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UVT Fight Night 5/26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dog's choice of entrance music: Bleed it Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dog lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Dog looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dog tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Dog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dog controlling his opponent.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dog is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog.
Dog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dog controlling the pace for now.
Dog stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Dog.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
Dog scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dog moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Dog manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Dog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dog.
A left and a right from Dog both land. Nice combination.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Dog counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dog obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie jumps guard but Dog stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dog breaks from the clinch.
Dog clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Dog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dog gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Dog lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dog stands up from half guard.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Dog counters by clinching up.
Dog has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Dog gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie is trying to keep Dog in close.
Dog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dog stands up from Gracie's guard - Dog perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dog clinches with his opponent.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dog breaks the clinch.
Dog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Dog sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dog goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dog.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dog gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
Dog has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Dog counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Dog.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dog.
Dog cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dog cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Dog is looking to land body kicks.
Dog lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Dog.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dog scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dog moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dog shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog content to stall in guard here.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dog lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dog. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Dog lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dog lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dog misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dog moves into the clinch.
Dog tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is working an open guard so Dog takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dog is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Dog is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dog stands up and beckons Gracie to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dog feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.
Dog postures up.
Dog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Dog has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Dog, not yet.
Dog pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie moves out of range as Dog throws a body kick.
Dog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dog pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dog is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Dog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Dog cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Dog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie is working an open guard so Dog takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crazy Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Dog isn't that keen on the idea.
Dog controlling his opponent.
Dog throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Dog breaks the hold and Gracie is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Dog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crazy Dog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Denmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymundo Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colon has chosen Estala O Dedo by Cabal as his entrance music. Thomas Denmark has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Denmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raymundo Colon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colon tries to bum rush Denmark with a series of wild strikes but Denmark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Colon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denmark manages to avoid it.
Denmark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colon misses with a head kick.
Colon misses with a hook. Denmark ducked under it nicely.
Denmark moves in looking to clinch but Colon pushes him off.
Colon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Denmark looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Denmark is looking for a kimura but Colon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denmark to get the leverage.
Colon is looking to escape.
Denmark is thwarting Colon's attempts to control the position.
Denmark is looking for a kimura but Colon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denmark to get the leverage.
Denmark wants to pass the guard but Colon is defending well.
Colon moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denmark looking to sit in guard and control but Colon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Denmark keeping full guard, as Colon tries to pass.
Colon wants to control from the top but Denmark keeps moving.
Denmark is trying to control the position but Colon postures up.
Denmark looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Colon has picked Denmark up and slammed him! Denmark can't keep hold of the triangle and Colon manages to pass to side control!
Denmark trying to remain calm as Colon controls from the top position.
Denmark regains half guard.
Denmark is trying to control but can't.
Colon is trying to control the action in half guard but Denmark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Denmark wants to get back to full guard but Colon has mounted him!
Denmark is wriggling around trying to escape.
Denmark is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denmark bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Colon 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.
Denmark trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Colon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Colon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denmark is keeping the position for now.
Colon stands up from Denmark's guard - Colon perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck for Denmark with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denmark tries to clinch there but Colon circles away.
Colon lands with a straight right. Denmark didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Thomas Denmark has been cut.
Denmark is looking to clinch.
Denmark throws a series of punches but Colon avoids them all with ease.
Colon sizes up Denmark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Colon misses.
Colon scores with a jab to the body.
Denmark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Denmark somewhat.
Colon misses with a combination
and Denmark counters by clinching up.
Colon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denmark.
Denmark avoids a kick to the body.
Denmark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denmark blocks the body kick.
Colon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Colon misses with a body kick.
Colon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Denmark if he has to take too many more of those.
Colon lands with a straight right. Denmark didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denmark misses with a combination
and Colon counters with a low kick, right behind Denmark 's knee.
Colon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Colon with a nice cross.
Colon throws a series of punches but Denmark moves out of range.
Colon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denmark.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colon cracks Denmark with a good jab.
Denmark drops his hands momentarily and Colon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Denmark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymundo Colon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Denmark's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Colon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Colon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Denmark misses with a hook. Colon ducked under it nicely.
Denmark wants to clinch but Colon slips to the side
and Colon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice combo by Colon! Oh, that's hurt him - Denmark falls to the canvas and Colon follows him into side control.
Denmark is rocked!
Colon taking a breather here.
Oh Denmark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colon tries for a kimura but Denmark is defending well.
Denmark seems to have got his legs back now.
Denmark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denmark keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denmark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Colon's best efforts.
Colon prevents Denmark from improving his position.
Colon wants to take a breather but Denmark is having none of it.
Colon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colon controlling the pace for now.
Colon wants to control the pace but Denmark is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Colon controlling the pace for now.
Denmark is trying desperately to improve position.
Colon avoids the attempt from Denmark to control.
Denmark is looking to get to half guard.
Colon controlling the pace for now.
Denmark is desperately trying to improve his position but Colon has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Denmark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Colon controlling the position easily from mount.
Denmark wants to control but Colon is having none of it.
Denmark is wriggling around trying to escape.
Colon controlling the pace for now.
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.
Denmark is trying desperately to improve position.
Colon content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Raymundo Colon just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Colon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denmark tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Colon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colon missing with a left hand there. Denmark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas Denmark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denmark tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Colon counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas Denmark's cut is getting worse.
Denmark misses with a few strikes there.
Denmark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymundo Colon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Denmark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Denmark dodges the punch combination from Colon.
Denmark tries to clinch up but Colon circles away and keeps his distance.
Colon tries to land a front kick but Denmark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Colon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Denmark has time to react.
Colon misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Colon scores with a four punch combination!
Colon cracks Denmark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas Denmark's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Colon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Denmark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Colon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Colon misses with a two punch combination.
Colon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denmark manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Colon!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colon connects with a right hand. Denmark shakes it off.
Denmark misses with a combination
and Colon counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Colon does no damage.
Denmark tries a head kick but it misses.
Raymundo Colon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Denmark does no damage.
Colon throws a sloppy head kick and Denmark moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Denmark!
Denmark drops his hands momentarily and Colon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Denmark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colon.
Nice uppercut lands for Colon. That snapped Denmark's head back.
Denmark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colon lands a body shot.
Denmark darts in trying to clinch
and Colon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Colon does no damage.
Colon lands with a nice combination. Denmark backs away looking to recover.
Jeez, Thomas Denmark's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A slapping body kick lands there for Colon.
Colon looks for the body kick but Denmark saw that one coming.
Raymundo Colon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colon thumps Denmark with a low kick.
Denmark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Colon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Colon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colon lands with a straight right. Denmark didn't see that one coming.
Denmark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Colon pinned against the cage. Colon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Colon looks to land a body kick but Denmark moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denmark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Colon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denmark.
A punch combination from Denmark misses.
Colon throws an overhand right that lands on Denmark's shoulder, as Denmark tries to avoid the shot.
Denmark moves out of range of the body kick from Colon.
Colon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Denmark is looking to clinch.
Denmark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Colon.
Denmark misses with a double jab
and Colon counters with a good low kick that Denmark was not able to check.
Colon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denmark moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denmark moves into range and clinches up with Colon.
Colon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Denmark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Denmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Colon does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for Colon. That snapped Denmark's head back.
Denmark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colon.
Colon scores with a jab.
Denmark clinches but Colon breaks the clinch
and Colon counters with a straight right hand.
Colon throws a low kick but Denmark avoids it.
Denmark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Colon throws a combination that misses
and Denmark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Colon's guard.
Thomas Denmark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denmark trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Colon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymundo Colon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Colon 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymundo Colon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Macedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Capone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Macedo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macedo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Capone avoids it really well and circles away.
Capone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Capone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Capone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Capone.
Macedo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Capone working Macedo over with strikes.
Capone passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Capone's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Capone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Capone lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone cracks Macedo with a big elbow.
Macedo looks gassed!
Capone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Capone is looking to take a break and control but Macedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macedo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Capone working the head with strikes.
Capone in side control lands a decent elbow.
Macedo is rocked!
Capone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macedo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Macedo is still in real trouble! Can Capone finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Capone! That's hurt Macedo! Will he recover? Capone fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Capone!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ralapeno Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szymon Zembala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zembala has chosen Flipsyde-Someday as his entrance music. Szymon Zembala will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralapeno Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Szymon Zembala!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zembala looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gracie trying to control the action but Zembala is working from the bottom.
Zembala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie just content to control the position.
Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Zembala is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Zembala is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralapeno Gracie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Ghandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byrne has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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131 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Ghandi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conor Byrne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghandi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Byrne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghandi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ghandi misses with a head kick.
Byrne moves into the clinch successfully.
Byrne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghandi avoids it.
Byrne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ghandi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Byrne is leaning against Ghandi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Byrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byrne clinches up with Ghandi and pushes him back against the cage.
Byrne takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Ghandi.
Ghandi throws an elbow but it misses.
Ghandi wants to get back to striking at distance but Byrne won't allow it.
Ghandi lands an elbow just above Byrne 's eye.
Ghandi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Byrne is trying to drag Ghandi to the mat but Ghandi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ghandi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ghandi breaks from the clinch.
Ghandi lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghandi throws a head kick that Byrne semi-blocks.
Ghandi throws a leg kick but Byrne moved away.
Byrne feints and as Ghandi raises his hands in defense, Byrne changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ghandi trying to keep a closed guard but Byrne is proving a slippery customer.
Byrne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ghandi keeping moving, preventing Byrne from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Byrne passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Byrne working the head and body with strikes.
Ghandi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Byrne scores with a couple of nice shots.
Byrne wants to pass the guard but Ghandi is defending well.
Byrne trying to control the action but Ghandi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne is pressing down on Ghandi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghandi is holding on for now.
Byrne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Byrne there.
Byrne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Byrne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ghandi defending well though.
Ghandi is trying to stand back up but Byrne is controlling him
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ghandi is refusing to be controlled, as Byrne sits in half guard.
Ghandi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ghandi is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byrne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ghandi slaps away a takedown attempt from Byrne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matt Ghandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Byrne.
Ghandi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrne closes the distance but Ghandi moves to the side
and Ghandi counters with an outside leg kick.
Byrne wants to clinch
and Ghandi counters with an inside leg kick.
Byrne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Byrne dominated that round.
That's time! Ghandi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Byrne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Byrne wants to control from the top but Ghandi keeps moving.
Byrne lands a couple of elbows.
Ghandi keeping full guard, as Byrne tries to pass.
Byrne looking to sit in guard and control but Ghandi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Byrne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ghandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ghandi throws a head kick but Byrne moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Byrne tries to clinch up
and Ghandi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Byrne pulls guard effortlessly.
Byrne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Byrne lands with a punch from half guard.
Byrne frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Byrne scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ghandi?
Ghandi is rocked!
It looks like Matt Ghandi has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Byrne landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ghandi hang on?
Oh Ghandi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Byrne working the ground and pound effectively.
Byrne throws some wild stikes that Ghandi manages to avoid easily.
Ghandi seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice elbow there by Byrne.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Byrne! Ghandi is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Conor Byrne!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Matheus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Simons III has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
143 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Matheus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matheus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like John Simons III has been cut.
No luck for Simons III with that takedown attempt.
Matheus misses with a low kick.
Matheus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Matheus keeps moving.
Matheus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simons III advances to half guard.
Matheus is trying to stand.
Simons III is working for a kimura but Matheus is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III passes to full mount!
Matheus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simons III working for a submission but Matheus is keeping him at bay.
Simons III wants to take Matheus's back here but Matheus is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Matheus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Matheus!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matheus wants to get up but he can't break Simons III's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Matheus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simons III wants to sweep here but Matheus controlling him for the moment.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Matheus from controlling successfully.
Matheus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matheus wants to get up but he can't break Simons III's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Matheus has picked Simons III up and slammed him! Simons III can't keep hold of the triangle and Matheus manages to pass to side control!
Simons III is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Simons III's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matheus wants to stand but Simons III has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Simons III has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matheus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simons III looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matheus is aware though and is defending well.
Matheus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simons III is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simons III has escaped and now he's on top!
Simons III stands and throws Matheus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simons III thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matheus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Simons III asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simons III dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simons III shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simons III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matheus pushes Simons III off looking to stand but Simons III dives back in and keeps control.
Simons III is trying for a kimura here. Matheus looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Simons III wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Simons III!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and binho oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). oliveira has chosen sandstorm as his entrance music. binho oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
177 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Kenzie!
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, binho oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Kenzie shows good takedown defense.
Kenzie misses with the combination.
oliveira walks into a stiff left hand from Kenzie.
oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
oliveira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kenzie did well to prevent oliveira getting side control.
oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kenzie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
oliveira stops Kenzie from getting back to his feet.
Kenzie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
oliveira trying to control from half guard but Kenzie is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie is trying to stand up here but oliveira is controlling him well.
oliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kenzie pushes oliveira off looking to stand but oliveira dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
oliveira closes the distance and clinches.
Kenzie is trying to break the clinch but oliveira has him pressed against the cage.
oliveira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kenzie has had enough of the clinch but oliveira keeps him there for the moment.
Kenzie tries to circle away but oliveira has him pinned against the cage.
oliveira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
oliveira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenzie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of binho oliveira.
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.
Kenzie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
oliveira drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenzie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst oliveira is controlling him.
oliveira wants to control from the top but Kenzie keeps moving.
oliveira prevents Kenzie from getting back to his feet.
Kenzie pushes oliveira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kenzie tries to bum rush oliveira with a series of wild strikes but oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
oliveira rushes Kenzie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kenzie is trying to force a seperation but oliveira has the dominant position.
oliveira has Kenzie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kenzie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kenzie tries to circle away but oliveira has him pinned against the cage.
Kenzie tries to break the clinch but oliveira is controlling the position.
oliveira keeps control of Kenzie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
oliveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kenzie's efforts to push away.
Kenzie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kenzie has had enough of the clinch but oliveira keeps him there for the moment.
Kenzie working hard to break the clinch.
Kenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but oliveira won't allow it.
Kenzie tries to break free but oliveira pushes him back against the cage.
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.
oliveira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kenzie pulls his leg out and moves away.
oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Kenzie shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Kenzie.
oliveira fails with the takedown.
Kenzie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but binho oliveira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenzie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kenzie swivels and escapes.
oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kenzie but Kenzie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kenzie sizes up oliveira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like binho oliveira has been cut.
Kenzie scores with a nice strike.
oliveira slips under a jab.
Kenzie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed oliveira momentarily.
Kenzie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Kenzie.
Kenzie loads up on a big right hand but oliveira slips the punch.
Kenzie's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kenzie duly obliges.
Kenzie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
oliveira tries for a takedown but Kenzie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of binho oliveira.
oliveira is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Kenzie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
oliveira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenzie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenzie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kenzie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kenzie misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenzie scores with a nice strike.
That has opened up binho oliveira's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie drops oliveira with a beautiful combination! oliveira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kenzie is looking for the KO!
oliveira drops his hands momentarily and Kenzie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
oliveira takes one to the side of the head.
The cut above binho oliveira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenzie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Kenzie. That snapped oliveira's head back.
Kenzie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenzie lands a left and a right that send oliveira crashing to the mat, dazed. Kenzie thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
oliveira is rocked!
Kenzie connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends oliveira to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Kenzie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Patrick Kenzie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wellen Dowd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Karzamoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karzamoff is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sweep The Leg. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
187 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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25
178 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wellen Dowd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Karzamoff!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karzamoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Dowd.
Karzamoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karzamoff dodges the punch combination from Dowd.
Dowd's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dowd duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dowd, right into the meat.
Karzamoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dowd counters with a series of strikes. Karzamoff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dowd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karzamoff.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dowd, right into the meat.
Dowd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karzamoff.
Dowd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dowd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dowd with good strikes from the mount here!
Karzamoff is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Dowd.
Dowd misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karzamoff wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dowd.
Karzamoff wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dowd 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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dowd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dowd throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dowd with shots to the head and body - Karzamoff looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dowd swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Karzamoff is now in Dowd's guard. A big mistake from Dowd there, giving up the dominant position!
Dowd is breathing heavily.
Karzamoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karzamoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzamoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karzamoff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dowd manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dowd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dowd landing shots from mount.
You get the feeling that Karzamoff really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dowd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Karzamoff blocking the ground and pound.
Dowd thowing shots but they're missing.
Dowd looking to ground and pound but Karzamoff is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karzamoff trying desperately to get to his feet.
Karzamoff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Karzamoff is trying to stand.
Dowd lands with some strikes.
Karzamoff is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dowd misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dowd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dowd lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dowd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Karzamoff looks a forlorn figure.
Karzamoff is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dowd lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Karzamoff that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dowd goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Karzamoff turns into him and now he's in Dowd's guard.
Karzamoff stopping the sweep attempt from Dowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wellen Dowd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dowd staying out of range there.
Karzamoff misses with a double jab
and Dowd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karzamoff's knee momentarily.
Karzamoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dowd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karzamoff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dowd checks it well.
Karzamoff misses with a two punch combination.
Dowd lands with an overhand left.
Karzamoff misses with a kick to the body.
Karzamoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karzamoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dowd.
Wellen Dowd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karzamoff misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Karzamoff backs up against the cage.
Karzamoff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dowd can pounce on him.
Karzamoff is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dowd!
Dowd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dowd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dowd working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowd works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dowd lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dowd raining down shots from the mount!
Dowd cracks Karzamoff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Karzamoff wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzamoff taking shots to the head.
Dowd punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dowd has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karzamoff's face.
Dowd working the ground and pound effectively.
Dowd lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Dowd there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dowd thowing shots but they're missing.
Wellen Dowd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karzamoff is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dowd is landing with some decent strikes but Karzamoff is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Karzamoff in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Karzamoff is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dowd throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karzamoff because Dowd loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dowd raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Karzamoff really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dowd fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Karzamoff tries to buck Dowd off but he can't manage it.
Dowd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dowd scoring with strikes but Karzamoff is staying in there.
Dowd misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dowd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karzamoff can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dowd landing punches.
Dowd goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Karzamoff turns into him and now he's in Dowd's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wellen Dowd dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dowd avoids the body shot from Karzamoff.
Dowd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Karzamoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karzamoff throws a series of punches but Dowd moves out of range.
Karzamoff throws a right hand that Dowd ducks under and follows up with a left that Dowd also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dowd.
Karzamoff throws a series of punches but Dowd moves out of range.
Dowd jabs at Karzamoff's body.
Good leg kick by Dowd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Dowd finds it's way through Karzamoff's defenses.
Dowd scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karzamoff is pushing Dowd's head away, looking to escape. Dowd manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karzamoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karzamoff is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Karzamoff on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dowd misses with the ground and pound.
Wellen Dowd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dowd tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dowd staying calm.
Karzamoff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dowd is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowd takes a little break here. Karzamoff wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Karzamoff is not content to let Dowd control the position.
Karzamoff is trying to escape the position but Dowd is controlling the position.
Sergei Karzamoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Karzamoff wants to get back to his feet.
Dowd trying to control the position but Karzamoff is working away.
Karzamoff tries to escape but Dowd is in control.
Dowd happy to just control the position for now.
Karzamoff takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wellen Dowd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dowd 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wellen Dowd!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Coutinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Fish has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish gets a clinch.
Fish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coutinho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fish walks away with a smile on his face. Coutinho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coutinho ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fish.
Fish blocks an elbow strike.
Coutinho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fish walks away with a smile on his face. Coutinho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fish has Coutinho up against the cage in a clinch.
Fish with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coutinho is trying to drag Fish to the mat but Fish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Coutinho.
Fish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coutinho jumps guard but Fish stands there with Coutinho around his waist. Coutinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fish is leaning against Coutinho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Fish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coutinho darts in trying to clinch
and Fish counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Fish.
Fish lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fish.
Fish gets through Coutinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Fish on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Fish.
Fish lands with a light punch inside.
Coutinho is rocked!
Coutinho successfully pulls guard.
Coutinho being controlled here, momentarily.
Fish gets to his feet - Coutinho follows without any prompting.
Coutinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fish is fending him off so far but Coutinho persists. Nope, Fish circles away and we're back to standing.
Fish gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coutinho looks gassed!
Fish seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho won't allow Fish to sweep him here.
Coutinho trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
Coutinho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fish manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coutinho has Fish in his guard.
Fish stands up from Coutinho's guard - Fish perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish connects with a crisp jab.
Fish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coutinho, pushing him back against the cage.
Coutinho takes an elbow to the temple.
Fish lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fish stops a takedown attempt from Coutinho.
Fish lands a shoulder strike.
Fish crunches a lovely knee into Coutinho's ribcage.
Fish presses Coutinho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fish with a hook.
Fish throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Coutinho stumbling backwards into the cage! Coutinho bounces back off the cage towards Fish, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Fish lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Fish celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Albert Fish!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Dale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philip Dale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dale moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith throws a series of punches but Dale avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dale.
Dale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Dale misses with a body shot.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith looks gassed!
Dale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dale.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dale ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Dale counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to circle away but Dale has him pinned against the cage.
Dale lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dale.
It looks like Jamal Smith has been cut.
A short left from Dale.
A short uppercut from Dale.
Dale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Dale has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Dale - that landed with a thud.
Dale lands with a left to the head.
Dale holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Dale won't allow it.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Dale has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dale.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Dale won't allow it.
A short right from Dale.
Dale is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short body shot lands from Dale as the two fighters clinch.
Dale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dale lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Dale.
Smith is rocked!
Smith wants to break free but Dale has control.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dale lands a shoulder strike.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Dale won't allow it.
Dale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Dale - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dale lands with a light punch inside.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dale lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dale.
Dale lands with a right to the head.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Dale finish him?
Dale drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dale lands a big right hand that drops Smith! The killer instinct kicks in and Dale finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Dale!
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