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AFC 60 - Rogerio's Reign PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Crocopski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Crocopski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Michael Crocopski!
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, Jake Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunez shoots in looking for a takedown. Crocopski tries to sprawl out of it but Nunez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crocopski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crocopski tries to clinch up but Nunez circles away and keeps his distance.
Crocopski wants to clinch up but Nunez keeps it at a distance.
Crocopski rushes Nunez and presses him up against the cage.
Crocopski scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jake Nunez has been cut.
Crocopski scores with a hook to the body.
Crocopski prevents Nunez from breaking the clinch.
Nunez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crocopski missing with knees to the body.
Nunez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nunez avoiding damage as Crocopski throws knees to the body.
Nunez managing to block the knees to the body from Crocopski.
Nunez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crocopski tries a knee to the head but Nunez blocks it.
Nunez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crocopski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michael Crocopski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Nunez.
Nunez tries to break the clinch but Crocopski is controlling the position.
Crocopski lands an elbow just above Nunez 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocopski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nunez looks gassed!
Nunez has had enough of the clinch but Crocopski keeps him there for the moment.
Crocopski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crocopski connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crocopski.
Crocopski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nunez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Crocopski! Nunez is out on his feet! Crocopski rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Nunez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Nunez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Crocopski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Boomhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolpho Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boomhauer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kiss My Country Ass. Ruiz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Klutch-The Mob Goes Wild kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Adolpho Ruiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Boomhauer!
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, Adolpho Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boomhauer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruiz moves in looking to clinch but Boomhauer pushes him off.
Boomhauer has managed to clinch.
Boomhauer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boomhauer stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boomhauer.
A nice left hand lands by Ruiz.
Ruiz is working for takedown but Boomhauer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ruiz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boomhauer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boomhauer misses with an elbow strike.
Ruiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boomhauer walks away with a smile on his face. Ruiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jeff Boomhauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolpho Ruiz.
Boomhauer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruiz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boomhauer counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boomhauer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruiz.
Ruiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boomhauer's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boomhauer lands an elbow that stopped Ruiz in his tracks for a moment.
Ruiz avoiding damage as Boomhauer throws knees to the body.
Boomhauer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomhauer stalling the fight.
Ruiz decides to pull guard.
Boomhauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ruiz trying to keep a closed guard but Boomhauer is proving a slippery customer.
Ruiz being controlled here, momentarily.
Ruiz trying to keep a closed guard but Boomhauer is proving a slippery customer.
Boomhauer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Ruiz has control of Boomhauer's left arm, preventing Boomhauer from doing any damage.
Ruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boomhauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz keeping full guard, as Boomhauer tries to pass.
Ruiz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boomhauer stacks Ruiz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boomhauer!
Ruiz looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Ruiz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomhauer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ruiz to his feet.
Ruiz tries to clinch up
and Boomhauer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boomhauer.
Ruiz dodges an elbow strike from Boomhauer.
Boomhauer trying to land knees to the body.
Ruiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruiz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boomhauer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boomhauer stops a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Boomhauer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boomhauer.
Boomhauer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ruiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz has Boomhauer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boomhauer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boomhauer slowing the pace effectively.
Ruiz is trying to drag Boomhauer to the mat but Boomhauer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boomhauer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boomhauer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boomhauer with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boomhauer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruiz dodges an elbow strike from Boomhauer.
Boomhauer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ruiz up against the cage.
Boomhauer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruizs head.
Boomhauer stalling the fight.
Ruiz pulls guard successfully.
Ruiz seems keen to control Boomhauer's posture.
Boomhauer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruiz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Boomhauer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boomhauer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boomhauer trying to land knees to the body.
Ruiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boomhauer is working Ruiz over against the cage.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Boomhauer holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruiz drops back down to his feet.
Boomhauer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boomhauer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ruiz managing to block the knees to the body from Boomhauer.
Boomhauer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boomhauer lands a knee to the head.
Ruiz looking for a takedown.
Boomhauer pushes Ruiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Jeff Boomhauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolpho Ruiz.
Boomhauer avoiding damage.
Boomhauer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruiz.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
Ruiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boomhauer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boomhauer throws an elbow but it misses.
Boomhauer stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomhauer digs a right hand into Ruiz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruiz's gas tank.
Ruiz letting Boomhauer take a breather here.
Ruiz avoiding damage as Boomhauer throws knees to the body.
Ruiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boomhauer smiles and moves away.
Boomhauer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boomhauer tries to clinch up.
Boomhauer darts in and clinches Ruiz up against the cage.
Ruiz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boomhauer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boomhauer tries to land a knee to the head but Ruiz blocks with his arms.
Boomhauer trying to control the position but instead, Ruiz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boomhauer into the cage.
Knees to the body from Boomhauer.
Boomhauer lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Boomhauer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruiz. Boomhauer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boomhauer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boomhauer tries to clinch but Ruiz moves away
and Ruiz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boomhauer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruiz gets control of Boomhauer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruiz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ruiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boomhauer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boomhauer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruiz is retaining full guard.
Boomhauer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz is pulling down on Boomhauer's head. It's preventing any offense from Boomhauer, at least for the moment.
Boomhauer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruiz is trying to hold Boomhauer in close to prevent damage but Boomhauer has managed to pass into half guard.
Boomhauer drops an elbow to the side of Ruiz's head.
Boomhauer wants to stand but Ruiz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ruiz is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
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.
Boomhauer wants to take a breather but Ruiz is having none of it.
Ruiz trying to hold on to Boomhauer's head to control him but Boomhauer postures up.
Boomhauer wants to stand up but Ruiz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ruiz wants to get back to full guard.
Boomhauer wants to stand up but Ruiz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruiz forces Boomhauer back against the cage and clinches.
Ruiz avoiding damage as Boomhauer throws knees to the body.
Ruiz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Boomhauer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ruiz tries to clinch up
and Boomhauer counters by clinching up.
Ruiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruiz fails to pull guard.
Jeff Boomhauer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruiz wants a takedown.
Ruiz letting Boomhauer take a breather here.
Boomhauer scores with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Boomhauer.
Ruiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Boomhauer controls his hands.
Boomhauer can't find room to land a body shot as Ruiz controls the action.
Boomhauer trying to land knees to the body.
Boomhauer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruiz avoids the damage to the body.
Boomhauer wants to stall.
Boomhauer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ruiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruiz tries for a takedown but Boomhauer manages to get underhooks.
Jeff Boomhauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolpho Ruiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomhauer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruiz.
Boomhauer lands an elbow inside that Ruiz shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Boomhauer - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Boomhauer.
Knees to the body from Boomhauer.
Boomhauer stalling in the clinch but Ruiz improves position.
Boomhauer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruiz's defenses.
Boomhauer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ruiz working aggressively here.
Boomhauer landing knees to the head.
Boomhauer stalls.
Ruiz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boomhauer lands a shoulder strike.
Boomhauer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boomhauer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruiz blocks it with crossed arms.
Boomhauer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ruiz on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruiz prevents a body shot from Boomhauer.
Good body shot from Ruiz.
Ruiz pulls guard effortlessly.
Boomhauer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruiz is trying to keep Boomhauer in close.
Ruiz pulls Boomhauer in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruiz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz looking to control.
Boomhauer controlling from the top position.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boomhauer looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boomhauer clinches up against the cage.
Boomhauer missing with knees to the body.
Ruiz jumps guard but Boomhauer stands there with Ruiz around his waist. Ruiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruiz managing to block the knees to the body from Boomhauer.
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.
Boomhauer pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boomhauer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boomhauer lands an elbow inside that Ruiz shrugs off.
Boomhauer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruiz.
Ruiz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boomhauer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruiz's face.
Boomhauer looking to throw knees to the head but Ruiz is blocking nicely.
Boomhauer tries a knee to the head but Ruiz blocks it.
Ruiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boomhauer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boomhauer trying to land knees to the body.
Ruiz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boomhauer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruiz is controlling Boomhauer's posture.
Ruiz is trying to control the position but Boomhauer postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Boomhauer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boomhauer, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Boomhauer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siouxsie Banshees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Machida is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Siouxsie Banshees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banshees takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banshees.
Banshees looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banshees throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Banshees shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Banshees looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banshees fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Banshees moves into the clinch successfully.
Banshees lands a damaging elbow.
Banshees with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banshees misses with a knee strike.
Banshees throws an elbow that misses.
Banshees unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banshees missing with knees to the body.
Banshees keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banshees lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banshees is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banshees lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Banshees with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banshees misses with a knee strike.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Banshees has double underhooks.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Banshees keeps him there for the moment.
Banshees using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banshees misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Banshees.
Banshees tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Banshees using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Banshees misses with a knee to the head.
Banshees slows down the pace here.
Banshees tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banshees misses with the head strike.
Banshees keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banshees digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
Banshees scores a nice knee to the body.
Machida looks gassed!
Banshees tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Banshees.
Banshees lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Banshees landing knees to the head.
Banshees stalling in the clinch.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Banshees.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banshees lands with a left to the head.
Banshees works on Machida's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Banshees on the inside.
Banshees lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but Banshees won't allow it.
Banshees keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banshees throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Banshees with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banshees tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banshees connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banshees.
Banshees tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banshees using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Banshees is controlling the position.
Banshees lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Banshees.
Banshees with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banshees tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Banshees has him pressed against the cage.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Banshees landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Banshees unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banshees working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banshees lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banshees using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banshees.
Banshees pushes Machida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Banshees.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siouxsie Banshees dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Banshees throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banshees clinches up against the cage.
Banshees scores a nice knee to the body.
Banshees pushes Machida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machida avoiding damage as Banshees throws knees to the body.
Banshees scores a nice knee to the body.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but Banshees won't allow it.
Banshees lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Banshees lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
Banshees scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Lyoto Machida's cut even more.
Siouxsie Banshees has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Banshees.
Banshees landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banshees lands a nice knee to the body.
Banshees pushes Machida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banshees lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banshees has Machida pushed against the cage.
Banshees throws a knee to the head but misses.
Banshees throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.
Banshees using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Banshees tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Banshees with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banshees with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banshees lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Banshees lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Banshees lands a knee to the body.
Banshees tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banshees landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banshees crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
Banshees lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
Banshees tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banshees lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Banshees manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banshees with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banshees using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banshees throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banshees.
Banshees lands an uppercut.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banshees has him pressed against the cage.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Banshees.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banshees just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machida's brow.
Machida wants to break free but Banshees has control.
Banshees landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Banshees lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Banshees.
Banshees connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Banshees scores with a knee to the head.
Banshees lands a shoulder strike.
Banshees tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Machida blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banshees tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Banshees lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Still in the clinch, Banshees scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banshees lands a nice elbow.
Banshees lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banshees.
Banshees lands a damaging elbow.
Banshees lands a nice shot to the body.
Banshees with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Banshees.
A body shot lands from Banshees.
A knee to the head by Banshees.
Banshees scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siouxsie Banshees dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Machida.
Banshees throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banshees is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Banshees throws a body kick that misses.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Banshees.
Banshees moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banshees throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banshees looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banshees fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banshees is looking to clinch.
Banshees looks to land a body kick but Machida moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banshees tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Machida slips a jab from Banshees.
Banshees throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Banshees's knee momentarily.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banshees misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Banshees throws a lazy body kick
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banshees lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Banshees fails to land.
Banshees tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banshees stalls.
Banshees lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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.
Banshees with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banshees lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banshees has him pressed against the cage.
Banshees tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banshees lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Banshees keeps him there for the moment.
Banshees using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banshees with a knee to the head.
Banshees with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Banshees.
Banshees misses with a knee strike.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Banshees is controlling the position.
Banshees avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to break free.
Banshees looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Banshees is pushing Machida up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Banshees misses with a knee to the head.
Banshees lands with a right to the head.
Banshees tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Siouxsie Banshees is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banshees goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banshees has him pressed against the cage.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Banshees lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banshees with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Banshees.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banshees.
Machida avoiding damage as Banshees throws knees to the body.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Banshees has him pressed against the cage.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banshees is struggling to control the position.
Banshees pushes off an throws an elbow but Machida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siouxsie Banshees showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banshees 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siouxsie Banshees!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Buford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton has chosen Voices - Rev Theory 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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245 lbs
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232 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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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, Marcus Buford!
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, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buford just misses with a punch to the body.
Orton misses with a takedown attempt - Buford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buford swivels and escapes.
Buford shoots in for a double leg but Orton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orton waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Buford.
Orton takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
Orton throws a hook but Buford blocks it.
Orton looks to throw the jab but Buford is out of range.
Orton tries for a takedown but Buford circles away easily
and Buford counters with a beautiful punch that sends Orton to the canvas!
Marcus Buford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buford chips away with some ground and pound.
That has opened up Randy Orton's cut even more.
Orton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buford.
Orton has momentary wrist control but Buford slips an elbow through the middle.
Buford is working Orton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The cut above Randy Orton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Randy Orton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Buford!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunmetal Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Essentials Feat J2K & Dynasty - "State Your Name" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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184 lbs
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174 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gunmetal Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Grey throws a combination. Garcia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Boris Garcia has been cut.
Grey throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grey tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grey to the ground. Grey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Garcia throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Grey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Garcia off and has taken his back!
Grey lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Grey.
Grey is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Garcia tries to roll but Grey sticks to his back.
Good control from Grey.
Garcia tries to break free.
Grey controlling the position well here. Garcia rolled but Grey kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Garcia wants to control his opponent's hands but Grey gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey biding his time, looking for the opening.
Garcia is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Grey controlling the positon.
Garcia tries to escape the position.
Grey really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Garcia.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grey biding his time, controlling Garcia.
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.
Grey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Garcia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grey's guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
Garcia won't allow Grey to sweep him here.
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grey dives on top into guard.
Grey stands and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garcia tries to bench press Grey off him but Grey keeps the position.
Grey happy to just control the position for now.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Garcia will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gunmetal Grey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
Grey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Grey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grey misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice takedown defense from Grey. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
Gunmetal Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Garcia.
Grey stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grey lands with a right hand.
Grey throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grey misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Grey misses its intended target.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grey. Grey obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
A slow jab from Grey misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunmetal Grey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Garcia's cut.
That's time! Grey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A leg kick checked by Garcia.
Grey sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garcia checks a leg kick nicely.
Grey feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
Grey drops Garcia with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Garcia! Grey dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunmetal Grey!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between kc bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Viera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Viera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with kc bones's chin.
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145 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, kc bones!
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, Wilson Viera!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viera misses with a two punch combination.
Viera stuffs the takedown attempt from bones. bones gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by bones or perhaps it was just good defense by Viera which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from bones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kc bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera stuffs the takedown.
Viera missing with a left hand there. bones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson Viera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
bones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
bones throws a body punch but Viera moves out of range.
bones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
bones fails with the takedown.
Viera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like kc bones has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viera misses with a wild body shot.
Viera throws a right hand that bones ducks under and follows up with a left that bones also avoids with ease.
bones misses with a takedown attempt - Viera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
bones shoots in looking for a takedown. Viera tries to sprawl out of it but bones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four 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.
bones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from bones.
Viera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Viera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on kc bones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
bones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viera swivels and escapes.
bones shoots in but no luck this time.
bones avoids the body shot from Viera.
bones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
bones is trying to control the action in half guard but Viera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viera is trying to stand.
bones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Viera trying to hold on to bones's head to control him but bones postures up.
Viera is trying to stand up here but bones is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
bones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kc bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
bones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Viera as bones shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
bones looks for a takedown but Viera sprawls well.
bones fails with a takedown attempt.
bones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viera as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
bones tries for a takedown but Viera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wilson Viera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on kc bones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Viera works bones's body with a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Viera. No joy for bones on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Viera as bones shoots in.
Viera throws a right and a left that bones avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from bones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kc bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by bones.
Viera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from bones.
A jab from bones misses.
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.
bones shoots in but no luck this time.
bones misses with a body shot
and Viera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice combination there by Viera.
bones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Viera counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viera misses with a double jab.
Viera misses with a double jab
and bones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
bones with a poor takedown
and Viera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson Viera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viera looks to score with a jab to the body but bones is just out of range.
bones fails with the takedown
and Viera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
bones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bones fails with the takedown
and Viera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Viera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Viera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven comes into the arena with "Hip To Be Square," by Huey Lewis and the News blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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208 lbs
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22
205 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Steven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernesto Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steven rushes Suarez and presses him up against the cage.
Steven lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard but Steven has mounted him!
Steven postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Suarez looks a forlorn figure.
Steven jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Suarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Steven working the ground and pound.
Steven is putting a hurting on Suarez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steven scores with a couple of short elbows.
Steven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suarez, who protects the arm well.
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!
Suarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steven lands a nice forearm strike.
Steven 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.
Suarez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Suarez is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steven has control of an arm but Suarez manages to advance to Steven's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steven lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Suarez is still in real trouble! Can Steven finish him?
Steven wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
Suarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Steven looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Steven breaks the grip.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Steven. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Steven looking for the RNC.
Suarez tries to escape the position.
Steven is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Suarez is defending well though. Steven let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steven keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is taking damage to the body and head.
Steven working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Suarez is doing well to defend. Steven seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Suarez is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Steven!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralek Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Brinkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brinkman has chosen Unsung as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralek Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Brinkman!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Ralek Gracie has been cut.
Brinkman misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brinkman looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Brinkman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Brinkman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brinkman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brinkman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie throws a body punch but Brinkman moves out of range.
Brinkman throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie swings for the body but Brinkman moves out of range.
Gracie tries to bum rush Brinkman with a series of wild strikes but Brinkman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brinkman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinkman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brinkman throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brinkman is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Brinkman circles away and we're back to standing.
Brinkman defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Brinkman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brinkman throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Brinkman.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Brinkman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralek Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brinkman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brinkman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brinkman swinging wilding here.
Brinkman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brinkman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brinkman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kevin Brinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie swinging wilding here.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brinkman counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Brinkman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brinkman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brinkman is keeping the position for now.
Brinkman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Brinkman can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brinkman is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie with shots to the head and body - Brinkman looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brinkman is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Brinkman has his hands clasped together but Gracie breaks the hold and Brinkman is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralek Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Newheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba KillsInWater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Newheart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba KillsInWater!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newheart tests KillsInWater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
Newheart moves in looking to clinch but KillsInWater pushes him off.
Newheart instigates a clinch.
KillsInWater is trying to break free.
KillsInWater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
KillsInWater is trying to break free.
Newheart is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
KillsInWater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
KillsInWater is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newheart prevents KillsInWater from breaking the clinch.
Newheart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
KillsInWater swings wildly with an uppercut but Newheart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newheart misses with an elbow over the top.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newheart defending well as KillsInWater loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newheart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newheart moves in looking to clinch but KillsInWater pushes him off.
Newheart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bubba KillsInWater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KillsInWater looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
KillsInWater misses with a series of wild punches.
KillsInWater swats away the attempt to clinch by Newheart.
KillsInWater swats away the attempt to clinch by Newheart.
KillsInWater tries to keep at a distance but Newheart has taken the fight into the clinch.
KillsInWater throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KillsInWater throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Newheart blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Newheart.
Newheart stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newheart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but KillsInWater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Newheart just misses with a elbow thrown towards KillsInWater's brow.
KillsInWater will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newheart up against the cage.
KillsInWater misses with some punches.
Newheart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
KillsInWater taking a breather.
KillsInWater wants to get back to striking at distance but Newheart won't allow it.
KillsInWater stalling the fight.
KillsInWater avoiding damage as Newheart throws knees to the body.
Newheart is pushing KillsInWater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Newheart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newheart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newheart controlling the action here for a moment.
KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newheart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
KillsInWater stuffs the takedown.
Newheart tries to clinch up but KillsInWater circles away and keeps his distance.
KillsInWater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KillsInWater swats away the attempt to clinch by Newheart.
Newheart tries to close the distance and clinch up but KillsInWater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newheart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
KillsInWater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newheart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newheart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
KillsInWater is trying to break the clinch but Newheart has him pressed against the cage.
Newheart can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Newheart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newheart wants a takedown.
KillsInWater managing to block the knees to the body from Newheart.
KillsInWater throws an elbow but it misses.
KillsInWater blocks an elbow strike.
KillsInWater wants to get back to striking at distance but Newheart won't allow it.
Newheart goes for a takedown attempt but KillsInWater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Newheart moves in looking to clinch but KillsInWater pushes him off.
KillsInWater lands a with a good body shot.
KillsInWater swats away the attempt to clinch by Newheart.
KillsInWater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newheart is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newheart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by KillsInWater. KillsInWater obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KillsInWater throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newheart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Kyle Newheart has been cut.
KillsInWater lands a with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Newheart's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
KillsInWater misses with an uppercut.
KillsInWater is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newheart drops his hands momentarily and KillsInWater takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kyle Newheart's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newheart avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newheart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
KillsInWater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newheart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KillsInWater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KillsInWater throws a right hand that Newheart ducks under and follows up with a left that Newheart also avoids with ease.
Newheart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
KillsInWater scoring well with a low kick there.
KillsInWater throws a right hand that Newheart ducks under and follows up with a left that Newheart also avoids with ease.
Kyle Newheart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
KillsInWater misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Newheart moves out of range.
KillsInWater swats away the attempt to clinch by Newheart.
Newheart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater jabs Newheart right on the nose. Newheart blinks but takes it well.
Newheart wants to clinch up but KillsInWater keeps it at a distance.
KillsInWater connects with a looping right hand.
Kyle Newheart's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
KillsInWater jabs at Newheart's body.
KillsInWater connects with a high kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kyle Newheart's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubba KillsInWater!
Bubba KillsInWater is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy LeDouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeDouche has chosen 30 Century Man as his entrance music. Rogerio dos Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guy LeDouche!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big head kick from dos Santos and LeDouche is sent sprawling to the canvas!
LeDouche trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
LeDouche is looking for a triangle but dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LeDouche on the ground.
LeDouche working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LeDouche looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! dos Santos has picked LeDouche up and slammed him! LeDouche can't keep hold of the triangle and dos Santos manages to pass to side control!
LeDouche tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeDouche is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on dos Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
dos Santos wants to stand up but LeDouche is controlling the position.
LeDouche is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeDouche actively working from the bottom here.
LeDouche trying to get back to full guard but dos Santos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
LeDouche is trying desperately to improve position.
dos Santos controlling his opponent.
dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but LeDouche is holding on tight.
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.
LeDouche can't escape the position.
dos Santos trying to control but LeDouche is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeDouche is working to get back to half guard.
LeDouche is squirming around, avoiding dos Santos's attempts to control the action.
dos Santos get's back to his feet.
LeDouche swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeDouche shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeDouche stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from dos Santos.
dos Santos misses with a low kick.
dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeDouche.
Nice sprawl there from dos Santos as LeDouche shoots in.
dos Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LeDouche is able to avoid easily.
LeDouche gets a clinch.
LeDouche with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LeDouche is looking for a takedown up against the cage. dos Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rogerio dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy LeDouche.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeDouche tries to pull guard but dos Santos won't allow it.
dos Santos tries to stall but LeDouche uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
dos Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with dos Santos for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
dos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
LeDouche displaying some good clinch control by pressing dos Santos up against the cage.
dos Santos taking a breather.
dos Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rogerio dos Santos.
A slapping leg kick lands for dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio dos Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
dos Santos moves into range and clinches up with LeDouche.
dos Santos pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
LeDouche changes levels and goes for a takedown here. dos Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
dos Santos feints and then cracks LeDouche's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LeDouche down.
dos Santos misses with the combination.
LeDouche shoots in but dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
dos Santos throws a leg kick which misses LeDouche's front leg but catches the back leg as LeDouche tries to avoid it.
LeDouche is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos misses with a looping right.
dos Santos swings for the body but LeDouche moves out of range.
dos Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeDouche. That did some damage!
LeDouche closes this distance looking for a takedown but dos Santos circles away.
Rogerio dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy LeDouche.
dos Santos rushes LeDouche and presses him up against the cage.
dos Santos effectively controlling the action here.
dos Santos seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
dos Santos connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos wants to stall.
dos Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. LeDouche lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
LeDouche jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as dos Santos walks away with a smile on his face. LeDouche gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
LeDouche checks a low kick from dos Santos.
dos Santos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
dos Santos wants to clinch but LeDouche slips to the side
and LeDouche counters with a shoot takedown. dos Santos fights it but they end up in 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!
dos Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LeDouche tries to free his leg and advance position but dos Santos is retaining full guard.
LeDouche prevents dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeDouche drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and dos Santos dives on top into guard.
LeDouche looking for a guillotine here but dos Santos defends easily.
LeDouche isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. dos Santos stacks LeDouche on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by dos Santos!
LeDouche tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but dos Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
dos Santos stands up and beckons LeDouche to his feet.
LeDouche moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogerio dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeDouche fails with the takedown.
LeDouche avoids the head kick by dos Santos.
dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
LeDouche slips a straight right by dos Santos.
Some bone on bone action there as LeDouche checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LeDouche shoots in for a takedown but dos Santos shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio dos Santos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
dos Santos throws a head kick but LeDouche moves out of range.
dos Santos throws a hook to the side of LeDouche's head but LeDouche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
dos Santos fakes the leg kick and cracks LeDouche in the body.
Nice body kick from dos Santos.
Rogerio dos Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
dos Santos lands a high kick to the side of LeDouche's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! dos Santos dives into guard, looking to finish.
LeDouche is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
dos Santos stands and steps away. LeDouche gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
dos Santos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
dos Santos misses with a head kick.
dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeDouche fails with a takedown attempt.
LeDouche gets cracked there but stands up to it.
dos Santos loads up on a big right hand but LeDouche slips the punch.
No luck for LeDouche with that takedown attempt.
Donk. dos Santos catches LeDouche right on the button with a cross.
dos Santos throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by dos Santos misses
and LeDouche counters with a takedown into side control.
LeDouche tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
LeDouche swings around for an armbar but dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into LeDouche's guard.
LeDouche throws his legs up looking for a submission but dos Santos uses it to pass to side control.
LeDouche gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeDouche is looking for a sweep. dos Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
dos Santos decides to return to a standing position.
LeDouche on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by dos Santos. dos Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
dos Santos closes the distance but LeDouche moves to the side
and LeDouche counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in dos Santos's guard now.
dos Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LeDouche is controlling him.
LeDouche works a leg free and moves into half guard.
LeDouche drops an elbow to the side of dos Santos's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeDouche is sneakily working for an arm triangle but dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
LeDouche is tying to control. dos Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LeDouche wants to pass to mount but dos Santos is defending the position.
LeDouche prevents dos Santos from standing back up.
LeDouche with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
dos Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeDouche 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio dos Santos clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
dos Santos looks to land a combination. LeDouche sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dos Santos misses with a low kick as LeDouche jumps back.
Nice shot lands for dos Santos.
LeDouche looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? dos Santos is fending him off so far but LeDouche persists. Nope, dos Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeDouche misses with an uppercut. dos Santos saw that one coming.
LeDouche is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
dos Santos throws a leg kick but LeDouche checks it.
dos Santos throws a series of punches but LeDouche avoids them all with ease.
LeDouche throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around dos Santos's waist but dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LeDouche off to one side.
LeDouche shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogerio dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy LeDouche.
dos Santos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
dos Santos scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from dos Santos finds it's way through LeDouche's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
dos Santos thows a body kick. LeDouche tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
dos Santos lands a really nice looking cross but LeDouche seems unphased.
LeDouche gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and LeDouche moves out of range easily.
dos Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeDouche's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos cracks LeDouche with an open hand slap.
Both fighters circling a little - dos Santos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
LeDouche takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from dos Santos.
LeDouche takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
dos Santos scoring well with a low kick there.
dos Santos cracks the inside of LeDouche's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for dos Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeDouche takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - dos Santos coming out on top.
Nice takedown defense from dos Santos. No joy for LeDouche on that attempt.
dos Santos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
dos Santos connects with a solid leg kick.
LeDouche's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeDouche shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts dos Santos as he jumps to the side.
dos Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LeDouche can do to turn this around?
dos Santos's corner calls for a 1-2. dos Santos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio dos Santos had his way with Guy LeDouche in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
dos Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeDouche. That did some damage!
dos Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeDouche's calf.
Nice takedown defense from dos Santos. No joy for LeDouche on that attempt.
dos Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeDouche's sensitive parts.
LeDouche has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from dos Santos.
dos Santos cracks the inside of LeDouche's front leg.
dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeDouche takes one to the chin there.
LeDouche is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
dos Santos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LeDouche checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
dos Santos tries to land a front kick but LeDouche steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos lands with a thumping leg kick.
dos Santos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on LeDouche if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from dos Santos, right into the meat.
dos Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LeDouche checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeDouche avoids the head kick by dos Santos.
dos Santos throws a leg kick
and LeDouche counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
dos Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from dos Santos, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
dos Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
dos Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeDouche.
LeDouche takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from dos Santos.
LeDouche has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by dos Santos.
dos Santos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
LeDouche tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos lands a front kick.
dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
dos Santos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeDouche checks it well.
dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeDouche fails with the takedown.
Guy LeDouche is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Rogerio dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
dos Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
LeDouche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeDouche misses with a takedown attempt - dos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guy LeDouche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogerio dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy LeDouche.
dos Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeDouche's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by dos Santos.
LeDouche takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for dos Santos, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:43
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:43
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio dos Santos!
Rogerio dos Santos retains his light heavyweight title!
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