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Quinta-Feira 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Nass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Camuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Nass has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Nass!
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, Steve Camuti!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nass fails with a takedown attempt.
Camuti stuffs the takedown attempt from Nass. Nass gets slowly back to his feet.
Nass tries to clinch but Camuti moves out of range.
Nass shoots in and drives through. Camuti sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camuti throws a body punch but Nass moves out of range.
Nass slips a jab and a cross from Camuti.
Nass shoots in for a takedown but Camuti shows good takedown defense.
Camuti stuffs the takedown attempt from Nass. Nass gets slowly back to his feet.
Camuti misses with a double jab.
Nass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Camuti works Nass's body with a nice hook.
Nass is breathing heavily.
Nass tries a head kick but it misses.
Nass dodges the punch combination from Camuti.
Nass shoots in and drives through. Camuti sprawls well.
Camuti throws a series of punches but Nass moves out of range.
Camuti misses with a two punch combination.
Camuti drops Nass with a nice combination! Camuti dives into Nass's guard, looking to finish!
Nass is rocked!
It looks like Jake Nass has been cut.
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!
Camuti wants to stand but Nass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oh Nass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camuti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camuti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Camuti looking to pass the guard.
Nass seems to have got his legs back now.
Nass can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camuti controls the pace.
Nass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camuti wants to pass the guard but Nass is keeping the position.
Camuti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camuti content to stall in guard here.
Nass has a closed guard, preventing Camuti from standing up.
Nass can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camuti controls the pace.
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.
Camuti postures up in Nass's guard and throws a big left but Nass blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camuti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Camuti tries to stand but Nass is controlling from the bottom.
Nass keeping full guard, as Camuti tries to pass.
Camuti trying to control but Nass is working from the bottom.
Nass looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Nass or perhaps it was just good defense by Camuti which made him look bad.
No joy there for Camuti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Camuti as Nass shoots in.
Nass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nass shoots in for a takedown but Camuti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Camuti cracks a nice hook into Nass's ribs.
Nass dodges the punch combination from Camuti.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nass. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Camuti fails to land with a series of punches.
Nass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Camuti - just one landing.
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!
Nice combo by Camuti! Oh, that's hurt him - Nass falls to the canvas and Camuti follows him into side control.
Camuti working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Camuti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Camuti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Camuti tries to stand but Nass is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nass is looking for a sweep.
Camuti remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nass is trying to improve his position.
Camuti is looking to take a break and control but Nass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camuti lands with a hook. Nass tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camuti punishes Nass's body with a nice straight punch.
Camuti rushes Nass with punches - Nass moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Nass goes down! Camuti follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Camuti!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micha Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JHONNES CAPETA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Go hard. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micha Jones!
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, JHONNES CAPETA!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from CAPETA. CAPETA gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
CAPETA gets the takedown into side control.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for CAPETA on the ground.
CAPETA looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
CAPETA looks gassed!
Jones is trying to improve his position.
CAPETA thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones struggling a bit here.
CAPETA goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in CAPETA's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but CAPETA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is really struggling to control CAPETA but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. CAPETA sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but CAPETA defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
CAPETA has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
CAPETA has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows CAPETA to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but CAPETA is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CAPETA is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
CAPETA is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
CAPETA looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
CAPETA looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CAPETA looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones trying to control but CAPETA is working from the bottom.
CAPETA escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming CAPETA to the mat! CAPETA manages to get full guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
CAPETA has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones stands and steps away. CAPETA gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches CAPETA napping and manages to drive through into side control!
CAPETA manages to get back to half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but CAPETA does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
CAPETA looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones winds up and cracks CAPETA with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CAPETA wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
CAPETA is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones prevents CAPETA from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micha Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
CAPETA with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jones has CAPETA up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps CAPETA's head backwards.
CAPETA tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
CAPETA misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Micha Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JHONNES CAPETA.
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!
CAPETA is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but CAPETA extends an breaks Jones's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by CAPETA.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JHONNES CAPETA!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Souza!
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, Sean Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto gets the takedown into side control.
Yamamoto tries to stand but Souza is controlling his head.
Yamamoto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice sprawl there from Souza as Yamamoto shoots in.
Yamamoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Yamamoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yamamoto moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Enzo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souza but Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yamamoto looks gassed!
Souza throws a shot to the body.
Souza connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Sean Yamamoto has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Souza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza lands a big shot that drops Yamamoto! Can he finish him?
Yamamoto is rocked!
Souza passes into half guard.
Yamamoto is still in real trouble! Can Souza finish him?
Souza escapes and gets back to his feet.
Yamamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Souza swinging wilding here.
Yamamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Souza lands with a big right hook that stumbles Yamamoto - he's out on his feet here! Souza follows up with another monster hook that separates Yamamoto from consciousness! Yamamoto falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Souza stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enzo Souza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between jason the warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumple Killskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the warrior comes to the cage accompanied by afro brazzilian music. Rumple Killskin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jason the warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rumple Killskin!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killskin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killskin looks to land a right hand but the warrior moved out of range.
the warrior stuffs the takedown.
Killskin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killskin lands a head shot.
the warrior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
the warrior throws a head kick that misses.
Killskin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killskin stuffs the takedown attempt from the warrior. the warrior gets slowly back to his feet.
the warrior throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
the warrior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killskin throws out the jab.
Killskin dives in and grabs the warrior's left leg, looking for a takedown. the warrior pushes down on Killskin's head and hops out.
Killskin lands a with a good body shot.
the warrior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
the warrior shoots in but no luck this time.
Killskin takes a swing at the warrior's ribcage but misses.
Killskin throws a series of punches but the warrior avoids them all with ease.
the warrior shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. the warrior showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killskin punching from the bottom.
Killskin punching from the bottom.
the warrior wants to take a breather but Killskin is having none of it.
Killskin tries to roll over but the warrior keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killskin is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Killskin is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and the warrior has latched onto it... Big trouble! the warrior pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Killskin is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from the warrior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). jason the warrior!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Nowitzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartman has chosen Whitechapel - Possession as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dirk Nowitzki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dirk Nowitzki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Nowitzki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartman fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nowitzki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hartman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nowitzki circles away.
Dirk Nowitzki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Hartman.
Hartman shoots in but Nowitzki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nowitzki moves in looking to clinch but Hartman pushes him off.
Nowitzki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nowitzki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hartman's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hartman working for a triangle but Nowitzki defends it easily.
Hartman looks gassed!
Hartman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nowitzki is aware though and is defending well.
Hartman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nowitzki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nowitzki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowitzki is working Hartman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nowitzki wants to control from the top but Hartman keeps moving.
Nowitzki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nowitzki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nowitzki with a nice head shot there.
Hartman has his foot on Nowitzki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nowitzki works his way back into a safe position though.
Nowitzki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nowitzki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nowitzki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowitzki distracts Hartman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nowitzki postures up and lands a big shot to Hartman's brow.
Nowitzki stands up over Hartman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hartman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nowitzki defends well.
Nowitzki stands up over Hartman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowitzki lands a couple of elbows.
Nowitzki postures up and lands a big shot to Hartman's brow.
Hartman working for a triangle but Nowitzki defends it easily.
Nowitzki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nowitzki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nowitzki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hartman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nowitzki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nowitzki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nowitzki is in close to Hartman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowitzki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hartman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nowitzki works over Hartman with some ground and pound from guard.
Nowitzki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nowitzki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowitzki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nowitzki stands up over Hartman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nowitzki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hartman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartman has momentary wrist control but Nowitzki slips an elbow through the middle.
Nowitzki is in close to Hartman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hartman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nowitzki wants to control from the top but Hartman keeps moving.
Nowitzki cracks Hartman with a solid left hand.
Nowitzki stands up from Hartman's guard - Nowitzki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nowitzki doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartman circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nowitzki wants to clinch up but Hartman keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Nowitzki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hartman tries for a takedown but Nowitzki circles away easily
and Nowitzki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nowitzki.
Hartman fails to pull guard.
Nowitzki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hartman tries to pull guard but Nowitzki holds him up against the cage and eventually Hartman drops back down to his feet.
Dirk Nowitzki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Hartman.
Hartman tries to pull guard but Nowitzki holds him up against the cage and eventually Hartman drops back down to his feet.
Nowitzki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hartman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nowitzki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nowitzki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartman misses with a takedown
and Nowitzki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hartman's guard now.
Hartman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nowitzki has his hands clasped together but Hartman extends an breaks Nowitzki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hartman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Hartman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fejha Kurko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fejha Kurko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Sosa misses.
Kurko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kurko duly obliges.
Kurko lands with a right hand.
Sosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kurko counter with a right hand.
Kurko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Kurko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurko punishes Sosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Sosa misses with a combination
and Kurko counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodrigo Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosa misses with a double jab
letting Kurko counter with a right hand.
Sosa misses with a combination
letting Kurko counter with a right hand.
Sosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kurko counter with a right hand.
Kurko could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sosa looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kurko.
Kurko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sosa misses with a combination
enabling Kurko to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurko counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sosa in his tracks.
Kurko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left lands for Kurko.
Kurko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kurko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sosa is rocked!
Sosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurko throws a series of strikes that have Sosa backpedaling.
Sosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurko finish him?
Kurko scores with a one two! Sosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kurko drops Sosa with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sosa! Kurko dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fejha Kurko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderson Marua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Lee!
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, Wanderson Marua!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Marua pushes him off.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Marua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ken Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee wants to clinch up but Marua keeps it at a distance.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Marua in a clinch.
Marua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marua ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marua no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee postures up in Marua's guard and throws a big left but Marua blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Marua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Marua blocks nicely.
Lee wants to control from the top but Marua keeps moving.
Lee lands a couple of elbows.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee throws a strike but Marua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Lee working for a triangle but Marua defends it easily.
Marua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marua trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee tries to clinch there but Marua circles away.
Marua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marua swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Marua circles away.
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.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee tries to clinch but Marua moves out of range.
Ken Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Marua circles away.
Lee tries to clinch but Marua is having none of it.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Marua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee is looking to clinch but Marua is avoiding it.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Marua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee tries to clinch but Marua moves out of range.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Marua circles away.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ken Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Marua circles away.
Marua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee wants to clinch
and Marua counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marua on the ground.
Marua trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Marua goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marua but great work by Lee.
The ground and pound from Lee seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marua manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Marua trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Marua tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is nestled in close to Marua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee prevents Marua from improving his position.
Lee is keen to just control but Marua is a slippery customer.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee misses with a head shot. Marua uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marua is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Marua is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Lee throws a strike but Marua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marua trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marua stacks Lee 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 Marua!
Marua gets to mount! Lee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lee is in trouble now - Marua has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Marua's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Marua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marua shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marua's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Marua blocks nicely.
Lee trying to control but Marua is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws and elbow that misses. Marua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Marua!
Marua looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee tries to clinch up
and Marua counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Marua tries to clinch up
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marua blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
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.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Marua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marua avoids it.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Marua tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Marua jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Marua gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Marua.
Lee tries to clinch but Marua moves away
and Marua counters by clinching up.
Marua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marua tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ken Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderson Marua.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marua is defending well for now.
Marua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee darts in and clinches Marua up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marua blocks the elbow strike.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marua is defending well for now.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marua avoids it.
Marua avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marua tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Marua drops back down to his feet.
Marua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Marua avoids the damage to the body.
Marua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee pushes Marua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee working Marua over with knees to the body.
Marua has Lee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Marua pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lee tumbling to the mat - Marua dives into Lee's guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Marua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ken Lee.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wanderson Marua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blitz Ugen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Bruzzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe Bruzzi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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18
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blitz Ugen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Bruzzi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruzzi closes the distance and clinches.
Bruzzi lands a body punch.
Ugen can't get the takedown.
Bruzzi pulls guard effortlessly.
Ugen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ugen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruzzi is retaining full guard.
Ugen preventing the sweep.
Bruzzi looking to control but Ugen passes into half guard.
Bruzzi wants to control but Ugen is keeping busy.
Bruzzi is refusing to be controlled, as Ugen sits in half guard.
Bruzzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bruzzi.
Bruzzi wants to stand and escape but Ugen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruzzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ugen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bruzzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bruzzi keeping moving, preventing Ugen from controlling successfully.
Bruzzi working for submissions but it's allowed Ugen to get to half guard.
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.
Ugen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bruzzi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ugen jumps into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Bruzzi is right now.
Ugen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bruzzi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ugen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ugen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bruzzi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ugen's guard! Nice work there by Bruzzi!
Bruzzi is stalling in the full guard.
Bruzzi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ugen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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.
Bruzzi controls Ugen momentarily but Ugen frees himself.
Ugen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruzzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruzzi wants to sweep here but Ugen controlling him for the moment.
Bruzzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felipe Bruzzi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bruzzi works over Ugen's head and body with a nice combination.
Bruzzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruzzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ugen circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruzzi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bruzzi tries to land a front kick but Ugen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bruzzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Ugen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruzzi tries to clinch but Ugen moves out of range.
Bruzzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ugen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruzzi.
Bruzzi tries to clinch up but Ugen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ugen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruzzi defends it nicely.
Ugen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruzzi throws a nice looking combination but Ugen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ugen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blitz Ugen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ugen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bruzzi prevents it.
Bruzzi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ugen.
Ugen is trying to drag Bruzzi to the mat but Bruzzi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ugen prevents the takedown attempt.
Bruzzi wants a takedown.
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.
Bruzzi is looking to break free of the clinch but Ugen has double underhooks.
Ugen is pushing Bruzzi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bruzzi is trying to force a seperation but Ugen has the dominant position.
Bruzzi is breathing heavily.
Ugen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bruzzi.
Ugen can't get the takedown.
Ugen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The is referee keeping an eye on Ugen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bruzzi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ugen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ugen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bruzzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ugen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bruzzi.
Bruzzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Ugen circles away.
Bruzzi misses with the combination.
Ugen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bruzzi is squirming around, avoiding Ugen's attempts to control the action.
Ugen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bruzzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ugen controlling the pace for now.
Bruzzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felipe Bruzzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ugen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bruzzi to the mat! Bruzzi manages to get full guard.
Ugen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bruzzi 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.
Ugen is stalling in the full guard.
Bruzzi looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruzzi pulls Ugen in to control the position.
Bruzzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ugen defends well.
Bruzzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bruzzi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ugen stacks Bruzzi 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 Ugen!
Ugen trying to control the action but Bruzzi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bruzzi being controlled for a moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Blitz Ugen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bruzzi lands a jab-cross combination.
Ugen fails to land the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ugen.
Bruzzi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ugen is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruzzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ugen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ugen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruzzi keeps working.
Bruzzi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ugen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ugen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ugen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ugen tries to control but Bruzzi wriggling away.
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.
Ugen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Felipe Bruzzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruzzi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Blitz Ugen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruzzi is really stuck here.
Bruzzi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blitz Ugen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bruzzi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Bruzzi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheep Shane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Abdulsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane comes into the arena with 2pac-Gangsters paradise blaring out of the sound system. Abdul Abdulsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sheep Shane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdul Abdulsson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdulsson misses with a straight right.
Abdulsson tests Shane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abdulsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abdulsson has managed to clinch.
Abdulsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shane.
Abdulsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdulsson lands with a left to the head.
Abdulsson works on Shane's body with a couple of short punches.
Shane tries to break free but Abdulsson pushes him back against the cage.
Abdulsson keeps control of Shane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shane breaks the clinch.
Abdulsson avoids the body shot from Shane.
Abdulsson slips a jab and a cross from Shane.
Abdulsson 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.
Abdulsson lands a nice shot that snaps Shane's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abdulsson has Shane up against the cage in a clinch.
Shane wants to stall.
Abdulsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulsson lands a nice uppercut.
Abdulsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shane is rocked!
Abdulsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shane backwards.
Oh Shane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdulsson lands an uppercut that drops Shane! Abdulsson follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Abdulsson controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdulsson decides to stand back up. Abdulsson steps back and let's Shane get back to his feet.
Shane seems to have got his legs back now.
Shane misses with an uppercut. Abdulsson saw that one coming.
Abdulsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abdulsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdulsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shane backwards.
Abdulsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shanes head.
Shane trying to stall but Abdulsson improves his position.
Abdulsson lands an uppercut.
Shane is breathing heavily.
Abdulsson gets through Shane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abdulsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shane backwards.
Shane is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Abdulsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Shane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdulsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shane tries to break free but Abdulsson pushes him back against the cage.
Abdulsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Abdulsson lands a big right hand! Shane is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Abdulsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wallakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Wallakowski 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 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Wallakowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wallakowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallakowski which made him look bad.
Bruce Wallakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoto Machida.
Wallakowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wallakowski lands a nice looking body kick.
Machida looks gassed!
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!
Wallakowski knocks Machida to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Yoto Machida has been cut.
Wallakowski takes a little break here. Machida wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wallakowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallakowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bruce Wallakowski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallakowski. Wallakowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Wallakowski closes the distance and clinches.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the body.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wallakowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wallakowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Wallakowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wallakowski crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
Wallakowski stalling in the clinch.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wallakowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski connects with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
Wallakowski working Machida over with knees to the body.
Machida is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wallakowski is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Machida.
Wallakowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wallakowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida is trying to drag Wallakowski to the mat but Wallakowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski effectively controlling the action here.
Wallakowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Machida won't want to take too many of those.
Machida wants a takedown.
Wallakowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wallakowski prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
Wallakowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallakowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wallakowski has Machida pushed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallakowski lands a damaging elbow.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Wallakowski keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wallakowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoto Machida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wallakowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wallakowski lands with a kick to the temple. Machida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida shoots in and drives through. Wallakowski sprawls well.
Wallakowski connects with a high kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Wallakowski scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallakowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wallakowski clinches up against the cage.
Bruce Wallakowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wallakowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Wallakowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wallakowski.
Wallakowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallakowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wallakowski lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida working hard to break the clinch.
Wallakowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Wallakowski crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Wallakowski.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallakowski smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Wallakowski lands but Machida takes it in his stride.
Wallakowski thumps Machida with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Machida's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wallakowski.
Wallakowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Machida has picked Wallakowski up - he's going for a ride! Machida dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallakowski is trying to maintain the position but Machida is very close to passing his half guard.
Machida wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Wallakowski uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control but Wallakowski is working from the bottom.
Wallakowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.
Machida is looking to advance position but Wallakowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Machida is in a horrible position here. Wallakowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wallakowski controlling the pace for now.
Machida is squirming around, avoiding Wallakowski's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wallakowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoto Machida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machida tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wallakowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallakowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wallakowski effectively controlling the action here.
Machida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Nice elbow from Wallakowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallakowski with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the body.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski connects with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski scores with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallakowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wallakowski stalling in the clinch.
Wallakowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski stalling against the cage.
Machida jumps guard but Wallakowski stands there with Machida around his waist. Machida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bruce Wallakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoto Machida.
Machida tries for a takedown but Wallakowski manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wallakowski preventing the sweep.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Wallakowski is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wallakowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski looking to pass the guard.
Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallakowski is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wallakowski is pushing down on Machida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machida is fighting to maintain full guard but Wallakowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wallakowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Wallakowski has control of the leg.
Wallakowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallakowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wallakowski clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yoto Machida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wallakowski lands a head kick!
Wallakowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wallakowski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wallakowski moves into the clinch.
Machida wants to stall.
Wallakowski stalling the fight.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wallakowski lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski avoiding damage.
Wallakowski with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski landing knees to the body.
Wallakowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Machida won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Machida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallakowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wallakowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wallakowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Wallakowski lands an elbow inside.
Wallakowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallakowski lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
Wallakowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wallakowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machida up against the cage.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wallakowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wallakowski looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Wallakowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machida.
Bruce Wallakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoto Machida.
Wallakowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wallakowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machida's defenses.
Wallakowski working Machida over with knees to the body.
Wallakowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wallakowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Wallakowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wallakowski lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Machida jumps guard but Wallakowski stands there with Machida around his waist. Machida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wallakowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machida's defenses.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Wallakowski is controlling him.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallakowski has him pressed against the cage.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wallakowski scores with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallakowski stops a takedown attempt from Machida.
Wallakowski scores with a knee to the head.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallakowski avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wallakowski obliges.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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.
Wallakowski stalling.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallakowski connects with a knee to the head.
Machida successfully pulls guard.
Wallakowski trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wallakowski had his way with Yoto Machida in that round.
The cut man is working on Yoto Machida's cut.
That's time! Wallakowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Wallakowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machida will feel that in the morning.
Machida with a poor takedown
and Wallakowski counters with a solid body kick.
Machida shoots and misses
and Wallakowski moves into the clinch.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
Wallakowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wallakowski obliges.
Come on Wallakowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wallakowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Wallakowski working Machida over with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Wallakowski.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski scores with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Wallakowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bruce Wallakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoto Machida.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wallakowski with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
Machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wallakowski obliges.
Machida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallakowski smiles and moves away.
Wallakowski closes the distance and clinches.
Wallakowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wallakowski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Wallakowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski stalling the fight.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wallakowski with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wallakowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Wallakowski lands an elbow inside.
Wallakowski has Machida pressed against the cage.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallakowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Machida manages to pull guard.
Wallakowski won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wallakowski manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wallakowski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Machida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallakowski counters with a low kick, right behind Machida 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallakowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Machida's head.
Wallakowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Machida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wallakowski moves into the clinch.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski lands a nice elbow.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wallakowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wallakowski with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Yoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wallakowski lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wallakowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallakowski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:43
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:44
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wallakowski!
Bruce Wallakowski retains his light heavyweight title!
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