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UVT Fight Night 6/9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Diehard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baek Do San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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198 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Decent knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Diehard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baek Do San!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diehard keeps the fight on the outside.
Do San tries to close the distance and clinch but Diehard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diehard misses with a head kick.
Diehard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Do San dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Do San is looking to clinch but Diehard is avoiding it.
Do San uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Diehard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diehard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Do San is out of range.
Do San shoots in for a takedown but Diehard shows good takedown defense.
Do San throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diehard is breathing heavily.
Do San bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Do San trying to control the position but Diehard is working away.
Diehard wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do San has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Steve Diehard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do San tries to clinch up but Diehard circles away and keeps his distance.
Do San tries to close the distance and clinch but Diehard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Do San darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Do San connects with a nice short shot to Diehard's temple.
Diehard is not content to let Do San control the position.
Diehard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Do San.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do San looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diehard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Do San sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diehard defending well though.
Do San wants to pass to mount but Diehard is defending the position.
Do San thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Do San wants to clinch up but Diehard keeps it at a distance.
Do San tries to clinch up but Diehard circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diehard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Do San tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Diehard is predictable there
and Do San counters with an outside leg kick.
Do San closes the distance and clinches.
Do San escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Do San throws a leg kick which misses Diehard's front leg but catches the back leg as Diehard tries to avoid it.
Diehard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Do San fails with an attempt to clinch.
Do San gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Do San utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Do San pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Do San drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Do San trying to control the position from guard on top but Diehard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do San passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do San tries to stand and escape but Diehard is controlling the position.
Diehard kicks off Do San and gets to his feet.
Do San doesn't manage to clinch there - Diehard circles away.
Do San checks a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do San manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Do San gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Do San is trying to stall.
Do San using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Do San using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Do San wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baek Do San dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Do San closes the distance and clinches.
Do San is leaning against Diehard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Do San keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diehard's efforts to push away.
Diehard is looking to break free of the clinch but Do San has double underhooks.
Do San keeps control of Diehard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diehard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Do San has him pressed against the cage.
Diehard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Do San landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Do San is looking to control Diehard's arms but Diehard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Do San has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Do San scores with a nice short uppercut.
Do San breaks the clinch.
Do San moves into range and clinches up with Diehard.
Do San gets control of Diehard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Do San will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Do San 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.
Do San throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diehard preventing the sweep.
Do San working a defensive guard here.
Do San will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Do San has his foot on Diehard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diehard works his way back into a safe position though.
Do San looking for a sweep. Not yet Do San, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diehard throws a front kick aimed at Do San's knee but Do San avoids it well.
Do San is looking to clinch.
Diehard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Diehard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Do San to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diehard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Do San off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do San misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diehard thows a leg kick but Do San checks it
and Do San counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diehard's knee momentarily.
Do San lands a head kick!
Do San moves into the clinch successfully.
Diehard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Do San has him pressed against the cage.
Diehard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Do San scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diehard wants to break free but Do San has control.
Do San gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Do San trying to control the position from guard on top but Diehard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do San stands up over Diehard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Do San trying to control the position from guard on top but Diehard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Do San postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Do San postures up in Diehard's guard and throws a big left but Diehard blocks it.
Diehard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do San.
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.
Diehard wants to stand up but Do San is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Do San fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diehard, pushing him back against the cage.
Do San keeps control of Diehard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Do San holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Do San receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Do San continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Diehard tries to break the clinch but Do San is controlling the position.
Diehard is looking to break free of the clinch but Do San has double underhooks.
Do San lands a good knee to the midsection. Diehard won't want to take too many of those.
Do San lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diehard wants to get back to striking at distance but Do San won't allow it.
Do San is leaning against Diehard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Do San keeps control of Diehard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Do San keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diehard's efforts to push away.
Do San's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Do San closes the distance and pushes Diehard back into the cage.
Diehard tries to break free but Do San pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baek Do San 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! This is the final round!
Do San tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Do San darts in and clinches Diehard up against the cage.
Do San wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Diehard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Do San misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diehard.
Diehard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diehard throws a leg kick
and Do San counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diehard's knee momentarily.
Diehard throws a sloppy head kick
and Do San makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Do San forces Diehard back against the cage and clinches.
Do San manages to break the clinch.
Do San wants to clinch.
Do San tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diehard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diehard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Do San darts in and clinches Diehard up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Do San prevents Diehard from breaking the clinch.
Do San lands an elbow that stopped Diehard in his tracks for a moment.
Diehard is trying to break free.
Do San taking a breather.
Do San lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do San has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diehard is trying to keep an underhook but Do San manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Do San decides to stand and escape the position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diehard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Do San has him pressed against the cage.
Do San pulls guard successfully.
Do San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diehard is looking to stand up but Do San won't let him.
Do San has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Diehard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Do San misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diehard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Do San will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steve Diehard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baek Do San.
Do San moves in looking to clinch but Diehard pushes him off.
Diehard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Do San checks a leg kick.
Diehard swats away the attempt to clinch by Do San.
Baek Do San is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Do San misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diehard thows a leg kick but Do San checks it
and Do San counters with an inside leg kick.
Diehard is looking to chop away at Do San's legs.
Do San is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diehard misses with a straight left.
Do San shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diehard sprawls well. Diehard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Do San gets slowly back to his feet.
Do San tries to clinch there but Diehard circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do San wants to clinch.
Do San takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Do San as he checks the leg kick.
Diehard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Do San is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diehard throws a leg kick but Do San moved away.
Do San closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Do San has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diehard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Do San lands with a light punch inside.
Do San manages to pull guard.
Do San has a closed guard, preventing Diehard from standing up.
Do San had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diehard defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Do San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steve Diehard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Do San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baek Do San is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diehard thows a big elbow that misses.
Do San controls Diehard momentarily but Diehard frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baek Do San comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Do San has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baek Do San!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Blanchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls on Parade. The crowd seem to be enjoying Blanchard's choice of entrance music: "Bull's on Parade" by Rage Against the Machine. Adrian Blanchard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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23
275 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian Blanchard!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Blanchard.
Blanchard tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Blanchard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blanchard doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blanchard has time to react.
Hughes misses with the combination.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blanchard clinches with his opponent.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blanchard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Nathan Hughes has been cut.
Hughes blocks an elbow strike.
Blanchard pushes off an throws an elbow but Hughes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blanchard throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Blanchard lands a nice elbow.
Blanchard throws an elbow that misses.
Blanchard blocks a body shot from Hughes.
Blanchard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Blanchard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blanchard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Blanchard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Blanchard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blanchard throws an elbow but it misses.
Blanchard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blanchard lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Hughes is rocked!
Blanchard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughes is pressed against the cage. Blanchard pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Hughes! Two more big strikes from Blanchard and Hughes crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adrian Blanchard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musky Chunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Napao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chunder kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slam. Gabriel Napao will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Musky Chunder!
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, Gabriel Napao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chunder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Napao is trying to defend but Chunder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chunder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chunder stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Napao to get to his feet.
Chunder tries to clinch but Napao is having none of it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chunder.
Chunder decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chunder tries to clinch but Napao moves out of range.
Chunder tries to clinch but Napao moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chunder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chunder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Napao sprawls well initially but Chunder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chunder is thwarting Napao's attempts to control the position.
Napao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chunder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chunder's back!
Chunder manages to reverse the position and now he's in Napao's guard. Nice work there by Chunder.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Napao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chunder wants to control from the top but Napao keeps moving.
Chunder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Napao is keeping the position for now.
Chunder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Napao is looking for a triangle but Chunder pushes his legs off easily.
Napao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chunder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chunder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chunder wants to pass the guard but Napao is keeping the position.
Chunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Napao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Napao keeping full guard, as Chunder tries to pass.
Napao looking for a guillotine here but Chunder defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Napao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chunder is stalling in the full guard.
Chunder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Napao keeping full guard, as Chunder tries to pass.
Chunder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Napao is retaining full guard.
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.
Chunder wants to control from the top but Napao keeps moving.
Chunder advances position into side control!
Chunder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Napao to see if he's OK.
Napao is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chunder cracks Napao with a big right hand but Napao just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chunder is putting a hurting on Napao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chunder connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Napao some visible discomfort.
Napao is trying to control Chunder's posture but Chunder avoids it.
Chunder controls the position.
Chunder scores with punches from side control.
Napao is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musky Chunder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chunder moves in looking to clinch but Napao pushes him off.
Chunder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chunder tries to close the distance and clinch but Napao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Napao shoots in but no luck this time.
Chunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Napao shoots in and drives through. Chunder sprawls well.
Napao tries for a takedown but Chunder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Musky Chunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Napao.
Chunder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Napao's half guard.
Napao is staying active underneath Chunder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chunder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chunder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chunder lands with a punch from half guard.
Chunder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chunder trying to control from half guard but Napao is working away.
Napao is in trouble now - Chunder has advanced to mount!
Chunder lands a heavy elbow.
Napao wants to control but Chunder is having none of it.
The referee warns Napao that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chunder controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chunder pulls Napao in close to prevent any damage.
Napao looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunder is controlling Napao's posture.
Chunder looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Napao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chunder is looking to control Napao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chunder avoid being mounted?
Napao trying to control the action but Chunder is working from the bottom.
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.
Chunder tries to get to full guard but Napao has control of the leg.
Chunder is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musky Chunder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chunder wants to clinch.
Chunder wants to clinch up but Napao keeps it at a distance.
Chunder tries to clinch but Napao is having none of it.
Chunder is looking to clinch.
Napao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chunder tries to clinch but Napao is having none of it.
Chunder fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Napao circles away.
Chunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chunder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chunder fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Napao's guard.
Napao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Napao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Musky Chunder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Napao keeping moving, preventing Chunder from controlling successfully.
Chunder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Napao isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chunder stacks Napao on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chunder!
Chunder controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chunder is trying to get an arm triangle but Napao is defending well.
Chunder grinds an elbow into Napao's temple.
Chunder scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Chunder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Napao is trying to control Chunder's posture but Chunder avoids it.
Chunder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Napao keeps working.
Chunder working away.
Napao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Chunder politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chunder prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Napao struggling a bit here.
Napao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Napao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chunder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chunder working away.
Chunder moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Check out the look on Chunder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chunder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gabriel Napao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunder wants to clinch up but Napao keeps it at a distance.
Chunder moves in looking to clinch but Napao pushes him off.
Chunder is looking to clinch but Napao is avoiding it.
Chunder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Napao actively working from the bottom here.
Chunder working the head and body with strikes.
Musky Chunder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chunder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musky Chunder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chunder 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musky Chunder!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuya Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lae Praye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Praye has chosen Carry That Weight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tetsuya Takimoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tetsuya Takimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lae Praye!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Praye closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takimoto circles away.
Praye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takimoto connects with a body shot.
Praye shoots for a takedown but Takimoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lae Praye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takimoto rushes Praye and presses him up against the cage.
Takimoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takimoto pulls Praye into guard.
Takimoto thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Takimoto wants to sweep here but Praye controlling him for the moment.
Takimoto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Praye 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 Takimoto.
Praye fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Praye working the head with strikes.
Takimoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Praye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto is working hard here to advance position.
Praye landing a few strikes.
Praye lands a few punches from side control.
Praye throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Praye stands up.
Takimoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Praye. Praye gets slowly back to his feet.
Tetsuya Takimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lae Praye.
Praye shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Praye won't allow Takimoto to sweep him here.
Takimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Praye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Praye postures up in Takimoto's guard and throws a big left but Takimoto blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praye wants to stand but Takimoto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takimoto looking for a guillotine here but Praye defends easily.
Takimoto is working an open guard so Praye takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Praye shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takimoto defends it nicely.
Takimoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takimoto works Praye's body with a nice hook.
Praye has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takimoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Praye's head.
Praye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takimoto swivels and escapes.
Tetsuya Takimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takimoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Praye to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Praye looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praye trying to control the position from guard on top but Takimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takimoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Praye's guard.
Takimoto advances to half guard.
Praye wants to get back to his feet.
Praye wants to get back to full guard.
Takimoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Praye kicks off Takimoto and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Takimoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Praye doesn't seem phased though.
Takimoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Praye's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto digs a good body shot into Praye's ribs.
Praye shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takimoto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Takimoto manages to get back to half guard.
Praye escapes and gets back to his feet.
Takimoto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takimoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Takimoto.
Takimoto manages to pull guard.
Praye wants to control from the top but Takimoto keeps moving.
Takimoto working a defensive guard here.
Praye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takimoto controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takimoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Praye defends well.
Praye passes Takimoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Takimoto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Praye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takimoto swivels and escapes.
Takimoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Praye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takimoto as he jumps to the side.
Takimoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Praye.
Tetsuya Takimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lae Praye.
Praye shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Praye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takimoto instigates a clinch.
Takimoto prevents the takedown attempt.
Takimoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good body shot from Takimoto.
Takimoto jumps guard but Praye stands there with Takimoto around his waist. Takimoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takimoto jumps guard and drags Praye to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Takimoto is trying to keep Praye in close.
Praye is breathing heavily.
Takimoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Praye is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto controls Praye momentarily but Praye frees himself.
Takimoto throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Takimoto keeping moving, preventing Praye from controlling successfully.
Praye scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Praye throws a big right hand that misses.
Takimoto working for submissions but it's allowed Praye to get to half guard.
Praye tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Takimoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takimoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takimoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Praye defends well.
Praye lands a couple of digs.
Takimoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Takimoto, not yet.
Praye postures up in Takimoto's guard and throws a big left but Takimoto blocks it.
Takimoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Praye is aware though and is defending well.
Praye working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takimoto's head.
Lae Praye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Praye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Praye stands up from Takimoto's guard - Praye perhaps looking for a knockout.
Takimoto stuns Praye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lae Praye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praye tries to clinch up
and Takimoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takimoto misses with a straight left.
Praye on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Praye misses with a looping right.
Takimoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takimoto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takimoto stuffs the takedown.
Praye closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Praye decides to stand back up.
Praye throws a series of punches but Takimoto moves out of range.
Takimoto cracks Praye with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Praye looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Takimoto.
Praye looking for a takedown.
Praye wants a takedown but no success here.
Takimoto lands with a right to the head.
Praye wants to get back to striking at distance but Takimoto won't allow it.
Takimoto jumps guard and drags Praye to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Takimoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Praye tries to stand but Takimoto is controlling from the bottom.
Takimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Praye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takimoto looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Takimoto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Praye shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Praye showed some decent athleticism there.
Praye prevents Takimoto from improving his position.
Praye wants to get back to his feet.
Takimoto is looking to improve his position.
Praye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto moves into full guard.
Takimoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Praye misses with a takedown attempt
and Takimoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Praye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takimoto is fending him off so far but Praye persists. Nope, Takimoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Praye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Praye closes the distance and clinches up with Takimoto, looking for a takedown. Praye pushes Takimoto against the cage but Takimoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tetsuya Takimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lae Praye.
Takimoto leaves Praye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takimoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takimoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Praye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takimoto clinches up against the cage.
Takimoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Praye or not.
Praye can't break the clinch.
Takimoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takimoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Praye just stands there and leans against the cage.
Praye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takimoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Praye momentarily.
Praye fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takimoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Praye closes the distance and clinches up with Takimoto, looking for a takedown. Praye pushes Takimoto against the cage but Takimoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takimoto scores with a one two! Praye had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Takimoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Praye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takimoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Praye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takimoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Praye has time to react.
Praye takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Praye misses with a takedown attempt - Takimoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takimoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto leaves Praye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takimoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takimoto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takimoto.
Takimoto moves into the clinch.
Takimoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takimoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Praye's efforts to push away.
Takimoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takimoto cracks Praye with a nice body shot.
Takimoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Praye tries for a takedown but Takimoto manages to get underhooks.
Takimoto is working Praye over against the cage.
Takimoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takimoto successfully pulls guard.
Praye wants to get up but he can't break Takimoto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Takimoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto is trying to keep Praye in close.
Takimoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Takimoto, not yet.
Praye would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lae Praye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takimoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Praye scores with a takedown into Takimoto's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takimoto trying to control the position.
Tetsuya Takimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Praye cracks Takimoto with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Takimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takimoto, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Takimoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Fagundes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nat Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nat Turner acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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166 lbs
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20
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Fagundes!
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, Nat Turner!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagundes avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner swings for the body but Fagundes moves out of range.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fagundes rather than just go for the knockout.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Diego Fagundes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fagundes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner throws a body punch but Fagundes moves out of range.
Nat Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Fagundes saw that one coming.
Fagundes avoids the body shot from Turner.
Fagundes blocks a jab.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner throws the left hand but Fagundes avoids the punch easily.
Fagundes dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fagundes.
Turner misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagundes dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Fagundes's head and hops out.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fagundes manages to avoid it.
Nat Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner looks to land a combination but Fagundes avoids it well.
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Fagundes. Fagundes gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Fagundes moves away and avoids it.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fagundes moves away.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner looks gassed!
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Fagundes moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Fagundes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fagundes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fagundes wants to take a breather but Turner is having none of it.
Fagundes wants to pass the guard but Turner is defending well.
Fagundes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fagundes wants to pass to mount but Turner is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turner looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Fagundes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fagundes is trying to control. Turner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nat Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Fagundes'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.
Fagundes avoids the body shot from Turner.
Fagundes fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Turner as Fagundes shoots in.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner throws a body punch but Fagundes moves out of range.
Nat Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fagundes 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.
Fagundes trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fagundes looking to pass the guard.
Fagundes is pushing down on Turner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turner is fighting to maintain full guard but Fagundes has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagundes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turner!
Turner is breathing heavily.
Fagundes wants to control the pace but Turner is squirming around nicely.
Turner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fagundes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Turner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Turner and Fagundes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fagundes trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fagundes tries for a kimura but Turner is defending well.
Fagundes trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Fagundes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fagundes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fagundes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fagundes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turner has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner wants to control but Fagundes postures up.
Fagundes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fagundes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Fagundes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Fagundes's cut.
That's time! Fagundes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Fagundes avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner swinging wilding here.
Fagundes avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Fagundes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fagundes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fagundes fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fagundes manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a body punch but Fagundes moves out of range.
Diego Fagundes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws the left hand but Fagundes avoids the punch easily.
Fagundes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Turner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fagundes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fagundes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fagundes trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turner, who protects the arm well.
Fagundes swings around for an armbar but Turner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fagundes's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes wants to sweep but no luck.
Fagundes has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Fagundes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fagundes is on top in guard.
Fagundes advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fagundes.
Turner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fagundes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fagundes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Fagundes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fagundes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Fagundes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fagundes 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Fagundes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renata Sobrawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Houdini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renata Sobrawl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Houdini!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobrawl feints and as Houdini raises his hands in defense, Sobrawl changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobrawl stopping the sweep attempt from Houdini.
Houdini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sobrawl trying to control but Houdini is working from the bottom.
Houdini wants to sweep but no luck.
Houdini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobrawl is aware though and is defending well.
Sobrawl drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sobrawl seems to have locked his on tight now - Houdini screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sobrawl, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Renata Sobrawl!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoruba Ahimbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahimbe comes to the cage accompanied by "Hit em Up" Tupac. Gracie has chosen Bate pesadăo as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoruba Ahimbe!
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, Kevin Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie blocks a head kick by Ahimbe.
Ahimbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahimbe.
Ahimbe stuffs the takedown.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahimbe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Ahimbe, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Ahimbe against the cage but Ahimbe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Ahimbe.
Ahimbe keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Ahimbe.
Ahimbe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahimbe throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yoruba Ahimbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahimbe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Yoruba Ahimbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahimbe throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahimbe circles away.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahimbe throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Ahimbe is avoiding it.
Ahimbe fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Ahimbe misses its intended target.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahimbe circles away.
Ahimbe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahimbe misses the shot to the body.
Ahimbe jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Ahimbe throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahimbe clinches.
Ahimbe manages to pull guard.
Ahimbe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahimbe, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahimbe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahimbe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ahimbe is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ahimbe has worked his arm free - good work by Ahimbe!
Gracie looks gassed!
Ahimbe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahimbe gets back to full guard.
Ahimbe keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Ahimbe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie is in trouble now - Ahimbe has advanced to mount!
Ahimbe prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ahimbe landing strikes from the mount and Gracie is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to hold on but Ahimbe pushes him away.
Ahimbe landing shots from mount.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahimbe has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie wants to hold on but Ahimbe pushes him away.
Ahimbe lands a heavy elbow.
Ahimbe lands with some strikes.
Ahimbe landing shots from mount.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ahimbe looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
Ahimbe wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ahimbe.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoruba Ahimbe dominated that round.
That's time! Ahimbe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Ahimbe counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahimbe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahimbe connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Gracie jabs at Ahimbe's body.
Ahimbe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An inside leg kick lands from Ahimbe.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Ahimbe pushes him off.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie closes the distance but Ahimbe moves to the side
and Ahimbe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Ahimbe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahimbe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Ahimbe circles away.
A slow jab from Ahimbe misses its intended target.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Ahimbe against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahimbe.
Ahimbe digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Ahimbe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ahimbe with a nice head shot there.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ahimbe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ahimbe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ahimbe has escaped and now he's on top!
Ahimbe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to buck Ahimbe off but Ahimbe is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ahimbe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ahimbe landing strikes.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Ahimbe works his way into side control.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahimbe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie is trying to control Ahimbe's posture but Ahimbe avoids it.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Ahimbe keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahimbe lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahimbe wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahimbe throws a big shot that misses.
Ahimbe throws a big shot that misses.
Ahimbe misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Ahimbe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie closes the distance but Ahimbe moves to the side
and Ahimbe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahimbe defends it easily.
Ahimbe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ahimbe advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Ahimbe wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Ahimbe stops Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Ahimbe 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.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Ahimbe sits in half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Ahimbe is controlling well.
Ahimbe works his way into side control.
Gracie looks to move to half guard but instead Ahimbe has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ahimbe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ahimbe dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoruba Ahimbe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahimbe.
Ahimbe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Ahimbe throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Ahimbe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ahimbe.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahimbe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahimbe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahimbe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Ahimbe dodges it nicely.
Gracie is looking to pass Ahimbe's guard but actually Ahimbe recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahimbe is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahimbe controlling from the top position.
Ahimbe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahimbe is aware though and is defending well.
Ahimbe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Ahimbe preventing the sweep.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ahimbe from controlling successfully.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ahimbe trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahimbe defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahimbe is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie won't allow Ahimbe to sweep him here.
Ahimbe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahimbe is controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie wants to stand but Ahimbe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ahimbe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahimbe is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Yoruba Ahimbe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahimbe wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahimbe has wrist control.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ahimbe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ahimbe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ahimbe!
Ahimbe cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
Gracie tries to bench press Ahimbe off him but Ahimbe keeps the position.
Ahimbe scoring with punches from side control.
Ahimbe lands an elbow.
Gracie tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Ahimbe in side control lands a decent elbow.
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.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ahimbe.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahimbe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kevin Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoruba Ahimbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahimbe's guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahimbe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahimbe is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoruba Ahimbe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahimbe 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoruba Ahimbe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Smith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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23
230 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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224 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksander Putin!
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, Jamal Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Putin fails to land with a series of punches.
Putin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Putin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
Putin has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin lands a hook that stumbles Smith back into the cage. Putin follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Smith to the canvas! Putin pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Smith has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aleksander Putin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Dale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Oberream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alistar Oberream was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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287 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
11 - 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alistar Oberream!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dale stuffs the takedown attempt from Oberream. Oberream gets slowly back to his feet.
Oberream connects with the punch.
It looks like Philip Dale has been cut.
Dale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oberream misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oberream thinking.
Oberream avoids the body shot from Dale.
Oberream misses with a body shot
letting Dale counter with a right hand.
Oberream misses the jab.
A jab from Oberream misses.
Oberream uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dale.
Dale works Oberream's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oberream misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dale counters with a straight right hand.
Oberream misses with a takedown attempt
and Dale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oberream fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dale manages to avoid it.
Dale tests Oberream's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dale has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberream drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Philip Dale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Oberream.
Oberream wants to break free but Dale has control.
Oberream wants to get back to striking at distance but Dale won't allow it.
A short right from Dale on the inside.
Oberream is looking to break free of the clinch but Dale has double underhooks.
Dale lands a left hand.
Oberream looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dale.
Dale scores with a shot to the side of Oberream's head.
Oberream has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dale clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oberream looks gassed!
Dale tries to escape but Oberream has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Oberream is throwing strikes by Dale counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Dale regains half guard.
Oberream throwing shots but Dale is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oberream is looking to take a break and control but Dale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oberream might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dale kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dale is trying is best to control the position here.
Oberream looks to land a strike but Dale avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oberream in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Oberream misses with a body shot
and Dale moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dale prevents a body shot from Oberream.
Dale prevents Oberream from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Dale.
Oberream blocking some punches.
Oberream is trying to break free.
Oberream tries to score a body lock takedown but Dale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dale is pressed up against the cage. Oberream has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dale down to the mat. Dale avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dale smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oberream misses with a double jab
and Dale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Dale.
Dale defending well as Oberream loads up on a big left hand.
Dale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dale lands a body shot.
Dale lands a body shot.
Philip Dale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Dale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oberream momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oberream's head backwards.
Dale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dale lands a body shot.
Dale throws a shot to the body.
Dale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oberream at a distance.
Dale's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dale duly obliges.
Dale lands a nice looking body shot.
Dale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oberream.
Oberream takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alistar Oberream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oberream walks into a stiff left hand from Dale.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Oberream throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dale cracks a nice hook into Oberream's ribs.
A lazy left from Dale finds it's target.
Dale has Oberream up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Dale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Dale'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.
Dale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oberream has his takedown stuffed
and Dale moves into the clinch.
Oberream wants a takedown.
Dale keeps control of Oberream as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dale lands a nice uppercut.
Dale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oberream's efforts to push away.
Dale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dale scores with a shot to the side of Oberream's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dale.
Dale lands a left hand.
Dale scores with a hook to the body.
Dale lands a shoulder strike.
Oberream is breathing heavily.
Oberream's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dale.
Dale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dale digs a right hand underneath Oberream's ribcage. Oberream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Dale.
Dale lands a right hand.
Dale lands a body punch.
Dale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oberream can do to turn this around?
Dale scores with a shot to the side of Oberream's head.
Dale scores with a hook to the body.
Dale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dale pushes Oberream back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dale obliges.
Dale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dale.
Dale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oberream's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dale lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Dale - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dale lands a hook that snaps the head of Oberream backwards.
Dale lands a body shot.
A short right from Dale.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dale.
Dale lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Dale.
Dale scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Dale.
Dale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Dale.
A short left from Dale.
Dale scores with a shoulder strike.
Dale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oberream backwards.
A short left from Dale.
Dale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oberream backwards.
Oberream is rocked!
Dale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oberream wants to break free but Dale has control.
Dale lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oberream's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dale is working Oberream over against the cage.
Dale lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Dale.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oberream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dale lands a nice shot to the body.
Dale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dale.
A short right from Dale.
Dale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oberream or not.
Dale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oberream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dale lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dale lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dale lands a right hand.
Dale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oberream backwards.
A hook to the body from Dale.
A nice left hand lands by Dale.
A right hand to the body from Dale.
Dale lands with a left to the head.
Dale lands with a right to the head.
Dale is working Oberream over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dale.
A short uppercut from Dale.
A short right from Dale.
Dale lands with a left to the head.
Dale gets through Oberream's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dale lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Dale.
Dale lands a hook that snaps the head of Oberream backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dale.
Dale lands with a short shot to the head.
Oberream is still on wobbly legs! Can Dale finish him?
Dale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oberream backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Dale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philip Dale's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dale lands a nice hook to Oberream's body. Oberream takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oberream seems to have recovered his senses.
Oberream connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dale. Dale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Dale.
A big right from Oberream misses.
The fighters circling - Oberream throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oberream.
Dale digs a good hook to Oberream's body.
Dale rushes Oberream and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dale.
Philip Dale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dale has Oberream pressed against the cage, preventing Oberream from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oberream wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dale has him pressed against the cage.
Dale digs a right hand into Oberream's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oberream's gas tank.
Dale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oberream backwards.
Oberream takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dale lands a nice uppercut.
Dale lands a hook that snaps the head of Oberream backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Dale.
Dale lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dale.
Dale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dale is working Oberream over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dale.
A short right from Dale.
Dale drops Oberream onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Oberream is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Dale.
Dale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dale lands a left hand.
Dale digs a right hand into Oberream's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oberream's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Dale on the inside.
Dale pushes Oberream back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dale lands a body punch.
Dale lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dale is leaning against Oberream and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dale.
Dale lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dale stops a takedown attempt from Oberream.
Dale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dale lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dale.
A nice left hand lands by Dale.
Dale digs a right hand into Oberream's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oberream's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Dale.
Dale lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dale.
Dale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oberream backwards.
A short right from Dale.
Still in the clinch, Dale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oberream backwards.
Dale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dale lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dale lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Dale.
Dale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberream takes a shot to the head.
Dale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oberreams head.
Dale scores with a shot to the side of Oberream's head.
Dale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dale has Oberream pressed against the cage, preventing Oberream from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dale gets through Oberream's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dale lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Oberream to his knees! Dale keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Dale!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sub Zero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Fish!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fish sprawls well. Fish wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zero gets slowly back to his feet.
Zero avoids the body shot from Fish.
Zero fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
Fish scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fish slaps away a takedown attempt from Zero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zero ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Zero shoots in and drives through. Fish sprawls well.
Zero tries for a takedown but Fish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fish tries to avoid it but Zero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fish to the ground. Fish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zero throws a looping overhand right but Fish ducks down to avoid it.
Zero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fish circles away.
Zero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fish. Fish obviously looking to wear him down.
Zero is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fish lands a big right hand that sends Zero crashing to the mat! Fish stays standing though and waves Zero back to his feet!
Zero is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish scores with a leg kick.
Fish lands with a big right hook that stumbles Zero - he's out on his feet here! Fish follows up with another monster hook that separates Zero from consciousness! Zero falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Fish stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Fish!
Albert Fish is the new middleweight champion!
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