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Kings of Rio 37 - Crippler PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kip Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson has chosen Taivas lyä tulta as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kip Dynamite!
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, Marcus Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite tries to clinch but Karlsson is having none of it.
Karlsson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dynamite clinches up against the cage.
Dynamite scores a nice knee to the body.
Dynamite lands an elbow inside that Karlsson shrugs off.
It looks like Marcus Karlsson has been cut.
Dynamite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dynamite lands a nice elbow.
Dynamite landing knees to the head.
Dynamite lands a damaging elbow.
Dynamite scores with a knee to the head.
Karlsson is rocked!
Dynamite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knees to the body from Dynamite.
Karlsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dynamite finish him?
Dynamite landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dynamite has cage pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Karlsson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a bit one sneaks through from Dynamite - that's hurt Karlsson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Karlsson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Karlsson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kip Dynamite!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpha Male (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Male might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rooster. Sabah Nur is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Apocalipse Now. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpha Male!
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, En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabah Nur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Male!
Sabah Nur throws some wild stikes that Male manages to avoid easily.
Male tries to hold on but Sabah Nur postures up.
Sabah Nur with the ground and pound from mount.
Sabah Nur throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sabah Nur won't let Male get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Male is looking to improve his position but Sabah Nur isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Sabah Nur there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Male avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur thowing shots but they're missing.
Sabah Nur throws some wild stikes that Male manages to avoid easily.
Sabah Nur landing shots from mount.
Sabah Nur looking to control but Male is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Male avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur misses with a head shot.
Male is bucking up trying to escape but Sabah Nur cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Male is looking to get to half guard.
Male is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabah Nur unloads with some shots from mount but Male bucks and avoids them well.
Sabah Nur thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Sabah Nur there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Male takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sabah Nur breaks from Male's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sabah Nur throws some wild stikes that Male manages to avoid easily.
Sabah Nur thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sabah Nur is landing with some decent strikes but Male is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Male has worked his arm free - good work by Male!
Sabah Nur laying and praying for a moment but Male takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sabah Nur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Male regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sabah Nur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sabah Nur trying to control but Male is working from the bottom.
Male wants to get back to his feet but Sabah Nur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sabah Nur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sabah Nur throwing strikes from guard but Male blocks nicely.
Sabah Nur trying to control but Male is working from the bottom.
Sabah Nur throwing strikes from guard but Male blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Male lands a with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
En Sabah Nur dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Male swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sabah Nur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Male misses.
Sabah Nur shoots in but no luck this time.
Male throws a looping overhand right but Sabah Nur ducks down to avoid it.
Male thows a body shot but no joy.
Alpha Male is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sabah Nur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Male tries to avoid it but Sabah Nur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Male to the ground. Male escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Male throws a left that rocks Sabah Nur and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Male dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sabah Nur regain composure!
Sabah Nur is rocked!
Sabah Nur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabah Nur looks to move to half guard but instead Male has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Male gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sabah Nur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Male lands a with a good body shot.
Sabah Nur is breathing heavily.
Male with a nice cross.
Male is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sabah Nur is still on wobbly legs! Can Male finish him?
Male throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabah Nur.
Male will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabah Nur seems to have recovered his senses.
Male stuns Sabah Nur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Male cracks Sabah Nur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Sabah Nur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Male.
Male throws a hook but Sabah Nur avoids it easily.
Male misses with a body kick.
Male tries to bum rush Sabah Nur with a series of wild strikes but Sabah Nur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Sabah Nur or perhaps it was just good defense by Male which made him look bad.
Alpha Male has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of En Sabah Nur.
Male thows a body shot but no joy.
Male throws a nice looking combination but Sabah Nur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Male ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Sabah Nur or perhaps it was just good defense by Male which made him look bad.
Male cracks Sabah Nur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Male displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sabah Nur blocks a jab.
Male throws the left hand but Sabah Nur avoids the punch easily.
Sabah Nur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Male throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Male misses.
Male misses with a hook.
Male throws an overhand right that lands on Sabah Nur's shoulder, as Sabah Nur tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Male.
Sabah Nur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Male missing with a left hand there. Sabah Nur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sabah Nur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Male connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sabah Nur shoots in looking for a takedown. Male tries to sprawl out of it but Sabah Nur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Male manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Male throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabah Nur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Sabah Nur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpha Male dominated that second round.
That's time! Male's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Male waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sabah Nur.
Male connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Male's corner calls for a 1-2. Male obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Male fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabah Nur manages to avoid it.
A jab-cross combination lands for Male and sends Sabah Nur crashing to the mat! Male follows him down to the mat - Sabah Nur regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Sabah Nur is trying to get back to full guard.
Sabah Nur trying to get back to full guard but Male takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sabah Nur can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Male manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sabah Nur to take his back!
Sabah Nur is trying to break free.
Male biding his time, looking for the opening.
Male keeps control of the position as Sabah Nur tries to break free.
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.
Sabah Nur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sabah Nur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Male has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Male gets his hands free as Sabah Nur looks to control.
Male is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sabah Nur tries to escape the position.
Sabah Nur trying to control the position but Male manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sabah Nur tries to roll but Male sticks to his back.
Male is trying to stick to Sabah Nur's back but Sabah Nur is turning into Male. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Male's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Male throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sabah Nur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Male throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Male scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alpha Male showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Male has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpha Male!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve West has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve West!
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, Chris Herman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West misses with a series of wild punches.
West takes one on the button.
West tries to clinch up.
Herman throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Herman scores with a sloppy right hand. West should have avoided that one.
Herman throws a hook but West blocks it.
West rushes Herman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
West has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Herman goes down! West dives on top of him - Herman manages to get guard.
Herman is rocked!
It looks like Chris Herman has been cut.
Herman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. West is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Herman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take West's back instead.
Herman is still in real trouble! Can West finish him?
Herman trying to control momentarily.
Herman seems to have recovered his senses.
West covering up well under a series of strikes from Herman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman wants to control the position but West frees himself and scrambles - Herman manages to regain control in side control.
West is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Herman wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
Herman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Herman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Herman trying to control the position but West is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Herman throws a big shot that misses.
Herman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West instigates a clinch.
West holding his opponent close, against the cage.
West breaks from the clinch.
Herman throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
West rushes Herman and presses him up against the cage.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Herman looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Herman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A short right from West on the inside.
West has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Herman goes down! West pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but West wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
West wants to stand but Herman has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman is trying to get back to half guard.
West decides to stand back up. West steps back and let's Herman get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from West.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herman moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
West scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by West.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
West lands a nice knee to the body.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
West has Herman pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Herman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
West forces Herman back against the cage and clinches.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
West scores a nice knee to the body.
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
West landing knees to the head.
West landing knees to the head.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
West connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herman's face.
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Chris Herman's cut even more.
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
West lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
West with a knee to the head.
West scores a nice knee to the body.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herman misses with a double jab.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Herman's shoulder, as Herman tries to avoid the shot.
Herman tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
West landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by West.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by West.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by West.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
West connects with a knee to the head.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
West connects with a knee to the head.
Herman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West closes the distance and clinches.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West lands a knee to the body.
West landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for West.
West leaning his opponent against the cage.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Herman has eaten all the pies!
West landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by West.
West connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herman's face.
West scores with a knee to the head.
West throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Herman blocks it with crossed arms.
West tries to stall but Herman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Herman jumps guard but West stands there with Herman around his waist. Herman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steve West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Herman.
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.
West with a knee to the head.
West stalling in the clinch but Herman improves position.
West slows down the pace here.
West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Herman is keeping busy.
West looking to throw knees to the head but Herman is blocking nicely.
West stalling the fight.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Herman.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
West lands with a right to the head.
West tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Herman fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Herman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herman throws out the jab.
Herman works the jab nicely.
West wants to slow Herman down by chopping away at his legs.
Herman tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West throws and low kick but Herman moves out of range easily.
Herman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Herman persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
Herman avoids the head kick by West.
West tries to clinch up but Herman circles away and keeps his distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from West - that will leave a mark!
Herman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West has closed the distance and engaged Herman in a clinch.
Herman takes a knee right on the jaw!
West stalling against the cage.
Herman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herman takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
West scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by West.
West landing knees to the head.
West lands a knee to the head.
West stalling in the clinch.
Herman takes a knee right on the jaw!
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Herman.
West connects with a knee to the head.
West lands a body punch.
West lands a knee to the head.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steve West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by West.
West with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West tries a knee to the head but Herman blocks it.
West stalling in the clinch but Herman improves position.
Herman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West lands with a light punch inside.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
West stalling the fight.
Herman tries to pull guard but West holds him up against the cage and eventually Herman drops back down to his feet.
Steve West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Herman.
West landing knees to the head.
Chris Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West connects with a knee to the head.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from West.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West trying to stall but Herman improves his position.
Maybe West would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herman.
Herman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
Herman blocks a leg kick.
Herman loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Herman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Herman moves out of range of the leg kick from West.
Herman connects with a looping right hand.
Herman circles away from the clinch attempt.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herman.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from West.
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.
West clinches.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
West landing knees to the head.
Herman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but West gets the underhooks and prevents it.
West is stalling here.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
West with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by West.
Herman takes a knee right on the jaw!
West lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve West!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Heller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Joe Heller has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe Heller seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Heller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reyes moves out of range as Heller strikes.
Heller scores with the left hand. Reyes knows he should have avoided that one.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heller.
Heller throws a hook but Reyes avoids it easily.
Heller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reyes scores with a one two! Heller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Heller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reyes pinned against the cage. Reyes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heller takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses.
Heller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reyes counters with a nice body shot.
Reyes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heller shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Heller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heller throws out the jab.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Heller moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Heller throws a jab when Reyes was well out of range.
Reyes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Heller misses.
Nice body punch from Reyes.
Heller fails with the takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Reyes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reyes moves out of range as Heller strikes.
Reyes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reyes lands a nice hook to Heller's body. Heller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heller is breathing heavily.
Heller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Reyes tries to hold on but Heller postures up.
Heller thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heller misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heller looking to finish with strikes here!
Heller misses with a head shot.
Heller throwing strikes but Reyes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Reyes is trying to maintain the position but Heller is very close to passing his half guard.
Heller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Reyes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heller rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes moves away from the strike by Heller.
Heller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reyes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heller misses with a straight right.
A jab from Heller misses.
Reyes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heller momentarily.
Heller feints and then cracks Reyes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reyes down.
Joe Heller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Heller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Heller swings around for an armbar but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Heller's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heller is trying to control the position but Reyes postures up.
Reyes stopping the sweep attempt from Heller.
Heller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reyes's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Reyes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Heller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heller thows a huge punch but Reyes dodges it nicely.
Heller seems to be working for a kimura but Reyes defends the submission attempt.
Reyes won't allow Heller to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reyes is trying to control but can't.
Heller wants to pass to mount but Reyes is defending the position.
Heller is tying to control. Reyes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Heller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reyes circles away.
Heller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reyes works Heller's body with a nice hook.
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.
Reyes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Heller.
Heller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reyes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reyes prevents Heller from improving position.
Heller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reyes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Heller in side control, throwing shots but Reyes defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heller goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reyes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Heller's guard! Nice work there by Reyes!
Heller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reyes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reyes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Heller throws a couple of heel strikes.
Reyes won't allow Heller to sweep him here.
Heller had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Reyes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Heller Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Reyes's back instead.
Heller 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.
Heller missing with strikes from the back.
Reyes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Heller's guard. Nice work there by Reyes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heller working for submissions but it's allowed Reyes to get to half guard.
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 Joe Heller will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reyes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heller backs up against the cage.
Joe Heller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.
Heller throws a hook but Reyes avoids it easily.
Reyes thuds a left hand into Heller's body.
Heller shoots in looking for a takedown. Reyes tries to sprawl out of it but Heller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reyes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
Heller throws a combination that misses
and Reyes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot by Reyes.
Heller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab from Reyes.
Heller shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heller shoots in looking for a takedown. Reyes tries to sprawl out of it but Heller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reyes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Heller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reyes throws a series of strikes that have Heller backpedaling.
Christopher Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reyes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reyes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reyes lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Reyes - just one landing.
Reyes thuds his right hand into Heller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reyes scores with a jab to the head.
Heller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reyes lands a two punch combo.
Christopher Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reyes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heller.
Heller throws a jab but it's blocked by Reyes.
Nice sprawl there from Reyes as Heller shoots in.
Reyes scores with a three punch combo!
Reyes lands a nice hook to Heller's body. Heller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reyes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Heller tries for a takedown but Reyes circles away easily
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.
Reyes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reyes duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Reyes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heller backs up against the cage.
Heller throws the left hand but Reyes avoids the punch easily.
Heller throws a sloppy body shot
and Reyes counters with a series of strikes. Heller will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes scores with a one two! Heller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reyes lands with a right hand.
A big left from Heller misses.
Heller shoots in but no luck this time.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Heller.
Reyes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reyes.
A telegraphed right hand from Heller misses the target.
Heller misses with a double jab
and Reyes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.
Heller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reyes.
Heller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reyes.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes connects with a jab.
Reyes gets caught flat footed, as Heller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reyes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heller has gone for a leg lock! Reyes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Heller's guard.
Heller being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyes pushing down on Heller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reyes 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Reyes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stretch Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashur Perun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Armstrong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Coal Chamber--Big Truck. Perun has chosen Judith as his entrance music. Ashur Perun will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stretch Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ashur Perun!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armstrong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perun throws a leg kick but Armstrong moved away.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perun.
Perun throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Perun which made him look bad.
Perun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perun cracks the inside of Armstrong's front leg.
Perun misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong fails with the takedown.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perun but Perun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stretch Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Armstrong slips a jab and a cross from Perun.
Perun throws a right and a left that Armstrong avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perun wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armstrong is working Perun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong won't allow Perun to get back to his feet.
Perun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Perun keeps him under control.
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Perun pulls his head out easily.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to improve his position but Perun is controlling well.
Perun wants to take a breather but Armstrong is having none of it.
Perun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armstrong defending well though.
Perun wants to stand but Armstrong has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Perun keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Armstrong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Perun lands with a shot to the body.
Perun cracks the inside of Armstrong's front leg.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perun circles away.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Perun.
Perun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armstrong checks a leg kick.
Perun misses with a series of wild punches.
Perun misses with a body shot.
Perun is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Armstrong rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perun looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Armstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Perun.
Perun works the jab nicely.
Perun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Armstrong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perun.
Perun tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong is looking to advance position but Perun has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perun trying to control but Armstrong is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashur Perun dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perun tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perun to the ground. Perun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Armstrong.
Perun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Perun wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Perun dives on top into guard.
Perun controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perun wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perun is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Armstrong has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Perun is looking to defend but Armstrong has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Perun! Armstrong pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Perun taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stretch Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeAngelo Kenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ''Death Wish'' by Jadakiss feat. Lil Wayne. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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278 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeAngelo Kenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flavio Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenner is looking to land body kicks.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenner which made him look bad.
Kenner misses the shot to the body.
Kenner fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Kenner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kenner.
Kenner is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Kenner regains half guard.
Kenner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kenner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Kenner is working from the bottom.
Kenner trying to control the position.
Kenner working a defensive guard but Diaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kenner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kenner prevents Diaz from moving into mount.
Kenner can't do much from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kenner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Kenner is avoiding it.
Kenner misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Kenner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danga de danga de dang - Kenner scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz is rocked!
It looks like Flavio Diaz has been cut.
Kenner lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into rage.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenner finish him?
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenner jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Kenner lands a body shot.
Kenner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner scores with a body shot.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kenner tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenner is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kenner looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenner.
Kenner with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenner looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Kenner keeps it at a distance.
Kenner misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo Kenner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flavio Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Kenner.
Nice uppercut lands for Kenner. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenner is just out of range.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenner lands with a shot to the body.
Kenner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kenner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenner.
Kenner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
DeAngelo Kenner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
DeAngelo Kenner is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenner scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Kenner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Kenner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenner as he connects with a hook.
Kenner misses with a wild combination.
Kenner misses with a body shot.
Kenner lands the left hand.
Kenner looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kenner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenner misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenner ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
DeAngelo Kenner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenner lands with a cross.
Kenner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kenner to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenner scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kenner throws a left that rocks Diaz and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kenner dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Diaz regain composure!
Kenner scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Diaz is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kenner can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeAngelo Kenner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josu Ander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has chosen Cant Be Touched by Roy Jones Jr. as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josu Ander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fox!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fox stuffs the takedown attempt from Ander. Ander gets slowly back to his feet.
Fox blocks a jab.
Ander misses the shot to the body.
Ander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fox stuffs the takedown attempt from Ander. Ander gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josu Ander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ander throws the left hand but Fox avoids the punch easily.
Ander misses with a looping left.
Ander missing with a left hand there. Fox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Ander.
Josu Ander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Ander misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ander with a jab.
Ander throws a hook but Fox blocks it.
Ander throws a jab but it's blocked by Fox.
Ander throws a lazy right hand but Fox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ander.
Ander fails with the takedown.
Fox moves away from the strike by Ander.
Ander shoots in but Fox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ander misses the jab.
Ander throws a body punch but Fox moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ander has a takedown stuffed.
Ander throws out a loose jab but Fox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Ander or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox which made him look bad.
Ander gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ander wants to pass to mount but Fox is defending the position.
Fox trying to hold on to Ander's head to control him but Ander postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fox defending well though.
Ander 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.
Ander not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ander landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fox taking some punishment here, with Ander in his half guard.
Fox is trying to stand up here but Ander is controlling him well.
Ander is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ander dominating with strikes here.
Fox takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ander throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ander throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ander jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fox is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fox and Ander has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fox is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ander.
Ander cracks Fox with a big elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Ander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josu Ander will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ander fails with a takedown attempt.
Fox blocks a jab.
Ander fails to land the takedown.
Ander looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fox!
Ander throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ander wants to finish this one by submission but Fox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ander.
Ander avoids the attempt from Fox to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ander scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fox?
Ander with good strikes from the mount here!
Ander throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fox can't escape the position.
Fox holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ander tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ander with a couple of short strikes.
Ander misses with a head shot.
Ander lands a big elbow.
Ander looking to land elbow strikes but Fox uses the position to regain half guard.
Fox trying to hold on to Ander's head to control him but Ander postures up.
Ander with the ground and pound but Fox uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fox is keeping the position for now.
Ander is looking to work some ground and pound but Fox has wrist control.
Ander advances to half guard.
Ander passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fox is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Ander is landing with some decent strikes but Fox is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ander breaks from Fox's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ander punching from mount but Fox doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ander scoring with strikes but Fox is staying in there.
Fox really wants to buck Ander off and get back to his feet.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Ander moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fox has worked his arm free - good work by Fox!
Ander working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josu Ander dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fox moves out of range as Ander strikes.
Fox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ander throws out the jab.
Ander throws an overhand right that lands on Fox's shoulder, as Fox tries to avoid the shot.
Ander misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ander loads up on a big right hand but Fox slips the punch.
Fox shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fox showed some decent athleticism there.
Ander wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ander gets full guard.
Fox slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ander.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ander manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ander has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fox has passed into side control.
Ander tries to improve position but can't.
Ander throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Ander sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fox blocks the strikes from Ander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ander gets back to full guard.
Fox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ander's guard.
Fox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ander escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Ander thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fox stopping the sweep attempt from Ander.
Brian Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ander is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ander throwing strikes from guard but Fox blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josu Ander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ander, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josu Ander!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasha Dasari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by Aerosmith - Dream On. Dasari has chosen Stinkfist as his entrance music. Pasha Dasari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pasha Dasari!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dasari gets a takedown into half guard.
Dasari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dasari pulls his head out easily.
Aoki tries to roll over but Dasari keeps him under control.
Dasari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dasari trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Aoki managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasari trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is trying to keep Dasari in close.
Dasari stands and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dasari wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Dasari slows the pace down.
Aoki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dasari tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Dasari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Dasari is defending well.
Dasari wants to get back to his feet.
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Dasari won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dasari trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dasari circles away.
Dasari is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Dasari.
Dasari catches Aoki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aoki 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.
Dasari trying to control the position.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Dasari blocks nicely.
Dasari keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki trying to control but Dasari is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Dasari is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control but Dasari is working from the bottom.
Dasari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dasari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dasari pushes Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dasari.
Dasari breaks the clinch.
Dasari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up with Dasari, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes Dasari against the cage but Dasari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dasari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki, pushing him back against the cage.
Dasari breaks the clinch.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Dasari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dasari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aoki's head.
It looks like Masakazu Aoki has been cut.
Aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aoki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aoki is rocked!
Dasari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dasari.
Dasari misses with a knee to the head.
Dasari works on Aoki's body with a couple of short punches.
Aoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dasari lands a damaging elbow.
Dasari breaks the clinch.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dasari has closed the distance and engaged Aoki in a clinch.
Dasari lands an elbow just above Aoki 's eye.
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!
Dasari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dasari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dasari thows a body shot but no joy.
Dasari lands a head kick. Aoki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dasari.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dasari.
Dasari throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Pasha Dasari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Dasari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masakazu Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dasari lands a jab-cross combination.
Masakazu Aoki's cut is getting worse.
Dasari throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki feints and as Dasari raises his hands in defense, Aoki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki thows a big elbow that misses.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dasari trying to control the position.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dasari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Dasari is controlling Aoki's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dasari lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aoki!
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Dasari wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
Dasari lands a nice shot to the head.
Dasari trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Dasari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki lands with a few short shots to the body.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Dasari sits in half guard.
Dasari wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dasari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki wants to control but Dasari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Dasari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dasari tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Aoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Dasari keeps moving.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aokiis looking to pass into half guard but Dasari pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dasari is in guard.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dasari is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Aoki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dasari's back instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dasari rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasari trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Dasari defends the submission attempt.
Dasari is controlling Aoki's trapped leg to prevent Aoki from advancing to side control.
Dasari trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Aoki manages to pass to mount!
Dasari is working to get back to half guard.
Aoki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dasari tries to hold on but Aoki postures up.
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.
Aoki goes for an armbar but Dasari turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dasari.
Dasari is looking to work some ground and pound but Aoki has wrist control.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Dasari from controlling successfully.
Dasari might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Dasari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Dasari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dasari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dasari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Masakazu Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Dasari landing strikes from the mount and Aoki is in trouble!
Dasari jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aoki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dasari trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
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.
Aoki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dasari is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dasari to get the leverage.
Aoki moves into full guard.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dasari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aoki looking to control but Dasari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dasari scores with a head kick.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dasari as he avoids it easily.
Dasari misses with a head kick.
Dasari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aoki scores a takedown into full mount!
Aoki lands a nice shot to the head.
Dasari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aoki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dasari bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Dasari from controlling successfully.
Aoki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dasari uses it to pass to side control.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dasari wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Dasari scores with punches from side control.
Dasari wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aoki is not content to let Dasari control the position.
Dasari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aoki tries to buck Dasari off but Dasari is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Aoki rushes Dasari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dasari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aoki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Dasari which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Dasari defends it.
Dasari is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dasari is looking to escape.
Dasari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aoki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aoki's back!
Aoki tries to roll but Dasari sticks to his back.
Aoki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
A lull in the action here.
Aoki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dasari gets his way!
Aoki turns into Dasari and is now in his guard.
Aoki advances position into side control!
Dasari sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Masakazu Aoki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dasari closes the distance but Aoki moves to the side
and Aoki counters by clinching up.
Dasari has had enough of the clinch but Aoki keeps him there for the moment.
Dasari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aoki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dasari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dasari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dasari misses with an elbow strike.
Aoki avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dasari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Dasari.
Dasari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dasari.
Pasha Dasari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dasari is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasari tries to clinch
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dasari's guard.
Aoki trying to control the action but Dasari is working from the bottom.
Dasari trying to control from the bottom.
Dasari is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dasari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dasari trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dasari defending well though.
Aoki is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dasari reverses the position - he's now on top in Aoki's guard.
Dasari is looking to stand up but Aoki won't let him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dasari doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
A swing and a miss from Dasari.
Dasari throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Dasari scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dasari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pasha Dasari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aoki misses with a takedown
and Dasari moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dasari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aoki has Dasari pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Aoki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dasari tumbling to the mat - Aoki dives into Dasari's guard.
Dasari has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
Aoki passes to side control.
Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aoki throws a strike aimed at the side of Dasari's head but Dasari avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakazu Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
Masakazu Aoki retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ramirez's choice of entrance music: Megadeth-Trust. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Ferreira!
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, Alex Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez tries to move into range but Ferreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferreira throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferreira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramirez throws a jab when Ferreira was well out of range.
Ferreira avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira lunges at Ramirez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramirez's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a slapping body shot.
Ronaldo Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
A left and a right from Ferreira both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Alex Ramirez has been cut.
Ferreira jabs Ramirez right on the nose. Ramirez blinks but takes it well.
Ramirez connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramirez misses with a head kick.
Ramirez throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferreira counters with a low kick, right behind Ramirez 's knee.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ramirez looks gassed!
Ferreira throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramirez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferreira lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferreira sizes up Ramirez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira swinging wilding here.
Ferreira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ferreira dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a slapping body shot.
Ferreira digs a good body shot into Ramirez's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Ferreira moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferreira lands a body shot.
Ferreira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Ferreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferreira jabs at Ramirez's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Ferreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Ramirez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferreira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ferreira misses with a body punch
and Ramirez counters with a nice body shot.
Ferreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferreira lunges at Ramirez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramirez's hand.
Ramirez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferreira scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with the combination.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a front kick that sends Ramirez stumbling back into the cage.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferreira tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ferreira throws a combination that misses
and Ramirez counters with a three punch combo that has Ferreira backing up. Ferreira nods at Ramirez to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Ferreira.
Ronaldo Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez misses with a body shot
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ferreira.
Ramirez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ferreira throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferreira. That snapped Ramirez's head back.
Ferreira throws a combination that misses
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferreira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Ferreira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a one two combo.
Ramirez is rocked!
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!
Ferreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira finish him?
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramirez seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferreira finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramirez's head.
Ferreira Rushes Ramirez and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ramirez is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Ferreira Piles on the pressure and Ramirez crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronaldo Ferreira!
Ronaldo Ferreira retains his middleweight title!
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