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UVT SHOWCASE III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between General Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Lank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lank's choice of entrance music: The Night. General Fire could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ethan Lank's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, General Fire!
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, Ethan Lank!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lank dodges the punch combination from Fire.
Fire tries to bum rush Lank with a series of wild strikes but Lank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fire throws a big shot that misses.
Fire takes a swing at Lank's ribcage but misses.
Lank swinging wilding here.
General Fire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab-cross combination lands for Fire and sends Lank crashing to the mat! Fire follows him down to the mat - Lank regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Lank is rocked!
It looks like Ethan Lank has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like Fire is going to stand back up.
Lank trying to control here.
Fire tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lank controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lank actively working from the bottom here.
Fire wants to stand but Lank has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lank.
Fire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lank misses with a hook. Fire ducked under it nicely.
Fire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lank tries to land knees in the clinch but Fire avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lank lands a knee to the body.
Fire is breathing heavily.
Lank missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lank utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lank using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fire wants to break free but Lank has control.
Lank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lank landing knees to the head.
Fire wants to get back to striking at distance but Lank won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lank.
Fire blocks an elbow strike from Lank.
Lank landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lank crunches a lovely knee into Fire's ribcage.
Fire is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lank tries a knee to the head but Fire blocks it.
Fire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lank has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fire is trying to break the clinch but Lank is controlling him.
Lank lands an elbow just above Fire 's eye.
Lank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fire is trying to force a seperation but Lank has the dominant position.
Lank landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fire wants to get back to striking at distance but Lank won't allow it.
Lank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fire tries to break free but Lank pushes him back against the cage.
Lank looking to throw knees to the head but Fire is blocking nicely.
Fire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
General Fire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Lank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Lank.
Lank ducks under a wild hook from Fire.
Lank throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fire throws a right and a left that Lank avoids nicely.
Fire fails to land with a series of punches.
Lank swats away the attempt to clinch by Fire.
Fire misses with a wild combination.
Lank tries to clinch there but Fire circles away.
Lank moves out of range as Fire throws a body kick.
Lank misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lank goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lank keeps the fight on the outside.
Fire looks to land a combination but Lank avoids it well.
A punch combination from Lank misses.
Lank tries to clinch up but Fire circles away and keeps his distance.
Fire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lank fails to land with a series of punches.
General Fire is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Fire.
Lank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fire defends it nicely.
Fire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lank misses.
Fire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fire misses with a double jab
and Lank counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Some wild striking there from Lank.
Fire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fire tries to clinch up.
Lank throws a big shot that misses.
Fire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lank.
Fire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lank lands with a kick to the temple. Fire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lank circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Fire.
Fire misses with a combination
and Lank counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fire is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Donk. Fire catches Lank right on the button with a cross.
Lank is looking to clinch.
Lank throws a looping overhand right but Fire ducks down to avoid it.
Fire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Fire throws a combination. Lank tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lank tries to bum rush Fire with a series of wild strikes but Fire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fire was well out of range. Poor timing from Lank.
General Fire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lank scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fire misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Lank misses
and Fire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lank. That's going to slow Fire down.
Lank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fire.
Fire moves in looking to clinch but Lank pushes him off.
Lank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lank forces Fire back against the cage and clinches.
Lank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ethan Lank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ethan Lank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lank misses with the combination.
Fire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lank throws a body punch but Fire moves out of range.
Fire throws a lazy right hand but Lank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Fire does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Fire.
Fire throws a hook but Lank blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fire blocks a head kick by Lank.
Lank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lank forces Fire back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lank unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lank scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Lank.
Fire can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lank.
Lank with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fire has had enough of the clinch but Lank keeps him there for the moment.
Lank misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Fire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lank is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fire is keeping busy.
Lank keeps control of Fire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fire.
Fire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fire is trying to force a seperation but Lank has the dominant position.
Lank tries a knee to the head but Fire blocks it.
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.
Lank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fire's efforts to push away.
Fire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Lank.
Lank throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fire tries to break free but Lank pushes him back against the cage.
Fire takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lank is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fire is keeping busy.
Fire takes an elbow to the temple.
Fire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lank with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lank pushes off an throws an elbow but Fire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fire's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Lank.
Lank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Fire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lank misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Lank.
Fire wants to get back to striking at distance but Lank won't allow it.
Fire can't break the clinch.
Lank looking to throw knees to the head but Fire is blocking nicely.
Lank throws an elbow but it misses.
Lank crunches a lovely knee into Fire's ribcage.
Lank pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fire.
Lank is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fire is defending well for now.
Lank scores with a knee to the head.
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.
Fire is trying to break free.
Lank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lank scores with a knee to the head.
Lank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lank is trying to maintain a safe position but Fire gets an underhook and turns Lank into the cage.
Lank lands a knee to the head.
Lank misses with a knee to the head.
Lank with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lank avoiding damage.
Lank crunches a lovely knee into Fire's ribcage.
Lank lands a knee to the head.
Lank landing knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lank missing with knees to the body.
Lank lands an elbow inside.
Lank trying to land knees to the body.
Lank tries to land knees in the clinch but Fire avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Lank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lank has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ethan Lank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Dicesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Rot. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shelton Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Dicesar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dicesar is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dicesar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva 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.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva passes to full mount!
Dicesar is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dicesar hang on?
Dicesar is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva is going olschool here, as he tries to force Dicesar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dicesar shrugs it off.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dicesar because Silva loaded up on that one.
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dicesar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Dicesar is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the attempt from Dicesar to control.
Dicesar throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dicesar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dicesar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dicesar defends it well.
Dicesar is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicesar wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva wants to take a breather but Dicesar is having none of it.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dicesar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dicesar moves into full guard.
Dicesar is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Dicesar extends an breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dicesar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Dicesar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Houdini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Houdini has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Houdini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hunter Jones!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Houdini.
Houdini trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Houdini in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Houdini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Houdini pulls his head out easily.
Jones tries to roll over but Houdini keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdini passes the guard and advances to mount!
Houdini throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Houdini has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Houdini locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Jones is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Houdini!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benny Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Allen!
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, Jose Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away.
Miranda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allen.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miranda moves away.
Allen throws a body punch but Miranda moves out of range.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miranda as he avoids it easily.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Miranda.
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Allen throws a hook but Miranda blocks it.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Miranda which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Miranda shoots in but no luck this time.
Miranda closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.
Miranda prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is trying to break free.
Allen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Allen is keen to just control but Miranda is a slippery customer.
Allen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Allen is looking for a kimura but Miranda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Allen to get the leverage.
Allen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Allen 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.
Allen stops Miranda from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miranda is just riding it out for now. Allen eventually gives up the hold.
Allen is trying to control the action in half guard but Miranda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Allen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miranda was covering up waiting for the punch and Allen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miranda wants to stand but Allen is controlling the position.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miranda working a defensive guard here.
Allen advances position into side control!
Allen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miranda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Allen but great work by Miranda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miranda's best efforts.
Allen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Allen has his foot on Miranda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miranda works his way back into a safe position though.
Allen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miranda has passed into half guard!
Miranda prevents Allen from improving his position.
Allen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Miranda pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Allen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Allen shoots and misses
and Miranda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Allen actively working from the bottom here.
Allen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Allen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miranda prevents Allen from improving his position.
Allen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Miranda escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Miranda!
Allen struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is trying to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miranda lands a head kick!
Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Allen does no damage.
Miranda tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
and Miranda moves into the clinch.
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.
Miranda has Allen pressed against the cage, preventing Allen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Allen has had enough of the clinch but Miranda keeps him there for the moment.
Allen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miranda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda stalling against the cage.
Allen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miranda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Allen tries for a takedown but Miranda circles away easily
and Miranda counters by clinching up.
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miranda tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
and Miranda makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Allen really felt that one!
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.
Miranda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miranda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Allen working for a triangle but Miranda defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen looking for a guillotine here but Miranda defends easily.
Allen is looking for a triangle here but Miranda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miranda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Allen is not content to let Miranda control the position.
Allen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miranda off and has taken his back!
Allen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Miranda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Miranda showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Miranda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
and Miranda counters with a big head kick but Allen shrugs it off.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benny Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miranda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Allen showed some decent athleticism there.
Allen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miranda sees it coming and defends easily.
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Miranda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Miranda could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Allen has cracked it and Miranda is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Allen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benny Allen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ghandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Ferro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Ghandi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferro works over Ghandi's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Ferro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghandi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ghandi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ghandi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ghandi distracts Ferro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghandi is one step ahead there.
Ferro looking for a guillotine here but Ghandi defends easily.
Ghandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghandi has managed to get both his arms back between Ferro's legs - danger averted.
Ferro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ghandi wants to pass the guard but Ferro is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghandi is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferro has wrist control.
Ghandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferro wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferro is retaining full guard.
Ferro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferro throws a right hand that Ghandi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghandi also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferro. That snapped Ghandi's head back.
Ferro throws a series of punches but Ghandi moves out of range.
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.
Ferro misses with a wild combination.
Ferro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ghandi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferro throws a nice looking combination but Ghandi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghandi has a takedown stuffed.
Ferro takes a swing at Ghandi's ribcage but misses.
Ghandi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferro.
Ferro shoots and misses
and Ghandi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ferro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ghandi defends well.
Ferro is breathing heavily.
Ghandi trying to control but Ferro is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ferro looking to control.
Ghandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferro, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghandi advances to half guard.
Ghandi wants to free his trapped foot but Ferro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ghandi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferro defending well though.
Ghandi wants to pass to mount but Ferro is defending the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferro throws a series of strikes that have Ghandi backpedaling.
Ferro misses with a few strikes there.
Ferro scores with a sloppy right hand. Ghandi should have avoided that one.
Ferro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ghandi counters with a shoot takedown. Ferro fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ghandi has his hands clasped together but Ferro extends an breaks Ghandi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ferro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Ferro!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RG Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Simons III has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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142 lbs
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138 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
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, RG Dias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III slips a jab from Dias.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dias thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simons III fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dias sprawls well initially but Simons III persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simons III not doing much here.
Simons III wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dias keeps working.
Dias wants to get back to full guard.
Simons III takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Simons III is pressing down on Dias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dias is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dias keeps working.
Simons III looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dias throws an overhand right that lands on Simons III's shoulder, as Simons III tries to avoid the shot.
Simons III blocks a jab.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Simons III is going olschool here, as he tries to force Dias to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dias shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias is trying to escape the mount.
Dias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simons III moves to back control.
Dias can't escape the position.
Dias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dias is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Simons III locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dias is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Simons III!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nat Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Penn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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24
160 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nat Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Penn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Penn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turner tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Turner prevents the takedown attempt.
Turner prevents the takedown attempt.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turner gets underhooks to prevent Penn's takedown attempt.
Nat Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Penn.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penn has Turner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Penn breaks the clinch.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Penn.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Turner lands with an overhand left.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Penn tries to advance position but instead Turner slips a leg back in to half guard.
Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Turner still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Turner has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
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.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn looking for a sweep but Turner has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
Penn wants to control but Turner is having none of it.
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.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turner gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nat Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Penn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner misses with a combination
and Penn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Turner won't be happy with that.
Penn trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
Penn tries to move to mount but Turner blocks the move with his legs.
Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Penn advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Turner is having none of it.
Turner blocking the ground and pound.
Turner wants to try and get back to his feet.
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.
Penn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Turner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Turner and Penn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Turner dodges the ground and pound from Penn.
Penn tries to advance to mount but Turner denies him.
Penn wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Penn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Turner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Penn but great work by Turner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
Penn trying to hold on to Turner's head to control him but Turner postures up.
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.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turner defends it nicely.
Turner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Penn!
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn misses with a double jab.
Turner misses with a double jab
and Penn counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turner throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Penn is looking to clinch.
A jab from Penn finds it's way through Turner's defenses.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Penn misses with a double jab.
Penn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turner looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Penn.
Nat Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn lands a two punch combo.
Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner stalks Penn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Penn's face. Penn staggers backwards, shaken.
Penn forces Turner back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn gets control of Turner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Penn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Penn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Turner!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn trying to control but Turner is having none of it.
Penn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Turner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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.
Turner blocking the ground and pound.
Penn tries to control but Turner wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Turner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Penn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Turner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Penn but great work by Turner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Turner throws a combination that misses
and Penn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Penn tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Turner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nat Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Penn.
Turner wants to break free but Penn has control.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
Turner misses with a combination
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
Turner throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turner thinking.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Penn at a distance.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nat Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DJ Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nat Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn has Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gandalf Mithrandir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Yared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Yared is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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219 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gandalf Mithrandir!
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, Renato Yared!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yared keeps the fight on the outside.
Mithrandir misses with a series of wild punches.
Mithrandir throws a series of punches but Yared avoids them all with ease.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but Yared is having none of it.
Yared slips a jab from Mithrandir.
Mithrandir lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but Yared moves out of range.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but Yared moves out of range.
Mithrandir wants to clinch.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch but Yared swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mithrandir doesn't manage to clinch there - Yared circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mithrandir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mithrandir is looking to clinch but Yared is avoiding it.
Mithrandir moves in looking to clinch but Yared pushes him off.
Gandalf Mithrandir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithrandir throws a series of punches but Yared avoids them all with ease.
Mithrandir clinches with his opponent.
Mithrandir lands with a left to the head.
Mithrandir manages to break the clinch.
Gandalf Mithrandir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mithrandir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yared avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yared tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mithrandir swivels and escapes.
Yared closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mithrandir is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yared is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mithrandir has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yared working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mithrandir wants to get back to his feet but Yared drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yared is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mithrandir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mithrandir tries to escape but Yared is in control.
Mithrandir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mithrandir pushes Yared off looking to stand but Yared dives back in and keeps control.
Yared is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mithrandir!
Mithrandir is breathing heavily.
Yared goes for an armbar but Mithrandir turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mithrandir.
Mithrandir stands up from Yared's guard - Mithrandir perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mithrandir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yared avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mithrandir doesn't manage to clinch there - Yared circles away.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mithrandir tries to clinch there but Yared circles away.
Yared showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mithrandir.
Mithrandir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yared swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mithrandir slaps away a takedown attempt from Yared, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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.
Yared keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Mithrandir as Yared shoots in.
Gandalf Mithrandir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Yared.
Mithrandir tries to clinch there but Yared circles away.
Mithrandir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mithrandir steps into range and cracks Yared with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Yared flops backwards and Mithrandir dives into his guard looking to finish!
Yared is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mithrandir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mithrandir stands and steps away. Yared gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mithrandir moves in looking to clinch but Yared pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yared looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mithrandir!
Mithrandir is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gandalf Mithrandir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mithrandir is looking to clinch.
Mithrandir misses with the combination.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yared paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yared swats away the attempt to clinch by Mithrandir.
Mithrandir tries to clinch there but Yared circles away.
Mithrandir throws a hook but Yared blocks it.
Mithrandir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yared keeps the fight on the outside.
Yared keeps the fight on the outside.
Mithrandir tries to clinch up but Yared circles away and keeps his distance.
Mithrandir tries to clinch up but Yared circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithrandir tries to clinch up but Yared circles away and keeps his distance.
Mithrandir fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Mithrandir.
Gandalf Mithrandir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mithrandir waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Yared.
Mithrandir is looking to clinch but Yared is avoiding it.
Yared walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yared shoots in but no luck this time.
Mithrandir swinging wilding here.
Yared slips a straight right by Mithrandir.
Mithrandir lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mithrandir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yared.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yared fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mithrandir avoids it really well and circles away.
Yared circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithrandir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mithrandir moves in looking to clinch but Yared pushes him off.
Mithrandir moves in looking to clinch but Yared pushes him off.
Mithrandir waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Yared.
Mithrandir throws a hook but Yared avoids it easily.
Yared circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mithrandir looks to throw the jab but Yared is out of range.
Mithrandir wants to clinch.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch but Yared swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithrandir misses with a two punch combination.
Mithrandir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mithrandir tries to clinch there but Yared circles away.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yared paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mithrandir leaves Yared with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gandalf Mithrandir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Yared.
Mithrandir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yared.
Mithrandir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yared closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mithrandir circles away.
Mithrandir throws a series of punches but Yared avoids them all with ease.
Mithrandir wants to clinch up but Yared keeps it at a distance.
Mithrandir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mithrandir is looking to clinch but Yared is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yared swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mithrandir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mithrandir is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but Yared moves out of range.
Mithrandir wants to clinch.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yared paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yared circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mithrandir looks to land a combination but Yared avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gandalf Mithrandir dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mithrandir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yared moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yared fails with a takedown attempt.
Mithrandir moves in looking to clinch but Yared pushes him off.
Mithrandir tries to clinch up.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yared paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mithrandir misses with a looping left.
Mithrandir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yared moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yared swats away the attempt to clinch by Mithrandir.
Mithrandir fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mithrandir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yared moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Yared with that takedown attempt.
Yared moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithrandir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mithrandir swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mithrandir throws a series of punches but Yared moves out of range.
Yared swats away the attempt to clinch by Mithrandir.
Yared shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mithrandir as he jumps to the side.
Gandalf Mithrandir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Yared.
Some wild striking there from Mithrandir.
Mithrandir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mithrandir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mithrandir wants to clinch up but Yared keeps it at a distance.
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.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yared swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yared dodges the punch combination from Mithrandir.
Mithrandir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gandalf Mithrandir is winning the standup battle so far.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but Yared is having none of it.
Mithrandir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yared ducks right into an uppercut from Mithrandir.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yared swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mithrandir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but Yared is having none of it.
Mithrandir throws a nice looking combination but Yared bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithrandir doesn't manage to clinch there - Yared circles away.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yared paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mithrandir wants to clinch up but Yared keeps it at a distance.
Mithrandir is looking to clinch but Yared is avoiding it.
Yared fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mithrandir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mithrandir swinging wilding here.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but Yared is having none of it.
Mithrandir lands a really nice looking cross but Yared seems unphased.
Mithrandir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mithrandir lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yared shoots in and drives through. Mithrandir sprawls well.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch but Yared swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mithrandir throws a one two combo.
Yared is still on wobbly legs! Can Mithrandir finish him?
Mithrandir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yared seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Mithrandir.
Yared shoots in but no luck this time.
Mithrandir tries to clinch up but Yared circles away and keeps his distance.
Gandalf Mithrandir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yared shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mithrandir but Mithrandir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mithrandir tries to clinch up but Yared circles away and keeps his distance.
Mithrandir wants to clinch.
Renato Yared has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mithrandir tries to clinch there but Yared circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gandalf Mithrandir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mithrandir, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gandalf Mithrandir!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Castle Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Wentworth (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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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Castle Irons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Wentworth!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wentworth wants to clinch.
Wentworth takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Wentworth.
Wentworth moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab-cross combination lands for Irons and sends Wentworth crashing to the mat! Irons follows him down to the mat - Wentworth regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Wentworth is rocked!
It looks like Al Wentworth has been cut.
Wentworth is concentrating on defense, preventing Irons from advancing position.
Irons trying to control the action but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
Wentworth trying to control here.
Irons trying to control from half guard but Wentworth is working away.
Wentworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Irons wants to pass to mount but Wentworth is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wentworth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wentworth holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wentworth keeping moving, preventing Irons from controlling successfully.
Wentworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Irons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wentworth is keeping the position for now.
Wentworth wants to sweep here but Irons controlling him for the moment.
Wentworth wants to stand and escape but Irons is having none of it.
Wentworth keeping moving, preventing Irons from controlling successfully.
Wentworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wentworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Irons takes a kick to the side of the head.
Irons swats away the attempt to clinch by Wentworth.
Irons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wentworth moves out of range as Irons strikes.
Irons lands a slapping body shot.
Wentworth looks gassed!
Wentworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Irons circles away.
Wentworth moves away from the strike by Irons.
Wentworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wentworth wants to clinch up but Irons keeps it at a distance.
Wentworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irons.
The fighters circling - Irons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and Irons moves out of range easily.
Wentworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Irons circles away.
Irons cracks Wentworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Irons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wentworth moves away.
Wentworth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Irons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wentworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth slips a jab from Irons.
Irons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wentworth wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wentworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wentworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wentworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Irons does no damage.
Irons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wentworth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Irons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wentworth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Irons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Irons leaning against his opponent.
Irons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Irons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wentworth is working for takedown but Irons is calmly controlling the position for now.
Castle Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Wentworth.
Nice body punch from Irons - that landed with a thud.
Irons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Irons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Irons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wentworth backwards.
Wentworth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wentworth being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Irons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irons lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irons.
Irons misses with a knee strike.
Irons lands a shoulder strike.
Irons slows down the pace here.
Wentworth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irons pushes Wentworth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irons lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Irons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castle Irons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Wentworth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Irons darts in and clinches Wentworth up against the cage.
Come on Irons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wentworth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irons with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Irons on the inside.
Wentworth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wentworth takes a shot to the head.
Wentworth has Irons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Irons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Irons is leaning against Wentworth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irons stalling in the clinch.
Irons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wentworth backwards.
Irons digs a right hand underneath Wentworth's ribcage. Wentworth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Irons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wentworth backwards.
Irons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wentworth backwards.
Irons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Irons.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Irons.
Irons lands a shot to the body.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Irons.
Irons cracks Wentworth with a nice body shot.
Wentworth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wentworth or not.
Irons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons lands with a right to the head.
Irons pushes Wentworth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irons lands a left hand.
Irons lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Irons - that landed with a thud.
Irons lands a left hand.
Irons slows down the pace here.
Irons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wentworths head.
Irons lands an uppercut.
Irons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Irons.
A left hand lands to the body for Irons.
A hook to the body from Irons.
Irons scores with a shot to the side of Wentworth's head.
Irons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Irons creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wentworth's defenses.
Irons is stalling here.
Irons lands a body punch.
Irons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wentworth up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Irons.
Irons is pushing Wentworth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wentworth is working for takedown but Irons is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wentworth wants a takedown but no success here.
Castle Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Wentworth.
Irons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irons digs a right hand underneath Wentworth's ribcage. Wentworth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Irons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Irons lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Irons.
Irons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irons pushes Wentworth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irons scores with a shoulder strike.
Irons gets through Wentworth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wentworth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Irons blocks it with crossed arms.
Irons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons landing knees to the head.
Wentworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Irons finish him?
Irons stalling against the cage.
Irons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wentworth seems to have recovered his senses.
Irons just leaning against Wentworth, taking a breather.
Wentworth tries a knee to the head but Irons blocks it.
Irons lands with a light punch inside.
Wentworth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Irons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wentworth takes a shot to the head.
Irons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Castle Irons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irons.
Wentworth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Irons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Irons.
Irons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wentworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wentworth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wentworth backwards.
Irons scores with a shot to the side of Wentworth's head.
Irons leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons avoiding damage as Wentworth throws knees to the body.
Irons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wentworth backwards.
Irons connects with a knee to the head.
Wentworth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wentworth takes a shot to the head.
Wentworth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irons lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Irons.
Irons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wentworth up against the cage.
Irons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wentworth.
Wentworth takes a shot to the head.
Wentworth misses with a knee strike.
Irons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wentworth backwards.
Irons works on Wentworth's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castle Irons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Al Wentworth's cut.
That's time! Irons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Irons throws the left hand but Wentworth avoids the punch easily.
Irons pushes Wentworth up against the cage in a clinch.
Wentworth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irons prevents it.
Wentworth tries a knee to the head but Irons blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Irons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Irons lands a body shot.
Irons stalls.
Wentworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wentworth tries a knee to the head but Irons blocks it.
Irons gets underhooks to prevent Wentworth's takedown attempt.
Irons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wentworth blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wentworth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irons scores with a shot to the side of Wentworth's head.
Nice body punch from Irons - that landed with a thud.
Irons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irons pushes Wentworth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wentworth.
Irons lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons lands an uppercut.
Irons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Irons lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Irons.
Irons landing knees to the head.
Irons pushes Wentworth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wentworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Irons avoids the damage to the body.
Irons lands a left hand.
Wentworth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irons.
Irons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wentworths head.
Irons leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Irons.
Irons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wentworth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Irons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castle Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Wentworth.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Irons.
Irons lands a left hand.
Irons lands a shoulder strike.
Irons pushes Wentworth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Irons.
Irons scores with a shot to the side of Wentworth's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irons lands with a left to the head.
Irons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wentworths head.
Irons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wentworth backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wentworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Irons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irons lands a right hand.
Wentworth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Irons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wentworth backwards.
Irons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wentworth takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Irons.
Wentworth wants a takedown.
Wentworth looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Irons - that landed with a thud.
Irons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wentworth backwards.
Wentworth can't get the takedown.
Irons lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Irons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wentworth looking to throw knees to the head but Irons is blocking nicely.
A short right from Irons.
Irons with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Irons.
Irons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Irons connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wentworth's face.
Wentworth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Irons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Irons stalls.
Irons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Irons scores with a shoulder strike.
Wentworth tries a knee to the head but Irons blocks it.
Irons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wentworth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Irons tries a knee to the head but Wentworth blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Irons blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Irons.
A short right from Irons.
Irons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wentworth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Irons blocks it with crossed arms.
Irons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Irons lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irons.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Irons prevents the takedown attempt.
Irons stalling.
Irons working Wentworth over with knees to the body.
Irons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wentworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wentworth misses with a knee to the head.
Irons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Irons - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castle Irons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Irons, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castle Irons!
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A |
G |
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G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
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