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The Iliad PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Allmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Pead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allmen comes to the cage accompanied by "Snakebite" by Racer X. 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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171 lbs
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181 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Allmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Pead!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allmen connects with a high kick.
Pead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allmen tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allmen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pead fails with a takedown attempt.
Stan Pead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pead wants to clinch.
Pead tries to close the distance and clinch but Allmen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allmen.
Danga de danga de dang - Allmen scores with a four punch combination!
Pead tries to clinch up.
Allmen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pead has time to react.
Pead dodges the punch combination from Allmen.
Pead misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allmen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Allmen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pead's head.
A head kick misses from Allmen.
Pead tries to clinch but Allmen is having none of it.
Pead moves in looking to clinch but Allmen pushes him off.
Pead is looking to clinch.
Pead is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Allmen.
Allmen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pead moves in looking to clinch but Allmen pushes him off.
Allmen connects with a looping right hand.
Pead is looking to clinch.
Allmen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Allmen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pead scores with a one two! Allmen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Allmen.
Allmen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Allmen.
Pead looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pead avoids the head kick by Allmen.
Allmen connects with a high kick.
Pead is looking to clinch.
Allmen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pead tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allmen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pead somewhat.
James Allmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Pead.
Pead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pead shoots in for a double leg but Allmen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Allmen throws a nice head kick!
Allmen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pead tries to clinch there but Allmen circles away.
Allmen throws a sloppy head kick and Pead moves out of range easily.
Pead steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Allmen. That one must have hurt.
Pead tries to clinch but Allmen moves out of range.
Pead closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pead lands in his opponent's guard.
Allmen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Allmen pushes Pead off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pead tries to clinch but Allmen moves out of range.
Allmen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Allmen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allmen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pead tries to clinch but Allmen is having none of it.
Allmen scores with a hook to the body. Pead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Allmen lands a head shot.
Pead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allmen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pead dives in and grabs Allmen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allmen pushes down on Pead's head and hops out.
Pead blocks a head kick by Allmen.
Allmen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Allmen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pead gets a clinch.
Allmen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pead tries to stall but Allmen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Allmen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pead avoids a wild elbow strike from Allmen.
Allmen breaks from the clinch.
Allmen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allmen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James Allmen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allmen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Allmen throws a sloppy head kick and Pead moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pead looks to land a right hand but Allmen moved out of range.
Pead tries to clinch up.
Allmen lands a nice looking body kick.
Pead is breathing heavily.
Allmen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Allmen scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allmen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pead wants to clinch up but Allmen keeps it at a distance.
Pead shoots in but no luck this time.
Pead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allmen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick from Allmen lands but Pead takes it in his stride.
Allmen throws a right hand that Pead ducks under and follows up with a left that Pead also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allmen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pead walks forward, straight into a front kick from Allmen.
Nice takedown defense from Allmen. No joy for Pead on that attempt.
James Allmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Pead.
Allmen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Allmen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Allmen throws a leg kick which misses Pead's front leg but catches the back leg as Pead tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pead doesn't manage to clinch there - Allmen circles away.
Pead tries to clinch but Allmen is having none of it.
Pead dives in and grabs Allmen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allmen pushes down on Pead's head and hops out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Allmen!
Allmen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pead ducks right into an uppercut from Allmen.
Pead doesn't manage to clinch there - Allmen circles away.
Pead avoids the head kick by Allmen.
Pead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allmen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allmen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allmen throws a head kick that Pead semi-blocks.
Pead tries to clinch but Allmen is having none of it.
Pead tries to clinch there but Allmen circles away.
James Allmen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allmen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pead avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allmen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allmen misses with a series of wild punches.
Pead doesn't manage to clinch there - Allmen circles away.
Pead has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Allmen.
Allmen swinging wilding here.
Pead tries to clinch but Allmen is having none of it.
Pead wants to clinch.
Pead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
A combination from Allmen does no damage.
Pead wants to clinch up but Allmen keeps it at a distance.
Allmen tries a head kick but it misses.
Allmen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pead moves into the clinch successfully.
Allmen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pead prevents Allmen from breaking the clinch.
Allmen wants to get back to striking at distance but Pead won't allow it.
Pead avoids the elbow strike from Allmen, against the cage.
Pead has Allmen pressed against the cage, preventing Allmen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Allmen prevents the takedown attempt.
Allmen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Allmen manages to break the clinch.
Allmen throws a head kick that half lands.
Allmen leaves Pead with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Allmen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Pead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allmen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pead tries to clinch up but Allmen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pead tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Pead or perhaps it was just good defense by Allmen which made him look bad.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pead crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Allmen - the referee stops the clock and Pead gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Allmen. Pead manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Allmen tries a head kick but it misses.
Allmen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pead moves in looking to clinch but Allmen pushes him off.
Allmen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pead.
Pead tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allmen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pead somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allmen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pead.
James Allmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Pead.
Allmen throws a leg kick which misses Pead's front leg but catches the back leg as Pead tries to avoid it.
Allmen looks to land a combination but Pead avoids it well.
Pead shoots in and drives through. Allmen sprawls well.
Pead walks into a stiff left hand from Allmen.
Pead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pead moves forwards but Allmen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Allmen connects with a right hand. Pead shakes it off.
Pead misses with a hook. Allmen ducked under it nicely.
Pead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allmen connects with a high kick.
Allmen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pead's head.
Pead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allmen.
James Allmen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pead fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Allmen avoids it really well and circles away.
Pead's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allmen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Allmen.
Allmen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allmen tries a head kick but it misses.
Allmen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Allmen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Allmen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pead wants to clinch
and Allmen counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pead tries to clinch but Allmen moves away
and Pead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allmen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pead misses with a takedown attempt
and Allmen counters with a thumping low kick.
Allmen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Allmen lands a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Allmen, as that shot connected.
Allmen scores with a decent looking hook.
Allmen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pead misses with a takedown
and Allmen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pead's knee momentarily.
Jab by Allmen.
Pead clinches but Allmen breaks the clinch
and Allmen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pead closes the distance looking to clinch
and Allmen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pead has his takedown stuffed
and Allmen counters with a left and a right that stings Pead.
Allmen misses with a double jab.
Pead misses with a takedown
and Allmen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stan Pead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allmen misses with a double jab.
Pead misses with a takedown
and Allmen counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Allmen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allmen, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Allmen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Lujan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Lujan!
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, Wade Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lujan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fisher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lujan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fisher throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Fisher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fisher.
Lujan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisher scores with a jab to the head.
Fisher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fisher is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lujan.
Good exchange - Fisher coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Fisher.
Fisher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fisher lands in his opponent's guard.
Fisher looking to pass the guard.
Fisher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fisher 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.
Lujan manages to get back to half guard.
Fisher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lujan keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is working for a submission of some sort.
Lujan wants to get back to full guard.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but Lujan defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fisher lands an overhand right.
Lujan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lujan trying to strike off his back.
Lujan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fisher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lujan working for a triangle but Fisher defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lujan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fisher, into his guard.
Lujan postures up.
Lujan throwing strikes but missing.
Lujan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lujan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fisher's head.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Lujan is proving a slippery customer.
Lujan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lujan won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
Fisher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lujan defends well.
Lujan working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisher, not yet.
Lujan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fisher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lujan has managed to get both his arms back between Fisher's legs - danger averted.
Lujan won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
Fisher looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lujan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lujan ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
Lujan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fisher circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Lujan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lujan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fisher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fisher waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Lujan.
Nice sprawl there from Fisher as Lujan shoots in.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Lujan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Fisher misses.
Wade Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lujan with a poor takedown
and Lujan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Lujan is out of range.
Fisher loads up on a big right hand but Lujan slips the punch.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Lujan is out of range.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Lujan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fisher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fisher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lujan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lujan is trying to improve his position.
Fisher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lujan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fisher is trying to get an arm triangle but Lujan is defending well.
Lujan tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Fisher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lujan, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Fisher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fisher loads up on a big right hand but Lujan slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
Fisher misses with a body shot.
Fisher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lujan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fisher avoids it really well and circles away.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lujan but Lujan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lujan looks to land a combination but Fisher avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lujan slips under a jab from Fisher.
Fisher scores with a sloppy right hand. Lujan should have avoided that one.
Lujan shoots in but Fisher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab from Fisher.
Fisher misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lujan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fisher fails to land the takedown.
Jimmy Lujan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Fisher.
Lujan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fisher might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fisher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lujan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fisher.
The fighters circling - Fisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lujan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fisher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fisher misses the shot to the body.
Lujan moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher lands an overhand right.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Fisher misses.
Fisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lujan.
Fisher throws a hook but Lujan avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
Fisher throws out a loose jab but Lujan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lujan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lujan manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fisher is trying to control the action in half guard but Lujan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fisher is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lujan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fisher.
Lujan striking from half guard on the bottom.
Fisher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lujan!
Lujan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fisher looking to secure an arm triangle but Lujan defends it well.
Fisher mounts Lujan! Really nice guard pass there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lujan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fisher is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lujan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fisher has control of Lujan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lujan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lujan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lujan is refusing to be controlled, as Fisher sits in half guard.
Lujan lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Lujan is having none of it.
Fisher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lujan is just riding it out for now. Fisher eventually gives up the hold.
Lujan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lujan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fisher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fisher's back!
Fisher wants to escape the position.
Lujan gets his hands free as Fisher looks to control.
Lujan looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lujan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fisher hold on?
Fisher can't escape the position.
Fisher wants to control his opponent's hands but Lujan gets his hands free.
Lujan scores with punches and elbows.
Fisher takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wade Fisher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fisher seems to be looking for submissions.
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Lujan defends the submission attempt.
Lujan gets full guard.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Lujan is keeping the position.
Lujan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fisher manages to get himself to full guard.
Lujan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lujan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fisher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisher is looking for a triangle but Lujan pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lujan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lujan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lujan advances position into side control!
Lujan is chipping away with strikes.
Lujan lands some shots froms side control.
Fisher is trying to control Lujan's posture but Lujan avoids it.
Fisher is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lujan is staying active.
Fisher tries to bench press Lujan off him but Lujan keeps the position.
Lujan working the ground and pound.
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.
Fisher taking a bit of punishment here - Lujan scoring with strikes.
Fisher regains half guard.
Fisher looking for submissions off his back.
Fisher wants to improve his position but Lujan is controlling well.
Lujan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fisher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Lujan there.
Lujan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lujan connects with a nice short shot to Fisher's temple.
Lujan passes to full mount!
Fisher regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Lujan is controlling the pace.
Fisher tries to roll over but Lujan keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Lujan there.
Lujan is keen to just control but Fisher is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fisher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fisher is trying to maintain the position but Lujan is very close to passing his half guard.
Fisher moves into full guard.
Lujan won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
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.
Lujan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fisher misses with a body shot.
Fisher gets the takedown into side control.
Fisher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lujan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lujan manages to get back to half guard.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Lujan is having none of it.
Fisher is trying to work for a kimura but Lujan is defending well.
Lujan scores with a few weak punches.
Lujan gets full guard.
Jimmy Lujan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wade Fisher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fisher sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wade Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lujan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fisher defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wade Fisher.
Well Fisher 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Fisher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Slanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan's entrance music is Spartan X. A fine choice. Ichiro Chan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichiro Chan!
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, Brian Slanski!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan throws a leg kick which misses Slanski's front leg but catches the back leg as Slanski tries to avoid it.
Slanski tries to move into range but Chan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slanski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
Slanski closes the distance and clinches up with Chan, looking for a takedown. Slanski pushes Chan against the cage but Chan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chan scores with a nice strike.
Chan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chan lands a head kick!
It looks like Brian Slanski has been cut.
Slanski blocks a low kick nicely.
Chan throws a head kick but Slanski moves out of range.
Chan misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chan - that will leave a mark!
Chan throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Slanski as he checks the leg kick.
Chan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chan misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan slips a jab from Slanski.
Slanski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
Chan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Slanski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chan, right into the meat.
Ichiro Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slanski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chan to the mat! Chan manages to get full guard.
Slanski wants to control from the top but Chan keeps moving.
Slanski drops back looking for a leg! Chan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chan manages to kick Slanski off! Slanski jumps back into Chan's guard.
Slanski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slanski has Chan in his guard.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Slanski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan passes into half guard.
Slanski wants to improve his position but Chan is controlling well.
Slanski wants to control but Chan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slanski gets back to full guard.
Chan postures up.
Chan drops back looking for a leg! Slanski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slanski manages to kick Chan off! Chan jumps back into Slanski's guard.
Chan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slanski actively working from the bottom here.
Slanski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slanski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slanski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slanski looks gassed!
Slanski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chan passes into half guard.
Chan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chan wants to control the pace but Slanski is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan working for a submission but Slanski is keeping him at bay.
Slanski is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan looking to control but Slanski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slanski working to try and regain half guard.
Slanski gets back to half guard.
Chan is trying to control. Slanski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichiro Chan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Slanski's cut.
That's time! Chan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chan misses with a looping left.
Chan swinging wilding here.
Chan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Slanski checks the leg kick.
Slanski throws a head kick that misses
and Chan counters with a solid body kick.
Chan misses with a low kick.
Slanski throws a low kick but Chan avoids it.
Slanski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Slanski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slanski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chan tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slanski is trying to get an arm triangle but Chan is defending well.
Chan is looking for a sweep.
Slanski is trying to get an arm triangle but Chan is defending well.
Slanski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slanski is breathing heavily.
Slanski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chan struggling a bit here.
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.
Chan is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slanski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slanski is out of range and Chan settles back down.
Ichiro Chan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slanski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chan tries to bum rush Slanski with a series of wild strikes but Slanski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chan tried to score with a low kick but Slanski checks it.
Nice shot by Chan.
Chan with a nice cross.
Slanski checks a leg kick.
Chan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slanski checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Chan misses.
Chan throws a leg kick but Slanski moved away.
Chan throws the kick towards the body but Slanski avoids it.
Chan swings for the body but Slanski moves out of range.
Chan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slanski.
Chan throws a leg kick but Slanski moved away.
Chan missing with a left hand there. Slanski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ichiro Chan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chan moves out of range of the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Slanski.
Chan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chan throws a front kick aimed at Slanski's knee but Slanski avoids it well.
Slanski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Slanski saw that one coming.
Chan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chan wants to slow Slanski down by chopping away at his legs.
Chan throws a right hand that Slanski ducks under and follows up with a left that Slanski also avoids with ease.
Chan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chan tried to score with a low kick but Slanski checks it.
Chan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slanski throws a head kick but Chan moves out of range.
Chan throws out a leg kick but Slanski moves out of range and Chan only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chan blocks a head kick by Slanski.
A head kick from Chan lands but Slanski takes it in his stride.
Slanski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chan wants to control but Slanski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ichiro Chan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Slanski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Slanski throws a head kick that misses
and Chan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slanski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slanski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chan. Chan obviously looking to wear him down.
Slanski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chan circles away.
Chan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slanski is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Slanski.
Chan throws a leg kick but Slanski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slanski has gone for a leg lock! Chan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slanski's guard.
Slanski wants to sweep but no luck.
Slanski keeping full guard, as Chan tries to pass.
Slanski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chan is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan pushes down on Slanski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slanski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chan pulls his head out easily.
Slanski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chan prevents Slanski from improving his position.
Chan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slanski defending well though.
Slanski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slanski.
Chan postures up.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Slanski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slanski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Chan preventing the sweep.
Chan is pushing down on Slanski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slanski is fighting to maintain full guard but Chan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slanski wants to improve his position but Chan is controlling well.
Chan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slanski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slanski tries to roll over but Chan keeps him under control.
Chan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slanski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chan prevents Slanski from improving his position.
Slanski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Chan scores with a leg kick.
Chan cracks Slanski with a good jab.
Chan wants to land a leg kick but Slanski is out of range.
Chan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slanski blocks a low kick nicely.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chan feints and then cracks Slanski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slanski down.
Chan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slanski's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slanski fails with a takedown attempt.
Chan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slanski misses with a straight right.
Chan connects with a high kick.
Chan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chan moves out of range as Slanski throws a body kick.
Chan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chan avoids the body shot from Slanski.
Slanski tries to score with a low kick but Chan moves his leg out of the way.
Slanski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brian Slanski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ichiro Chan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slanski is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichiro Chan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chan, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichiro Chan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Biff Boneham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Weese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boneham comes to the cage accompanied by Push It To The Limit. Randy Weese has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Biff Boneham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Weese!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boneham.
Weese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boneham manages to avoid it.
Boneham fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boneham.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Boneham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weese has managed to clinch.
Weese will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boneham up against the cage.
Weese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boneham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weese but Weese pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boneham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weese.
Weese just misses with a punch to the body.
Boneham shoots for a double leg takedown but Weese sprawls well. He's pushed Boneham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Weese rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boneham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boneham moves out of range of the strikes.
Weese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boneham was well out of range. Poor timing from Weese.
Boneham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weese is fending him off so far but Boneham persists. Nope, Weese circles away and we're back to standing.
Boneham has a takedown stuffed.
Boneham fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weese closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boneham did well to prevent Weese getting side control.
Weese is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boneham defends it well.
Weese thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boneham is not content to let Weese control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weese has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Weese has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weese looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weese avoids the attempt from Boneham to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boneham blocking the ground and pound.
Weese has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boneham's face.
Boneham wants to control but Weese is having none of it.
Boneham is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boneham is squirming around, avoiding Weese's attempts to control the action.
Boneham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weese thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boneham is squirming around, avoiding Weese's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weese is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boneham has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boneham!
Bonehamis looking to pass into half guard but Weese pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Weese is in guard.
Boneham being controlled here, momentarily.
Boneham keeping full guard, as Weese tries to pass.
Weese throws and elbow that misses. Boneham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weese's guard. Nice move by Boneham!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weese has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boneham wants to control from the top but Weese keeps moving.
Weese is trying to control the position but Boneham postures up.
Weese keeping moving, preventing Boneham from controlling successfully.
Boneham looking to sit in guard and control but Weese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Weese won't allow Boneham to sweep him here.
Weese trying to control but Boneham is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Weese dominated that 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.
Weese bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boneham tries to bench press Weese off him but Weese keeps the position.
Weese swings around for an armbar but Boneham sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Weese's guard.
Boneham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weese's head.
Boneham wants to control from the top but Weese keeps moving.
Boneham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weese is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boneham wants to control but Weese is keeping busy.
Weese not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weese is working for a kimura but Boneham is defending it quite comfortably.
Boneham tries to roll over but Weese keeps him under control.
Weese scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Weese trying to control from half guard but Boneham is working away.
Boneham trying to hold on to Weese's head to control him but Weese postures up.
Boneham is in trouble now - Weese has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weese can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boneham is looking to escape.
Boneham can't escape the position.
Weese lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boneham hang on?
Weese trying to control but Boneham is having none of it.
Weese looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weese with good strikes from the mount here!
Boneham tries to hold on but Weese pushes him away.
Weese trying to control but Boneham is having none of it.
Weese with a couple of short strikes.
Weese trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Weese looking to ground and pound but Boneham is blocking nicely.
Weese unloads with some shots from mount but Boneham bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weese sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boneham tries to reverse the position but Weese maintains control.
Weese breaks from Boneham's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boneham is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boneham holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Weese tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boneham slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Weese drops an elbow to the side of Boneham's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weese passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boneham!
Boneham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Weese showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Weese fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boneham sprawls well initially but Weese persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boneham tries to roll over but Weese keeps him under control.
Boneham is trying to control but can't.
Weese seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Boneham has recovered full guard.
Weese trying to control but Boneham is working from the bottom.
Weese preventing the sweep.
Weese trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weese wants to control from the top but Boneham keeps moving.
Randy Weese has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weese drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boneham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boneham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boneham!
Weese regains half guard.
Weese trying to control from the bottom.
Boneham is looking to stall here but Weese recovers full guard.
Weese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boneham postures up.
Boneham forces his way into half guard.
Boneham uses his free foot to push down on Weese's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Weese.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boneham throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Weese is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boneham landing strikes from the mount.
Boneham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boneham lands a nice shot to the head.
Boneham with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boneham landing strikes from the mount.
Boneham throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Weese because Boneham loaded up on that one.
Weese manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boneham stalling away here and it's allowed Weese to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Weese has his hands on Boneham's head, controlling the position.
Weese trying to control the position.
Boneham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boneham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weese is keeping the position for now.
Boneham throwing strikes from guard but Weese blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boneham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boneham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Weese throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boneham was covering up waiting for the punch and Weese finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boneham trying to control the position.
Weese looking to pass the guard.
Biff Boneham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy Weese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boneham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Biff Boneham.
Well Weese 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Weese!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ze Inacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mata Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ze Inacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mata Leon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inacio defends it nicely.
Leon avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Leon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inacio manages to avoid it.
Leon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Inacio stuffs the takedown.
Inacio gets caught flat footed, as Leon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Inacio wants to get back to his feet but Leon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Inacio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Inacio wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Leon manages to pass to side control.
Inacio tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Leon manages to move to mount!
Leon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon unloads with some shots from mount but Inacio bucks and avoids them well.
Inacio is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leon looking to control but Inacio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leon unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Inacio wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Leon celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mata Leon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Capitalist Oppressor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Zaragoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capitalist Oppressor has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Capitalist Oppressor!
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, Miguel Zaragoza!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaragoza thumps Capitalist Oppressor with a low kick.
Capitalist Oppressor connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaragoza throws a head kick that misses.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Capitalist Oppressor is breathing heavily.
Zaragoza misses with the combination.
Zaragoza rushes Capitalist Oppressor and presses him up against the cage.
Zaragoza crunches a lovely knee into Capitalist Oppressor's ribcage.
Good body shot from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Capitalist Oppressor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaragoza pushes Capitalist Oppressor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zaragoza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zaragoza misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaragoza is leaning against Capitalist Oppressor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaragoza.
Nice body punch from Zaragoza - that landed with a thud.
Zaragoza lands a knee to the head.
Zaragoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaragoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaragoza tries a knee to the head but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it.
Zaragoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zaragoza misses with a knee strike.
Zaragoza connects with a knee to the head.
Zaragoza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Capitalist Oppressor or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaragoza pushes Capitalist Oppressor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaragoza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaragoza looking to throw knees to the head but Capitalist Oppressor is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaragoza.
Zaragoza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Capitalist Oppressor backwards.
Zaragoza gets through Capitalist Oppressor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaragoza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zaragoza tries a knee to the head but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it.
Zaragoza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Capitalist Oppressor backwards.
Zaragoza works on Capitalist Oppressor's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaragoza scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaragoza gets through Capitalist Oppressor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaragoza lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza tries a knee to the head but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it.
A short right from Zaragoza on the inside.
Zaragoza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Capitalist Oppressor's efforts to push away.
Zaragoza digs a right hand underneath Capitalist Oppressor's ribcage. Capitalist Oppressor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaragoza trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza looking to throw knees to the head but Capitalist Oppressor is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaragoza trying to land knees to the body.
Zaragoza misses with a knee strike.
Capitalist Oppressor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaragoza connects with a knee to the head.
Zaragoza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zaragoza lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaragoza digs a right hand into Capitalist Oppressor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Capitalist Oppressor's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza lands a shoulder strike.
Zaragoza landing knees to the body.
Zaragoza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaragoza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaragoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaragoza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Capitalist Oppressor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zaragoza presses Capitalist Oppressor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Zaragoza as the two fighters clinch.
Zaragoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaragoza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaragoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaragoza pushes Capitalist Oppressor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Capitalist Oppressor can't break the clinch.
Zaragoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaragoza trying to land knees to the body.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zaragoza looking to throw knees to the head but Capitalist Oppressor is blocking nicely.
Zaragoza lands a shot to the body.
Zaragoza misses with a knee to the head.
Zaragoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaragoza prevents Capitalist Oppressor from breaking the clinch.
Zaragoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaragoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capitalist Oppressor is defending well for now.
Capitalist Oppressor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zaragoza lands a hook that snaps the head of Capitalist Oppressor backwards.
Zaragoza misses with a knee to the head.
Zaragoza working aggressively here.
Zaragoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaragoza keeps control of Capitalist Oppressor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to break free but Zaragoza pushes him back against the cage.
Zaragoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capitalist Oppressor avoids it.
Zaragoza lands with a left to the head.
Zaragoza pushes Capitalist Oppressor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zaragoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaragoza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zaragoza looking to throw knees to the head but Capitalist Oppressor is blocking nicely.
Capitalist Oppressor has had enough of the clinch but Zaragoza keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Zaragoza.
Zaragoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capitalist Oppressor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zaragoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Capitalist Oppressor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capitalist Oppressor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Capitalist Oppressor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaragoza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaragoza scores with a shot to the side of Capitalist Oppressor's head.
Zaragoza lands an elbow inside that Capitalist Oppressor shrugs off.
Zaragoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Zaragoza.
Zaragoza misses with some punches.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to force a seperation but Zaragoza has the dominant position.
Capitalist Oppressor managing to block the knees to the body from Zaragoza.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zaragoza gets through Capitalist Oppressor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Capitalist Oppressor has had enough of the clinch but Zaragoza keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Zaragoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zaragoza clinches up with Capitalist Oppressor and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaragoza digs a right hand into Capitalist Oppressor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Capitalist Oppressor's gas tank.
Zaragoza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaragoza pushes Capitalist Oppressor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaragoza scores with a knee to the head.
Zaragoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capitalist Oppressor is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaragoza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaragoza lands with a light punch inside.
Zaragoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaragoza lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Zaragoza on the inside.
Zaragoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to force a seperation but Zaragoza has the dominant position.
Zaragoza is working Capitalist Oppressor over against the cage.
Miguel Zaragoza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Capitalist Oppressor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zaragoza is working Capitalist Oppressor over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Zaragoza.
Zaragoza misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaragoza scores with a shot to the side of Capitalist Oppressor's head.
Zaragoza lands an uppercut.
Zaragoza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaragoza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaragoza prevents Capitalist Oppressor from breaking the clinch.
Zaragoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capitalist Oppressor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Capitalist Oppressor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zaragoza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capitalist Oppressor.
Zaragoza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaragoza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to break free.
Zaragoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaragoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaragoza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaragoza has Capitalist Oppressor pressed against the cage, preventing Capitalist Oppressor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to break free but Zaragoza pushes him back against the cage.
Zaragoza connects with a knee to the head.
Zaragoza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Capitalist Oppressor backwards.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to break the clinch but Zaragoza is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza lands a shoulder strike.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
Zaragoza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaragoza lands a left hand.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaragoza won't allow it.
Zaragoza with a knee to the head.
Zaragoza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaragoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaragoza pushes Capitalist Oppressor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Capitalist Oppressor has had enough of the clinch but Zaragoza keeps him there for the moment.
Zaragoza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to break the clinch but Zaragoza is controlling him.
Zaragoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaragoza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Capitalist Oppressor's efforts to push away.
Capitalist Oppressor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaragoza prevents Capitalist Oppressor from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaragoza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaragoza lands a body punch.
Zaragoza lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capitalist Oppressor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaragoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to break the clinch but Zaragoza is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Zaragoza.
Capitalist Oppressor working hard to break the clinch.
Zaragoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capitalist Oppressor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to break the clinch but Zaragoza is controlling him.
Zaragoza landing knees to the body.
Capitalist Oppressor is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaragoza has double underhooks.
A short right from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza looking to throw knees to the head but Capitalist Oppressor is blocking nicely.
Zaragoza tries a knee to the head but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it.
Zaragoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capitalist Oppressor's elbow.
A hook to the body from Zaragoza.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaragoza has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaragoza.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to break free but Zaragoza pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Zaragoza as the two fighters clinch.
Zaragoza landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zaragoza lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaragoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaragoza is leaning against Capitalist Oppressor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Capitalist Oppressor can't break the clinch.
Zaragoza misses with an elbow strike.
Zaragoza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaragoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaragoza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Capitalist Oppressor's efforts to push away.
Knees to the body from Zaragoza.
Capitalist Oppressor can't break the clinch.
Zaragoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaragoza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Capitalist Oppressor's efforts to push away.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to force a seperation but Zaragoza has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaragoza.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaragoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zaragoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaragoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capitalist Oppressor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zaragoza keeps control of Capitalist Oppressor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaragoza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to break free but Zaragoza pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Zaragoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Zaragoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaragoza swings for the body but Capitalist Oppressor moves out of range.
Zaragoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Capitalist Oppressor with a jab.
Zaragoza clinches with his opponent.
Zaragoza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Zaragoza.
A hook to the body from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaragoza pushes Capitalist Oppressor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaragoza misses with a knee strike.
Zaragoza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaragoza is working Capitalist Oppressor over against the cage.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to break the clinch but Zaragoza has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitalist Oppressor managing to block the knees to the body from Zaragoza.
A short right from Zaragoza on the inside.
Zaragoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capitalist Oppressor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capitalist Oppressor working hard to break the clinch.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to break free but Zaragoza pushes him back against the cage.
Zaragoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Capitalist Oppressor avoids the damage to the body.
Zaragoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaragoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Capitalist Oppressor avoids the damage to the body.
Zaragoza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Capitalist Oppressor's efforts to push away.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to break free but Zaragoza has control.
Zaragoza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaragoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Capitalist Oppressor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zaragoza with a knee to the head.
Capitalist Oppressor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaragoza misses with a knee to the head.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to break the clinch but Zaragoza is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Capitalist Oppressor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaragoza throws an elbow that misses.
Zaragoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaragoza trying to land knees to the body.
Zaragoza has Capitalist Oppressor pressed against the cage, preventing Capitalist Oppressor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaragoza lands with a right to the head.
Zaragoza looking to throw knees to the head but Capitalist Oppressor is blocking nicely.
Capitalist Oppressor can't break the clinch.
Zaragoza has Capitalist Oppressor pressed against the cage, preventing Capitalist Oppressor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza scores a nice knee to the body.
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.
Knees to the body from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Capitalist Oppressor.
Zaragoza trying to land knees to the body.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaragoza digs a right hand into Capitalist Oppressor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Capitalist Oppressor's gas tank.
Zaragoza cracks Capitalist Oppressor with a nice body shot.
Zaragoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capitalist Oppressor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zaragoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaragoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Capitalist Oppressor working hard to break the clinch.
Zaragoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it with crossed arms.
Capitalist Oppressor blocking some punches.
Capitalist Oppressor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Capitalist Oppressor is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaragoza has double underhooks.
Zaragoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaragoza prevents Capitalist Oppressor from breaking the clinch.
Zaragoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zaragoza has a couple of punches blocked by Capitalist Oppressor.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Zaragoza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaragoza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capitalist Oppressor can't break the clinch.
Zaragoza lands a body punch.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to force a seperation but Zaragoza has the dominant position.
Zaragoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaragoza prevents Capitalist Oppressor from breaking the clinch.
Capitalist Oppressor is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaragoza has double underhooks.
Zaragoza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaragoza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Capitalist Oppressor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaragoza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zaragoza obliges.
Zaragoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capitalist Oppressor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zaragoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Capitalist Oppressor avoids the damage to the body.
Zaragoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Capitalist Oppressor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaragoza tries a knee to the head but Capitalist Oppressor blocks it.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaragoza has him pressed against the cage.
Zaragoza keeps control of Capitalist Oppressor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaragoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to break the clinch but Zaragoza is controlling the position.
Zaragoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miguel Zaragoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zaragoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to break free.
Zaragoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zaragoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaragoza won't allow it.
Zaragoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to force a seperation but Zaragoza has the dominant position.
Zaragoza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short left from Zaragoza.
A short left from Zaragoza.
Zaragoza misses with a knee to the head.
Sam Capitalist Oppressor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Zaragoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaragoza 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Zaragoza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geodude Golem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nugetes Lindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golem comes to the cage accompanied by Geo dude geo geo dude. Nugetes Lindo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
221 lbs
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204 lbs
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Great low kicks
KO power |
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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, Geodude Golem!
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, Nugetes Lindo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golem connects with a high kick.
It looks like Nugetes Lindo has been cut.
Golem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Golem scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Lindo misses.
Golem connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Golem lands with a slapping head kick.
Golem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lindo looks gassed!
Golem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Golem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Golem feints and then cracks Lindo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lindo down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Golem. That's going to slow Lindo down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Golem.
Golem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lindo but Lindo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Golem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Golem. Lindo shrugs it off though.
Golem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lindo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Golem finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Golem lands with a slapping head kick.
Lindo is rocked!
Golem feints a jab and as Lindo dips his head, Golem unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Lindo right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Lindo falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Golem smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Geodude Golem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Vreeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Birds of War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Reynolds!
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, Ron Vreeland!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vreeland swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Reynolds moves out of range as Vreeland strikes.
Reynolds lands with a nice body kick.
Vreeland misses the shot to the body.
Vreeland tries for a takedown but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vreeland misses with a body shot.
Reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vreeland.
Vreeland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reynolds momentarily.
Vreeland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reynolds can pounce on him.
Vreeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vreeland throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Vreeland or perhaps it was just good defense by Reynolds which made him look bad.
Dennis Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Vreeland.
Vreeland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reynolds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vreeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown.
Reynolds tries to clinch up but Vreeland circles away and keeps his distance.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vreeland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vreeland looks gassed!
Reynolds moves into range and clinches up with Vreeland.
Vreeland takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ron Vreeland has been cut.
Vreeland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds just leaning against Vreeland, taking a breather.
Vreeland tries for a takedown but Reynolds manages to get underhooks.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds slows down the pace here.
Reynolds utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vreeland letting Reynolds take a breather here.
Vreeland is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dennis Reynolds.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reynolds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vreeland's calf.
Vreeland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reynolds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reynolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vreeland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vreeland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vreeland passes Reynolds's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vreeland is trying to work for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
Vreeland is looking to advance position but Reynolds won't allow it.
Vreeland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reynolds defending well though.
Vreeland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vreeland tries to pass to full mount but Reynolds defends it.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Vreeland looking for a takedown.
Reynolds taking a breather.
Vreeland can't get the takedown.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Reynolds slows down the pace here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vreeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Vreeland takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Vreeland's cut.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick from Reynolds lands but Vreeland takes it in his stride.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Vreeland scores with a jab to the head.
Reynolds scores with a head kick.
Vreeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
Vreeland throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vreeland's calf.
Reynolds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vreeland's sensitive parts.
Reynolds lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vreeland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vreeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vreeland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vreeland looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vreeland.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Vreeland.
Vreeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Vreeland throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Vreeland fails with the takedown.
Reynolds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vreeland is breathing heavily.
Reynolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vreeland can't get the takedown.
Vreeland takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vreeland's face.
Reynolds lands a good knee to the midsection. Vreeland won't want to take too many of those.
Vreeland letting Reynolds take a breather here.
Reynolds landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reynolds lands a nice knee to the body.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reynolds stalling the fight.
Reynolds scores with a knee to the head.
Vreeland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dennis Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Vreeland.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vreeland takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Ron Vreeland's cut even more.
Reynolds dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reynolds landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vreeland fails to pull guard.
Vreeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reynolds obliges.
Reynolds avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds scores with a knee to the head.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reynolds.
Reynolds using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reynolds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reynolds scores with a knee to the head.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Reynolds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vreeland's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds is struggling to control the position.
Vreeland drags the fight down to the ground.
Vreeland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vreeland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vreeland wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vreeland is looking for a triangle but Reynolds pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Reynolds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ron Vreeland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Vreeland wants a takedown.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Vreeland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reynolds landing knees to the body.
Dennis Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds working Vreeland over with knees to the body.
Reynolds has Vreeland pushed against the cage.
Vreeland throws a head punch that misses.
Vreeland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vreeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds just leaning against Vreeland, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dennis Reynolds.
Vreeland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reynolds's waist but Reynolds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vreeland off to one side.
Dennis Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Vreeland.
Reynolds has Vreeland up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
The cut above Ron Vreeland's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Vreeland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reynolds smiles and moves away.
Vreeland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reynolds swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vreeland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vreeland won't allow Reynolds to get back to his feet.
Vreeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynolds is keeping the position for now.
Reynolds wants to stand and escape but Vreeland is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vreeland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Both fighters circling a little - Reynolds finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reynolds lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ron Vreeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Reynolds stalling.
Vreeland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reynolds scores with a knee to the head.
Reynolds is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reynolds is pushing Vreeland up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Vreeland blocks with his arms.
Vreeland tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Vreeland back against the cage.
Vreeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vreeland.
Vreeland jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Vreeland around his waist. Vreeland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reynolds.
Dennis Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vreeland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Vreeland tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Vreeland back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reynolds, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Reynolds!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wallace Weasel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weasel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Suck My Kiss. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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21
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wallace Weasel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Perry!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weasel cracks Perry with an open hand slap.
It looks like Tyler Perry has been cut.
A head kick misses from Weasel.
Weasel scores with a leg kick.
Weasel lands a big head kick that sends Perry tumbling to the mat! Weasel takes a step backwards and waves Perry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
A head kick misses from Weasel.
Perry throws a right and a left that Weasel avoids nicely.
Weasel blocks the body kick.
Weasel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Weasel lands a lovely overhand right.
Perry is rocked!
That has opened up Tyler Perry's cut even more.
Perry looks to land a combination but Weasel avoids it well.
Weasel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weasel throws a head kick that misses.
Perry throws a sloppy head kick and Weasel moves out of range easily.
Weasel dodges the punch combination from Perry.
Weasel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perry looks gassed!
Weasel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perry. That did some damage!
Weasel misses with a body kick.
Weasel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weasel throws a lazy head kick
and Perry counters with a body kick that stops Weasel in his tracks momentarily.
Weasel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weasel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weasel scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Weasel scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Weasel!
Weasel lands a big head kick that sends Perry tumbling to the mat! Weasel takes a step backwards and waves Perry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Perry is still on wobbly legs! Can Weasel finish him?
Weasel lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Perry crumples to the floor! Weasel milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wallace Weasel!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia has chosen I Get Knocked Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Maia!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos gets a clinch.
Dos Santos has picked Maia up - he's going for a ride! Dos Santos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Maia is defending well.
Dos Santos trying to control from half guard but Maia is working away.
Dos Santos seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Maia has recovered full guard.
Maia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dos Santos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but Maia defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maia's head.
Dos Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos pushing down on Maia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dos Santos is thwarting Maia's attempts to control the position.
Maia won't allow Dos Santos to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is working for a kimura here but Maia manages to reverse the position and he's now in Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.
Maia trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Maia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dos Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maia has Dos Santos in his guard.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Maia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.
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.
Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maia has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Maia looks gassed!
Dos Santos thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Santos has Maia in his guard.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maia postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dos Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maia has Dos Santos in his guard.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dos Santos cracks Maia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Maia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos gets caught flat footed, as Maia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maia wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maia preventing the sweep.
Maia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maia stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Dos Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos pushing down on Maia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maia defends it well.
Dos Santos prevents Maia from improving his position.
Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Maia has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Maia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dos Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dos Santos's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is really stuck here.
Maia lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Dos Santos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maia's guard. Nice work there by Dos Santos.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Maia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dos Santos has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Dos Santos's 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.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dos Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maia throws out the jab.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maia.
Maia circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dos Santos misses with a looping left.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Maia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Maia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the side of Maia's head but Maia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maia swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Santos.
Maia throws a jab when Dos Santos was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia misses with a looping left.
Maia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dos Santos sprawls well initially but Maia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia is pushing down on Dos Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dos Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Maia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Dos Santos gets full guard.
Maia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maia trying to pass the guard but Dos Santos defending well.
Dos Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maia.
Thiago Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Maia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maia works to advance to full mount. Dos Santos defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Dos Santos is looking to control Maia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dos Santos avoid being mounted?
Dos Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Maia is looking for a kimura but Dos Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maia to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to hold on to Maia's head to control him but Maia postures up.
Maia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dos Santos manages to get to full guard.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dos Santos is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dos Santos goes for an armbar but Maia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Maia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Maia really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dos Santos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dos Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Dos Santos misses.
Maia fails to land the takedown.
Dos Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thiago Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia moves away from the strike by Dos Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Maia circles away.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Maia circles away.
Dos Santos looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
Maia takes one to the side of the head.
Dos Santos takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
Maia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Maia is having none of it.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Maia counters with a single leg into guard. Dos Santos didn't expect that.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Maia wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Maia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maia defends well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Maia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dos Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maia has Dos Santos in his guard.
Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Maia can't keep his opponent in guard - Dos Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Dos Santos trying to mount his opponent but Maia defends it.
Maia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Santos has Maia in his guard.
Maia slips nicely into half guard.
Maia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maia pulls his head out easily.
Maia trying to pass the guard but Dos Santos defending well.
Dos Santos is not content to let Maia control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Maia dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maia wants to work for an arm triangle but Dos Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Dos Santos is working away.
Dos Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maia preventing the sweep.
Maia 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.
Maia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dos Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is looking to stall here but Maia recovers full guard.
Dos Santos is pushing down on Maia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maia is fighting to maintain full guard but Dos Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thiago Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Dos Santos tries to pass to full mount but Maia defends it.
Dos Santos moves nicely into side control.
Dos Santos is working to tighten is grip on Maia's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Maia has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dos Santos is really squeezing tight and eventually Maia passes out! Dos Santos breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thiago Dos Santos!
Thiago Dos Santos is the new bantamweight champion!
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