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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stewie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taec Cece (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewie Griffin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taec Cece's chin.
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162 lbs
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154 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stewie Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taec Cece!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cece's guard.
Griffin won't allow Cece to get back to his feet.
Griffin gets to his feet - Cece follows without any prompting.
Taec Cece seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cece wants to clinch but Griffin slips to the side
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin lands with a hook. Cece tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cece tries to clinch
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
Cece tries to clinch but Griffin moves away
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Cece is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cece right on the button. Cece goes down! Griffin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Griffin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stewie Griffin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Hardnegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Silva da Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardnegger's entrance music is Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark . A fine choice. Oscar Silva da Luciano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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154 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ferdinand Hardnegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oscar Silva da Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardnegger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva da Luciano looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hardnegger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hardnegger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Oscar Silva da Luciano has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva da Luciano in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silva da Luciano is rocked!
Hardnegger 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.
Silva da Luciano is trying to escape the mount but Hardnegger keeps good control and instead manages to take Silva da Luciano's back.
Silva da Luciano is still in real trouble! Can Hardnegger finish him?
Silva da Luciano fending off the submission attempt from Hardnegger.
Silva da Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardnegger is riding his opponent, not letting Silva da Luciano buck him off.
Silva da Luciano fending off the submission attempt from Hardnegger.
Hardnegger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hardnegger cracks Silva da Luciano with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Silva da Luciano from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva da Luciano preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hardnegger.
Hardnegger is cranking Silva da Luciano's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Silva da Luciano! He's tightened the choke and Silva da Luciano is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ferdinand Hardnegger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Piechocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe The KO Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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163 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Piechocki!
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, Joe The KO Man!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Piechocki or perhaps it was just good defense by The KO Man which made him look bad.
The KO Man lands with a cross.
Piechocki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Piechocki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piechocki shoots for a takedown but The KO Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The KO Man lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechocki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The KO Man is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Piechocki is controlling him.
Piechocki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Piechocki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The KO Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The KO Man wants to stand and escape but Piechocki is having none of it.
Piechocki passes The KO Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Piechocki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Piechocki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Piechocki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Piechocki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Piechocki is looking for a kimura but The KO Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Piechocki to get the leverage.
Piechocki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piechocki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The KO Man defending well though.
The KO Man wants to get back to his feet.
Piechocki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Piechocki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Piechocki stops The KO Man from getting back to his feet.
Piechocki tries to pass to full mount but The KO Man defends it.
Piechocki wants to lay and pray for a moment but The KO Man keeps working.
The KO Man is trying to stand up here but Piechocki is controlling him well.
Piechocki trying to control the pace.
Piechocki is trying to control. The KO Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piechocki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The KO Man defending well though.
The KO Man tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Piechocki manages to move to mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The KO Man really wants to buck Piechocki off and get back to his feet.
The KO Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Piechocki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The KO Man taking shots to the head.
Piechocki with the ground and pound from mount.
Piechocki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Piechocki won't let The KO Man get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The referee warns The KO Man that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piechocki landing strikes from the mount.
The KO Man squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The KO Man looks gassed!
Piechocki landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Piechocki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The KO Man is rocked!
The KO Man is trying to stand.
Piechocki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The KO Man?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piechocki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The KO Man is still in real trouble! Can Piechocki finish him?
Piechocki lands a big shot there that rocks The KO Man but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The KO Man seems to have recovered his senses.
The KO Man takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piechocki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The KO Man is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Piechocki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Piechocki controlling the position easily from mount.
Piechocki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Piechocki landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piechocki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The KO Man tries to buck Piechocki off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Piechocki dominated that round.
That's time! Piechocki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Piechocki wants to clinch up but The KO Man keeps it at a distance.
Piechocki is looking to clinch but The KO Man is avoiding it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The KO Man scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The KO Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Piechocki.
Piechocki tries to close the distance and clinch up but The KO Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechocki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from The KO Man misses.
Piechocki is looking to clinch.
The KO Man leaves Piechocki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
Piechocki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Piechocki falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling The KO Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Piechocki throws the kick towards the body but The KO Man avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piechocki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The KO Man manages to avoid it.
Piechocki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The KO Man counters with a left and a right that stings Piechocki.
The KO Man cracks Piechocki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Piechocki misses with a looping left.
Piechocki throws a sloppy body shot
and The KO Man counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
The KO Man misses with a two punch combination.
Piechocki throws a combination that misses
and The KO Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The KO Man scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The KO Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Piechocki.
Ariel Piechocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Piechocki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe The KO Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Piechocki'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!
Piechocki ducks under a wild hook from The KO Man.
The KO Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Piechocki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The KO Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piechocki swings widly with a right hand
and The KO Man counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechocki defending well as The KO Man loads up on a big left hand.
Piechocki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The KO Man.
Piechocki throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Piechocki does no damage.
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.
The KO Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The KO Man has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The KO Man connects with a looping right hand.
The KO Man tries to bum rush Piechocki with a series of wild strikes but Piechocki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piechocki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from The KO Man. No joy for Piechocki on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piechocki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The KO Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ariel Piechocki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The KO Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piechocki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Piechocki tries to clinch up.
Piechocki tries to land a leg kick but The KO Man saw it coming and moves away.
Piechocki misses with a combination
and The KO Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from The KO Man misses its intended target.
The KO Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Piechocki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piechocki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe The KO Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The KO Man 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe The KO Man!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lone Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Hancock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lone Ryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Hancock!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryder scores with a body shot.
Hancock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like John Hancock has been cut.
Ryder misses with a body shot.
Hancock tries to bum rush Ryder with a series of wild strikes but Ryder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hancock misses with a jab to the body
and Ryder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hancock looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryder connects with a looping right hand.
Ryder looks to score with a jab to the body but Hancock is just out of range.
Ryder lands with a hook. Hancock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ryder looks to score with a jab to the body but Hancock is just out of range.
Ryder scores with a jab to the body.
Hancock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryder.
Ryder scores with a hook to the body. Hancock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hancock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryder.
Ryder lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryder scores with a decent looking hook.
That has opened up John Hancock's cut even more.
Ryder tests Hancock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Ryder.
Ryder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hancock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryder digs a good body shot into Hancock's ribs.
Ryder scores with a jab to the body.
Ryder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The cut above John Hancock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
John Hancock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Hancock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lone Ryder!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Portnoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed 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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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Portnoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohammed Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portnoy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Mohammed Gracie has been cut.
Portnoy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Portnoy counters with a straight right hand.
Portnoy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portnoy drops Gracie with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gracie! Portnoy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Portnoy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Manoel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manoel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hino do Flamengo. Antonio Manoel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Manoel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by Manoel.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Rua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Antonio Manoel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Manoel counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Manoel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rua looks gassed!
Rua doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manoel counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Manoel.
Manoel steps in with a hook that catches Rua right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Manoel follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rua looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Manoel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dream Theater - Another Day. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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260 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buddy Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets a clinch.
Guy gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guy scores with a hook to the body.
Guy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Guy has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guy lands a shoulder strike.
Guy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guy is keeping busy.
A short left from Guy.
Guy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Guy - that landed with a thud.
Guy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guy is keeping busy.
Guy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva working aggressively here.
A short left from Guy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva is trying to push Guy away but Guy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guy lands with a right to the head.
Guy is working Silva over against the cage.
Guy is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Guy.
Silva looks gassed!
Guy lands with a light punch inside.
Silva is rocked!
Silva being controlled against the cage.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Guy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Guy.
Guy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Silva with a big uppercut! Silva tries to clinch up but Guy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Silva to the mat! Silva covers up and Guy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buddy Guy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jones Jr Roy Levesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rullo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Roy Levesta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to not good.. Gracie has chosen Rock as his entrance music. Rullo Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
197 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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27
200 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jones Jr Roy Levesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rullo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roy Levesta as he jumps to the side.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Roy Levesta.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Roy Levesta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab lands there for Roy Levesta.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Roy Levesta counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roy Levesta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roy Levesta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roy Levesta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roy Levesta pinned against the cage. Roy Levesta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rullo Gracie.
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.
Roy Levesta throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roy Levesta counters with a left to the body.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Rullo Gracie has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta throws a head kick that misses.
Roy Levesta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Roy Levesta counters with a nice kick to the body.
Roy Levesta connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Roy Levesta is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Roy Levesta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie looks gassed!
Roy Levesta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Roy Levesta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roy Levesta lands a head kick!
Jones Jr Roy Levesta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Roy Levesta counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rullo Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roy Levesta throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Roy Levesta scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roy Levesta counters with a leg kick.
Roy Levesta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Roy Levesta.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Levesta avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roy Levesta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Roy Levesta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rullo Gracie.
Roy Levesta lands a nice looking body kick.
Roy Levesta is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Roy Levesta feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Roy Levesta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roy Levesta can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roy Levesta counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roy Levesta feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Roy Levesta swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Roy Levesta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roy Levesta can pounce on him.
Roy Levesta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Roy Levesta lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roy Levesta lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rullo Gracie'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta is winning the standup battle so far.
Roy Levesta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Roy Levesta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roy Levesta counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Roy Levesta is just out of range.
Roy Levesta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roy Levesta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Roy Levesta connects with a single shot there.
Roy Levesta throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
letting Roy Levesta counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gracie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Roy Levesta has got the better of the exchanges.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That kick from Roy Levesta tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roy Levesta just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roy Levesta.
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Roy Levesta's guard.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roy Levesta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roy Levesta has escaped and now he's on top!
Roy Levesta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roy Levesta 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.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Roy Levesta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie regains half guard.
Roy Levesta controlling the action here.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Jr Roy Levesta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roy Levesta 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 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Jr Roy Levesta!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Anufriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Black - Pearl Jam. Maksim Anufriev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
291 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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25
225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
Very confident |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maksim Anufriev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Anufriev looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wayne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anufriev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Anufriev falls backwards - clearly groggy! Wayne dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Wayne!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matti Kuusela has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
190 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matti Kuusela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Kuusela looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matti Kuusela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson wants to land a leg kick but Kuusela is out of range.
Kuusela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuusela moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuusela closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuusela.
Kuusela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
Come on Wilson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Kuusela's takedown attempt.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuusela blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuusela takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Matti Kuusela has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuusela blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuusela is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Kuusela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusela's elbow.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Kuusela drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuusela.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuusela.
Kuusela is working for takedown but Wilson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuusela goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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.
Kuusela misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kuusela tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch.
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Kuusela.
Wilson lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuusela is breathing heavily.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Wilson to work.
Wilson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kuusela lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Wilson.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuusela is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuusela is defending well for now.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Wilson.
Wilson throws out a powerful jab.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Kuusela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuusela avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuusela in the body.
Wilson throws a push kick but Kuusela slaps the foot to one side.
Wilson cracks the inside of Kuusela's front leg.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Kuusela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuusela takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wilson scores with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matti Kuusela's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuusela keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matti Kuusela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Kuusela in a clinch.
Wilson landing knees to the head.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson tries to break free but Kuusela pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses.
Kuusela has Wilson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuusela wants a takedown.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuusela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusela tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Kuusela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuusela has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Kuusela is working for takedown but Wilson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuusela managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Kuusela has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuusela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuusela is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Wilson.
Wilson stalls.
Wilson digs a right hand into Kuusela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuusela's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuusela is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilson stalls.
Wilson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuusela avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Kuusela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuusela keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilson's efforts to push away.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusela's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuusela avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Kuusela wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuusela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Kuusela blocks it.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Kuusela is blocking nicely.
Kuusela is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilson working Kuusela over with knees to the body.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuusela is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Kuusela.
Slade Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses.
Kuusela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuusela has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuusela leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuusela has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilson just leaning against Kuusela, taking a breather.
Kuusela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
Kuusela takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuusela is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matti Kuusela's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Kuusela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuusela moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuusela keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuusela on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilson misses with a hook. Kuusela ducked under it nicely.
Kuusela shoots and misses
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Kuusela wants a takedown.
Wilson avoiding damage.
Wilson working Kuusela over with knees to the body.
Wilson has Kuusela pushed against the cage.
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuusela has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Kuusela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Wilson.
Wilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilson instigates a clinch.
Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuuselas head.
Wilson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilson presses Kuusela against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Kuusela's body. Kuusela takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Kuusela avoids it well.
Wilson scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Kuusela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilson.
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!
Nice body kick from Wilson.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Kuusela moves out of range easily.
Kuusela on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilson. That's going to slow Kuusela down.
Wilson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuusela rather than just go for the knockout.
Wilson lands a head kick. Kuusela smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilson scores with a head kick. Kuusela tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wilson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuusela backs up against the cage.
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuusela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson stalling in the clinch.
Wilson misses with a knee to the head.
Kuusela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuusela up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuusela.
Kuusela looking for a takedown.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuusela avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuusela has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuusela avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuusela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuusela avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Kuusela's ribcage.
Wilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matti Kuusela's cut is getting worse.
Wilson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilson lands a knee to the body.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuusela is defending well for now.
Kuusela being controlled against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Kuusela blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matti Kuusela'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.
Kuusela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson darts in and clinches Kuusela up against the cage.
Kuusela avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilson.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kuusela's face.
The referee calls for Wilson to work.
Kuusela changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuusela stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuusela has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuusela and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Kuusela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Wilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kuusela misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilson counters with a series of strikes. Kuusela will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Kuusela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuusela steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wilson. That one must have hurt.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuusela doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuusela is rocked!
Crack! Wilson connects with the perfect overhand right and Kuusela falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slade Wilson!
Slade Wilson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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