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SUPERFIGHTS LIGHTS ed. III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sergio liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). liddell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX - Intro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, sergio liddell!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne takes the fight into the clinch.
liddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payne is looking to control liddell's arms but liddell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payne has his back to the cage.
Payne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
liddell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payne tries to clinch but liddell is having none of it.
Payne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
liddell works over Payne's head and body with a nice combination.
Payne walks into a straight right hand from liddell.
liddell moves out of range of the body kick.
Payne misses with a low kick as liddell jumps back.
Payne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
liddell moves out of range of the body kick from Payne.
liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
liddell avoids a kick to the body.
Payne tries to clinch but liddell is having none of it.
Cain Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
liddell scores with a one two! Payne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Payne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
liddell blocks a head kick by Payne.
liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Payne throws a body kick that misses.
Payne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like sergio liddell has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
liddell scores with a one two! Payne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Payne lands but liddell takes it in his stride.
Payne tries to clinch there but liddell circles away.
Payne is looking to clinch but liddell is avoiding it.
No joy there for liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
liddell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Payne tries to clinch there but liddell circles away.
liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payne has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Payne.
liddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
liddell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, liddell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payne's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Payne throws an elbow but misses.
liddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Payne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite liddell's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payne just misses with a elbow thrown towards liddell's brow.
liddell has had enough of the clinch but Payne keeps him there for the moment.
Payne pushes off an throws an elbow but liddell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Payne fails to pull guard.
liddell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Payne pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne working for a triangle but liddell defends it easily.
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. liddell is aware though and is defending well.
liddell works over Payne with some ground and pound from guard.
Payne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. liddell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. liddell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
liddell stands up and waves to Payne to follow him.
Nice cross by liddell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne is looking to clinch.
liddell lands a two punch combo.
liddell blocks the body kick.
Payne throws a head kick but liddell moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
liddell misses with a double jab.
Payne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting liddell counter with a right hand.
No joy there for liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payne tries to clinch but liddell moves out of range.
Payne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Payne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and liddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
liddell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payne counters with a head kick.
That has opened up sergio liddell's cut even more.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Payne wants to slow liddell down by chopping away at his legs.
liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by Payne.
Payne is looking to clinch but liddell is avoiding it.
liddell looks to land a combination but Payne avoids it well.
Payne throws and low kick but liddell moves out of range easily.
Payne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Payne looks to throw a body kick
letting liddell counter with a right hand.
Payne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
liddell lands a really nice looking cross but Payne seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to clinch.
liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payne.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Payne throws a head kick that misses
and liddell counters with a nice uppercut.
liddell is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from liddell does no damage.
Payne misses with a kick to the body
and liddell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
liddell tries to bum rush Payne with a series of wild strikes but Payne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
liddell throws a series of punches but Payne avoids them all with ease.
liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
liddell throws a series of punches but Payne moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
liddell misses with a two punch combination.
liddell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
liddell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Payne. Payne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
liddell throws a nice looking combination but Payne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Payne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on sergio liddell's cut.
That's time! Payne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
liddell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by liddell.
liddell throws a series of strikes that have Payne backpedaling.
Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from liddell.
Cain Payne is winning the standup battle so far.
Payne looks to clinch
letting liddell counter with a right hand.
Cain Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payne.
liddell works over Payne's head and body with a nice combination.
liddell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Payne throws a head kick but liddell moves out of range.
Payne scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne closes the distance and clinches.
Payne ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Payne no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
liddell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Payne is looking for a triangle but liddell pushes his legs off easily.
Payne looking for a guillotine here but liddell defends easily.
Payne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. liddell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. liddell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
liddell wanted to stand there but Payne had control of the position.
Payne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. liddell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Payne is tightening it up a little... liddell has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! liddell reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! liddell taps out! nice BJJ there by Payne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cain Payne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrade has chosen Cowboys From Hell as his entrance music. Michael Davidson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade moves into the clinch.
Andrade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davidson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrade gets control of Davidson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Andrade will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Davidson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Davidson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andrade has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davidson has managed to get both his arms back between Andrade's legs - danger averted.
Andrade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davidson manages to get himself to full guard.
Andrade connects with a couple of short punches.
Davidson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andrade is controlling him.
Andrade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
Andrade passes Davidson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andrade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Davidson tries to kick Andrade off but Andrade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Andrade is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andrade seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davidson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davidson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andrade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andrade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davidson defends it well.
Andrade passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade cracks Davidson with a big elbow.
Andrade trying to control the action but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Andrade is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Andrade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davidson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Davidson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Andrade's guard! Nice work there by Davidson!
Davidson wanted to stand there but Andrade had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andrade on the ground.
Andrade working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davidson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davidson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Andrade dominated that round.
That's time! Davidson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andrade shoots in and drives through. Davidson sprawls well.
Andrade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Davidson. No joy for Andrade on that attempt.
Michael Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Andrade.
Davidson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andrade will feel that in the morning.
Andrade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davidson as he jumps to the side.
Davidson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davidson swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice shot lands for Davidson.
No luck for Andrade with that takedown attempt.
Andrade is breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Andrade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Horrible takedown by Andrade or perhaps it was just good defense by Davidson which made him look bad.
Andrade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davidson avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrade tries to clinch but Davidson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade shoots in and drives through. Davidson sprawls well.
Davidson stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrade. Andrade gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Davidson.
Andrade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade tries to clinch but Davidson is having none of it.
Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fabio Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davidson as he avoids it easily.
Davidson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andrade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrade should have avoided that one.
Fabio Andrade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davidson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andrade checks it well.
Davidson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andrade.
Andrade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davidson as he jumps to the side.
Davidson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrade tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Davidson tried to score with a low kick but Andrade checks it.
Michael Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrade tries for a takedown but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davidson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Davidson.
Davidson scores with a leg kick.
Davidson cracks the inside of Andrade's front leg.
Davidson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrade. That did some damage!
Davidson thumps Andrade with a low kick.
Davidson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson wants to slow Andrade down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrade. That did some damage!
Good standup being displayed there by Davidson as he connects with a hook.
Davidson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Davidson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Andrade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davidson as he avoids it easily.
Andrade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Davidson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davidson.
Davidson tries a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Andrade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davidson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davidson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davidson, right into the meat.
Davidson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andrade tries for a takedown but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michael Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Andrade.
Andrade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrade's hands.
Andrade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davidson tries to avoid it but Andrade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davidson to the ground. Davidson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Andrade tries to move into range but Davidson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Davidson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade shoots in for a takedown but Davidson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Davidson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andrade checks it well.
Andrade shoots in looking for a takedown. Davidson tries to sprawl out of it but Andrade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davidson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some bone on bone action there as Andrade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson tries a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Davidson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davidson.
Andrade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davidson pinned against the cage. Davidson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andrade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davidson defends it nicely.
Davidson lands a nice shot that snaps Andrade's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andrade.
Andrade shoots in but no luck this time.
A clash of legs there as Andrade blocks the low kick.
Andrade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davidson tries to avoid it but Andrade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davidson to the ground. Davidson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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.
Davidson stuffs the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davidson.
Michael Davidson is winning the standup battle so far.
Davidson misses with a low kick.
Davidson throws a leg kick but Andrade moved away.
Andrade misses with a takedown attempt - Davidson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davidson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Davidson duly obliges.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Davidson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Davidson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andrade's calf.
Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Davidson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davidson 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Davidson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Izecson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Crowly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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265 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Izecson!
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, Mister Crowly!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izecson tries to clinch up.
Crowly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Izecson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowly lands a jab to the nose.
Crowly throws a left that rocks Izecson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Crowly dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Izecson regain composure!
Crowly trying to control the action but Izecson is working from the bottom.
Crowly gets to mount! Izecson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Izecson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crowly on the ground.
Crowly seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Izecson is holding on tight.
Crowly working for a submission but Izecson is keeping him at bay.
Izecson holds on to Crowly as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Izecson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Izecson can't escape the position.
Crowly trying to control but Izecson is having none of it.
Crowly looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Crowly looking to control but Izecson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Izecson is looking to improve his position but Crowly isn't that keen on the idea.
Izecson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Izecson is squirming around, avoiding Crowly's attempts to control the action.
Izecson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Izecson tries to get out of the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mister Crowly just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Izecson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crowly is trying to defend but Izecson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izecson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crowly is pressing down on Izecson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Izecson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowly is keeping the position for now.
Crowly trying to control the position.
Izecson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Crowly has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Izecson is looking to defend but Crowly has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Izecson! Crowly pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Izecson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mister Crowly!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Drake!
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, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Drake sprawls well.
Drake misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in but Drake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dustin Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Gracie.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drake wants it to stay on the feet.
Drake misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dustin Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie takes Drake's back.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rickson Gracie just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drake pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drake misses the jab.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dustin Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Drake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Dustin Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake is looking to clinch.
Drake wants to clinch.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Drake works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drake did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie prevents Drake from standing back up.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Drake dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Drake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie working away.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Drake denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake being controlled for a moment.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
Drake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drake tries to get out of the position.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drake is looking to escape.
Drake is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Despite being in the dominant position, Rickson Gracie just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drake pinned against the cage. Drake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rawls Bawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao comes to the cage accompanied by Orgasmatron. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mathias Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rawls Bawls!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falcao's waist but Falcao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bawls off to one side.
A jab from Falcao does it's job there.
Falcao fails to land with a series of punches.
Falcao closes the distance and clinches.
Falcao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bawls has him pressed against the cage.
Bawls fails to pull guard.
Bawls tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mathias Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rawls Bawls.
Bawls has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bawls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bawls fails with a takedown attempt.
Falcao slaps away a takedown attempt from Bawls, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Falcao.
It looks like Rawls Bawls has been cut.
Bawls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcao circles away.
Bawls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Falcao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bawls avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao lands with a nice combination. Bawls backs away looking to recover.
Falcao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bawls has eaten all the pies!
Bawls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bawls dodges the punch combination from Falcao.
Falcao thuds his right hand into Bawls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bawls throws a head kick that misses.
Bawls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falcao.
Bawls tries to keep at a distance but Falcao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bawls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falcao smiles and moves away.
Falcao moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bawls keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao's efforts to push away.
Falcao tries to break the clinch but Bawls is controlling the position.
Falcao tries to break the clinch but Bawls is controlling the position.
Falcao manages to break the clinch.
Falcao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bawls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falcao tries to clinch but Bawls is having none of it.
Falcao throws a right hand that Bawls ducks under and follows up with a left that Bawls also avoids with ease.
Bawls dodges the punch combination from Falcao.
Falcao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Falcao counters with a series of strikes. Bawls will be more careful next time no doubt.
Falcao swats away the attempt to clinch by Bawls.
Bawls fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Falcao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bawls at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao throws a series of punches but Bawls moves out of range.
Falcao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Falcao connects with a looping right hand.
Falcao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bawls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falcao avoids it really well and circles away.
Bawls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Falcao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bawls fails with the takedown.
Falcao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Falcao.
A combination from Falcao does no damage.
Falcao misses with a double jab.
Falcao pushes Bawls up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bawls is looking to control Falcao's arms but Falcao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bawls has his back to the cage.
Falcao is trying to break the clinch but Bawls is controlling him.
Falcao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bawls is trying desperately to land a takedown but Falcao is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bawls.
A combination from Bawls does no damage.
Bawls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bawls throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Falcao.
Bawls goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falcao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Falcao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Falcao moves in looking to clinch but Bawls pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bawls in his tracks.
Falcao cracks a nice hook into Bawls's ribs.
Bawls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Falcao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falcao wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Falcao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rawls Bawls's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Falcao.
Falcao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bawls swivels and escapes.
Bawls drops his hands momentarily and Falcao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Falcao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bawls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bawls's head backwards.
Bawls is looking to clinch.
Mathias Falcao is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Bawls with that takedown attempt.
Bawls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Falcao as he jumps to the side.
Bawls shoots for a takedown but Falcao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mathias Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rawls Bawls.
Bawls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bawls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bawls is breathing heavily.
Bawls throws a hook but Falcao avoids it easily.
Falcao works over Bawls's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao darts in and clinches Bawls up against the cage.
Bawls has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falcao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Falcao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Falcao can't break the clinch.
Falcao tries to break the clinch but Bawls is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bawls tries for a takedown. No joy.
Falcao can't break the clinch.
Falcao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Bawls's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Falcao wants to get back to striking at distance but Bawls won't allow it.
Bawls tries to pull guard but Falcao won't allow it.
Bawls has Falcao pressed against the cage, preventing Falcao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Falcao tries to circle away but Bawls has him pinned against the cage.
Falcao tries to circle away but Bawls has him pinned against the cage.
Bawls is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Falcao is looking to break free of the clinch but Bawls has double underhooks.
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.
Falcao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bawls's efforts to push away.
Falcao can't break the clinch.
Bawls using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falcao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falcao is trying to break the clinch but Bawls has him pressed against the cage.
Falcao has had enough of the clinch but Bawls keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Bawls's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Falcao is trying to break the clinch but Bawls has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Falcao as Bawls tries to tie him up.
Falcao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Falcao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Falcao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bawls keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao's efforts to push away.
Bawls has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falcao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Falcao can't break the clinch.
Bawls is trying to maintain a safe position but Falcao gets an underhook and turns Bawls into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bawls has him pressed against the cage.
Bawls keeps control of Falcao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bawls successfully pulls guard.
Bawls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falcao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bawls on the ground.
Bawls is trying to keep Falcao in close.
Falcao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Falcao lands a nice shot to the body.
Mathias Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao staying out of range there.
Bawls wants to clinch but Falcao slips to the side
and Falcao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bawls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falcao's waist but Falcao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bawls off to one side.
Bawls dives in and grabs Falcao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falcao pushes down on Bawls's head and hops out.
Falcao closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao is trying to break free.
Falcao wants to get back to striking at distance but Bawls won't allow it.
Falcao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falcao is pressed up against the cage. Bawls has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falcao down to the mat. Falcao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bawls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Falcao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bawls somewhat.
Bawls on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falcao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bawls looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bawls keeps control of Falcao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falcao keeps control of Bawls as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bawls scores a nice knee to the body.
Falcao wants to break free but Bawls has control.
Falcao is trying to break free.
Falcao is trying to break free.
Bawls wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Falcao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rawls Bawls's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Falcao tries to keep at a distance but Bawls has taken the fight into the clinch.
Falcao is trying to force a seperation but Bawls has the dominant position.
Falcao working hard to break the clinch.
Bawls has a couple of punches blocked by Falcao.
Falcao wants to break free but Bawls has control.
Falcao is trying to break free.
Falcao wants to get back to striking at distance but Bawls won't allow it.
Falcao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bawls fails to pull guard.
Bawls is looking to break free of the clinch but Falcao has double underhooks.
Bawls tries a knee to the head but Falcao blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao tries to break the clinch but Bawls is controlling the position.
Bawls tries to pull guard but Falcao won't allow it.
Falcao is looking to break free of the clinch but Bawls has double underhooks.
Bawls tries to break the clinch but Falcao is controlling the position.
Bawls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mathias Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rawls Bawls.
Falcao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawls is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Falcao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bawls trying to stall but Falcao improves his position.
Bawls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Falcao manages to break the clinch.
Mathias Falcao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bawls swats away the attempt to clinch by Falcao.
Falcao cracks a nice hook into Bawls's ribs.
Bawls clinches but Falcao breaks the clinch
and Falcao counters with a three punch combo that has Bawls backing up. Bawls nods at Falcao to acknowledge the strikes.
Falcao wants to clinch.
Falcao tries to close the distance and clinch but Bawls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bawls dives in and grabs Falcao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falcao pushes down on Bawls's head and hops out.
Falcao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bawls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bawls shoots and misses
and Falcao counters with a one-two to the body.
Falcao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Falcao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcao is trying to force a seperation but Bawls has the dominant position.
Falcao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Falcao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bawls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcao breaks the clinch.
Falcao scores with a one two! Bawls had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bawls shoots and misses
and Falcao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Falcao is trying to force a seperation but Bawls has the dominant position.
Falcao is looking to break free of the clinch but Bawls has double underhooks.
Bawls keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao's efforts to push away.
Falcao avoiding damage as Bawls throws knees to the body.
Bawls is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawls changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Falcao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Falcao does no damage.
Falcao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Falcao closes the distance and clinches.
Falcao working hard to break the clinch.
Bawls has Falcao pressed against the cage, preventing Falcao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bawls keeps control of Falcao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falcao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bawls can do to turn this around?
Bawls working hard to break the clinch.
Bawls tries to land knees in the clinch but Falcao avoids the damage to the body.
Falcao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bawls tries to circle away but Falcao has him pinned against the cage.
Falcao prevents the takedown attempt.
Falcao working hard to break the clinch.
Falcao tries to circle away but Bawls has him pinned against the cage.
Falcao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao wants to get back to striking at distance but Bawls won't allow it.
Bawls has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bawls is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bawls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falcao smiles and moves away.
Mathias Falcao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bawls tries for a takedown but Falcao circles away easily
and Falcao counters with a left to the body.
Falcao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bawls defends it nicely.
Falcao looks to land a combination. Bawls sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bawls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falcao pinned against the cage. Falcao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Falcao moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Falcao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Falcao 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Falcao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andersen Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfredo Chavez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andersen Koscheck's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andersen Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alfredo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Chavez as Koscheck shoots in.
Koscheck sizes up Chavez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koscheck closes the distance and pushes Chavez back into the cage.
Chavez misses with a knee to the head.
Koscheck tries for a takedown but Chavez manages to get underhooks.
Chavez misses with an elbow over the top.
Koscheck tries to score a body lock takedown but Chavez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andersen Koscheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koscheck goes for a takedown attempt but Chavez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chavez looks for a takedown but Koscheck sprawls well.
Koscheck wants to clinch.
Koscheck is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koscheck with a poor takedown
and Chavez counters with a good low kick that Koscheck was not able to check.
Koscheck throws a combination. Chavez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Koscheck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koscheck throws a combination that misses
and Chavez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koscheck is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Koscheck misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koscheck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavez counters by clinching up.
Koscheck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chavez prevents it.
Chavez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koscheck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Chavez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koscheck has managed to clinch.
Koscheck managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
Koscheck is working for takedown but Chavez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koscheck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chavez is keeping busy.
Chavez is pushing Koscheck up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Koscheck leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chavez prevents it.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chavez successfully pulls guard.
Chavez wants to stand up but Koscheck is controlling him.
Chavez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koscheck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chavez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chavez tries to stand and escape but Koscheck is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck is looking to get back to is feet but Chavez passes into side control.
Koscheck misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Koscheck tries to buck Chavez off but Chavez is having none of it.
Koscheck regains half guard.
Koscheck regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Koscheck.
Chavez trying to control but Koscheck is working from the bottom.
Koscheck throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chavez postures up.
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chavez looking to pass the guard.
Koscheck wants to improve his position but instead Chavez has moved into half guard.
Chavez prevents Koscheck from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Koscheck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koscheck has Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
Chavez prevents the takedown attempt.
Koscheck is trying to drag Chavez to the mat but Chavez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Koscheck can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andersen Koscheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koscheck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Koscheck. No joy for Chavez on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck wants to clinch.
Chavez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Andersen Koscheck has been cut.
Koscheck tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Koscheck looks to clinch
and Chavez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Koscheck's guard now.
Chavez stops Koscheck from standing up.
Koscheck trying to strike off his back.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Koscheck keeps moving.
Koscheck throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Koscheck 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.
Chavez is looking to stand up but Koscheck won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chavez sprawls well. Chavez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koscheck gets slowly back to his feet.
Koscheck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Koscheck.
Koscheck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chavez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koscheck's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koscheck keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chavez wants to control from the top but Koscheck keeps moving.
Koscheck lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Chavez won't allow Koscheck to get back to his feet.
Koscheck trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chavez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chavez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chavez.
Chavez gets underhooks to prevent Koscheck's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez decides to pull guard.
Koscheck stopping the sweep attempt from Chavez.
Koscheck postures up in Chavez's guard and throws a big left but Chavez blocks it.
Chavez looking to control.
Chavez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Koscheck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koscheck landing with the ground and pound.
Koscheck stops Chavez from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andersen Koscheck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Koscheck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chavez's waist but Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koscheck off to one side.
Koscheck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koscheck throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Koscheck or perhaps it was just good defense by Chavez which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andersen Koscheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koscheck lands with a kick to the temple. Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice sprawl there from Chavez as Koscheck shoots in.
Chavez leaves Koscheck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andersen Koscheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Koscheck lands a slapping body shot.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Koscheck.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown but Koscheck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koscheck looks to clinch
and Chavez moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koscheck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koscheck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Koscheck avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chavez gets underhooks to prevent Koscheck's takedown attempt.
Koscheck tries for a takedown but Chavez manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koscheck wants a takedown but no success here.
Chavez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koscheck blocks it with crossed arms.
Koscheck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chavez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chavez prevents the takedown attempt.
Koscheck wants a takedown but no success here.
Koscheck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chavez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koscheck stops a takedown attempt from Chavez.
Chavez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koscheck pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koscheck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chavez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andersen Koscheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to drag Koscheck to the mat but Koscheck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Koscheck takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koscheck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chavez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Koscheck manages to get underhooks.
Koscheck blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Koscheck.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Koscheck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koscheck throws a head kick that misses.
Koscheck takes the fight into the clinch.
Chavez successfully pulls guard.
Chavez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koscheck thows a big elbow that misses.
Koscheck thows a big elbow that misses.
Chavez wants to get back to his feet but Koscheck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koscheck stopping the sweep attempt from Chavez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chavez 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Chavez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giaus Cassius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston comes to the cage accompanied by Loituma - . Nero Boston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nero Boston!
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, Giaus Cassius!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boston showed some decent athleticism there.
Boston wants to control but Cassius is keeping him busy.
Boston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cassius is staying active underneath Boston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cassius is trying to get back to full guard.
Cassius manages to get to full guard.
Cassius controls Boston momentarily but Boston frees himself.
Boston preventing the sweep.
Boston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boston swings for the body but Cassius moves out of range.
Cassius shoots in and bounces Boston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cassius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cassius won't allow Boston to sweep him here.
Boston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cassius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cassius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cassius throws a strike but Boston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boston tries to free his leg and advance position but Cassius is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cassius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cassius lands in his opponent's guard.
Cassius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cassius looking to sit in guard and control but Boston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boston stopping the sweep attempt from Cassius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassius has his foot on Boston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boston works his way back into a safe position though.
Boston trying to control but Cassius is working from the bottom.
Boston looking to pass the guard.
Cassius keeping moving, preventing Boston from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Giaus Cassius has been cut.
Cassius shoots and misses
and Boston counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Cassius off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Boston follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Cassius was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nero Boston!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Mussum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alistair Mussum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mussum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mussum misses with a leg kick.
Mussum tries to land a front kick but Ribeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ribeiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mussum pinned against the cage. Mussum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ribeiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mussum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mussum is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ribeiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mussum will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mussum is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
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.
A lull in the action here as Ribeiro stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Mussum is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mussum's legs.
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.
Mussum is looking to get back to his feet here but Ribeiro is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mussum's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's time! Mussum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ribeiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mussum circles away.
Ribeiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Mussum tries to sprawl out of it but Ribeiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mussum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ribeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mussum tries to avoid it but Ribeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mussum to the ground. Mussum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alistair Mussum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Ribeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Mussum throws a body kick.
Mussum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribeiro avoids the head kick by Mussum.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mussum looks to land a combination but Ribeiro avoids it well.
Alexandre Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mussum swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ribeiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mussum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribeiro somewhat.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mussum as he avoids it easily.
Mussum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Mussum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Mussum wants to break free but Ribeiro has control.
Ribeiro pulls Mussum into guard.
Ribeiro pulls Mussum in close to prevent any damage.
Ribeiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mussum is controlling him.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mussum tries to stand but Ribeiro is controlling from the bottom.
Mussum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet but Mussum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Mussum dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mussum throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Ribeiro shoots for a takedown but Mussum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mussum is looking to score with low kicks.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mussum tries to land a front kick but Ribeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ribeiro dives in and grabs Mussum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mussum pushes down on Ribeiro's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mussum.
Mussum throws a hook but Ribeiro blocks it.
Ribeiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Mussum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alistair Mussum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mussum swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mussum.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Mussum.
Ribeiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mussum throws a low kick, looking for Ribeiro's leg but Ribeiro calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mussum.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Mussum moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mussum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mussum gets caught flat footed, as Ribeiro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mussum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ribeiro is controlling him.
Ribeiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mussum keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Mussum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mussum tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro stops Mussum from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alistair Mussum.
I think Mussum 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Mussum!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asaki Hioko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gus Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asaki Hioko!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hioko to score with a decent uppercut.
Hioko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hioko defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hioko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson takes a swing at Hioko's ribcage but misses.
Hioko feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Gus Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hioko thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries to clinch but Hioko moves out of range.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hioko.
Hioko throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hioko.
Hioko lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Hioko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
Hioko scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hioko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Hioko drops Jackson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jackson looks back up at him and smiles so Hioko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A head kick misses from Hioko.
Hioko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioko drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hioko is looking for the KO!
Hioko throws a monster overhand right that drops Jackson! Hioko follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asaki Hioko!
Asaki Hioko is the new welterweight champion!
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