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FFB 95: Longez vs. Grey II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lay nprayone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by Taivas lyä tulta. lay nprayone told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, lay nprayone!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - nprayone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karlsson tries to clinch up.
nprayone slaps away a takedown attempt from Karlsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
nprayone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by nprayone.
nprayone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as nprayone sprawls well. nprayone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karlsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from nprayone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karlsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
nprayone cracks a nice hook into Karlsson's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nprayone scores with a hook to the body. Karlsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but nprayone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
nprayone stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlsson. Karlsson gets slowly back to his feet.
nprayone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on nprayone's shoulder, as nprayone tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Karlsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karlsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
nprayone tests Karlsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
nprayone moves into the clinch successfully.
Karlsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as nprayone walks away with a smile on his face. Karlsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marcus Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from nprayone. No joy for Karlsson on that attempt.
nprayone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karlsson did well to prevent nprayone getting side control.
nprayone slows the pace down in half guard.
I looks like nprayone might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nprayone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karlsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
nprayone controlling the pace.
Let's hope that nprayone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Despite being in the dominant position, lay nprayone just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
nprayone moves into range and clinches up with Karlsson.
nprayone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lay nprayone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karlsson with a poor takedown
and nprayone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
nprayone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karlsson up against the cage.
Karlsson tries to score a body lock takedown but nprayone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from nprayone.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, nprayone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from nprayone.
Karlsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by nprayone.
nprayone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karlsson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from nprayone.
nprayone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karlsson tries to pull guard but nprayone won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for nprayone.
nprayone scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from nprayone.
nprayone tightens his grip and picks Karlsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Karlsson manages to land in guard.
Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead nprayone passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
nprayone slows the pace down.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, lay nprayone just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karlsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
nprayone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
nprayone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
nprayone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karlsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by nprayone as he connects with a hook.
nprayone lands a nice hook to Karlsson's body. Karlsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
nprayone clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
nprayone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from nprayone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lay nprayone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
nprayone throws out a powerful jab.
Karlsson fails with the takedown
and nprayone counters by clinching up.
nprayone misses with a knee strike.
Karlsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karlsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karlsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson letting nprayone take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from nprayone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
nprayone gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nprayone controlling the action here.
nprayone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karlsson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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.
nprayone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
nprayone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Karlsson!
lay nprayone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is working hard here to advance position.
nprayone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, lay nprayone just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
nprayone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karlsson momentarily.
nprayone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
nprayone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. nprayone showed some decent athleticism there.
nprayone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that's the end of the fight!
lay nprayone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well nprayone 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... lay nprayone!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little john (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa 's entrance music is Samba Pa Ti by Carlos Santana. A fine choice. john has chosen its a fight as his entrance music. Little john has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Figueroa !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Little john!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa throws a right and a left that john avoids nicely.
Figueroa stalks john and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into john's face. john staggers backwards, shaken.
john on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Figueroa swinging wilding here.
Figueroa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming john to the mat! john manages to get full guard.
Figueroa thows a big elbow that misses.
Figueroa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Figueroa trying to control the position from guard on top but john is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
john pulls Figueroa in close to prevent any damage.
john is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
john seems to be working for a kimura but Figueroa defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa is looking for a sweep. john is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
john tries to pass the half guard into mount. Figueroa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
john controlling the action here.
john maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Figueroa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but john has cracked it and Figueroa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by john!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Little john!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Racka Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - Bring Da Ruckus as his entrance music. Steven Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Racka Lamb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Lee!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamb.
Good work by Lamb as he checks the leg kick.
Lamb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee slips under a jab from Lamb.
Lamb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee slips under a jab from Lamb.
Lamb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamb moves away.
Lamb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamb lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lamb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lamb is looking to improve his position.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lamb is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Lamb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lamb tries to get out of the position.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Lamb won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee wants to control but Lamb is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lamb shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lamb showed some decent athleticism there.
Lamb seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Lee trying to control here.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lamb working Lee over with strikes.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lamb preventing the sweep.
Lamb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lamb wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamb lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Lamb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lamb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lamb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lamb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Lamb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamb throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamb.
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lamb trying to control the position.
Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lamb is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Lamb keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lamb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Lamb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Racka Lamb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lamb connects with a looping right hand.
Lamb misses with a double jab
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamb lands a head shot.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Lamb.
Lamb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lamb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lamb was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Lamb is keeping the position.
Lamb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lamb keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Lamb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lamb manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Lamb's guard.
Lee won't allow Lamb to sweep him here.
Lamb has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Lamb is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lamb to the mat! Lamb manages to get full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Lamb keeps moving.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Lamb blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamb has wrist control.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee throws a strike but Lamb rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lamb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamb has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb being controlled here momentarily.
Lamb trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee keeping full guard, as Lamb tries to pass.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lamb works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee looking to control.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lamb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lamb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lamb is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamb is one step ahead there.
Lamb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lamb stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lamb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamb.
Racka Lamb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lamb misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Racka Lamb dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
A punch combination from Lamb misses.
Lamb looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lamb scores with a three punch combo!
Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lamb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lamb is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lamb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lamb is trying to control but can't.
Lamb is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Lee trying to control the action but Lamb is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lamb slips under a jab.
Lamb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lamb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee shoots in and bounces Lamb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lamb has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lamb's guard.
Lee passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamb has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lamb is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee taking a break here but Lamb is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lamb trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb manages to get to full guard.
Lamb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lamb trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamb is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lamb trying to control the position.
Racka Lamb 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.
Lamb keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee is fighting to break Lamb's control of his arms but Lamb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lamb staying out of range there.
Lamb throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lamb stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Racka Lamb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lamb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamb is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Lamb circles away and we're back to standing.
Steven Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Racka Lamb is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamb works Lee's body with a nice hook.
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 Racka Lamb.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lamb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Racka Lamb!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Burgao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Lobato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lobato's choice of entrance music: SDF. Jorge Burgao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tiago Lobato's chin.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Burgao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Lobato!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Burgao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgao drops Lobato with a left and a right! Oh, Lobato is hurt - Burgao dives into side control looking to finish!
Lobato is rocked!
Burgao just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobato is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burgao connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgao takes a little break here. Lobato wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Burgao working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobato is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Burgao controls the position from side control.
Burgao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jorge Burgao just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lobato throws a combination that misses
and Burgao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burgao.
Lobato looks gassed!
Burgao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lobato misses with a punch to the body.
Burgao stalling.
Burgao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lobato backwards.
Burgao lands an uppercut.
Burgao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lobato backwards.
Lobato looking for a takedown.
Burgao breaks the clinch.
Jorge Burgao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lobato throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burgao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burgao lands a nice hook to Lobato's body. Lobato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burgao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lobato doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Burgao.
Burgao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lobato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burgao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgao closes the distance and clinches.
Burgao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lobato misses with a body punch.
Burgao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgao clinches up against the cage.
Burgao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lobato backwards.
Burgao breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Burgao scores with a four punch combination!
Burgao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lobato is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgao finish him?
Burgao punishes Lobato's body with a nice straight punch.
Lobato seems to have recovered his senses.
Burgao clinches up with Lobato and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burgao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lobato is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burgao is defending well for now.
Burgao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lobato backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burgao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burgao lands a with a good body shot.
Burgao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burgao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lobato can pounce on him.
Lobato swinging wilding here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burgao.
Burgao works over Lobato's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lobato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burgao counters with a series of strikes. Lobato will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Lobato.
Lobato looks to clinch
and Burgao counters with a one-two to the body.
Burgao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burgao jabs at Lobato's body.
Burgao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobato manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lobato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lobato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burgao lands a nice hook to Lobato's body. Lobato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lobato shoots in but Burgao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jorge Burgao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Lobato.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgao pushes Lobato up against the cage in a clinch.
Lobato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Burgao.
Burgao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lobato's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Burgao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burgao closes the distance and clinches.
Burgao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Burgao both land. Nice combination.
Lobato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burgao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burgao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burgao works Lobato's body with a nice hook.
Burgao moves into range and clinches up with Lobato.
Burgao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lobato throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burgao lands with a right to the head.
Burgao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lobatos head.
Burgao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burgao scores with a shot to the side of Lobato's head.
Lobato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burgao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burgao digs a good hook to Lobato's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burgao works Lobato's body with a nice hook.
Burgao clinches up with Lobato and pushes him back against the cage.
Burgao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lobato throws a series of punches but Burgao moves out of range.
Tiago Lobato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgao.
Lobato darts in trying to clinch
and Burgao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lobato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lobato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burgao but Burgao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lobato misses with a double jab.
Burgao cracks Lobato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jorge Burgao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgao lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobato looks to clinch
and Burgao counters with a nice body shot.
Burgao instigates a clinch.
Lobato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burgao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lobato fails with the takedown
and Burgao counters with a left to the body.
Burgao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jorge Burgao is winning the standup battle so far.
Lobato tries to clinch there but Burgao circles away.
Lobato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burgao circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgao is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lobato fails with the takedown
and Burgao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jorge Burgao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Lobato.
Burgao throws out a powerful jab.
Lobato closes the distance but Burgao moves to the side
and Burgao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lobato looks for a takedown but Burgao sprawls well.
Burgao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lobato doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobato closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burgao wants to get back to full guard.
Lobato decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lobato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burgao as he avoids it easily.
Burgao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lobato has time to react.
Burgao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lobato darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lobato decides to stand up.
Burgao looks to land a combination but Lobato avoids it well.
Lobato doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgao circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgao tries to clinch up.
Lobato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lobato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burgao moves into the clinch.
Lobato manages to break the clinch.
Lobato misses with a combination
and Burgao counters with a two punch combo.
Lobato misses with a takedown attempt
and Burgao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lobato tried to score with a low kick but Burgao checks it.
Lobato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lobato tries to clinch but Burgao moves away
and Burgao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burgao lands with a hook. Lobato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lobato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lobato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgao dips to his left and cracks Lobato with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Burgao dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lobato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgao scores with a body shot.
Burgao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lobato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lobato misses with a takedown attempt
and Burgao counters with a left and a right that stings Lobato.
Lobato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burgao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lobato misses with a head kick.
Burgao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lobato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burgao won't be happy with that.
Lobato stands up.
Lobato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burgao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Burgao does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lobato tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgao blocks a head kick by Lobato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lobato throws a right and a left that Burgao avoids nicely.
Lobato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burgao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jorge Burgao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Lobato.
Lobato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burgao.
Lobato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burgao pinned against the cage. Burgao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lobato tries to clinch up but Burgao circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Burgao.
Lobato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burgao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lobato throws out a leg kick but Burgao moves out of range and Lobato only half commits.
Lobato shoots in and bounces Burgao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lobato wants to stand but Burgao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tiago Lobato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgao trying to keep a closed guard but Lobato is proving a slippery customer.
Lobato is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgao has wrist control.
Lobato trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burgao's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lobato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burgao is trying to keep Lobato in close.
Lobato wanted to stand there but Burgao had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burgao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A leg kick checked by Burgao.
Burgao tries to clinch up.
Lobato is looking to clinch but Burgao is avoiding it.
Burgao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burgao blocks a head kick by Lobato.
Burgao lands a body shot.
Burgao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgao tests Lobato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burgao is looking to wear down Lobato with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burgao works over Lobato's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Burgao.
A head kick misses from Lobato.
Burgao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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.
Lobato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgao tries to close the distance and clinch but Lobato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lobato with a poor takedown
and Burgao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lobato tries a head kick but it misses.
Lobato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lobato lands in his opponent's guard.
Jorge Burgao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lobato is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgao has wrist control.
Lobato decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burgao misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lobato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burgao slips a jab and a cross from Lobato.
Lobato throws a combination that misses
and Burgao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Lobato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burgao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Burgao!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elpidio Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorden is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up . Ben Gorden acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elpidio Rafael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Gorden!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorden throws an overhand right that lands on Rafael's shoulder, as Rafael tries to avoid the shot.
Rafael drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rafael throwing strikes from guard but Gorden blocks nicely.
Gorden is looking for a triangle but Rafael pushes his legs off easily.
Rafael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorden is keeping the position for now.
Gorden is looking for a triangle but Rafael pushes his legs off easily.
Rafael keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gorden's head.
Rafael missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rafael distracts Gorden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rafael is looking to advance position but Gorden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gorden avoids the attempt from Rafael to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Gorden there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rafael is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gorden landing punches.
Gorden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rafael tries to hold on but Gorden postures up.
Rafael can't escape the position.
Rafael 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.
Gorden looking for a guillotine from mount but Rafael is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gorden is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rafael is surviving well by controlling Gorden's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is squirming around, avoiding Gorden's attempts to control the action.
Gorden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gorden working for a guillotine from mount but Rafael is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rafael is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rafael slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rafael trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rafael is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rafael is surviving well by controlling Gorden's body position as best he can.
Gorden looking to secure an arm triangle but Rafael defends it well.
Gorden looks gassed!
Gorden looking to isolate an arm here. Rafael doesn't see it coming and as Gorden extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gorden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Gorden!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Courtney Fortson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Batalha Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Batalha Silva struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Courtney Fortson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Batalha Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fortson but Fortson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortson throws out the jab.
Silva looks up at the clock. Bad move! Fortson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Silva. Fortson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Courtney Fortson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Handy Bohemia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konan Obrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Handy Bohemia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konan Obrien!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obrien throws out a loose jab but Bohemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obrien throws an overhand right that lands on Bohemia's shoulder, as Bohemia tries to avoid the shot.
Bohemia throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Obrien misses.
Bohemia throws a leg kick but Obrien moved away.
Bohemia throws a head kick but Obrien moves out of range.
Obrien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obrien cracks the inside of Bohemia's front leg.
Obrien jabs Bohemia right on the nose. Bohemia blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bohemia.
Bohemia throws a head kick that misses.
Obrien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bohemia misses with a head kick.
Obrien throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bohemia's waist but Bohemia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Obrien off to one side.
A punch combination from Obrien misses.
Bohemia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obrien misses with a straight left.
Bohemia slips a jab from Obrien.
Obrien chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bohemia can pounce on him.
Obrien blocks a head kick by Bohemia.
Obrien throws a leg kick
and Bohemia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Obrien really felt that one!
Bohemia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obrien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obrien looks gassed!
Bohemia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obrien tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obrien moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bohemia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bohemia connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohemia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bohemia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bohemia misses with a head kick.
Bohemia throws a head kick that misses.
Obrien avoids the head kick by Bohemia.
Bohemia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bohemia scores with a leg kick.
Bohemia thows a body kick. Obrien tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bohemia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bohemia.
Konan Obrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohemia fakes the leg kick and cracks Obrien in the body.
Bohemia misses with a head kick.
Bohemia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Obrien throws a series of punches but Bohemia avoids them all with ease.
Bohemia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bohemia scores with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bohemia - that will leave a mark!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Obrien crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bohemia - the referee stops the clock and Obrien gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bohemia. Obrien manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bohemia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bohemia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obrien. That did some damage!
Bohemia fakes the leg kick and cracks Obrien in the body.
Bohemia cracks the inside of Obrien's front leg.
Bohemia lands a high kick!
Bohemia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Obrien's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bohemia.
Bohemia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bohemia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bohemia throws a leg kick which misses Obrien's front leg but catches the back leg as Obrien tries to avoid it.
Bohemia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bohemia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obrien's sensitive parts.
Bohemia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obrien's head.
Bohemia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bohemia is looking to slow Obrien down with leg kicks.
Obrien misses with a kick to the body
and Bohemia counters with a nice body kick.
Obrien is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bohemia lands a high kick!
Bohemia lands a nice looking body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bohemia scores with a head kick.
Bohemia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Obrien will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohemia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obrien's sensitive parts.
Bohemia lands with a slapping head kick.
Handy Bohemia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obrien misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bohemia lands a nice looking body kick.
Bohemia thumps Obrien with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bohemia. That's going to slow Obrien down.
Bohemia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bohemia throws a head kick that misses.
Obrien chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bohemia can pounce on him.
Obrien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bohemia thumps Obrien with a low kick.
Bohemia cracks the inside of Obrien's front leg.
Bohemia connects with a high kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bohemia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obrien swinging wilding here.
Obrien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bohemia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obrien's sensitive parts.
Bohemia is looking to slow Obrien down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohemia throws a head kick that misses.
Bohemia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bohemia - that will leave a mark!
Bohemia misses with a head kick.
Obrien chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bohemia can pounce on him.
Bohemia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bohemia throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Bohemia lands but Obrien takes it in his stride.
Bohemia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Obrien's calf.
Bohemia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bohemia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Obrien's calf.
Obrien tries to clinch
and Bohemia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bohemia lands a head kick. Obrien smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Obrien tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bohemia.
Bohemia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obrien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Bohemia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Handy Bohemia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bohemia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obrien's sensitive parts.
Obrien blocks a head kick by Bohemia.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Obrien might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bohemia has got the better of the exchanges.
Bohemia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obrien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obrien takes a kick to the side of the head.
Obrien doesn't manage to clinch there - Bohemia circles away.
Bohemia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obrien.
Bohemia scores with a nice body kick.
Obrien clinches but Bohemia breaks the clinch
and Bohemia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Obrien is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bohemia.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bohemia. That's going to slow Obrien down.
Konan Obrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bohemia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obrien takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick from Bohemia lands but Obrien takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obrien chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bohemia can pounce on him.
Bohemia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Obrien misses with a two punch combination.
Bohemia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bohemia lands a head kick. Obrien smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bohemia, right into the meat.
Obrien misses with a looping right.
Bohemia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bohemia.
Bohemia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Bohemia.
Bohemia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obrien's head.
Bohemia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Obrien will feel that in the morning.
Obrien takes a kick to the side of the head.
Obrien has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bohemia.
Obrien tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bohemia lands a head kick. Obrien smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bohemia.
Obrien takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A solid leg kick lands there for Bohemia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obrien avoids the head kick by Bohemia.
Obrien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bohemia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bohemia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bohemia throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obrien takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Obrien takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bohemia cracks the inside of Obrien's front leg.
Obrien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bohemia scores with a head kick.
Bohemia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obrien's head.
Bohemia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Obrien.
Obrien chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bohemia can pounce on him.
Bohemia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obrien can do to turn this around?
Bohemia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Handy Bohemia is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Bohemia lands but Obrien takes it in his stride.
Bohemia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bohemia scores with a head kick.
Obrien misses with a double jab
and Bohemia counters with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bohemia.
Bohemia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bohemia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obrien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obrien loads up on a big right hand but Bohemia slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Obrien crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bohemia - the referee stops the clock and Obrien gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bohemia. Obrien manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bohemia slips a straight right by Obrien.
Bohemia lands a high kick!
Bohemia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obrien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bohemia.
Obrien lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bohemia backs up against the cage.
Bohemia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bohemia tries a head kick but it misses.
Obrien throws a hook but Bohemia avoids it easily.
Bohemia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Obrien will feel that in the morning.
Bohemia connects with a high kick.
Bohemia connects with a high kick.
Obrien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bohemia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bohemia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bohemia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obrien. That did some damage!
Bohemia lands a high kick!
Bohemia throws a head kick that Obrien semi-blocks.
Bohemia drops his hands momentarily and Obrien takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obrien tries to bum rush Bohemia with a series of wild strikes but Bohemia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bohemia, right into the meat.
Bohemia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bohemia feints and then cracks Obrien's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obrien down.
Bohemia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Obrien takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bohemia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Obrien.
Obrien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obrien misses with an uppercut.
Bohemia throws a head kick that half lands.
Obrien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obrien avoids the head kick by Bohemia.
Obrien swinging wilding here.
Bohemia scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bohemia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Obrien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bohemia.
Obrien misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bohemia scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Handy Bohemia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
A head kick from Bohemia lands but Obrien takes it in his stride.
Bohemia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obrien.
Bohemia cracks the inside of Obrien's front leg.
Bohemia lands a head kick!
Bohemia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bohemia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Obrien.
A cross from Obrien lands.
Bohemia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bohemia wants to land a leg kick but Obrien is out of range.
Obrien chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bohemia can pounce on him.
Obrien tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bohemia counters with a thumping low kick.
Bohemia is looking to slow Obrien down with leg kicks.
Obrien throws a series of punches but Bohemia avoids them all with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bohemia - that will leave a mark!
Bohemia lands a head kick!
Obrien throws a right hand that Bohemia ducks under and follows up with a left that Bohemia also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bohemia scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obrien tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohemia misses with a head kick.
Bohemia dodges the punch combination from Obrien.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bohemia.
Bohemia throws a head kick but Obrien moves out of range.
Bohemia lands with a slapping head kick.
Bohemia throws a push kick but Obrien slaps the foot to one side.
Bohemia fakes the leg kick and cracks Obrien in the body.
Bohemia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obrien takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bohemia throws a head kick but Obrien moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bohemia, right into the meat.
Bohemia slips a jab from Obrien.
Obrien tries to bum rush Bohemia with a series of wild strikes but Bohemia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bohemia throws a sloppy head kick and Obrien moves out of range easily.
Bohemia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obrien.
Bohemia throws a leg kick which misses Obrien's front leg but catches the back leg as Obrien tries to avoid it.
Bohemia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Obrien's calf.
Bohemia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obrien tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obrien misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bohemia!
Obrien takes a kick to the side of the head.
Obrien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bohemia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bohemia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obrien's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohemia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obrien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bohemia circles away quickly and effectively.
Bohemia throws a head kick that half lands.
Bohemia pushes Obrien away with a front kick.
Bohemia scoring well with a low kick there.
Bohemia throws a head kick that half lands.
Bohemia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bohemia blocks a jab.
Bohemia throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Obrien crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bohemia - the referee stops the clock and Obrien gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bohemia. Obrien manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bohemia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obrien looks to land a right hand but Bohemia moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohemia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bohemia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bohemia keeps Obrien at a distance using the push kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Obrien is defended easily by Bohemia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bohemia.
Bohemia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Obrien.
Obrien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obrien blocks a head kick by Bohemia.
Bohemia scores with a push kick.
Obrien looks to land a left hand but Bohemia moved out of range nicely.
Bohemia tries to land a leg kick but Obrien saw it coming and moves away.
Bohemia scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bohemia.
Obrien lands a jab to the head.
Bohemia slips under a jab.
Obrien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bohemia lands with a slapping head kick.
Bohemia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Handy Bohemia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bohemia. That's going to slow Obrien down.
Bohemia slips a jab and a cross from Obrien.
Bohemia throws a head kick that half lands.
Obrien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bohemia cracks the inside of Obrien's front leg.
Bohemia connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bohemia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bohemia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Obrien.
Bohemia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Konan Obrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bohemia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obrien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bohemia.
Bohemia scores with a nice body kick.
Obrien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bohemia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obrien sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bohemia throws a leg kick which misses Obrien's front leg but catches the back leg as Obrien tries to avoid it.
Bohemia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bohemia here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bohemia lands a nice looking body kick.
Bohemia scores with a push kick.
Bohemia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obrien's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Handy Bohemia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bohemia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Handy Bohemia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiquito Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiquito Fairtex has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chiquito Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Alpha!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alpha's calf.
Alpha swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairtex.
Alpha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fairtex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Alpha is avoiding it.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Fairtex cracks the inside of Alpha's front leg.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fairtex as he jumps to the side.
Chiquito Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Alpha.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.
Alpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairtex manages to avoid it.
Chiquito Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alpha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fairtex's guard.
Fairtex has his hands on Alpha's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex keeping full guard, as Alpha tries to pass.
Alpha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fairtex is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alpha, into his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alpha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fairtex sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alpha's guard.
Fairtex is trying to control. Alpha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Alpha manages to get to full guard.
Fairtex trying to control the position from guard on top but Alpha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alpha is pulling down on Fairtex's head. It's preventing any offense from Fairtex, at least for the moment.
Alpha looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fairtex puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex stops Alpha from getting back to his feet.
Fairtex will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fairtex is thwarting Alpha's attempts to control the position.
Fairtex not doing much here.
Alpha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fairtex is thwarting Alpha's attempts to control the position.
Fairtex stops Alpha from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alpha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fairtex is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alpha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fairtex doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alpha counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fairtex!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairtex is trying to stand but he's just given Alpha his back.
Alpha working for the choke.
Fairtex staying busy and making it hard for Alpha to control.
Alpha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fairtex kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dog Alpha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alpha tries for a takedown but Fairtex circles away easily
and Fairtex counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alpha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fairtex was covering up waiting for the punch and Alpha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alpha being controlled here momentarily.
Alpha working some strikes from top position.
Fairtex has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Alpha is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to buck Alpha off but Alpha is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex sneaks back into half guard.
Alpha is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alpha prevents Fairtex from getting the reversal.
Alpha trying to control but Fairtex is having none of it.
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.
Fairtex is looking to improve his position but Alpha isn't that keen on the idea.
Fairtex is working hard here to advance position.
Alpha controlling from mount.
Fairtex slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is not content to let Alpha control the position.
Fairtex tries to get to full guard but Alpha has control of the leg.
Alpha is looking to take a break and control but Fairtex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alpha throws a strike but Fairtex avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fairtex throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fairtex wants to stand but Alpha is controlling the position.
Alpha wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is keeping the position.
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.
Fairtex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fairtex shoots and misses
and Alpha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fairtex's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alpha looking to pass the guard.
Alpha looking to sit in guard and control but Fairtex gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alpha looking to control.
Fairtex trying to control the position from guard on top but Alpha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Alpha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alpha shoots for a double leg takedown but Fairtex sprawls well. He's pushed Alpha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alpha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alpha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fairtex is striking off his back. Alpha thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Alpha stalling away here and it's allowed Fairtex to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Alpha wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
Fairtex has his foot on Alpha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alpha works his way back into a safe position though.
Fairtex looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha slips nicely into half guard.
Alpha tries to pass to full mount but Fairtex defends it.
Alpha has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alpha pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fairtex can't escape the position.
Alpha unloading with bombs!
Dog Alpha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alpha controlling his opponent.
Fairtex keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alpha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fairtex is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fairtex is squirming around, avoiding Alpha's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fairtex is squirming around, avoiding Alpha's attempts to control the action.
Fairtex tries to hold on but Alpha pushes him away.
Chiquito Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alpha wants to control the pace but Fairtex is squirming around nicely.
Alpha content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dog Alpha just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Alpha or perhaps it was just good defense by Fairtex which made him look bad.
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.
Fairtex misses with a takedown attempt
so Alpha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alpha content to stall in guard here.
Alpha trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairtex is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alpha pushes down on Fairtex's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alpha looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Alpha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alpha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Alpha!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Maxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TJ Maxx has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Levi King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TJ Maxx!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King clinches.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Maxx does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maxx drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maxx throws a head kick that misses.
TJ Maxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maxx did well to prevent King getting side control.
King lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maxx pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King is keen to just control but Maxx is a slippery customer.
King 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.
King wants to pass the guard but Maxx is defending well.
Maxx is trying to stand up here but King is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to take a breather but Maxx is having none of it.
King stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King slips under a jab.
Maxx scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Levi King has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxx tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King moves into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Maxx does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Maxx misses.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maxx looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King lands a head shot.
Maxx throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Maxx looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King lands the left hand.
Maxx takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Maxx throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Maxx looks gassed!
Maxx misses with a straight right.
Maxx tries a head kick but it misses.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maxx takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like TJ Maxx has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxx tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maxx working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a shot to the body.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Maxx controls the action.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Maxx avoids the damage to the body.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maxx backwards.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maxx.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King digs a right hand underneath Maxx's ribcage. Maxx let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from King.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maxx or not.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maxx is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King digs a right hand underneath Maxx's ribcage. Maxx let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Maxx avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Maxx prevents a body shot from King.
Maxx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maxx.
Maxx blocks a body shot from King.
King is leaning against Maxx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from King.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maxx.
Maxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King decides to pull guard.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxx missing with punches from the bottom.
Maxx is in trouble now - King has advanced to mount!
King wants to control the pace but Maxx is squirming around nicely.
King lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maxx regains half guard.
Maxx tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi King dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King slips under a jab from Maxx.
King slips a jab from Maxx.
Maxx looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King clinches up against the cage.
Maxx tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King pushes Maxx back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maxx can do to turn this around?
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King tries to throw a body punch but Maxx avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Maxx wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King lands a body punch.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maxx is breathing heavily.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King trying to land knees to the body.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maxx gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King manages to pull guard.
Maxx has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maxx defends it easily.
Maxx stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maxx as he avoids it easily.
Maxx paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maxx misses with a hook.
King digs a good hook to Maxx's body.
King with a hook.
Maxx throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maxx.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxx misses with a double jab.
Maxx 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.
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maxx sees it coming and defends easily.
King is looking to take a break and control but Maxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maxx tries to kick King off but King keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
King works his way into side control.
Maxx tries to control but King manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
King trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Maxx controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Maxx is trying to break free.
Maxx has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
King is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maxx knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maxx for a finish.
King controlling well, preventing Maxx from escaping the position.
King has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxx looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxx tries to escape the position.
King gets his hands free as Maxx looks to control.
Levi King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King working for a choke but Maxx is defending well.
King working for the choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi King dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
King throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
King shoots for a takedown but Maxx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maxx paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maxx on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maxx lands a head shot.
Maxx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King showed some decent athleticism there.
King wants to free his trapped foot but Maxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maxx kicks off King and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxx throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Maxx does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King drives through and clinches with Maxx against the cage.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King digs a right hand underneath Maxx's ribcage. Maxx let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maxx wants to break the clinch but can't.
King scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Maxx is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King presses Maxx against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maxx.
King lands a body punch.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maxx pulls his leg out and moves away.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maxx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maxx misses with an uppercut.
King dives in and grabs Maxx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maxx pushes down on King's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King moves into the clinch.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Maxx controls the action.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maxx avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Maxx tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Maxx controls the action.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King is working Maxx over against the cage.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maxx's elbow.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maxx's efforts to push away.
Maxx wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maxx's elbow.
King gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maxx is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
King prevents Maxx from improving his position.
King tries to pass to full mount but Maxx defends it.
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maxx is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
Maxx is not content to let King control the position.
Maxx wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left and a right from Maxx both land. Nice combination.
Maxx misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King pushes Maxx back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maxx's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maxx.
Levi King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi King clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maxx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maxx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maxx wants it to stay on the feet.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King clinches up with Maxx and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from King.
Maxx blocks a body shot from King.
King is leaning against Maxx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maxx is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
Maxx tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Maxx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King trying to land knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maxx walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Maxx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
TJ Maxx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TJ Maxx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxx misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Maxx misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King has Maxx pressed against the cage, preventing Maxx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maxx or not.
Maxx avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King lands a shot to the body.
King lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from King.
King is leaning against Maxx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maxx backwards.
King lands a shot to the body.
King has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maxx is trying to keep an underhook but King manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxx is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maxx can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to take a breather but Maxx is having none of it.
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King wants to take a breather but Maxx is having none of it.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maxx has one foot on King's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Maxx misses with a head kick.
Maxx looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Maxx scores with a jab.
A big left from Maxx misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King blocks a head kick by Maxx.
King drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
King in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Maxx is wriggling around trying to escape but King has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Maxx taps out and King picks up the big win! Great work there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Levi King!
Levi King retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pizzazz Longez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunmetal Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey has chosen Killed By Death as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pizzazz Longez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Gunmetal Grey!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longez is looking to clinch.
Grey slips a jab and a cross from Longez.
Longez cracks Grey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grey was well out of range. Poor timing from Longez.
Longez throws a series of punches but Grey moves out of range.
Longez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Longez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grey circles away quickly and effectively.
Longez lunges at Grey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grey's hand.
Longez blocks a low kick nicely.
Longez just misses with a punch to the body.
Longez forces Grey back against the cage and clinches.
Longez prevents Grey from breaking the clinch.
Grey tries to score a body lock takedown but Longez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grey tries to throw a body punch but Longez avoids it by throwing Grey back against the cage.
Grey can't break the clinch.
Grey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Longez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grey at a distance.
Grey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longez.
Longez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Longez as he connects with a hook.
Longez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pizzazz Longez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longez lands an overhand right.
Grey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Longez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longez throws a shot to the body.
Longez is looking to wear down Grey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grey throws a leg kick but Longez moved away.
Longez moves in looking to clinch but Grey pushes him off.
Longez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grey moves out of range of the strikes.
Longez swings for the body but Grey moves out of range.
Longez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longez.
Grey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grey throws a leg kick but Longez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grey throws a leg kick but Longez moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Longez blocks the leg kick.
Pizzazz Longez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey scoring well with a low kick there.
Grey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longez avoids the head kick by Grey.
Longez cracks Grey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Longez doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Longez blocks the leg kick.
Longez misses with a hook. Grey ducked under it nicely.
Longez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Longez.
Longez works Grey's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Grey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Longez jabs Grey right on the nose. Grey blinks but takes it well.
Grey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Longez looks to land a combination. Grey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Gunmetal Grey has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Longez has Grey up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey looking to slow down the pace here.
Grey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Longez scores with a hook to the body. Grey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grey looks gassed!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Longez checks a leg kick.
Longez tries to clinch but Grey moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longez has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longez.
Longez gets underhooks to prevent Grey's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Longez.
Longez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longez scores with a shot to the side of Grey's head.
Longez lands a right hand.
Longez lands with a left to the head.
Longez cracks Grey with a nice body shot.
Longez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Longez.
Longez pushes Grey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Longez - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grey.
Longez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grey or not.
Grey takes a shot to the head.
Longez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grey or not.
A short uppercut from Longez.
Still in the clinch, Longez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Longez as the two fighters clinch.
Longez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Longez.
Longez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longez lands a left hand.
Longez is leaning against Grey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Longez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longez lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Longez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Longez lands with a light punch inside.
Longez lands a shot to the body.
Longez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grey or not.
Longez is leaning against Grey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Longez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Longez pushes Grey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Longez.
Still in the clinch, Longez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Longez.
A short right from Longez on the inside.
Longez is leaning against Grey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Longez.
Longez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grey or not.
Longez lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Longez scores with a shoulder strike.
Longez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grey takes a shot to the head.
Longez gets through Grey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longez pushes Grey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Longez as the two fighters clinch.
Longez lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pizzazz Longez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunmetal Grey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Longez is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
Longez checks the leg kick.
Longez looks to land a combination. Grey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Longez scores with a shot to the body.
Grey swats away the attempt to clinch by Longez.
Longez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grey throws and low kick but Longez moves out of range easily.
Grey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Grey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Longez tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
A combination from Grey does no damage.
Grey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey is breathing heavily.
Grey throws a shot from downtown. Longez moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longez cracks Grey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Longez wants to clinch.
Grey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Longez avoids it really well and circles away.
Longez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grey. Grey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Longez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Longez clinches.
Longez lands a body punch.
Longez digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Longez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longez is working Grey over against the cage.
Pizzazz Longez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Longez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Longez lands a nice uppercut.
Longez lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Longez gets through Grey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Longez scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Longez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Longez lands a body shot.
Longez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Longez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Longez lands with a left to the head.
Grey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longez lands a hook that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longez.
Longez lands a right hand.
A short right from Longez.
Longez lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longez.
Longez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Longez as the two fighters clinch.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
Longez lands with a short shot to the head.
Longez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Longez.
Longez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?
Longez prevents Grey from breaking the clinch.
Longez is leaning against Grey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Longez pushes Grey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longez presses Grey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longez lands an uppercut.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longez.
A right handed body shot lands from Longez.
Longez lands an uppercut.
Longez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Longez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Longez.
Longez pushes Grey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longez pushes Grey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grey tries to circle away but Longez has him pinned against the cage.
Longez lands a nice shot to the body.
Longez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Longez.
Longez digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Longez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Longez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longez is working Grey over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Longez.
Longez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longez.
Grey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Longez scores with a shot to the side of Grey's head.
Longez presses Grey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longez lands a right hand.
Longez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greys head.
Longez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Longez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longez lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longez.
Longez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Longez lands a nice shot to the body.
Longez lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Longez.
Longez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longez is leaning against Grey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Longez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Longez scores with a shoulder strike.
Longez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Longez lands a hook that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Longez pushes Grey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pizzazz Longez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunmetal Grey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Longez lands a nice hook to Grey's body. Grey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longez pushes Grey up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Longez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Longez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Longez presses Grey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longez digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Longez.
Longez scores with a hook to the body.
Longez is leaning against Grey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Longez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Longez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longez digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Longez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Longez cracks Grey with a nice body shot.
Longez presses Grey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Longez.
Longez lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longez prevents Grey from breaking the clinch.
Longez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Longez on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Longez.
Longez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pizzazz Longez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunmetal Grey.
Longez digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Longez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Longez lands a right hand.
Longez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longez lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Longez.
Grey misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Longez - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Longez.
Grey takes a shot to the head.
Longez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Longez lands with a left to the head.
Longez cracks Grey with a nice body shot.
Longez cracks Grey with a nice body shot.
Grey takes a shot to the head.
Longez lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Longez.
Grey is working for takedown but Longez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longez digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longez.
Longez stops a takedown attempt from Grey.
Longez lands a body punch.
Longez is working Grey over against the cage.
Longez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Longez.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longez lands a body punch.
Longez pushes Grey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longez lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Longez.
A body shot lands from Longez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longez.
Longez pushes Grey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Longez.
Longez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Longez is leaning against Grey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Longez.
Longez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longez.
A body shot lands from Longez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longez works on Grey's body with a couple of short punches.
Longez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longez works on Grey's body with a couple of short punches.
Longez lands a body shot.
Longez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Longez has him pressed against the cage.
Longez lands with a left to the head.
Longez gets through Grey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longez lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Longez.
Longez lands a nice shot to the body.
Longez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Longez lands a left hand.
Grey takes a shot to the head.
Grey throws a punch but it's blocked by Longez.
Longez is leaning against Grey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Longez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Longez lands a right hand.
Longez prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Longez.
A right hook to the body lands for Longez.
Longez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Longez lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Longez - that landed with a thud.
Longez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Longez.
A right hook to the body lands for Longez.
Longez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grey.
A nice left hand lands by Longez.
Longez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Longez is keeping busy.
Longez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greys head.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
Longez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Longez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Longez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Longez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Longez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longez presses Grey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longez lands a nice shot to the body.
Longez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grey or not.
Longez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
Longez lands a hook that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pizzazz Longez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gunmetal Grey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Longez.
Longez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Longez lands an uppercut.
Grey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Longez gets through Grey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longez lands a hook that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Longez lands an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longez. Grey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Longez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Longez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grey throws a leg kick but Longez moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longez scores with a one two! Grey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Longez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Longez is out of range and Grey settles back down.
Grey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Longez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grey is just out of range.
Longez wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grey wants to land a leg kick but Longez is out of range.
Longez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longez.
Grey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Longez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grey.
Grey takes one on the button.
Longez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Longez closes the distance and pushes Grey back into the cage.
Longez misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Longez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Longez.
Grey wants to get back to striking at distance but Longez won't allow it.
Longez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grey tries a knee to the head but Longez blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Longez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Longez scores with a shoulder strike.
Longez prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Longez.
Longez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Longez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longez.
A body shot lands from Longez.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longez.
A short right from Longez on the inside.
Longez scores with a shoulder strike.
Longez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Longez.
Longez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longez lands a shot to the body.
Longez lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Longez as the two fighters clinch.
Longez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Longez pushes Grey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
Longez presses Grey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Longez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pizzazz Longez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunmetal Grey.
Longez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longez digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Longez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Longez.
Longez digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Longez.
Longez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Longez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Longez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longez pushes Grey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longez pushes Grey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Longez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Longez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Longez works on Grey's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Longez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longez.
Longez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Longez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Longez pushes Grey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longez lands with a left to the head.
Grey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Longez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Longez lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Longez.
Longez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Grey wants to get back to striking at distance but Longez won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Longez.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Longez.
Longez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Longez.
A nice left hand lands by Longez.
Nice body punch from Longez - that landed with a thud.
Longez lands a left hand.
Longez digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Longez scores with a shot to the side of Grey's head.
Grey can't break the clinch.
Grey breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longez has Grey up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey successfully pulls guard.
Longez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pizzazz Longez had his way with Gunmetal Grey in that round.
The cut man is working on Gunmetal Grey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Longez connects with a single shot there.
Longez connects with a right hand. Grey shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Longez. That snapped Grey's head back.
Grey dodges the punch combination from Longez.
Grey blocks a jab.
Longez wants to clinch.
Longez tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Longez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grey on the side of the head.
Grey tries to keep at a distance but Longez has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey blocks an uppercut.
Longez throws a head punch that misses.
Longez lands a body punch.
Grey is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Longez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Grey misses with the head strike.
Grey stalling.
Longez works on Grey's body with a couple of short punches.
Longez lands an uppercut.
Longez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Longez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grey.
Longez scores with a shoulder strike.
Longez lands a right hand.
Longez lands with a right to the head.
Longez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Longez scores with a shoulder strike.
Longez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Longez lands with a left to the head.
Longez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longez is leaning against Grey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
Longez lands with a light punch inside.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
Grey takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Longez.
Longez presses Grey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Longez as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Longez - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Longez - that landed with a thud.
Longez lands with a left to the head.
Longez lands a shot to the body.
Longez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longez.
Longez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grey.
Longez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Longez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Longez on the inside.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
A short right from Longez on the inside.
Longez digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
Longez lands a body punch.
Longez lands a nice uppercut.
Longez lands with a light punch inside.
Longez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Longez.
A hook to the body from Longez.
Longez lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longez.
Longez lands with a right to the head.
Pizzazz Longez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grey misses with a knee strike.
Longez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Longez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Longez lands a body shot.
Longez is working Grey over against the cage.
Longez cracks Grey with a nice body shot.
Longez is pressed up against the cage. Grey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Longez down to the mat. Longez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pizzazz Longez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunmetal Grey.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Longez, as that shot connected.
Longez scores with a jab.
Longez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grey tries to land a front kick but Longez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Longez lands a nice looking body shot.
Longez doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey circles away.
Longez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longez closes the distance and clinches.
Longez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Longez gets through Grey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longez stops a takedown attempt from Grey.
Longez is leaning against Grey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Longez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Longez lands with a short shot to the head.
Longez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longez lands an uppercut.
Grey is trying to stall.
Longez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunmetal Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Longez.
Grey swings wildly with an uppercut but Longez uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Longez.
Longez works on Grey's body with a couple of short punches.
Longez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greys head.
Grey looking to throw knees to the head but Longez is blocking nicely.
Longez lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pizzazz Longez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Longez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:40
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:40
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pizzazz Longez!
Pizzazz Longez retains his welterweight title!
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