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UVT 124: Le vs Bender PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Verson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fan of Marrizle and CC - What I Want. On his way into the cage it seems that Crazy Dog has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Crazy Dog seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Verson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Verson fails with a takedown attempt.
Verson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dog avoids it really well and circles away.
Crazy Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Verson.
Verson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dog napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Verson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dog tries to escape but Verson is in control.
Dog tries to buck Verson off but Verson is having none of it.
Dog can't do much from the bottom here.
Dog is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson swings around for an armbar but Dog sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Verson's guard.
Verson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verson keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Verson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dog is fighting to break Verson's control of his arms but Verson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dog trying to control but Verson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verson trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Crazy Dog wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Verson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dog as he avoids it easily.
Verson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Dog as Verson shoots in.
Verson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigo Verson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog misses with the combination.
Verson tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog scores with a one two! Verson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog throws a right hand that Verson ducks under and follows up with a left that Verson also avoids with ease.
Verson misses with a takedown attempt - Dog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dog shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Verson eats them both and turns towards Dog to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dog defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Verson.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
Dog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Verson.
Verson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Verson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verson trying to move into half guard but instead Dog has managed to sweep!
Dog working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Verson controls Dog momentarily but Dog frees himself.
Dog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dog has managed to get both his arms back between Verson's legs - danger averted.
Verson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dog looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Crazy Dog will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Verson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dog stuffs the takedown.
Dog throws a series of punches but Verson moves out of range.
Verson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dog counters with a right hand to the body.
Crazy Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Verson.
Verson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verson scrambles back to his feet.
Dog cracks a nice hook into Verson's ribs.
Verson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dog swivels and escapes.
Verson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dog circles away.
Dog slaps away a takedown attempt from Verson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verson moves away.
Crazy Dog is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog slaps away a takedown attempt from Verson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Verson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Verson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dog dives on top into guard.
Verson is breathing heavily.
Dog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dog has managed to get both his arms back between Verson's legs - danger averted.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verson is keeping the position for now.
Verson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verson is trying to control the position but Dog postures up.
Verson keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Verson is retaining full guard.
Verson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Verson keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Dog.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown by Verson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dog which made him look bad.
Dog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Verson.
Dog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verson doesn't seem bothered though.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dog checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson dives in and grabs Dog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dog pushes down on Verson's head and hops out.
Dog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Verson with that takedown attempt.
Verson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dog avoids it really well and circles away.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Verson somewhat.
Dog lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verson misses with a takedown attempt - Dog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dog misses with a leg kick
and Verson counters with a single leg into guard. Dog didn't expect that.
Dog managing to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog keeping moving, preventing Verson from controlling successfully.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
Verson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dog looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dog looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dog!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dog has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Verson wants to control but Dog postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Crazy Dog will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Verson has a takedown stuffed.
Verson shoots in for a takedown but Dog shows good takedown defense.
Verson tries for a takedown but Dog circles away easily
and Dog counters with a left and a right that stings Verson.
Crazy Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Verson.
Verson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Verson's guard now.
Dog passes into half guard.
Verson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dog is trying to control. Verson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verson looking for submissions off his back.
Verson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson gets back to full guard.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Verson is retaining full guard.
Verson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Verson is trying to control the position but Dog postures up.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Verson is keeping the position.
Rodrigo Verson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog won't allow Verson to sweep him here.
Dog passes into half guard.
Dog working over Verson with some ground and pound. Verson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Verson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dog pulls his head out easily.
Dog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Verson tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.
Dog is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson is working to get back to half guard.
Dog is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Verson is surviving well by controlling Dog's body position as best he can.
Verson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Verson tries to hold on but Dog pushes him away.
Dog prevents Verson from getting the reversal.
Crazy Dog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verson wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verson is looking to escape.
Dog looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dog putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dog landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verson is looking to escape.
Verson tries to reverse the position but Dog maintains control.
Crazy Dog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Dog connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Verson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dog wants to control the pace but Verson is squirming around nicely.
Dog controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Dog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dog 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Dog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Olhoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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28
298 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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300 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Olhoffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Banner!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner misses with a combination
and Olhoffer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olhoffer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Olhoffer misses
and Banner counters with a left to the body.
Olhoffer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banner counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner throws a right and a left that Olhoffer avoids nicely.
Olhoffer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Robert Banner has been cut.
Banner looks gassed!
Olhoffer throws a combination that misses
and Banner counters with a one-two to the body.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Olhoffer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Olhoffer finds it's target.
Olhoffer scores with a nice head shot.
Banner is rocked!
Olhoffer is stalking Banner. Banner circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Olhoffer, and it's lights out! Banner really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Olhoffer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian The Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Fury is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - White America. Julian The Fury has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 lbs
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187 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julian The Fury!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Fury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Todd is fending him off so far but The Fury persists. Nope, Todd circles away and we're back to standing.
The Fury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Fury's sensitive parts.
The Fury misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
The Fury takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Fury tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Todd misses with a few strikes there.
Todd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Fury's calf.
The Fury looks gassed!
Todd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Fury's calf.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
The Fury on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Todd scores with a jab. The Fury acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Todd scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Todd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Fury.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd lands a front kick.
The Fury takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd throws a nice head kick!
Todd throws a front kick that sends The Fury stumbling back into the cage.
The Fury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Julian The Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Fury's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Todd scores with a kick to the body.
Todd lands with a nice combination. The Fury backs away looking to recover.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Todd.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Todd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow The Fury down.
The Fury tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Todd.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
The Fury takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
The Fury moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow The Fury down.
A nice combination there by Todd.
Todd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Fury is rocked!
The Fury blocks a head kick by Todd.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks The Fury off balance momentarily.
The Fury takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Fury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
The Fury seems to have recovered his senses.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Fury. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Todd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd tests The Fury's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd lands with a slapping head kick.
Todd throws a head kick that The Fury semi-blocks.
Oooooh!!! Todd has knocked The Fury down with a huge combo! Todd steps away and waves a wobbly The Fury back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Todd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Todd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Fury.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Todd connects with a leg kick. The Fury looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Marco Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Fury on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Todd dominated that round.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Fury can do to turn this around?
The Fury with a lazy takedown attempt
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd lands with a nice combination. The Fury backs away looking to recover.
Todd drops The Fury with a beautiful combination! The Fury stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Todd is looking for the KO!
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!
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd fails to land with a series of punches.
Todd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Fury takes one to the chin there.
The Fury is breathing heavily.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks The Fury off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd scores with a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but The Fury might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Todd has got the better of the exchanges.
Todd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Marco Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Fury takes one on the button.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Fury.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
The Fury shoots in for a double leg but Todd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Fury takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Fury avoids the head kick by Todd.
Todd fails to land with a series of punches.
Todd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Fury has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
The Fury has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
A low kick from The Fury misses
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Todd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Fury's head.
Todd works over The Fury's head and body with a nice combination.
The Fury chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd throws a series of punches but The Fury avoids them all with ease.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses The Fury's front leg but catches the back leg as The Fury tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Todd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Fury tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
The Fury avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Fury moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
The Fury misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd throws a nice looking combination but The Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but The Fury moves his leg out of the way.
The Fury with a jab.
Todd is working the combinations to good effect here.
The Fury's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marco Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Fury shoots in for a double leg but Todd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marco Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian The Fury.
Todd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Todd wants it to stay on the feet.
Todd misses with a head kick.
Todd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Fury's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd throws a shot to the body.
Todd lands a head kick. The Fury smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Fury walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Fury has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Fury tries for a takedown but Todd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Fury has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Todd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
The Fury throws a sloppy head kick
and Todd counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Fury throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Fury is trying desperately to land a takedown but Todd is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for The Fury.
Todd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Fury.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd tries to bum rush The Fury with a series of wild strikes but The Fury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Fury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Todd pinned against the cage. Todd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Todd throws a head kick but The Fury moves out of range.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
The Fury throws a body kick the misses
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.
The Fury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todd lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Fury has his takedown stuffed
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind The Fury 's knee.
Marco Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian The Fury.
The Fury slips a jab and a cross from Todd.
The Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Todd tenderised The Fury's leg. The Fury is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todd as he avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Fury.
Todd lands with a slapping head kick.
Todd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Fury backs up against the cage.
The Fury takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Fury with a poor takedown
and Todd counters with a big head kick but The Fury shrugs it off.
Todd goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as The Fury checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Todd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Fury is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Todd. No joy for The Fury on that attempt.
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Fury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Fury throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Todd's waist but Todd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Fury off to one side.
Todd scores with a one two! The Fury had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Fury is defended easily by Todd.
Marco Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd scores with a nice body kick.
Todd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Fury.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and The Fury moves out of range easily.
The Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todd as he avoids it easily.
The Fury tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Fury on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Todd lands with a kick to the temple. The Fury shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Todd scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
The Fury looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Todd.
The Fury takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Fury tries to clinch but Todd moves away
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by The Fury misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Todd counters with a two punch combo.
Julian The Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Fury stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Todd 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Todd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Manliest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manliest's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ontlogy. Da Silva has chosen Domination as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
185 lbs
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26
196 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Manliest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva leaves Manliest with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manliest's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Manliest is retaining full guard.
Manliest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manliest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manliest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Da Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Da Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manliest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manliest is trying to control the position but Da Silva postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manliest looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
Da Silva pushing down on Manliest's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Manliest is working away.
Manliest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva is looking for submissions but instead, Manliest has regained full guard.
Da Silva trying to move into half guard but instead Manliest has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manliest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Da Silva is trying to keep Manliest in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manliest missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manliest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manliest slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manliest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Silva's back!
Da Silva is trying to remain composed but Manliest is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Manliest is looking for a rear naked choke here but Da Silva reverses the position brilliantly into Manliest's guard!
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manliest working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manliest trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Manliest looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva is looking to stand up but Manliest won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manliest managing to control the position.
Manliest really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manliest working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Manliest keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Manliest is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Manliest dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manliest has his takedown stuffed
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Da Silva throws a hook but Manliest blocks it.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Manliest gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Da Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Manliest is controlling well.
Manliest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Da Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Manliest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manliest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manliest is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manliest is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
Manliest is trying to work for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manliest is working away from the top position though.
Manliest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manliest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manliest.
Da Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Manliest advancing to mount.
Manliest is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Da Silva defends it well.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva controls Manliest momentarily but Manliest frees himself.
Manliest postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manliest with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manliest thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Manliest postures up.
Manliest postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Da Silva stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Manliest shoots in but Da Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Da Silva instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Da Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Manliest is blocking nicely.
Da Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Manliest is blocking nicely.
Da Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Da Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Manliest is trying to drag Da Silva to the mat but Da Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Manliest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manliest lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manliest is working for takedown but Da Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Manliest is trying to drag Da Silva to the mat but Da Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manliest drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Da Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Da Silva obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Da Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva rushes Manliest and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like The Manliest has been cut.
Manliest has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Da Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manliest jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Da Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Manliest gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Manliest on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manliest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Manliest with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Manliest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manliest in his tracks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Da Silva tries to clinch up but Manliest circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from Manliest.
Da Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manliest.
Da Silva is pressed up against the cage. Manliest has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Silva down to the mat. Da Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Manliest shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Da Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Da Silva jabs Manliest to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manliest did well to prevent Da Silva getting side control.
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Manliest won't allow it.
Da Silva throwing shots but Manliest is blocking nicely.
Da Silva trying to mount his opponent but Manliest defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manliest avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Silva.
Manliest wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well.
Da Silva seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Da Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Manliest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Silva working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Manliest's thigh. Manliest counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Da Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Manliest is retaining full guard.
Manliest is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Manliest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Manliest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Manliest keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Da Silva 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Da Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
160 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Ruska!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn scores with a jab to the head.
Ruska misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Ruska.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Ruska slips the punch.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruska.
A combination from Ruska does no damage.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Ruska scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Ruska.
Penn takes one on the button.
Penn misses the jab.
Ruska throws a big shot that misses.
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dan Ruska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
Ruska throws a leg kick
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruska tries to land a leg kick but Penn saw it coming and moves away.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn cracks a nice hook into Ruska's ribs.
Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Dan Ruska has been cut.
Ruska takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Ruska forces Penn back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruska throws a head punch that misses.
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a body punch but Ruska moves out of range.
Ruska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Penn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Penn misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Penn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Penn.
Ruska tried to score with a low kick but Penn checks it.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruska's head.
Penn scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn with a jab.
Ruska takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Penn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruskas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Penn works over Ruska's head and body with a nice combination.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruska.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Ruska moved out of range.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruska attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Ruska misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn throws a series of punches but Ruska avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Penn blocks the low kick.
Penn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ruska thows a body kick. Penn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ruska misses with a hook.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn slips a straight right by Ruska.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruska takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Ruska's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Penn looks to land a combination. Ruska sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ruska misses with a low kick as Penn jumps back.
Penn dips to his left and cracks Ruska with an uppercut!
Ruska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penn throws a series of punches but Ruska avoids them all with ease.
Ruska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Ruska misses its intended target.
Ruska slips under a jab.
Ruska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn cracks Ruska with a good jab.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Ruska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska throws a body kick that misses.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Ruska lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruska throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dj Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn throws a combination. Ruska tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ruska is looking to chop away at Penn's legs.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruska throws a chopping leg kick but Penn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Penn misses with a shot to the body
and Ruska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Ruska or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Ruska throws a body kick that misses.
Dj Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruska doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Penn moves forwards but Ruska connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn avoids the body shot from Ruska.
Penn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good work by Penn as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Ruska tries to clinch but Penn moves away
and Penn counters with a series of strikes. Ruska will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ruska moves forwards but Penn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruska throws out a leg kick but Penn moves out of range and Ruska only half commits.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruska throws a low kick but Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Ruska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Ruska misses.
Ruska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruska throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruska moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruska circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruska on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruska is breathing heavily.
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!
Penn slips under a jab.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruska defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruska manages to avoid it.
Penn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruska on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj Penn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Ruska'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!
Ruska closes the distance but Penn moves to the side
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ruska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruska stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Penn looks to land a combination but Ruska avoids it well.
Ruska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Ruska moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
A swing and a miss from Ruska.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tests Ruska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
Ruska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Ruska's head but Ruska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruska misses the target.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn connects with the punch.
Ruska is looking to chop away at Penn's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruska gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ruska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruska misses with a low kick.
Ruska decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ruska seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Penn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Ruska!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Austin Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27
168 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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164 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Justice!
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, Brian Lobe!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lobe.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lobe enables Justice to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lobe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lobe working a defensive guard here.
Justice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lobe looking to control.
Lobe has Justice pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Lobe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lobe moves forwards but Justice connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lobe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lobe moves away.
Lobe throws a right hand that Justice ducks under and follows up with a left that Justice also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice throws a body punch but Lobe moves out of range.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lobe throws out the jab.
Lobe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lobe misses with a looping right.
Lobe tries to bum rush Justice with a series of wild strikes but Justice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Justice misses its intended target.
Justice scores with a takedown into Lobe's guard.
Justice preventing the sweep.
Lobe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lobe throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice.
Lobe misses with an uppercut.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lobe was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
Lobe misses with a hook. Justice ducked under it nicely.
Justice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lobe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lobe fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice is desperately trying to improve his position but Lobe has a good base and remains in mount.
Lobe wants to take his opponent's back but Justice doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Justice is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Justice is trying to escape the mount but Lobe keeps good control and instead manages to take Justice's back.
Lobe looking for the choke but no joy.
Lobe looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice is in bad spot here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice turns into Lobe and is now in his guard.
Lobe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lobe working a defensive guard here.
Justice trying to control but Lobe is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Lobe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Lobe.
Lobe misses with a straight right.
Justice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lobe misses with a looping right.
Justice scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Justice misses.
Brian Lobe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobe throws a body punch but Justice moves out of range.
Lobe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justice moves away.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobe.
Justice connects with a right hand. Lobe shakes it off.
Lobe scores with a sloppy right hand. Justice should have avoided that one.
Justice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobe misses the jab.
Lobe shoots in but no luck this time.
Lobe misses the shot to the body.
Justice misses with a kick to the body.
Justice moves out of range as Lobe strikes.
Justice drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lobe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Justice!
Lobe thowing shots but they're missing.
Justice really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobe mounts Justice! Really nice guard pass there!
Lobe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Justice is now in Lobe's guard. A big mistake from Lobe there, giving up the dominant position!
Justice's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobe looking to control.
Justice passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Justice is working away from the top position though.
Justice wants to take a breather but Lobe is having none of it.
Lobe works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice slips nicely into half guard.
Justice trying to mount his opponent but Lobe defends it.
Justice prevents Lobe from improving his position.
Justice trying to mount his opponent but Lobe defends it.
Justice perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Justice wants to control but Lobe is keeping him busy.
Justice perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Austin Justice wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lobe throws out the jab.
Lobe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Justice makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe looks to throw the jab but Justice is out of range.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Lobe.
Justice swings for the body but Lobe moves out of range.
Lobe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lobe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Justice staying out of range there.
Justice throws a sloppy body shot
and Lobe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Lobe swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
Lobe throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Justice misses its intended target.
Justice throws a poor cross that misses
and Lobe counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Austin Justice will probably get the nod.
That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck for Lobe with that takedown attempt.
Lobe thuds his right hand into Justice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lobe blocks a jab.
Lobe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lobe misses with an uppercut.
Lobe throws out a loose jab but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Lobe or perhaps it was just good defense by Justice which made him look bad.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lobe throws out the jab.
Lobe fails to land with a series of punches.
Lobe swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe staying out of range there.
Lobe looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range.
Justice digs a good hook to Lobe's body.
Lobe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Justice did well to prevent Lobe getting side control.
Lobe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Justice sees it coming and defends easily.
Lobe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Justice won't allow Lobe to pass to mount.
Lobe moves into full mount! Justice won't be happy about that!
Lobe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lobe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lobe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Justice is now in Lobe's guard. A big mistake from Lobe there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Justice postures up in Lobe's guard and throws a big left but Lobe blocks it.
Justice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobe is keeping the position for now.
Lobe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lobe trying to keep a closed guard but Justice is proving a slippery customer.
Brian Lobe has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A slow jab from Lobe misses its intended target.
Justice throws a body punch but Lobe moves out of range.
Justice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Justice throws an overhand right that lands on Lobe's shoulder, as Lobe tries to avoid the shot.
Justice bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Justice trying to control the position but Lobe is working away.
Lobe struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Justice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lobe keeps working.
Lobe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Justice trying to control the action but Lobe is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lobe is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Lobe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lobe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Lobe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Levine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levine kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Parkway Drive - Carrion. Sotiropoulos has chosen The Humbling River as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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168 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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25
162 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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Good low kicks
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Levine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Sotiropoulos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotiropoulos avoids a kick to the body.
Levine throws a head kick that misses.
Levine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sotiropoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sotiropoulos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sotiropoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Levine.
Levine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Levine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sotiropoulos wants to control but Levine is keeping busy.
Sotiropoulos tries to get to full guard but Levine has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Levine is keen to just control but Sotiropoulos is a slippery customer.
Sotiropoulos wants to control but Levine is keeping busy.
Levine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Levine trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos has a hand on Levine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Levine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Levine avoids the attempt from Sotiropoulos to control.
Levine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Levine with shots to the head and body - Sotiropoulos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sotiropoulos blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos is working to get back to half guard.
Levine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Levine tries to control but Sotiropoulos wriggling away.
Levine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sotiropoulos's face.
Sotiropoulos can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Levine connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sotiropoulos is looking to escape.
Levine scoring with strikes but Sotiropoulos is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levine content just to control the position here.
Sotiropoulos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hudson Levine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sotiropoulos checks a low kick from Levine.
Levine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sotiropoulos missing with a left hand there. Levine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levine connects with a solid leg kick.
Hudson Levine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Sotiropoulos misses
and Levine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sotiropoulos's knee momentarily.
Sotiropoulos misses with a low kick.
Levine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sotiropoulos's calf.
Sotiropoulos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Levine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sotiropoulos moves away.
Sotiropoulos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sotiropoulos throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos throws a jab when Levine was well out of range.
Levine throws a head kick but Sotiropoulos moves out of range.
Levine cracks the inside of Sotiropoulos's front leg.
Levine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sotiropoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Levine darts in and clinches Sotiropoulos up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sotiropoulos slowing the pace effectively.
Levine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sotiropoulos blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sotiropoulos is trying to push Levine away but Levine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Levine trying to land knees to the body.
Sotiropoulos working aggressively here.
Levine scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like George Sotiropoulos has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Levine.
Levine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sotiropoulos throws a lazy head kick
and Levine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sotiropoulos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sotiropoulos is breathing heavily.
Sotiropoulos throws a leg kick
and Levine counters with a solid body kick.
Good work by Sotiropoulos as he checks the leg kick.
Levine scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sotiropoulos throws out the jab.
Sotiropoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Levine.
Sotiropoulos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Levine throws a sloppy head kick and Sotiropoulos moves out of range easily.
Sotiropoulos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Levine throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sotiropoulos.
Levine connects with a looping right hand.
Sotiropoulos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Levine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sotiropoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Sotiropoulos avoids the body shot from Levine.
Levine fakes the leg kick and cracks Sotiropoulos in the body.
Levine scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levine misses with a head kick.
Levine shoots for a takedown but Sotiropoulos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Sotiropoulos blocks the leg kick.
Sotiropoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Levine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hudson Levine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Sotiropoulos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Levine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sotiropoulos as he avoids it easily.
Sotiropoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Sotiropoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Levine's shoulder, as Levine tries to avoid the shot.
Levine is looking to land body kicks.
Hudson Levine is winning the standup battle so far.
Levine tries to clinch but Sotiropoulos is having none of it.
Sotiropoulos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Levine.
Sotiropoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Levine checks it well.
Sotiropoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sotiropoulos throws a leg kick
and Levine counters with a leg kick.
Sotiropoulos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Levine can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Levine.
Sotiropoulos leaves Levine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sotiropoulos misses with a straight left.
Sotiropoulos tries a low kick but Levine avoids it.
Levine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Levine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sotiropoulos checks it well.
Levine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Levine connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Levine.
Sotiropoulos blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Levine.
Levine throws a leg kick but Sotiropoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Levine misses with a leg kick
and Sotiropoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Levine dodges the punch combination from Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos misses with a low kick.
Sotiropoulos throws a nice head kick!
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!
Sotiropoulos throws a sloppy head kick
and Levine counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levine throws a push kick but Sotiropoulos slaps the foot to one side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Levine - that will leave a mark!
Sotiropoulos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Levine. That one must have hurt.
Levine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Levine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Levine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sotiropoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Sotiropoulos as Levine shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Levine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotiropoulos throws a lazy head kick
and Levine makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sotiropoulos really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levine avoids a kick to the body.
Levine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sotiropoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Levine cracks the inside of Sotiropoulos's front leg.
Crunch! Levine slams his shin into Sotiropoulos's torso.
Levine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sotiropoulos throws a leg kick but Levine sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levine throws a low kick but Sotiropoulos avoids it.
Levine lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hudson Levine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Levine 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hudson Levine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Telleo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Telleo has chosen Motivation as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
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, Eduardo Telleo !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque scores with a jab to the head.
Telleo throws a series of punches but Bourque moves out of range.
Telleo needs to keep his hands up - Bourque had a free shot at his head there.
Telleo is rocked!
Telleo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bourque counters with a huge right that knocks Telleo out cold! Bourque is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Bourque!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. Bender has chosen Don't You Forget About Me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bender!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bender ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bender keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le. Bender does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bender fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Le misses with a body shot
and Bender counters with a right hand to the body.
Le just misses with a punch to the body.
Le throws a right and a left that both miss.
Le misses with a body shot.
Le takes a swing at Bender's ribcage but misses.
Bender avoids the body shot from Le.
Le is looking to wear down Bender with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by Le. Beautiful body shot.
Le moves out of range as Bender throws a body kick.
Le thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from Bender.
Le throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le swings for the body but Bender moves out of range.
Bender throws a hook but Le avoids it easily.
Bender moves away from the strike by Le.
Le lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bender can pounce on him.
Bender connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender avoids the body shot from Le.
Le looks to land a combination but Bender avoids it well.
Bender tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le misses the shot to the body.
Bender feints and then cracks Le's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Le down.
Bender avoids the body shot from Le.
Le finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bender lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Le circles away quickly and effectively.
Le throws a body punch but Bender moves out of range.
Bender cracks Le with a right hand to the side of the head.
Le keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Le misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bender.
Bender steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le.
Bender takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Le with a jab.
Le slips a jab from Bender.
Bender scores with a hook.
Bender takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bender is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bender moves away.
Bender thows a body shot but no joy.
Le misses with a shot to the body
and Bender connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le blocks a head kick by Bender.
Bender swings for the body but Le moves out of range.
Bender misses with a body kick.
Le feints a jab promting Bender to slip. Le then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bender slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bender throws a low kick, looking for Le's leg but Le calmly moves out of range.
Le changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bender looks to land a body kick but Le moved away.
Le moves out of range as Bender strikes.
Le really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bender lands a head kick. Le smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Le dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le misses with a body shot.
Bender throws a left and a right that both miss
and Le connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le takes a swing at Bender's ribcage but misses.
Le scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bender. Le does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Le blocks the leg kick.
Bender lands a right hook to the body.
Bender ducks under a wild hook from Le.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le. Bender does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bender tries a head kick but it misses.
Bender looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Le throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Le lands.
Bender takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le lands a jab to Bender's midsection.
Bender digs a good hook to Le's body.
Bender on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bender can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Bender.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bender. Le does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le lands with a shot to the body.
Le lands a nice hook to Bender's body. Bender takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bender avoids the body shot from Le.
Le misses with a body punch
and Bender counters with a low kick, right behind Le 's knee.
Bender drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bender steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le.
Bender keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Le ducks under a wild hook from Bender.
Le throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bender moves out of range as Le strikes.
Le throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Bender.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bender comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Le with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Le getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Victor Le seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Bender will probably get the nod.
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.
Le throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le avoids the body shot from Bender.
Le ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bender throws a front kick aimed at Le's knee but Le avoids it well.
Le throws a lazy right hand but Bender sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bender scores with a body shot.
Le keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bender lands with a shot to the body.
Bender throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice straight punches there by Le. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le.
Bender closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bender misses with a hook.
Le misses with the combination.
Le takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bender pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender throws a head kick but Le moves out of range.
Bender tries to clinch but Le moves out of range.
Le ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Le throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bender explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
John Bender seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Bender coming out on top.
Le avoids the body shot from Bender.
Le misses with a low kick.
Bender looks to score with a jab to the body but Le is just out of range.
Le thows a body shot but no joy.
Le throws a body punch but Bender moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bender.
Le slips a straight right by Bender.
Le connects with the punch.
Bender tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bender looks to land a body kick but Le moved away.
Le throws a sloppy body shot
and Bender counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Le thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender throws a sloppy head kick and Le moves out of range easily.
Le lands a jab to Bender's midsection.
Bender connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bender takes a swing at Le's ribcage but misses.
Le misses the shot to the body.
Bender takes a jab right on the kisser.
Le misses with a wild body shot.
Le lands with a shot to the body.
Bender misses with a body shot.
Le misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bender.
Le lands a jab to Bender's midsection.
Le fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bender manages to avoid it.
Bender goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bender ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le moves away.
Le swings for the body but Bender moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le misses with a straight left.
Le looks to land a left hand but Bender moved out of range nicely.
Le works the jab nicely.
Le throws the left hand but Bender avoids the punch easily.
Le scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bender doesn't seem bothered though.
Le moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Le with a jab.
Le misses with a body shot.
Bender works the jab nicely.
Bender thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Le if he has to take too many more of those.
Le ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bender fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bender fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Le misses with a body punch
and Bender counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Bender misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le.
Le misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Le thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Bender.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bender.
Bender does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Le lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Bender.
Bender avoids the body shot from Le.
Le misses with a hook
and Bender counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bender throws a hook but Le avoids it easily.
Le swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bender takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bender tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le was well out of range. Poor timing from Bender.
A head kick from Bender lands but Le takes it in his stride.
Bender just misses with a punch to the body.
Le is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bender scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bender showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Le's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Le misses the shot to the body.
Le throws a lazy right hand but Bender sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bender pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bender tries to clinch there but Le circles away.
Bender will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Le takes a swing at Bender's ribcage but misses.
Bender turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le avoids the head kick by Bender.
Le misses with a body shot.
Le misses the shot to the body.
Le just misses with a punch to the body.
Le takes a swing at Bender's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Le. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le.
Le throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le misses with a body shot.
Le misses with the combination.
A big right from Le misses.
Le just misses with a punch to the body.
Bender thows a body shot but no joy.
Bender just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Le lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bender doesn't seem phased though.
Le thuds a left hand into Bender's body.
Bender misses with a wild body shot.
Le misses with a looping left.
Bender slips under a jab.
Bender fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Le checks it well.
Bender walks into a left hand.
Bender tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le was well out of range. Poor timing from Bender.
Bender throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bender connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender swings for the body but Le moves out of range.
Le misses with a body shot.
Le feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Le swings for the body but Bender moves out of range.
Bender throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bender pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Le there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bender moves away.
Le fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bender manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bender.
Le uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bender.
Le doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Le moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Le jabs at Bender's body.
Le misses with a wild body shot.
Le lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le misses the shot to the body.
Le throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le blocks a head kick by Bender.
Le looks to score with a jab to the body but Bender is just out of range.
Bender tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le was well out of range. Poor timing from Bender.
Bender throws a body punch but Le moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Bender finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Victor Le has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bender stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bender throws a head kick that misses.
Bender fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bender takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bender tries to move into range but Le moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bender doesn't manage to clinch there - Le circles away.
Bender lands with a shot to the body.
Bender staying out of range there.
Le misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le. Bender does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bender feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Le's calf.
Bender throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bender lands a nice looking kick to the body. Le takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bender keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le. Bender does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le avoids the head kick by Bender.
Bender looks to score with a jab to the body but Le is just out of range.
Bender takes a swing at Le's ribcage but misses.
Bender throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bender manages to avoid it.
Le dodges the punch combination from Bender.
Le tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bender was well out of range. Poor timing from Le.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Bender.
Well Bender has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bender!
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