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Kings of Rio - TNF 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Paul Walker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rampage Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Walker!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
Rua wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walker has Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua has Walker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampage Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
Rua lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Walker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rua tries to stand and escape but Walker is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rua is trying to work for a kimura but Walker is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rua defends it well.
Walker trying to pass the guard but Rua defending well.
Rua pushes Walker off and gets back to his feet.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Rua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker drops Rua with a right and a left! Walker comes rushing in but Rua regains his composure and manages to keep Walker in guard.
Rua is rocked!
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Rua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker passes Rua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walker decides to stand and escape the position.
Rua seems to have got his legs back now.
Rua misses with a leg kick.
Walker has managed to clinch.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Rua has Walker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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!
Walker trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Rua tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rua closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rua lands a nice looking body kick.
Rua explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rua fails with the takedown.
Rua has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua prevents Walker from breaking the clinch.
Rua turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rua manages to end up in side control.
Rua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
Rua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Walker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Walker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rua is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Walker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Walker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rua wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Rua is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Walker jumps into side control!
Walker lands an elbow.
Rua is looking for a sweep.
Rua is working hard here to advance position.
Walker just content to control the position.
Rua takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Walker has Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rua moves nicely into side control.
Rua moves into full mount!
Rua lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rua is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Walker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Walker is squirming around, avoiding Rua's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to improve his position but Rua isn't that keen on the idea.
Paul Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rua fails to move to back control.
Walker's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rua has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rua is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Walker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rua looking to secure an arm triangle but Walker defends it well.
Rua goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Walker is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
Rua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rua blocks a leg kick.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Walker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rua's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker with a nice head shot there.
Walker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Walker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Walker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Walker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Walker landing some decent shots from guard.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker distracts Rua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker passes Rua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker is working for a kimura but Rua is defending it quite comfortably.
Walker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rua's guard.
Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker with a nice head shot there.
Rua working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Rua trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Walker won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
Walker wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Walker prevents Rua from getting back to his feet.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Walker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walker scores with a takedown into Rua's guard.
Walker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rua's head.
Rua wriggles free and stands up.
Rua thuds his shin into the meat of Walker's side.
Walker gets caught flat footed, as Rua shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walker pushes Rua off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rampage Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Walker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Rua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Walker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rua to his feet.
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!
Rua connects with a looping right hand.
Rua tries to clinch
and Walker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rua won't be happy with that.
Rua is trying to get back to half guard.
Walker working the head with strikes.
Rua prevents Walker from moving into mount.
Rua sneaks out the side door and pushes Walker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rampage Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
and Rua counters with a leg kick.
Rua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walker.
Rua manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Walker misses with a hook.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a wild body kick that Rua sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walker.
Rua scores with a leg kick.
Walker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Walker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rua!
Rua is looking to improve his position but Walker isn't that keen on the idea.
Walker controlling his opponent.
Rua throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Walker controlling his opponent.
Rampage Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua can't escape the position.
Walker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rua is in a horrible position here. Walker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rua really wants to buck Walker off and get back to his feet.
Rua is trying desperately to improve position.
Rua gets back to half guard.
Rua flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rua is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker prevents Rua from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocko Graney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corliss Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocko Graney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corliss Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graney doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Nice body kick from Graney.
Johnson looks gassed!
Graney tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Graney tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Graney.
Johnson 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.
Graney lands with a big right hook that stumbles Johnson - he's out on his feet here! Graney follows up with another monster hook that separates Johnson from consciousness! Johnson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Graney stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocko Graney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braylon Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with UGK - Playas from the South blaring out of the sound system. David Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Braylon Wolfe's chin.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Brown!
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, Braylon Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Wolfe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wolfe throws a body kick that misses.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wolfe can't get the takedown.
Wolfe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfe is trying to stall.
Wolfe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wolfe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wolfe manages to break the clinch.
Braylon Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wolfe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wolfe looks gassed!
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown takes a swing at Wolfe's ribcage but misses.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolfe 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.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Wolfe misses
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolfe is rocked!
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolfe is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
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!
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Wolfe seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Wolfe looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
Wolfe misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown is looking to wear down Wolfe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown cracks Wolfe with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Wolfe tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Brown pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Wolfe is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cant Be Touched by Roy Jones Jr.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
Fast |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Rand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fox!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rand doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
Rand shoots in but Fox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rand shoots in but no luck this time.
Rand closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fox circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Rand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rand moves out of range of the body kick from Fox.
Rand tries to clinch but Fox is having none of it.
Fox stuffs the takedown.
Rand avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox looks to land a combination but Rand avoids it well.
Fox stuffs the takedown attempt from Rand. Rand gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand fakes the leg kick and cracks Fox in the body.
Horrible takedown by Rand or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox which made him look bad.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Rand circles away.
Rand 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.
Fox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rand manages to get himself to full guard.
Fox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fox wants to stand but Rand is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fox is one step ahead there.
Rand has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fox stopping the sweep attempt from Rand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to stand but Rand is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rand throws a combination that misses
and Fox counters with a nice body shot.
Rand is breathing heavily.
Fox looks to land a combination but Rand avoids it well.
Rand with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fox counters with a series of strikes. Rand will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rand misses with a few strikes there.
Fox cracks the inside of Rand's front leg.
Rand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rand has his takedown stuffed
letting Fox counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rand feints and as Fox raises his hands in defense, Rand changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rand is looking to work some ground and pound but Fox has wrist control.
Fox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rand.
Rand drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rand jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fox can't keep his opponent in guard - Rand advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rand is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rand shoots and misses
and Fox counters with a single leg into guard. Rand didn't expect that.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Rand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fox won't allow Rand to sweep him here.
Rand is looking for a triangle but Fox pushes his legs off easily.
Rand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rand has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rand trying to control the position.
Rand is looking for a triangle but Fox pushes his legs off easily.
Rand trying to keep a closed guard but Fox is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fox preventing the sweep.
Rand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rand has an active guard here but Fox has managed to pass into half guard.
Rand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rand has a closed guard, preventing Fox from standing up.
Rand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to control from the top but Rand keeps moving.
Fox is looking to stand up but Rand won't let him.
Rand looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fox passes into half guard.
Rand is trying to stand.
Rand tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Fox manages to move to mount!
Fox content just to control the position here.
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.
Fox tries to control but Rand wriggling away.
Rand is looking to improve his position but Fox isn't that keen on the idea.
Fox avoids the attempt from Rand to control.
Fox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rand is squirming around, avoiding Fox's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Rand lands a head kick. Fox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rand throws a hook but Fox avoids it easily.
Rand with a poor takedown
and Fox counters by clinching up.
Rand is pressed up against the cage. Fox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rand down to the mat. Rand avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rand misses with a takedown attempt
and Fox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rand jumps guard but Fox stands there with Rand around his waist. Rand gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Rand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Rand.
Rand fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Fox on the inside.
Rand tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fox wants to break free but Rand has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fox gets underhooks to prevent Rand's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rand misses with a takedown
and Fox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rand won't be happy with that.
Rand struggling a bit here.
Fox has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rand with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fox counters with a nice uppercut.
Rand misses with a takedown attempt
and Fox counters with a series of strikes. Rand will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rand misses with a takedown attempt
and Fox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rand is rocked!Fox misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand misses with a takedown attempt
and Fox counters with a one-two to the body.
Rand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rand fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rand counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rand wants to take a breather but Fox is having none of it.
Fox is looking to escape.
Rand looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fox is looking to control Rand's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fox avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand is pressing down on Fox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fox is holding on for now.
Rand looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fox tries to kick Rand off but Rand keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rand tries to stand and escape but Fox is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox gets to his feet. Rand looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fox misses with a two punch combination.
Rand misses with a takedown
and Fox counters with a series of strikes. Rand will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fox looks to land a left hand but Rand moved out of range nicely.
Rand shoots and misses
and Fox counters with a three punch combo that has Rand backing up. Rand nods at Fox to acknowledge the strikes.
Danny Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fox.
Rand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fox counters with a two punch combo.
Danny Rand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drock Targon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drock Targon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targon drops Ruas with a right and a left! Targon comes rushing in but Ruas regains his composure and manages to keep Targon in guard.
Ruas is rocked!
It looks like Anderson Ruas has been cut.
Targon won't allow Ruas to sweep him here.
Oh Ruas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Targon manages to pass to side control.
Ruas is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Targon pulls his head out easily.
Targon working over Ruas with some ground and pound. Ruas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ruas seems to have got his legs back now.
Targon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Targon controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I looks like Targon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Targon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Targon prevents Ruas from improving his position.
Targon wants to free his trapped foot but Ruas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Targon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ruas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targon prevents Ruas from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targon thows a huge punch but Ruas dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Targon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruas tries to clinch but Targon moves out of range.
Targon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Targon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas misses with a hook. Targon ducked under it nicely.
Targon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Targon looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Targon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Targon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Targon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Targon as he jumps to the side.
Ruas gets caught flat footed, as Targon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Targon's guard.
Ruas pushes down on Targon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ruas is thwarting Targon's attempts to control the position.
Ruas is tying to control. Targon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drock Targon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Ruas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Targon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruas wants to clinch up but Targon keeps it at a distance.
Targon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Targon knocks Ruas out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drock Targon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Doze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric comes to the cage accompanied by Bosnian Lily. Doze has chosen "Don't Trust Me" by 3Oh!3 as his entrance music. Samir Kahric could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Doze's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samir Kahric!
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, Mark Doze!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahric is looking to clinch.
Doze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kahric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kahric throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Doze stopping the sweep attempt from Kahric.
Doze wants to control from the top but Kahric keeps moving.
Doze content to stall in guard here.
Doze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahric looking for a guillotine here but Doze defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kahric pushes a forearm under Doze's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Doze is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samir Kahric!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Cassius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kayaki Chonin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chonin has chosen The End is Near as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Cassius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kayaki Chonin!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chonin's waist but Chonin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cassius off to one side.
Cassius fails with the takedown.
Cassius scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cassius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chonin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cassius is controlling him well.
Cassius is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chonin looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cassius gets his head over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chonin is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cassius lets go of the hold and Chonin can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Cassius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Schmuckatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Fortuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schmuckatelli might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to PANTERA COWBOYS FROM HELL. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Schmuckatelli!
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, Craig Fortuna!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmuckatelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fortuna, pushing him back against the cage.
Schmuckatelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmuckatelli wants to clinch up but Fortuna keeps it at a distance.
Fortuna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schmuckatelli's waist but Schmuckatelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fortuna off to one side.
Joe Schmuckatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortuna 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.
Schmuckatelli pushes Fortuna off and gets back to his feet.
Schmuckatelli instigates a clinch.
Schmuckatelli breaks from the clinch.
Fortuna shoots in but no luck this time.
Schmuckatelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schmuckatelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schmuckatelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fortuna shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fortuna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fortuna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schmuckatelli keeping full guard, as Fortuna tries to pass.
Fortuna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fortuna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmuckatelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fortuna on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna looks gassed!
Schmuckatelli wriggles free and stands up.
Schmuckatelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schmuckatelli breaks the clinch.
Fortuna tries to keep at a distance but Schmuckatelli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fortuna tries to pull guard but Schmuckatelli won't allow it.
Joe Schmuckatelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Fortuna.
Schmuckatelli has Fortuna pressed against the cage.
Schmuckatelli breaks the clinch.
Schmuckatelli lands a jab-cross combination.
Fortuna has a takedown stuffed.
Schmuckatelli connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Fortuna! He's out on his feet! Schmuckatelli rushes in and drops Fortuna with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Schmuckatelli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mosier Krosier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Padilha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mosier Krosier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Padilha!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krosier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krosier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Padilha is fending him off so far but Krosier persists. Nope, Padilha circles away and we're back to standing.
Krosier looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mosier Krosier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Padilha throws a body punch but Krosier moves out of range.
Krosier closes the distance and clinches up with Padilha, looking for a takedown. Krosier pushes Padilha against the cage but Padilha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Padilha looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Krosier!
Padilha wants to take Krosier's back but he can't do it this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krosier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilha has hold of Krosier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Krosier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Krosier tries to hold on but Padilha postures up.
Krosier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Padilha looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Padilha is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Krosier is surviving well by controlling Padilha's body position as best he can.
Padilha moves to the back position.
Krosier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Krosier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Padilha is working away from the top position though.
Krosier is breathing heavily.
Krosier is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilha is looking for a kimura here.
Krosier is defending against the submission attempts here by Padilha.
Padilha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krosier is defending against the submission attempts here by Padilha.
Padilha wants to pass the guard but Krosier is defending well.
Padilha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krosier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Padilha.
Krosier gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilha pushes down on Krosier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Padilha is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Krosier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Padilha is trying for a kimura here. Krosier looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Padilha wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge Padilha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Adeleye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Morgan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Morgan!
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, Nelson Adeleye!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan darts in and clinches Adeleye up against the cage.
Morgan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morgan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Adeleye avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Morgan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morgan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adeleye is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morgan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morgan with a knee to the head.
Morgan lands a shot to the body.
Adeleye changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morgan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Morgan forces Adeleye back against the cage and clinches.
Adeleye wants to break free but Morgan has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeleye wants a takedown but no success here.
Harry Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Adeleye.
Morgan with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morgan landing knees to the head.
Morgan stalling the fight.
Adeleye is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morgan scores a nice knee to the body.
Adeleye wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morgan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morgan lands a knee to the body.
Morgan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adeleye blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan is stalling here.
Morgan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeleye looking to stall.
Morgan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adeleye's face.
Morgan stalling.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Adeleye wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morgan lands with a light punch inside.
Morgan lands a nice knee to the body.
Morgan with a knee to the head.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but Adeleye blocks with his arms.
Adeleye fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adeleye wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morgan lands an uppercut.
Adeleye takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adeleye is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morgan is keeping busy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morgan.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adeleye misses with a punch on the inside.
Adeleye is trying to stall.
Morgan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adeleye blocks it with crossed arms.
Adeleye goes for a takedown attempt but Morgan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan gets a clinch.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adeleye tries for a takedown but Morgan manages to get underhooks.
Adeleye is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morgan stalling in the clinch but Adeleye improves position.
Morgan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adeleye tries to stall but Morgan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morgan lands a nice knee to the body.
Morgan scores a nice knee to the body.
Morgan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morgan leaning against his opponent.
Morgan with a knee to the head.
It looks like Nelson Adeleye has been cut.
Adeleye takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adeleye is rocked!
Morgan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adeleye is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morgan with a knee to the head.
Adeleye is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Morgan.
Morgan cracks Adeleye with a nice body shot.
Morgan with a knee to the head.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Morgan taking a breather.
Adeleye takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morgan lands a body punch.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adeleye blocks it with crossed arms.
Adeleye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adeleye using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morgan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adeleye blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adeleye's face.
Morgan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Morgan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adeleye is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adeleye seems to have recovered his senses.
Adeleye is trying to break free.
Morgan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morgan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morgan throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Adeleye's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adeleye misses with a takedown attempt - Morgan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adeleye tries to clinch
and Morgan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head.
Morgan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morgan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adeleye can't break the clinch.
Adeleye is trying to stall.
Morgan stalling in the clinch but Adeleye improves position.
Adeleye is trying to stall.
Morgan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Morgan.
A knee to the head by Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeleye wants a takedown but no success here.
Harry Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Adeleye.
The is referee keeping an eye on Morgan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morgan landing knees to the head.
Adeleye is trying to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adeleye seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan looking to slow down the pace here.
Adeleye drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adeleye throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Adeleye is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morgan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adeleye looking to slow down the pace here.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adeleye has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Morgan.
Adeleye goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morgan prevents it.
Adeleye avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan keeps control of Adeleye as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adeleye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morgan just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Morgan.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adeleye has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adeleye wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morgan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adeleye has had enough of the clinch but Morgan keeps him there for the moment.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morgan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morgan crunches a lovely knee into Adeleye's ribcage.
A bit of stalling here from Morgan.
Adeleye trying to stall but Morgan improves his position.
Adeleye is trying to break free.
Adeleye looking to stall.
Morgan lands a knee to the head.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Adeleye.
Adeleye is working for takedown but Morgan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morgan.
Morgan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adeleye looking to slow down the pace here.
Morgan scores a nice knee to the body.
Morgan looking to throw knees to the head but Adeleye is blocking nicely.
A short left from Morgan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head.
Morgan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adeleye has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morgan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morgan connects with a knee to the head.
Morgan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morgan crunches a lovely knee into Adeleye's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Morgan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morgan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adeleye is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morgan lands a nice uppercut.
Morgan lands a knee to the body.
Morgan crunches a lovely knee into Adeleye's ribcage.
Morgan stalls.
Adeleye drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morgan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morgan wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Adeleye pushes him off.
Adeleye blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan lands a brutal head kick. Adeleye looks out on his feet and Morgan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Harry Morgan!
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pop
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