbow that misses.
KayO using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svorak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Svorak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
KayO lands an elbow inside.
KayO unloads a knee to the mid-section. Svorak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KayO throws a knee to the head but misses.
KayO lands a nice knee to the body.
Svorak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. KayO gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Svorak seems to have recovered his senses.
KayO with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KayO trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KayO using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svorak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Svorak avoiding damage as KayO throws knees to the body.
KayO lands a knee to the body.
KayO tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Svorak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svorak looking for a takedown.
Svorak fails to pull guard.
KayO comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Svorak wants a takedown but no success here.
KayO lands an elbow inside that Svorak shrugs off.
KayO missing with knees to the body.
KayO with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Krendal Svorak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
KayO with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
KayO landing knees to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, KayO throws an elbow but misses.
Svorak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svorak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. KayO avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
KayO landing knees to the body.
Small Fry KayO has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Svorak drops down looking for an ankle pick but KayO pulls his leg out and moves away.
Svorak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svorak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from KayO.
KayO keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Svorak circles away from the clinch attempt.
KayO is looking to clinch.
KayO is looking to clinch.
Svorak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
KayO wants to get back to his feet.
Svorak seems to be working for a kimura but KayO defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svorak is looking to advance position but KayO won't allow it.
Svorak wants to lay and pray for a moment but KayO keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Small Fry KayO clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Krendal Svorak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
KayO throws a head kick that misses.
KayO tries a head kick but it misses.
Svorak fails with the takedown.
KayO has taken the fight to the clinch.
KayO landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Svorak takes an elbow to the temple.
KayO crunches a lovely knee into Svorak's ribcage.
KayO landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
KayO with a knee to the head.
KayO landing some nice looking knees to the body.
KayO lands an elbow that stopped Svorak in his tracks for a moment.
Svorak jumps guard but KayO stands there with Svorak around his waist. Svorak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
KayO lands a nice elbow.
KayO unloads a knee to the mid-section. Svorak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KayO just misses with a elbow thrown towards Svorak's brow.
Svorak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of KayO backwards.
Svorak goes for a takedown in the clinch but KayO prevents it.
Small Fry KayO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krendal Svorak.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
KayO with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KayO misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KayO connects with a knee to the head.
KayO lands a big knee to the head and Svorak goes down! KayO pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Fry KayO!
Small Fry KayO retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Boomhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Boomhauer!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boomhauer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
dos Santos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
dos Santos throws a leg kick but Boomhauer checks it.
dos Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
dos Santos throws out a loose jab but Boomhauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boomhauer blocks a head kick by dos Santos.
Boomhauer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from dos Santos.
dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boomhauer moves away.
dos Santos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from dos Santos misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos is looking to chop away at Boomhauer's legs.
Rogerio dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dos Santos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
dos Santos throws a leg kick but Boomhauer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Boomhauer pushes him off.
dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
dos Santos throws a head kick but Boomhauer moves out of range.
dos Santos tries to clinch but Boomhauer is having none of it.
dos Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from dos Santos.
dos Santos wants to land a leg kick but Boomhauer is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
dos Santos throws a head kick but Boomhauer moves out of range.
dos Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boomhauer's sensitive parts.
Boomhauer checks a leg kick nicely.
Boomhauer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
dos Santos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boomhauer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boomhauer cracks dos Santos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomhauer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Boomhauer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boomhauer trying to control the position but dos Santos is working away.
dos Santos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boomhauer is controlling him well.
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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Boomhauer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. dos Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
dos Santos taking a bit of punishment here - Boomhauer scoring with strikes.
dos Santos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
dos Santos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio dos Santos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
dos Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by dos Santos.
dos Santos throws a leg kick but Boomhauer moved away.
dos Santos throws out a leg kick but Boomhauer moves out of range and dos Santos only half commits.
Jeff Boomhauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boomhauer checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dos Santos tries to clinch but Boomhauer is having none of it.
dos Santos throws a leg kick but Boomhauer sees it coming and moves out of range.
dos Santos tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos throws a leg kick but Boomhauer checks it.
dos Santos stuffs the takedown.
dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boomhauer checks a leg kick.
Rogerio dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boomhauer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
dos Santos throws a leg kick but Boomhauer moved away.
dos Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boomhauer's calf.
dos Santos loads up on a big right hand but Boomhauer slips the punch.
dos Santos throws a solid leg kick but Boomhauer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at dos Santos.
dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
dos Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boomhauer is breathing heavily.
dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Boomhauer moves out of range easily.
Crack! A monster head kick from dos Santos and Boomhauer falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rogerio dos Santos!
Rogerio dos Santos retains his light heavyweight title!
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pop
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