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Holy Grail 47 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Caolho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Paiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Caolho!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caolho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paiva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paiva drops Caolho with a right and a left! Paiva comes rushing in but Caolho regains his composure and manages to keep Paiva in guard.
Caolho is rocked!
It looks like Manuel Caolho has been cut.
Paiva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Caolho, up you get!
Caolho is still on wobbly legs! Can Paiva finish him?
Caolho switches off momentarily and Paiva cracks him with a monster right hand! Caolho topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Paiva dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Paiva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Paiva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Holliday!
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, Manny Pacquiao !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao lands with a right hand.
Holliday is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pacquiao 's half guard.
Holliday is controlling the pace.
Pacquiao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holliday.
Holliday performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holliday's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holliday prevents Pacquiao from standing back up.
Holliday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Holliday is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mike Holliday just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holliday.
Pacquiao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao cracks Holliday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holliday connects with a looping right hand.
Pacquiao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pacquiao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
Pacquiao misses with a looping left.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao dodges the punch combination from Holliday.
Holliday closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holliday lands in his opponent's guard.
Holliday looking to sit in guard and control but Pacquiao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to stand but Holliday is controlling from the bottom.
Pacquiao won't allow Holliday to sweep him here.
Holliday lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pacquiao !
Holliday looking to control but Pacquiao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Holliday throws some wild stikes that Pacquiao manages to avoid easily.
Holliday controlling from mount.
Holliday throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pacquiao because Holliday loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holliday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pacquiao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holliday misses with a hook. Pacquiao ducked under it nicely.
Holliday looks to land a combination but Pacquiao avoids it well.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao .
Holliday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holliday ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao scores with a nice strike.
Holliday lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holliday.
Holliday lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pacquiao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holliday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao .
Pacquiao throws a looping overhand right but Holliday ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Pacquiao as he connects with a hook.
Pacquiao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao . No joy for Holliday on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao .
Holliday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao moves in looking to clinch but Holliday pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holliday slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao .
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Holliday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up.
Pacquiao connects with a looping right hand.
Pacquiao throws the left hand but Holliday avoids the punch easily.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao connects with a nice looking jab.
Holliday looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
Holliday circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Holliday avoids nicely.
Pacquiao misses the jab.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holliday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holliday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holliday takes one to the chin there.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
Holliday misses with a hook. Pacquiao ducked under it nicely.
Pacquiao clinches with his opponent.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
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!
Holliday takes one on the button.
A jab from Pacquiao finds it's way through Holliday's defenses.
Holliday slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao .
Pacquiao clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but Holliday is out of range.
Holliday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holliday wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch but Holliday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holliday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacquiao is fending him off so far but Holliday persists. Nope, Pacquiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacquiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacquiao .
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holliday blocks a jab.
Pacquiao rushes Holliday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Holliday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holliday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Holliday avoids nicely.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday takes one to the side of the head.
Pacquiao moves in looking to clinch but Holliday pushes him off.
Pacquiao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holliday defends it nicely.
Pacquiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holliday in his tracks.
Pacquiao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacquiao .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Holliday misses with a double jab.
Pacquiao wants to slow Holliday down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up.
Pacquiao works over Holliday's head and body with a nice combination.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao .
No joy there for Pacquiao , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Holliday does no damage.
Pacquiao moves in looking to clinch but Holliday pushes him off.
Holliday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao misses with a looping right.
Pacquiao misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao throws the left hand but Holliday avoids the punch easily.
Holliday has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holliday there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao takes one on the button.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch.
Pacquiao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holliday was covering up waiting for the punch and Pacquiao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao preventing the sweep.
Holliday wants to stand but Pacquiao is controlling the position.
Holliday has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pacquiao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pacquiao preventing the sweep.
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.
Holliday is working an open guard so Pacquiao takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Holliday. Holliday gets slowly back to his feet.
Holliday takes one to the chin there.
Holliday takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Holliday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pacquiao misses with a combination
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao gets a clinch.
Pacquiao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pacquiao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holliday smiles and moves away.
Pacquiao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pacquiao rushes Holliday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holliday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holliday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holliday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacquiao tries to clinch but Holliday is having none of it.
Pacquiao jabs at Holliday's body.
Pacquiao rushes Holliday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a shot to the body.
Pacquiao 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacquiao misses with a hook. Holliday ducked under it nicely.
Holliday on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pacquiao doesn't manage to clinch there - Holliday circles away.
Pacquiao lands a lovely overhand right.
Pacquiao connects with a nice looking jab.
Pacquiao connects with a looping right hand.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
Pacquiao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pacquiao throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up but Holliday circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pacquiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pacquiao 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Gaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaia comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar- Battle Hymn. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robin Gaia!
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, Dog Hercules!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hercules clinches.
Hercules prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gaia wants a takedown.
Hercules has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gaia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hercules biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gaia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hercules takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Hercules has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gaia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hercules pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gaia working to try and regain half guard.
Hercules content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaia is desperately trying to improve his position but Hercules has a good base and remains in mount.
Hercules content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dog Hercules just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hercules just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Gaia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hercules walks away with a smile on his face. Gaia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gaia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hercules swivels and escapes.
Hercules has Gaia up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Hercules.
It looks like Robin Gaia has been cut.
Gaia is breathing heavily.
Gaia letting Hercules take a breather here.
Gaia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hercules is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gaia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hercules walks away with a smile on his face. Gaia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gaia shoots in but no luck this time.
Hercules has managed to clinch.
Hercules pushes Gaia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hercules working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hercules has Gaia pressed against the cage.
Hercules works on Gaia's body with a couple of short punches.
Hercules drops Gaia with a big knee straight up the middle! Gaia is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Hercules moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gaia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaia.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hercules.
Hercules throws 2 knees - Gaia can't escape Hercules's clinch. As Gaia tries to escape again Hercules whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out Gaia's gum shield and as Gaia falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dog Hercules!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winter Jorge (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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Villa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winter Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Villa wants it to stay on the feet.
Jorge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Villa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Villa thuds a left hand into Jorge's body.
Villa scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Villa as Jorge shoots in.
Francisco Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Jorge.
Jorge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Villa misses with a wild body shot.
Winter Jorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Villa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jorge.
Villa misses with a hook.
Jorge fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Villa.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Villa sprawls well. Villa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jorge gets slowly back to his feet.
Villa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Villa. Jorge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Villa stuns Jorge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Villa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jorge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Villa is fending him off so far but Jorge persists. Nope, Villa circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorge looks gassed!
Villa connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by Villa.
Jorge fails to land the takedown.
Jorge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Villa is looking to wear down Jorge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jorge shoots in for a double leg but Villa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Villa lands a lovely overhand right.
A left and a right from Villa both land. Nice combination.
Jorge tries for a takedown but Villa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jorge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Villa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jorge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Villa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jorge at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Villa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jorge at a distance.
Villa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jorge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jorge misses with a takedown attempt - Villa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to de liver by Villa. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Villa.
Jorge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Villa coming out on top.
Villa scores with a one two! Jorge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Villa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jorge is trying desperately to land a takedown but Villa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jorge.
Villa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jorge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Villa tests Jorge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Villa's corner calls for a 1-2. Villa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Villa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa scores with a body shot.
Jorge closes the distance and clinches up with Villa, looking for a takedown. Jorge pushes Villa against the cage but Villa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Villa with a jab.
Villa lands with a hook. Jorge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Villa lands a two punch combo.
Villa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jorge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Villa!
Jorge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Villa's corner calls for a 1-2. Villa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Villa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Villa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Villa wants it to stay on the feet.
Villa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Villa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Villa digs a good body shot into Jorge's ribs.
A jab from Villa does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa lands with a cross.
Jorge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Villa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorge walks into a straight right hand from Villa.
Villa stuffs the takedown.
Good shot there by Villa.
Villa connects with a single shot there.
Villa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Villa connects with a body shot.
Jorge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Villa catches Jorge right on the button with a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Villa scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from Villa lands.
Villa lands a right hook to the body.
Jorge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Villa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jorge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jorge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Villa misses with a wild combination.
Francisco Villa is winning the standup battle so far.
Villa lands with a cross.
Villa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Villa misses with a body shot.
Winter Jorge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jorge shoots in but Villa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Villa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jorge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Francisco Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Jorge.
Jorge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Villa's waist but Villa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jorge off to one side.
Jorge is breathing heavily.
Villa lands a nice looking body shot.
Villa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa lands a body shot.
Jorge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Villa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Villa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Villa lands with a right hand.
Francisco Villa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villa scores with a shot to the body.
Jorge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Villa tries to avoid it but Jorge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Villa to the ground. Villa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left and a right from Villa both land. Nice combination.
Villa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jorge doesn't seem bothered though.
Jorge walks into a straight right hand from Villa.
Villa cracks Jorge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jorge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Villa dips to his left and cracks Jorge with an uppercut!
Villa looks to land a combination. Jorge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Villa scores with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Villa as Jorge shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Villa scores with a decent looking hook.
Villa cracks a nice hook into Jorge's ribs.
Villa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Villa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jorge at a distance.
Villa works Jorge's body with a nice hook.
Villa lands a slapping body shot.
Villa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Villa, as that shot connected.
Villa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jorge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Villa swivels and escapes.
Villa thuds his right hand into Jorge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jorge might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Villa has got the better of the exchanges.
Villa scores with a hook.
Villa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jorge shoots in and drives through. Villa sprawls well.
Villa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorge can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Villa. Beautiful body shot.
Villa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jorge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Villa - just one landing.
Jorge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Villa defends it nicely.
Jorge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Villa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Villa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Villa connects with a looping right hand.
Jorge shoots in for a double leg but Villa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Villa lands a jab to the head.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Villa but Villa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Villa scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Villa.
Villa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jorge walks into a left hand.
Villa cracks Jorge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jorge walks into a jab.
Jorge has a takedown stuffed.
Villa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Villa lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Villa.
Villa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Villa lands with an overhand left.
Villa scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Villa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Villa throws a series of punches but Jorge avoids them all with ease.
Jorge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Villa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorge shoots and misses
and Villa counters with a nice uppercut.
Villa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jorge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jorge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy left from Villa finds it's target.
Jorge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Villa - just one landing.
Villa cracks Jorge with an open hand slap.
Villa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorge has his takedown stuffed
and Villa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Francisco Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Jorge.
Jorge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jorge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa lands a with a good body shot.
Villa lands a slapping body shot.
Jorge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Villa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jorge doesn't seem bothered though.
Villa scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Villa. That snapped Jorge's head back.
Jorge walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Villa - just one landing.
Villa misses with a double jab
and Jorge counters with a shoot takedown. Villa fights it but they end up in guard.
Jorge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Villa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jorge has Villa in his guard.
Jorge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Villa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Villa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jorge on the ground.
Francisco Villa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jorge has his foot on Villa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Villa works his way back into a safe position though.
Villa controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Winter Jorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Villa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Villa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Villa!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Plutonio Napalm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapater Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua has chosen Hordes Of Chaos as his entrance music. Tapater Rua has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Plutonio Napalm's chin.
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Plutonio Napalm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tapater Rua!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napalm looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.
Rua closes the distance and pushes Napalm back into the cage.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
Napalm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Napalm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Napalm's head.
Rua thows a huge punch but Napalm dodges it nicely.
Napalm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Napalm.
Napalm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rua is aware though and is defending well.
Napalm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rua.
Rua lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Napalm has momentary wrist control but Rua slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua trying to control but Napalm is working from the bottom.
Rua with a nice head shot there.
Rua with a nice head shot there.
Napalm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Napalm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rua defends it easily.
Napalm is breathing heavily.
Napalm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rua postures up in Napalm's guard and throws a big left but Napalm blocks it.
Napalm has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Rua lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Napalm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rua passes Napalm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua is working for a kimura but Napalm is defending it quite comfortably.
Rua looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Napalm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rua working over Napalm with some ground and pound. Napalm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Napalm looking for submissions off his back.
Rua lands strikes from half guard.
Rua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Napalm wants to control but Rua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Napalm looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rua shoots and misses
and Napalm counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rua tries to strike from the bottom.
Rua throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Napalm tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Napalm defends easily.
Napalm is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Napalm drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rua looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rua looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rua!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napalm tries to bench press Rua off him but Rua keeps the position.
Rua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Napalm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Napalm is trying to improve his position.
Rua is working Napalm over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rua scoring with punches and elbows.
Napalm is looking for a sweep.
Napalm parries the strikes from Rua easily there. Rua is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Napalm to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napalm sneaks back into half guard.
Rua working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tapater Rua will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Napalm swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
Tapater Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua rushes Napalm and presses him up against the cage.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Napalm blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Napalm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Napalm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua is pressed up against the cage. Napalm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rua down to the mat. Rua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Napalm with a poor takedown
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Napalm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plutonio Napalm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napalm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Napalm tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Napalm has Rua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Napalm prevents it.
Napalm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Napalm is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Napalm can't get the takedown.
Rua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Napalm blocks with his arms.
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Napalm.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua is trying to stall.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Napalm blocks it with crossed arms.
Napalm goes for a takedown attempt but Rua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Napalm dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Napalm's head and hops out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rua.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Napalm pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua clinches with his opponent.
Rua pulls guard successfully.
Napalm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Napalm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Napalm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Napalm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Napalm is proving a slippery customer.
Rua throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rua throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rua trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rua thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Napalm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Napalm off to one side.
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.
Rua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Napalm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rua with a knee to the head.
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Napalm's face.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Napalm has clasped his hands together around Rua's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Napalm off and has taken his back!
Rua connects with a big shot to the side of Napalm's head.
Napalm grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Rua misses with a punch to the head.
Rua doesn't have the hooks in and Napalm manages to turn into his guard.
Rua thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Napalm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapater Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Rua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Napalm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rua moves into the clinch.
Napalm can't get the takedown.
Rua effectively controlling the action here.
Rua gets control of Napalm's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rua will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Napalm is proving a slippery customer.
Plutonio Napalm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rua throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Napalm is controlling him.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Napalm is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Napalm is aware though and is defending well.
Napalm drops back looking for a leg! Rua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rua manages to kick Napalm off! Napalm jumps back into Rua's guard.
Napalm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rua's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Napalm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Napalm.
Rua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Napalm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Napalm's back!
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.
Rua working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Napalm tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rua prevents Napalm from getting the reversal.
Rua is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Napalm to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Napalm shrugs it off.
Napalm wants to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
Napalm is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount.
Rua has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Napalm's face.
Napalm tries to reverse the position but Rua maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a big elbow.
Rua unloading with bombs!
Napalm working to try and regain half guard.
Rua lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Napalm hang on?
Napalm sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Napalm wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
Rua thows a huge punch but Napalm dodges it nicely.
Rua lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Napalm is pressing down on Rua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua preventing the sweep.
Rua works over Napalm with some ground and pound from guard.
Tapater Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Napalm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Napalm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Napalm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Napalm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua wants to control from the top but Napalm keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapater Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapater Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Mitia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Step Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
222 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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216 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dmitri Mitia!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Mitia's takedown attempt.
Mitia takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Dmitri Mitia has been cut.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller throws a series of punches but Mitia moves out of range.
Mitia darts in trying to clinch
and Miller counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dmitri Mitia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Mitia.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
Miller decides to stand up.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller closes the distance and pushes Mitia back into the cage.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitia wants to clinch
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
Mitia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miller walks away with a smile on his face. Mitia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miller pushes Mitia up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller'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.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller rushes Mitia and presses him up against the cage.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitia wants to clinch
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller lands a body punch.
Miller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mitia regains guard.
Miller throws a strike but Mitia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mitia is controlling him.
Miller is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitia drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Mitia off! Mitia jumps back into Miller's guard.
Miller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller darts in and clinches Mitia up against the cage.
Miller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mitia is trying to stand.
Miller stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mitia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller decides to stand back up. Miller steps back and let's Mitia get back to his feet.
Mitia clinches but Miller breaks the clinch
and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mitia!
Miller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mitia holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Miller unloads with some shots from mount but Mitia bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Miller tries to control but Mitia wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mitia is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mitia and Miller has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mitia stops Miller from passing to mount.
Mitia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Mitia'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.
Mitia clinches but Miller breaks the clinch
and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mitia's guard.
Miller stops Mitia from standing up.
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mitia, up you get!
Mitia throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Mitia clinches but Miller breaks the clinch
and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mitia!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mitia is on top in guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Mitia from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Mitia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitia trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is looking to stand up but Mitia isn't so interested in that idea.
Mitia postures up.
Mitia stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Mitia.
Mitia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitia swivels and escapes.
Mitia tries to clinch but Miller moves away
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miller is keen to just control but Mitia is a slippery customer.
Miller wants to stand but Mitia has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mitia wants to get back to his feet.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitia can do to turn this around?
Miller wants to advance to full mount but Mitia doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mitia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller passes Mitia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Mitia defends it.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller prevents Mitia from standing back up.
Miller stands up and beckons Mitia to join him on the feet.
Mitia throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitia tries to clinch but Miller moves away
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Mitia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitia darts in trying to clinch
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Mitia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dave Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Mitia.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitia throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mitia's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller stands up and waves to Mitia to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller throws a series of strikes that have Mitia backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Mitia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mitia looks to clinch
and Miller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mitia's guard now.
Miller prevents Mitia from getting back to his feet.
Mitia keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Mitia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
Miller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mitia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Mitia tries to clinch up
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitia off to one side.
Miller swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Mitia.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Mitia misses with a kick to the body.
Mitia closes the distance but Miller moves to the side
and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitia tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitia drops back down to his feet.
Dave Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Mitia.
Miller is stalling here.
Mitia can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
Miller lands a good knee to the midsection. Mitia won't want to take too many of those.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitia fails with the takedown.
Miller throws a right and a left that Mitia avoids nicely.
Mitia shoots and misses
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mitia to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets a takedown into half guard.
Miller stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mitia to get to his feet.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitia motions for Miller to come forward. Mitia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mitia clinches but Miller breaks the clinch
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mitia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mitia looking for a takedown.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mitia goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dmitri Mitia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitia tries to clinch but Miller moves away
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mitia wants to clinch
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Mitia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
Mitia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
Miller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Mitia defending well.
Dave Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller thows a huge punch but Mitia dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller decides to stand and escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Miller!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clicket Ticket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ticket is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pantera Walk. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Clicket Ticket enters the cage!
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clicket Ticket!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ticket shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balboa tries to buck Ticket off but he can't manage it.
Ticket wants to control the pace but Balboa is squirming around nicely.
Ticket swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Balboa is now in Ticket's guard. A big mistake from Ticket there, giving up the dominant position!
Ticket throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balboa wants to stand but Ticket is controlling his posture from full guard.
Balboa postures up.
Balboa wanted to stand there but Ticket had control of the position.
Ticket looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ticket has his foot on Balboa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Balboa works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ticket looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balboa wants to get up but he can't break Ticket's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Balboa stopping the sweep attempt from Ticket.
Balboa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ticket not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ticket is looking for a triangle but Balboa pushes his legs off easily.
Ticket looks gassed!
Balboa is posturing up here but Ticket has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Balboa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Balboa has to tap! Slick submission there by Ticket!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clicket Ticket!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bongfucious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stglitz's entrance music is Godsmack Awake. A fine choice. Bongfucious comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Let's Get High kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Johnny Bongfucious told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Stglitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Bongfucious!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stglitz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bongfucious attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bongfucious avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Stglitz. That snapped Bongfucious's head back.
It looks like Johnny Bongfucious has been cut.
Stglitz tries to clinch up but Bongfucious circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Stglitz misses the target.
Stglitz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stglitz tries to clinch but Bongfucious is having none of it.
Bongfucious shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bongfucious was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bongfucious working Stglitz over with strikes here.
Bongfucious landing punches.
Bongfucious controlling the position easily from mount.
Bongfucious punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stglitz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Bongfucious.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Bongfucious.
Stglitz working to try and regain half guard.
Bongfucious looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bongfucious in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bongfucious is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bongfucious jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stglitz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stglitz and Bongfucious has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stglitz manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongfucious missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bongfucious thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stglitz's head.
Stglitz wants to get back to his feet.
Stglitz actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stglitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stglitz is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stglitz slips a jab and a cross from Bongfucious.
Bongfucious shoots for a takedown but Stglitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stglitz tries to clinch but Bongfucious is having none of it.
Bongfucious circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bongfucious lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stglitz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stglitz is looking to clinch.
Stglitz tries to clinch but Bongfucious is having none of it.
Bongfucious keeps the fight on the outside.
Bongfucious drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bongfucious lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stglitz is breathing heavily.
Bongfucious thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stglitz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bongfucious throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stglitz manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz is trying to stand up here but Bongfucious is controlling him well.
Bongfucious working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bongfucious lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bongfucious is pressing down on Stglitz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stglitz is holding on for now.
Bongfucious seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stglitz is trying to stand back up but Bongfucious is controlling him
Bongfucious scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bongfucious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Bongfucious's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stglitz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bongfucious counters with a single leg into guard. Stglitz didn't expect that.
Bongfucious looking to pass the guard.
Stglitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bongfucious connects with a couple of short punches.
Bongfucious is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bongfucious loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stglitz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bongfucious is controlling him.
Bongfucious wants to control from the top but Stglitz keeps moving.
Bongfucious must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bongfucious postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bongfucious looking to pass the guard.
Stglitz is looking to stand back up but Bongfucious counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stglitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongfucious controlling the pace.
Bongfucious prevents Stglitz from improving his position.
Stglitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bongfucious.
Stglitz is trying to stand back up but Bongfucious is controlling him
Stglitz is not content to let Bongfucious control the position.
Stglitz wants to control but Bongfucious passes into side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bongfucious trying to control the position but Stglitz is working away.
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.
Stglitz is looking to reverse the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stglitz tries to clinch
and Bongfucious counters with a shoot takedown. Stglitz fights it but they end up in guard.
Stglitz wants to stand up but Bongfucious is controlling him.
Bongfucious content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bongfucious stands and throws Stglitz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bongfucious grinds an elbow into Stglitz's temple.
Stglitz is being controlled here.
Stglitz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bongfucious landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bongfucious connects with a decent elbow.
Stglitz tries to buck Bongfucious off but Bongfucious is having none of it.
Stglitz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnny Bongfucious has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stglitz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bongfucious lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bongfucious working the body and head with strikes.
Bongfucious decides to stand back up. Bongfucious steps back and let's Stglitz get back to his feet.
Stglitz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bongfucious counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bongfucious trying to control the position from guard on top but Stglitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stglitz trying to keep a closed guard but Bongfucious is proving a slippery customer.
Bongfucious slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongfucious is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bongfucious landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bongfucious scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stglitz is refusing to be controlled, as Bongfucious sits in half guard.
Bongfucious lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bongfucious scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bongfucious lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bongfucious is nestled in close to Stglitz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bongfucious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Bongfucious's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stglitz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bongfucious counters with a takedown into side control.
Bongfucious trying to control the position but Stglitz is working away.
Stglitz is looking to reverse the position.
Stglitz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bongfucious drops an elbow to the side of Stglitz's head.
Stglitz is looking to improve his position.
Stglitz trying to control from the bottom.
Bongfucious wants to control but Stglitz is keeping him busy.
Stglitz wants to get back to his feet.
Bongfucious is thwarting Stglitz's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bongfucious missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongfucious sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bongfucious lands with a punch from half guard.
Bongfucious wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stglitz keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bongfucious stalks Stglitz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stglitz's face. Stglitz staggers backwards, shaken.
Stglitz clinches but Bongfucious breaks the clinch
and Bongfucious counters with a head kick. That will keep Stglitz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stglitz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stglitz wants to stand up but Bongfucious is controlling him.
Stglitz trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongfucious trying to control but Stglitz is working from the bottom.
Bongfucious is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bongfucious prevents Stglitz from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stglitz tries to clinch up
and Bongfucious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stglitz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hugo Stglitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bongfucious shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stglitz is trying to stand.
Bongfucious working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bongfucious content to control rather than advance.
Stglitz taking some punishment here, with Bongfucious in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz is looking to escape.
Stglitz is in trouble now - Bongfucious has advanced to mount!
Stglitz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stglitz is squirming around, avoiding Bongfucious's attempts to control the action.
Bongfucious cracks Stglitz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stglitz is bucking up trying to escape but Bongfucious cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bongfucious putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bongfucious cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stglitz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stglitz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bongfucious really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Bongfucious's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stglitz tries to clinch
and Bongfucious counters with a single leg into guard. Stglitz didn't expect that.
Stglitz wants to control but Bongfucious passes easily into half guard.
Bongfucious misses with a head shot. Stglitz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bongfucious is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bongfucious sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stglitz trying to control the position.
Bongfucious throws and elbow that misses. Stglitz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bongfucious's guard. Nice move by Stglitz!
Bongfucious throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stglitz uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz trying to control the action but Bongfucious is working from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bongfucious manages to get back to half guard.
Bongfucious trying to control here.
Bongfucious is not content to let Stglitz control the position.
Bongfucious is looking to improve his position.
Bongfucious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Bongfucious gets full guard.
Bongfucious is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stglitz defends well.
Stglitz wants to control from the top but Bongfucious keeps moving.
Bongfucious can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stglitz controls the pace.
Bongfucious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stglitz wants to control from the top but Bongfucious keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongfucious escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stglitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stglitz scoring with some ground and pound.
Stglitz trying to control but Bongfucious is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bongfucious is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stglitz's half guard.
Stglitz wants to control but Bongfucious is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongfucious working Stglitz over with strikes.
Bongfucious missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bongfucious missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stglitz is not content to let Bongfucious control the position.
Stglitz is looking to get back to full guard here but Bongfucious has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bongfucious wants to control the pace but Stglitz is squirming around nicely.
Stglitz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bongfucious is just content to waste time from the top position. Stglitz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bongfucious dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Bongfucious's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stglitz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bongfucious counters with a nice body shot.
Bongfucious lands with a nice combination. Stglitz backs away looking to recover.
Hugo Stglitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stglitz closes the distance but Bongfucious moves to the side
and Bongfucious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stglitz wants to clinch but Bongfucious slips to the side
and Bongfucious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stglitz misses with a body kick.
Bongfucious sizes up Stglitz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stglitz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bongfucious counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stglitz won't be happy with that.
Bongfucious wants to control but Stglitz is keeping him busy.
Bongfucious lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stglitz down.
Bongfucious is putting a hurting on Stglitz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stglitz tries to control but Bongfucious manages to take his back.
Stglitz breaks Bongfucious's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongfucious trying to keep a closed guard but Stglitz is proving a slippery customer.
Stglitz wants to pass the guard but Bongfucious is keeping the position.
Stglitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bongfucious has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stglitz has managed to get both his arms back between Bongfucious's legs - danger averted.
Bongfucious controls Stglitz momentarily but Stglitz frees himself.
Stglitz trying to control but Bongfucious is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bongfucious working for a triangle but Stglitz defends it easily.
Bongfucious has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stglitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hugo Stglitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Bongfucious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bongfucious is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stglitz looks to clinch
and Bongfucious counters with a head kick. That will keep Stglitz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stglitz moves into the clinch.
Bongfucious tries to stall but Stglitz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stglitz lands a body shot.
Stglitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bongfucious backwards.
Bongfucious blocks a body shot from Stglitz.
Stglitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to de liver by Stglitz. Beautiful body shot.
Stglitz misses with a wild combination.
Stglitz throws a series of punches but Bongfucious avoids them all with ease.
Bongfucious decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stglitz is not content to let Bongfucious control the position.
Stglitz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongfucious is thwarting Stglitz's attempts to control the position.
Stglitz wants to improve his position but Bongfucious is controlling well.
Bongfucious is nestled in close to Stglitz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bongfucious content to control rather than advance.
Stglitz actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bongfucious comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bongfucious winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 44:50
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 44:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bongfucious!
Johnny Bongfucious is the new lightweight champion!
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